The manufacturing facility of automaker Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd in Tamil Nadu has reached a milestone of producing over 45 lakh powertrain units since commencing operation in 2010, the company said. The 600 acre facility at Oragadam near here, caters to domestic and overseas market requirements for Renault and Nissan. Since the start … Read more
Before Canada said this week it was imposing a 100 per cent duty on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Tesla approached Ottawa and asked for a lower tariff on its autos, a Canadian government source told Reuters on Wednesday. Canada, following the lead of the United States, said on Monday it was setting the tariff for all … Read more
Hyundai Motor, long the most successful foreign automaker on Indian roads, is hoping to regain market share from increasingly formidable domestic rivals by launching a series of new SUVs as it gears up for a $3 billion public listing in the country. The SUV rollout will begin with its first India-made electric vehicle early next … Read more
The potential of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports is being welcomed by the Canadian head of General Motors as major producer BYD looks to enter the market. “We’re encouraged by the government’s examination of these issues,” said Kristian Aquilina, president of GM Canada. “Because on the basis of strong competition, a fair playing field, … Read more
Mumbai: Pune-based automaker Force Motors said on Monday it has partnered with strategy consultancy firm EY Parthenon India for its digital transformation programme to boost innovation and productivity across its value chain, among others. The crucial milestones in this partnership include redesigning Force Motors’ digital landscape, implementing advanced digital platforms, technologies and solutions for customers, … Read more
India’s leading automaker Maruti Suzuki on Wednesday announced the ‘Dream Series Limited Edition’ models for Alto K10 VXI+, S-Presso VXI+, and Celerio LXI. These limited edition models will be available only in June 2024. These variants will offer model-specific enhancements designed to enhance safety and utility features. The Dream Series edition of the three models … Read more
From broken seatbelts to faulty airbags and dysfunctional pedals, it sometimes seems like there’s a story about a major vehicle recall every other day. On Wednesday, Nissan sent out a “do not drive” warning to owners of its 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra, its 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and its 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 models, a recall that a spokesperson … Read more
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 … Read more
A small city nestled in southern Ontario’s Niagara Region will be home to a new $1.6-billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant that was officially announced Tuesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford were among politicians in Port Colborne to speak about the investment by Japanese company Asahi Kasei Corp. Mayor Bill Steele said Asahi … Read more
New Delhi: Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corp expects car sales in India to grow 2% in the ongoing financial year and its local subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki, to perform better than the market, helping it recover lost market share in the country. India is a bright spot for the Japanese auto giant, accounting for as … Read more
