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Suzuki and Honda aren't sure India is ready for small EVs. Here's why.

New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Japanese carmakers are doubling down on electric technology by introducing small electric cars in their home markets, but appear cautious about launching such vehicles in India, c... Read More


Indian carmakers on alert after Dutch takeover of China-owned Nexperia triggers global chip crunch

New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- A Chinese-owned company headquartered in the Netherlands is at the epicentre of a new semiconductor chokepoint roiling the global auto industry. The situation, coming soon after t... Read More


Japanese carmakers eye innovation, India boost to overcome US, China speed bump

Tokyo, Oct. 31 -- Japanese carmakers are pinning their hopes on technology and new launches to help them counter the expanding global footprint of Chinese rivals, as well as shortages of rare-earth ma... Read More


Maruti Suzuki plans a fresh SUV offensive to regain 50% share

Tokyo, Oct. 29 -- The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki Ltd, plans to introduce eight sports utility vehicle (SUV) models in the Indian market in the next five to six years as it looks to rega... Read More


The quiet gear shift under way at India's auto part makers

New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Large Indian component makers are collaborating with automakers closer than ever before, jointly ideating complex steering, chassis and braking systems, before building and deliv... Read More


TVS eyes shift to top gear with plans for Norton's revival

New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- TVS Motor Co is revving up its global ambitions through Norton Motorcycles, the British marquee brand it acquired five years ago. Chairman and managing director Sudarshan Venu to... Read More


Half of India's cars could be clean by 2030-but EVs are just part of the plan

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- India's top carmakers have set an ambitious goal of achieving more than half their sales through electric vehicles, hybrids and CNG-fuelled cars by 2030-a push that will require ... Read More


Top Indian carmakers want to turn half their cars clean by 2030. But they won't all be EVs

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- India's top carmakers have set an ambitious goal of achieving more than half their sales through electric vehicles, hybrids and CNG-fuelled cars by 2030-a push that will require ... Read More


GST cuts, festivals an inflection point for sustained sales growth, say carmakers

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Demand at India's top carmakers saw a sharp spike after cuts in goods and services tax (GST) rates late in September coincided with the Navratri to Diwali festive season sales wh... Read More


Ceat looks to pass tariff hike to US customers for its Camso business

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- India's fourth-largest tyre maker, Ceat Ltd, expects to pass on the entire price hike arising from higher US tariffs to its customers in that market, becoming arguably the first ... Read More