Volvo Group's biggest new tech lab outside Sweden opens in Bengaluru

The state-of-the-art facility will focus on thebrand's new global truck programmes, writes Mayank Dhingra.

15 global automotive players in Top 100 Global Brands of 2022

Though technology brands continue to dominate the ranking, the automotive industry with 15 brands and $347 billion of combined brand value delivers a strong performance. Ajit Dalvi has the story.

Gogoro comes to India with tech partner Zypp Electric

Taiwan-based global technology player in battery swapping solutions already has an alliance with Hero Moto Corp and Foxconn in India. Shruti Mishra and Ketan Thakkar take a look at what it means for the EV industry.

New EV battery norms deadline worrying players

EV industry appears to be caught in a 'perfect storm'as it prepares to meet the new battery safety deadline that will be effected in December 2022 and March 2023. Amit Vijay Mand Shahkar Abidi have the story.

‘All problems taken care of, Mahindra now in a growth mode'

M&M's MD, Anish Shah says their mid-term targets of attaining 18 percent ROE and 15-20 percent growth in earnings per share are well ahead of plans. Report by Amit Vijay M and Ketan Thakkar.

Switch Mobility fund raising delayed

THE PROPOSED $200-250 million fund-raising programme by UK-based Switch Mobility, the global electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary of Chennai, India-based Ashok Leyland is taking longer than expected in the backdrop of recessionary trends and economic slowdown in the US and European markets.

Govt may extend emission norms date for agricultural machines

THE GOVERNMENT the implementation of new emission norms for the farm equipment sector yet again by one more quarter. The current deferment was considered after a request from combined harvester manufacturers from Punjab, said a senior industry executive.

Suzuki revises FY23 sales forecast

MINAMI-KU, Hamamatsu, Japan-based Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has revised its annual sales forecast by 12 percent for the current financial year to three million units, led by strong offtake in volumes in the Indian market.

Tata Motors' riding high on record bookings of JLR products

JLR has directly engaged with chip suppliers by entering into partnership agreements to improve the supply in the near-term and support its future product programmes.

Financers bet big on EV industry potential

Private equity, venture capitalists charged up about investing in India's growth story, says T E Narasimhan.

Uno Minda forms JV with Buehler Motor

AUTO COMPONENT MAJOR Uno Minda has entered into a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Buehler Motor, a Germany-based global supplier of customised mechatronic drive solutions.

Strong demand prompts Mahindra to ramp up production of its SUVs

SUV MAKER MAHINDRA & Mahindra planning to ramp up production capacity to over six lakh units per annum for its SUVS in the next 12-15 months. The initiative is being taken to help reduce current waiting periods for cars booked.

Skoda Auto eyes double digit growth in 2023, to end year with 50k sales

FOR VOLKSWAGEN GROUP'S Skoda brand, India has become the third largest market in the world.

Maruti to offer fuel-efficient hybrid Swift and Dzire models in 2024

AFTER THE SUCCESS of the new Grand Vitara SUV, Maruti Suzuki's next strong hybrid push in India is going to come from none other than the Swift and Dzire.

India made Volvo e-XC90 SUV rolls out

GEELY-OWNED SWEDISH luxury car brand Volvo Car India rolled out its first assembled-in-India all-electric SUV, the XC40 Recharge, from its Hoskote plant near Bengaluru.

EKA Mobility to work with EVR for electric bus and LCV motors

ISRAELI START-UP EVR Motors has entered a partnership with India-based EKA Mobility, an electric vehicles and technology company and a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries.

Spectre: Future Of Rolls-Royce

Ultraluxury British carmaker Rolls-Royce has confirmed that by the end of 2030, its entire product range will be all-electric and the Spectre EV is just the beginning of that chapter, writes Chandan Basu Mallik.

Can Biofuels Be The Solution For Achieving Carbon-Neutrality?

Automotive industry experts, academia, stakeholders and followers of best practices debated and disseminated learnings on renewable biofuels, especially ethanol, at the SIAM Conference in New Delhi.

‘Lightweighting Is nothing but rightweighting'

Vehicle lightweighting is critical to achieve net-zero targets say experts at Autocar Professional conference.

GM India gets a rap from Apex Court

The SC has urged Industrial Court to resolve the dispute in four months, writes Ketan Thakkar.

ON THE ROAD TO COMPLETE SAFETY

Passive safety systems must evolve to include both the occupants inside the car and the road users outside, says Sudeepth Puthumana, Head of Engineering, Passive Safety and Sensorics Segment, Continental Automotive India.

EV start-ups up in arms

Disbursement delays of the FAME II subsidies are seriously impacting cash flows and production schedules of electric two-and three-wheeler start-ups in particular, writes Amit Mohile V.

Small cars can contribute in a big way for sustainability goals

Compact cars and cars using clean fuels are perfect for the purpose argues Tom De Vleesschauwer, Senior Director at S&P Global Mobility. Mayank Dhingra has the story.

Hyundai Motor India betting big on EVs in the next seven years

Carmaker commits Rs 1,474 crore for R&D as markets predicted to be bouyant, writes Ketan Thakkar.

Honda City sedan celebrates 25 years in Indian markets

It is rare to find a car model that holds an esteemed place in the minds of consumers, especially one with bullet-proof engineering and reliability. Chandan B Mallik traces the meteoric rise of the marque.

Honda Cars India profitable for the first time in three years

Intensive restructuring of product portfolios, lean management and robust exports helped the Japanese brand to come out of red, as it now eyes breakeven at one lakh units, reports Ketan Thakkar

From the young, for the young

New and successful two-wheeler products are being churned out under the watchful eyes of Sudarshan Venu, MD of TVS Motor Company. Mayank Dhingra traces the career rise of this young star.

Diesel still has another 10-15 years of shelf life

Martin Daum, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Trucks says the company will continue to beton diesel engines for now, with hydrogen and electric as next priorities. Ketan Thakkar has the story.

‘We are evaluating our future product portfolio for India’

Frank Torres, President, Nissan India, Region Divisional Vice President AMIEO Business Transformation and Alliance talks to Sergius Barretto about SUVs and future plans for Nissan in India during the recent preview of the all-new X-Trail, Qashqai and lifestyle-oriented Juke.

Seven automotive PR firms ace Campaign India’s PR Awards 2022

Out of 83 winners, seven represented public relations and media communications for automotive companies in India. A report by Autocar Professional News desk.