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Tesla looking at sourcing components worth $1.9 billion from India: Goyal

The minister said that going forward, demand for electric vehicles will increase and it will help in pushing the growth of the sector

Toyota Kirloskar Motor expects record sales in bet on 'looks', high output

The company posted a net profit of Rs 1,404 crore in FY23, about 2.7 times more than its net profit in FY22

Alternative fuels to take center stage in the India's mobility sector

Coelho highlighted that Brazil started because of economic reasons but today it is the need to decarbonize the environment

M&M offering discount of up to Rs 1.25 lakh on XUV400, Bolero, XUV300

However, there are no discounts on Mahindra's more famous cars, such as Thar, Scorpio N, and XUV700

Industry needs to match govt steps taken in last 9 yrs: RC Bhargava

The government has taken several steps in the last nine years to resolve issues that were coming in the way of Indian industry and the latter needs to match what has been done, according to Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava. In order to grow faster and become globally competitive, the Indian industry also has to look at itself and see what could be done to improve overall efficiency, productivity and cost control, he told PTI. "The bigger opportunity for Indian industry has been created by what the government has been doing over the last nine-ten years. So many of the problems which are coming in the way of industry in the past have been resolved. Bhargava, however, acknowledged that there is much work to be done. He was responding to a query on what must the Indian industry do in order to cash in on the opportunity created by India's G20 Presidency. Bhargava further said, "I think Indian industry now needs to recognise that it cannot always keep blaming the government for

Volvo Car India expects 'good' festival season for domestic auto industry

With improved supply chain situation and positive economic sentiment, Swedish car maker Volvo expects the upcoming festival season to be "good" for India's automobile industry. A top executive of Volvo Car India has said that price parity is being slowly seen between electric cars and ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) cars. Volvo Car India on Monday launched its first ground up electric car C40 Recharge here at an introductory price of Rs 61.25 lakh (excluding taxes). "We have been through a pandemic (in the) last two years. Then we had supply (chain) challenges. This year, it looks normal... If you look at the overall economy, there is generally a very positive sentiment. I think it (festive season) should be really good," Volvo Car India Managing Director Jyoti Malhotra said. The luxury car segment sales are expected to return to the 2018 peak this year, after going through a rough road during the pandemic years, he said, adding that the supply chain situation has improved though

All kinds of green tech required to reduce dependence on fossil fuels: TKM

India needs all kinds of green technologies, including electric, hybrid and flex-fuel compliant powertrains in automobiles, in order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, according to a senior executive of Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Aligning with the national goals, the automaker plans to go in for all kinds of powertrains in its cars as it looks to provide customers with a wide range of mobility options across multiple price points. "We need all the technologies to basically shift away from petrol and diesel fossil fuels. There is so much in terms of what needs to be done. Even if we have all these green technologies. there is still going to be a gap," Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) Country Head and Executive Vice-President Vikram Gulati said in an interaction with PTI. TKM aims to offer wider clean energy technology choices, including hybrid, electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric and flex-fuel vehicles to align with the government's goal of reducing dependence on fossil fuels, he ...

BMW unwraps next-generation EV lineup to take on Tesla, China's BYD

The Vision Neue Klasse concept car, on display at next week's IAA show in Munich, shows off BMW's dedicated EV underpinnings due in 2025

Maruti Suzuki reports highest ever monthly sales of 189,082 units in August

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday reported its highest-ever monthly wholesales at 1,89,082 units in August. The auto major's dispatches to dealers last month were 14 per cent higher as compared to 1,65,173 units in August. Total domestic passenger vehicle sales were at 1,56,114 units as against 1,34,166 units in the year-ago month, a growth of 16 per cent, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, declined to 12,209 units last month from 22,162 units in August 2022, it added. Dispatch of compact cars, including Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis and Swift rose to 72,451 units over 71,557 units in the year-ago period. Utility vehicles, consisting of Brezza, Grand Vitara, Jimny, Ertiga and XL6, clocked sales of 58,746 units last month as compared to 26,932 units in August last year. MSI said its exports last month stood at 24,614 units as against 21,481 units in the same month last year.

Hyundai Motor August sales grow 15% YoY, total dispatches at 71,435 units

Hyundai Motor India on Friday said its wholesales increased by 15 per cent year-on-year to 71,435 units in August. The automaker had dispatched 62,210 units to its dealers in August last year. Domestic sales rose 9 per cent to 53,830 units last month, from 49, 510 units in the year-ago period, the South Korean automaker said in a statement. Exports increased 39 per cent to 17,605 units last month from 12, 700 units in August 2022, it added. "The company's sales number of 71,435 units is a key indicator of an ever-growing acceptance of our products in both domestic and export markets," Hyundai Motor India COO Tarun Garg noted. The festival season in India has kicked off on a positive note with strong Onam sales in Kerala market and this is an indication of the festive fervour in other parts of the country in the coming months, he added. Demand for SUVs in the company's portfolio remains robust, contributing more than 60 per cent to domestic wholesales in August, Garg said.

Toyota records highest-ever monthly sales at 22,910 units in August

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Friday reported its best-ever monthly sales at 22,910 units in August. The company's total dispatches to dealers increased by 53 per cent last month to 22,910 units as compared with 14,959 units in August 2022. The company said it sold 20,970 units in the domestic market last month. Exports stood at 1,940 units last month, it added. "Strong sales volume and enhanced demand showcase customers' ever-growing affinity for the brand. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Innova Hycross continue to register a strong demand," TKM Vice President of Sales, and Strategic Marketing Atul Sood said in a statement. The Innova Crysta, Fortuner and Legendar are witnessing sustained segment leadership, he added. "Encouraged by the overwhelming response to our entire portfolio, we are constantly working on expanding our product portfolio to offer customers wider choices. In-line with the same, we announced two new launches in the month of August," Sood said. The company

Bajaj Auto total vehicle sales fall 15% to 341,648 units in August

Bajaj Auto on Friday said its total vehicle sales, including sale of commercial vehicles, declined 15 per cent to 3,41,648 units in August. The company had reported total sales of 4,01,595 vehicles in August last year. The total domestic sales dropped 20 per cent to 2,05,100 units in the previous month as compared to 2,56,755 units sold in August 2022, Bajaj Auto Ltd said in a statement. Total vehicle exports fell 6 per cent year-on-year to 1,36,548 units in August from 1,44,840 units shipped to the overseas markets in the year-ago period, it said. Its total two-wheeler sales declined 20 per cent to 2,85,031 units in the previous month from 3,55,625 units sold in August 2022. Two-wheeler exports, however, increased 2 per cent to 1,24,211 units in August 2023 as against 1,21,787 units in the same month last year.

Amid competition, Royal Enfield steps on the gas to draw future road map

To come up with first EV by 2025, expects market to grow two to three-fold in the next ten years

As Indian mkt matures, global automakers aim to make India an export hub

Global automakers are looking to turn India into an export hub, as people are shifting from local demand to pricier vehicles and that may spur more 'India-first' models

PV production up as chip shortages ease out, wait period for models reduce

August likely to be best ever monthly sales of PVs

Ramkrishna Forgings bags 8.25 million Euro order in South America

Home-grown Ramkrishna Forgings on Tuesday said it has bagged an order worth Euro 8.25 million, about Rs 73.65 crore, for the supply of equipment to a client in the South American market. The company will be supplying front and rear axle components for the next five years, it said in a statement. "This contract represents a significant step in our journey to expand and diversify our operations in the South American market," said Ramkrishna Forgings CFO Lalit Kumar Khetan. "We are honoured to be chosen for this partnership which signifies not only our prowess in providing high-quality components but also solidifies our commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in the automotive segment," he said. The Kolkata-based company is a leading supplier of rolled, forged, and machined products. It has formed a joint venture with Titagarh Railsystems to manufacture and supply 80,000 wheels to the Indian Railways. The company, which exports to over 50 countries, has a manufacturing faci

Growth of revenue, market share is top priority: Hero MotoCorp CEO

Achieving production target for FY24 is secondary right now, he added

TVS Motor revs up with strong outlook, market share gains, new launches

Two-wheeler company's margin gains among factors that should be monitored: Analysts

Maruti Suzuki plans to double production capacity to 4 mn over 8 years

The company will also take up suggestions by shareholders for a stock split to its board for consideration, he said while speaking at the annual general meeting of the carmaker

Toyota's 14 auto plants shut down due to computer issues in Japan

All 28 vehicle assembly lines at Toyota's 14 auto plants in Japan shut down Tuesday over a problem in its computer system that deals with incoming auto parts. The automaker doesn't believe the problem was caused by a cyberattack but the cause is still under investigation, said spokeswoman Sawako Takeda. It's unclear when the lines will be back up. Toyota declined to say what models being produced might be affected. The shutdown comes after a shortage of computer chips and other auto parts stalled production in Asian nations affected by social restrictions over the coronavirus pandemic. The chips shortage woes had only recently started to ease for Japan's top automaker, which makes the Camry sedan, Prius hybrid, Lexus luxury brand.