Autocar Professional Magazine - September 15, 2018

In this issue

Come September and India Auto Inc gathers in full force at the SIAM and ACMA annual conventions which are a platform for discussion and debate on future challenges and solutions. This year, there was also the inaugural MOVE Global Mobility Summit. We have detailed first-hand reports of all three key industry events.

In a future that’s increasingly looking connected, autonomous, shared and electric, find out how Tata Elxsi is making things easier for OEMs and component makers. We speak to Nitin Pai, senior vice-president and head (marketing).

But the changing paradigm of motoring doesn’t seem to have Royal Enfield worried. Rudratej Singh, president, speaks about the many narratives around the brand and its motorcycles, why it will remain relevant in the digital age, revival of the Himalayan adventure bike and great expectations from the upcoming 650cc twins.

Meanwhile, CV market leader Tata Motors, which is already making sizeable advances in the field, is fast upping the ante in the passenger bus market with a host of new products. We reveal the gameplan.

Every mid-month issue carries the sales statistics for the past month. Our comprehensive sales analysis, replete with vehicle segment-wise and company-wise statistics, reveals who did well last month and those who didn’t.

The festive season has begun and the first vehicle launch has been that of the much-awaited Mahindra Marazzo MPV. The first of three all-new models to hit the market this fiscal, does the Marazzo have what it takes to win in the competitive marketplace? Find out.

Plus, lots of exciting industry news that’s essential reading for the automotive stakeholder.