Autocar Professional Magazine - 15th March 2024

In this issue

This specially curated 56-pager issue offers a review of the key events in the automotive industry in the past fortnight.
Top story
The rise of women in the automotive industry in India is taking place at a fast clip and their contribution is being recognised each day. However, when it comes to creating a level-playing field, there is still some way to go. In this Women’s Day Special issue we deep-dive to try and understand the challenges and the way forward. Among the various reports and conversations we also look at ASDC’s plan to benefit and empower 50,000 women through their Solar2EV project.
Special report
Tata Motors was once again in the top news this fortnight as it has announced the demerging of the companies as separate business entities to help nurture growth and profits independently.
Spotlight
BYD has targeted the sub Rs 30 lakh EV market where it intends to grab a lion’s share with an array of impressive products.
Stellantis is making huge investments in South America and is reworking its strategy for Jeep and Citroen brands for India with a managerial reshuffle and new appointments.
Maruti Suzuki has historically been a major player in the small car segment, dominating the market in India with models like the Alto, WagonR, and Swift. The carmaker believes that there’s still shelf life despite the onslaught of SUV, and EVs.
In conversation
Sagree Sardien Mercedes-Benz Head of Region, Overseas Markets reaffirmed the commitment of the German luxury carmaker that sees the country as its fifth largest market in the coming years.