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Autocar Professional’s July 1, 2023, issue is out

This 64-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.

The highlight of the issue is about the re-emergence of iconic motorcycle brand Royal Enfield from almost on the verge of closure makes for a great chapter for learning on strong corporate comebacks. We talk to CEO B Govindarajan and understand how the company is moving forward with its business plans in India and overseas.

Special report

Impact of FAME II subsidy cut and falling sales of EVs.

The two-wheeler and commercial vehicle market haven’t reached their previous peaks and are expected to maintain double digit growth momentum.

Marketwatch

Demand for top-end vehicles from Mercedes Benz at an all-time high and EVs at Volvo continue to have strong demand.

Newswatch

Will Elon Musk invest in India? His recent meeting with PM Modi could provide the necessary impetus.

Companywatch

Tata Motors restructures its CV business with a bigger focus on profitability.

‘Changing Gears’ strategy activated by Hero MotoCorp as it attempts to regain lost ground.

Techtalk

Tier 1 automotive component maker Continental showcases latest and emerging technologies.

Royal Enfield Bullet: Locked and Loaded

A fabled brand with chequered history and a bright future in domestic and global markets is what is keeping Chennai-based Royal Enfield busy with the models under the Bullet badging,

10+ mins

'We were running and also changing shoes at the same time'

B Govindarajan, CEO of Royal Enfield says that the brand is widening its product portfolio and adding more markets to reinforce its leadership in the global mid-size market,

7 mins

RE's place in the world

The brand will soon face two new rivals from Harley-Davidson and Triumph,

2 mins

From England to India: A royal ride

The journey of the world's oldest and motorcycle manufacturer wasn't just a location or ownership change. Chandan Basu Mallik traces the meteoric rise of Royal Enfield in India and globally.

3 mins

'Changing Gears' strategy activated by Hero MotoCorp

India's number two 2-wheeler maker has realised that it has to work very hard to regain lost ground. The first salvo in the 125-200 cc range is the Xtreme 160R

9 mins

TAMO restructures CV biz

With a clear priority on profitability over volumes and market share, Tata Motors revamps its organisational structure to be nimble and agile

6 mins

Tata Motors going rock steady along the EV route

Electric vehicles to make up 50 percent of the Tata Motors portfolio by 2030

3 mins

Ashok Leyland charts plans to get future ready

Truck and bus maker Ashok Leyland posts strong business performance and has plans in place to increase market share in the near term, profitability in the longer term

8 mins

Insurance commission rule changed for auto dealerships

IRDAI changes to insurance commissions norms is impacting the operating margins of automotive dealerships due to delay in payouts by the companies,

2 mins

Auto finance: The tug of war

Finding the ideal balance between car stock penetration and inventory levels at dealerships is what is making the finance community wary,

5 mins

OEMs should work on model mix at dealerships: FADA President

With customer cancellations rising at automotive dealerships, it's time OEMs did a rain check on their future projections, suggests Manish Raj Singhania, FADA President.

2 mins

Despite record despatches, June car sales growth in low single digits

The high base effect of June 22, and the parts shortage for fast-selling models have contributed to a course correction. Discounts are being offered to clear inventories

3 mins

Technical tour de force

At the TechShow 2023, in Germany, Tier I component maker Continental showcased a host of products from the vehicle to the cloud future technologies for the mobility ecosystem,

5 mins

Log9 plans to raise US$ 300-400 million in 18 months

India's first commercial tech-savvy start-up and electric vehicle cell manufacturer, Bengaluru-based Log9 has chalked out ambitious domestic and export business plans,

5 mins

Musk and Modi meet to discuss investing in India

Elon Musk has reiterated that Tesla will come to India, but will it be just cars or more, is the question that is keeping the industry guessing after his meeting with the Indian PM

3 mins

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Autocar Professional Magazine Description:

Publisher: Motowalks-Technologies-Private-Limited

Category: Automotive

Language: English

Frequency: Fortnightly

Autocar Professional is India’s leading automotive B2B fortnightly. Its in-depth analysis of the Indian automobile and components business is a must-read for industry personnel. It is circulated among key industry executives and decision-makers, and provides news, incisive interviews and accurate vehicle sales and production data. Its ability to spot and forecast trends has made it a strategic tool for auto professionals. The pages of Autocar Professional have emerged as a platform for the stakeholders of the Indian auto industry to showcase and share their ideas and vision.