Tata Motors wins order to deliver fleet of 10,000 EVs to BluSmart Electric
The company claims the deal, which was signed on World Environment Day, is the largest deployment of EVs in the country and the deliveries are expected to begin soon
Hyundai opens booking for new 'Venue'
Customers can book the new model at the company’s dealerships by paying Rs 21,000. It can also be booked online.
Audi introduces warranty coverage for 5 years
The company has launched the initiative to mark 15 years in the country.
Omega Seiki joins hands with Grip Invest, plans to lease 5,000 EVs by 2023
The EV maker claims it has an existing order book of over 40,000 commercial electric vehicles. The demand for leasing of commercial electric vehicles is very robust owing to the low-total cost of ownership, which is further fuelled by e-commerce players augmenting their EV fleet, the company said.
Ford plans to add 6,200 jobs in Ohio, Michigan and Missouri
The company says it will invest $3.7 billion in the three states between now and 2026. It also will convert about 3,000 temporary workers to full-time status with pay raises and benefits.
MG Motor, Castrol to join hands with Jio-bp to boost electric mobility in India
Under the partnership, Jio-bp, MG Motor and Castrol will explore setting up four-wheeler EV charging infrastructure and expand Castrol’s existing auto service network to cater to EV customers, it note.
Sonalika Tractors sees 42% growth in total tractor sales at 12,615 units in May
The growth in sales in the previous month came as the demand for advanced tractors continues to see an uptick across the industry, it said in the statement.
World’s biggest truck manufacturer says chip crunch easing
After months of factory outages due to the component shortfalls, the order backlog is keeping factories busy even as the global economy shows signs of sputtering, Karin Radstrom, who also leads the truckmaker’s business in Europe and South America, said in an interview.
Automakers report robust domestic dispatches in May as demand remains strong
Leading caramakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported robust dispatches to dealers in May on the back of strong demand for passenger vehicles across regions, even as the global semiconductor shortage continued to impact production.
Royal Enfield total dispatches at 63,643 units in May
Domestic sales last month were at 53,525 units as compared to 20,073 units sold a year ago. Royal Enfield said its exports were reported at 10,118 units last month while the same was at 7,221 units in the year-ago period.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India total wholesales in May at 3,53,188 units
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) reported total wholesales of 3,53,188 units last month on Wednesday. In the same month last year, the business sent out 58,168 units to dealers, despite several lockdowns caused by the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Honda Cars domestic wholesales at 8,188 units in May
Honda Cars India announced on Wednesday that it sold 8,188 cars in India last month. Last month, the manufacturer of City and Amaze shipped 1,997 units.
Hyundai total sales at 51,263 units in May
Domestic sales stood at 42,293 units last month. It was at 25,001 units in May 2021. Exports stood at 8,970 units last month, while the same was at 5,702 units in the year-ago period.
Toyota Kirloskar sales jump 14-fold to 10,216 units in May
The company had dispatched just 707 units to dealerships in May last year amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Skoda Auto sales jump over six folds to 4,604 units in May
It is heartening for us at Skoda that despite challenges posed by the semiconductor shortage, we are maintaining momentum with sales," Skoda Auto India Brand Director Zac Hollis noted.
Mandatory 6 airbags to hit small car market adversely: Maruti wants govt to reconsider proposal
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is urging the government to reconsider its proposal to make six airbags essential in passenger vehicles, citing the move's adverse effect on the already dwindling small car market and jobs in the auto sector.
Network18 Exclusive | Consumer affairs ministry to soon set standards for EV batteries: Sources
NITI Aayog has asked for BIS to issue standards for EV batteries, and these are also to be included in the battery swapping policy
Tata Motors files record 125 patents in FY22
The patents filed entail a diverse range of innovations and developments in traditional and new energy powertrain technologies, safety, connected vehicle technologies, body in white (BIW) and trims along with other vehicle systems, Tata Motors said in a statement.
BMW to have the most extensive EV portfolio in India, says India CEO Vikram Pawah
BMW India president and CEO Vikram Pawah said the German luxury carmaker is also building a charging network in India in a phased manner
BMW expects EV sales to account for over 10% of total car sales in India by next year
The company, which launched its all-electric sedan i4 in India at an introductory price of Rs 69.9 lakh, is confident that with the "widest electric vehicle portfolio” it will lead the charge in electromobility” in India.
BMW launches all-electric sedan i4 priced at Rs 69.9 lakh
The company, which had in November last year announced plans to launch three electric vehicles in six months in India as part of its electric mobility journey, has already launched its technology flagship all-electric SUV iX and all-electric MINI luxury hatchback.
Daimler India aims carbon-free operations at Tamil Nadu manufacturing plant by 2025
The company, which manufactures Bharat Benz trucks and buses, also said it has set a target of 100 per cent paper-free organisation by the end of 2023.
Mercedes-Benz Vision AMG Concept showcases future all-electric performance cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision AMG Concept is a study in design for the German automaker. What we have been promised, however, is a performance car based on the Vision by 2025
Rising fuel costs, expensive EVs making CNG a welcome relief, alternate fuel for mobility for Indian consumers: Report
CNG vehicle sales continued to grow in FY22, rising by 55 per cent to 2,65,383 units in FY22 compared to 1,71,288 units in FY21, as per NRI’s report titled 'Path to clean mobility: Increasing penetration of NGVs in India’.
