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Indian auto industry should aim for higher quality: Maruti Suzuki's Ayukawa

It should 'localise smallest of the components' and invest in new technology, says business leader

Auto component sector sees record turnover of Rs 4.2 trn in FY22: ACMA

The auto component industry in India exported components worth Rs 1.41 trillion in 2021-22, it said, adding that auto parts worth Rs 1.36 trillion were imported in 2021-22

Auto firms to report muted Q1 earnings on high raw material prices

Analysts expect companies to fare better in the September quarter (Q2 FY23) as moderation in prices of raw materials starts having an impact

Nissan launches 'tech-savvy' Magnite RED Edition tagged at Rs 7.86 lakh

Nissan Motor India on Wednesday said it has launched the Magnite RED Edition, with prices starting at Rs 7.86 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

After beating Europe & China, where is India's SUV market headed?

From 18% in 2016 to 48% in 2022, the rise of SUVs in India has been phenomenal. So why have SUVs become the preferred choice for the aspirational Indian? Where is India's SUV market headed from here?

AutoGuru India inks pact with Automotive Skill Development Council

AutoGuru India, along with Formula Woman UK, are bringing a unique platform which gives opportunity to women drivers to be in the driving seat for the McLaren racing team in 2022

Indian auto had worst decade in festivals; chip crisis hit sales: Group

Automobile retail sales in the country fell 18 per cent year-on-year in the 42-day long festive period this year as semiconductor shortage impacted production across companies

India to give $3.5 bn in revised clean tech scheme for auto firms: Report

India sees clean auto technology as central to its strategy to reduce its oil dependence and cut pollution.

Michelin names Gaganjot Singh as head of Africa, India & Middle East region

French tyre major Michelin on Monday said it has appointed Gaganjot Singh as the President of Africa, India and the Middle East region

Automakers jump in to produce oxygen in the battle against coronavirus

Maruti to shut plant, Hyundai to set up oxygen manufacturing units at hospital

Korean Auto firm Kia unveils a new brand identity in India, drops 'Motors'

The move is aimed re-positioning itself as mobility solution provider

The Contrarian Mr Khattar

Heads of car companies are known by the models they launch. Khattar launched several. Most notably, the Swift and Dzire, remade Maruti into their own image as modern, peppy, and cheery little cars

Citroen launches C5 Aircross SUV in India starting at Rs 29.9 lakh

Citroen on Wednesday launched C5 Aircross SUV in India with introductory prices starting from Rs 29.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Mercedes-Benz India's first quarter sales rise 34% to 3,193 units

Mercedes-Benz India reported a 34 per cent jump in car sales at 3,193 units in the first quarter of 2021 over the year-ago period, owing to strong sales in the first two months of the current year

Triumph launches all-new Trident 660 model in India, priced at Rs 6.95 lakh

Triumph on Tuesday launched an all-new Trident 660 model in India at an introductory price of Rs 6.95 lakh (ex-showroom), making its foray into the middleweight roadster segment

Tata Motors opens ten new PV showrooms in Delhi-NCR within a 24-hour span

Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has opened ten new full-range passenger vehicle showrooms in Delhi NCR in a single day as part of its plan to expand sales network across the country

Ford Motor, Mahindra call off JV over global economic, business conditions

The latest move will not have any impact on its product plan, Mahindra and Mahindra said

UK-based Triumph plans to launch 9 new bike models in India during Jan-Jun

Triumph Motorcycles has an aggressive product pipeline for India market in the next six months with nine new bike models, including special editions, slated for launch, a top company executive said

Passenger vehicle sales rise 26% in Sept; up for 2nd straight month: SIAM

Scooter sales were also up marginally at 5,56,205 units from 5,55,754 units in the same month last year

Auto industry not in position to make investments for new norms: SIAM

SIAM also noted that government support was required to pursue the targets set under the Automotive Mission Plan 2026 (AMP 2026)