Page 17 - Automobile
Audi's latest concept is an EV that expands and contracts: Details here
Meanwhile Audi has committed €15 billion to electrification across its entire fleet
 "Audi's latest concept is an EV that expands and contracts: Details here")
500 EV models now: Two-thirds of global car sales will be electric by 2040
If any country is going to meet its net-zero emissions targets in the next 30 years, more needs to be done to clean up road transportation
 "500 EV models now: Two-thirds of global car sales will be electric by 2040")
M&M eyes pole position in the 'core SUV' segment in three years
As part of a plan to make a strong comeback in a segment it ruled till recently, M&M plans to launch nine models by 2025-26
 "M&M eyes pole position in the 'core SUV' segment in three years")
TVS Automobile Solutions may partner used-car companies; plans expansion
TVS Automobile Solutions had launched its new subsidiary Ki Mobility Solution (an online to offline digital platform) in November 2020
 "TVS Automobile Solutions may partner used-car companies; plans expansion")
Maruti hits semiconductor roadblock in Gujarat; plants to cut shift timings
State's plants which produce popular models like Baleno, Swift will shut production for 3 days, cut shift timings
 "Maruti hits semiconductor roadblock in Gujarat; plants to cut shift timings")
Tipping point for electric two-wheelers
Globally, China was the largest market for electric two-wheelers in 2020, followed by Vietnam and India
 "Tipping point for electric two-wheelers")
Auto industry defers Expo for the first time ever on Covid-19 scare
This is the first time Siam is putting off the show since it started in 1986
 "Auto industry defers Expo for the first time ever on Covid-19 scare")
Two-wheeler sales remain subdued in July as manufacturers limit dispatches
Cumulative sales at four companies including Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto TVS Motor and Royal Enfield during the month dropped by 2.4%
 "Two-wheeler sales remain subdued in July as manufacturers limit dispatches")
Auto loan firms hope for better after suffering in rural India's Covid pain
NBFCs and banks reported a rise in loan defaults when the pandemic's second wave hit the hinterland
 "Auto loan firms hope for better after suffering in rural India's Covid pain")
TVS Motor auto sales grow 10% YoY in July with 278,855 units sold
Total two-wheeler sales growth came at 8 per cent with 262,728 units sold in July 2021 as against sale of 243,788 units in July 2020
 "TVS Motor auto sales grow 10% YoY in July with 278,855 units sold")
Demand revival puts auto sales in top gear, Maruti posts 50% growth
Analysts tracking the sector said that they expect auto sales to be strong in the second half of the financial year
 "Demand revival puts auto sales in top gear, Maruti posts 50% growth")
Silence! Audi's electric SUV is now in town: Check details here
This is a vehicle that is top of the charts on the electric category of SUVs, for now
 "Silence! Audi's electric SUV is now in town: Check details here")
Export demand firm for BIL, depreciating rupee to add to revenue growth
While growth momentum has been strong, what has helped the company perform better than peers in the June quarter is its reliance on overseas markets
 "Export demand firm for BIL, depreciating rupee to add to revenue growth")
Brokerages, securities analysis industry good vehicles to ride bull-run
Larger firms garnering market share amidst good growth in industry
 "Brokerages, securities analysis industry good vehicles to ride bull-run")
CEAT to supply tyres for M&M's new seven-seater Bolero Neo
Tyre maker CEAT on Wednesday said it will supply its high performance CZAR HP range of tyres for Mahindra & Mahindra's new seven-seater Bolero Neo sports utility vehicle. The announcement came a day after M&M launched the new SUV built on third generation chassis shared with Scorpio and Thar, with the Mahindra mHawk engine. CEAT Ltd has collaborated with Mahindra, for its newly launched Mahindra Bolero Neo. CEAT will be supplying the CZAR HP range of tyres for the new vehicle, the company said in a release. In the past also, CEAT has also partnered with Mahindra for tyre supplies for its various other vehicle models. Designed to provide better steering control and higher fuel efficiency, the tyre has been optimized to perfectly complement the exceptional performance of Bolero Neo, CEAT Ltd said. "We take pride in our association with Mahindra, which has grown over the years. We have come a long way since 2015, and the Mahindra Bolero Neo is a testimony of our unwavering ...
 "CEAT to supply tyres for M&M's new seven-seater Bolero Neo")
Automakers initiate production ramp-up with easing of Covid restrictions
According to SIAM data, overall vehicle production in May declined by 57 per cent to 8,06,755 units
 "Automakers initiate production ramp-up with easing of Covid restrictions")
Sales recovery in sight with easing of Covid curbs across states: MG Motor
MG Motor India expects the growth to be much better than the industry's despite supply chain challenges and increase in input costs
 "Sales recovery in sight with easing of Covid curbs across states: MG Motor")
Anita Frew to take the wheel at Rolls-Royce - first woman in 115 years
Frew, 63, has been chair of specialty chemicals-maker Croda International since 2015
 "Anita Frew to take the wheel at Rolls-Royce - first woman in 115 years")
Classic Legends to develop electric version of BSA motorcycles in UK
The JV has got a grant from UK govt, which awarded BSA a £4.6-million grant to develop electric bikes
 "Classic Legends to develop electric version of BSA motorcycles in UK")
Kia sees 31% dip in dispatches to 11,050 units in May from 16,111 in April
Automaker Kia India on Tuesday reported a 31 per cent decline in dispatches to dealers at 11,050 units in May compared to 16,111 units in April this year
 "Kia sees 31% dip in dispatches to 11,050 units in May from 16,111 in April")
