Autocar Professional Magazine - 1st February 2022

In this issue

Autocar Professional’s February 1 issue is out!
February is mostly about the Budget but that said, the automotive industry continues to reel under supply side challenges. That’s the reason this 48-page concentrates on key developments across the industry and gets you detailed perspective on leading trends.
Crude concerns The Brent crude prices hovering close to $90/bbl cannot be good news for the Indian auto industry. With tensions continuing between Russia and Ukraine, the auto sector will no doubt feel the heat.
Utilising synergies Mahindra and Hero Electric are pooling in competencies to grab evolving opportunities in the EV space. We catch up with M&M’s Rajesh Jejurikar and Hero Electric’s Naveen Munjal for a detailed perspective.
CNG Push Tata Motors is betting big on the CNG segment. Company launched top-end CNG variants of the Tiago and the Tigor. Join us for a first-hand experience of what driving the Tiago-iCNG means.
Meanwhile M&M too looks at raising the mileage bar in its truck portfolio. We get you details on the company’s new strategy that includes a CNG-powered range going forward.
The Tesla tussle With several Indian states jostling to woo Tesla, it is more than apparent that it is the personality of Elon Musk that is the biggest draw. Yet, Tesla volumes will not be so great by the end of the day.
Fuelling options Advik Hi-Tech and Australia’s H2X Global join hands to enhance hydrogen technology knowhow and identify the growth opportunities. We get a lowdown how the companies are exploring options of establishing a manufacturing hub in India.
Exponent Energy has developed solutions that can help electric LCVs, both cargo and passenger, charge up quickly.
But that is not all. This issue gets you detailed analysis of what the latest sales data indicates as well as leading EV sales trends in China.