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Refex Green Mobility signs pact with Citroen to procure 500 e-C3 EVs

French automaker Citroen has signed a memorandum of understanding with Refex Green Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of diversified conglomerate the Refex Group, towards the procurement of 500 Citroen e-C3 electric vehicles. The largest order for Refex Green Mobility Ltd in South India signifies a major advancement in its collaboration with Citroen. "Our partnership with Refex underscores Citroen's commitment to our customers, the reliability of our products and a strong sustainable operation. The Citroen e-C3, with its efficient battery pack, advanced e-powertrain and comprehensive suite of connectivity features, continues to be the preferred choice for businesses transitioning to green mobility," said Citroen India Brand Director Shishir Mishra. "Refex eVeelz (Refex Group's Green mobility vertical) has demonstrated strong growth in the sustainable mobility space and we continue to expect great impact from the company as it expands operations across India," Mishra said. The Citroen e-C3

Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 4:41 PM IST

Automaker Stellantis appoints Shailesh Hazela as CEO, MD of India ops

Automaker Stellantis on Saturday said it has appointed Shailesh Hazela as CEO and Managing Director of India operations. Hazela succeeds Aditya Jairaj, who will be relocating to the US. Previously, Hazela served as Vice President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain for India & Asia Pacific region for Stellantis. He brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in driving growth and innovation, the company said in a statement. Since joining Stellantis in September 2022, Hazela has focused on leveraging the supply base across India, ASEAN, Korea, Japan, and other regions, and developing the supply base for Stellantis in India & Asia Pacific (IAP) region, it added. "Shailesh's strategic vision and extensive experience will be instrumental in driving growth and innovation in the Indian market. We are confident that Shailesh will lead the company fostering sustainable business growth," Stellantis IAP region COO Ashwani Muppasani said. Stellantis operates three ...

Updated On : 01 Jun 2024 | 12:27 PM IST

French automaker Citroen ropes in MS Dhoni as brand ambassador in India

French automaker Citroen on Friday said it has roped in former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its brand ambassador in India. Dhoni will mark his debut innings with Citroen in a campaign that will soon go live, the company said in a statement. "We believe that our association with one of India's finest cricketers, Dhoni, will go a long way in reinforcing our commitment to the Indian market. His humility and dedication to excellence align perfectly with our brand's ideology, while our shared commitment to sustainability and shaping the future of mobility strengthens our connection," Citroen India Brand Director Shishir Mishra said. On his association with Citroen, Dhoni said, "The brand shares my commitment to electric mobility and sustainable solutions and like me, focuses on doing what really matters. Citroen's philosophy of truly understanding customer needs and making meaningful innovations resonates deeply with me.

Updated On : 24 May 2024 | 4:36 PM IST

Citroen plans to expand network footprint by 400% in India this year

Automaker says it seeks 'aggressive' expansion in the country, announced Rs 2,000 crore investment earlier

Updated On : 14 Mar 2024 | 4:06 PM IST

Stellantis may re-introduce Fiat in India; Jeep, Citroen primary focus

Previously, Fiat Chrysler Automobile India operated in India but stopped production as its cars registered low sales volumes and increased competition

Updated On : 07 Aug 2023 | 11:03 AM IST

The cheapest Citroen becomes costlier by up to Rs 17,500; check details

Launched at a competitive price of Rs 5.71 lakh for its base model, Citroen positioned C3 as a mass-market car

Updated On : 12 Jun 2023 | 1:37 PM IST

As VW prepares to launch ID.4 in India, a look at world's best-selling EVs

The electric crossover was unveiled globally in 2021. It was also a part of the 2020 Auto Expo

Updated On : 19 Apr 2023 | 4:19 PM IST

Stellantis India to drive into India's e-fleet market with Citroën e-C3

Launches fifth-gen Jeep Grand Cherokee at Rs 77.5L

Updated On : 17 Nov 2022 | 10:13 PM IST

M&M won't pump more funds into Pininfarina, seeks external investors

The firm is also "closely monitoring" Peugeot Motorcycles, Mahindra Trucks & Buses and Construction Equipment businesses as their "performance is below expectation"

Updated On : 26 Aug 2022 | 11:15 PM IST

French carmaker Citroen debuts in India's mass car market with C3

Priced around Rs 5.7-8.05 lakh, the mini SUV will vie with the Punch, Magnite and Ignis

Updated On : 21 Jul 2022 | 1:02 AM IST

Citroen to hike C5 Aircross SUV price by up to 3% from January

Automaker Citroen India on Tuesday said it will increase price of its premium SUV C5 Aircross by up to 3 per cent from January next year to offset the impact of rising input costs. The effective price increase will be up to 3 per cent on the existing ex-showroom prices of the Feel and Shine variants of the model, the automaker said in a statement. A continued rise in the cost of commodities and ocean freight costs has necessitated this price increase of the vehicle, it added. The price of C5 Aircross currently starts at Rs 31.3 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Some carmakers have already announced a hike in vehicle prices from next month such as Maruti Suzuki and luxury automakers Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki informed that the price hike planned for January 2022 will vary for different models, while Mercedes-Benz said its hike will be on select models by up to 2 per cent due to feature enhancement and rising input costs. Audi will increase the pri