Articles by: Deepanshu Taumar

EXCLUSIVE: JK TYRE to enter Two-Wheeler Tyre Market

EXCLUSIVE: JK TYRE to enter Two-Wheeler Tyre Market

JK Tyre, a leading manufacturer of truck and bus radial (TBR) and passenger car tyres, will be foraying into two-wheeler market by launching 3-4 news products in both scooter and motorcycle segment. It will begin production of these tyres in the first quarter of the current financial year. The company plans to produce two-wheeler tyres in-house at the recently acquired[Read More…]

Mercedes-Benz opens its first dealership in Vijaywada

Mercedes-Benz opens its first dealership in Vijaywada

Mercedes-Benz inaugurated its first 3S dealership in Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh. Mahavir Motors, the new dealership was inaugurated by Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Yashwant Jhabakh, Group Chairman, Mahavir Motors. Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “Vijayawada is an established industrial city and is fast developing into an emerging market with a strong growth[Read More…]

by March 29, 2016 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza deliveries to start from 25th March

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza deliveries to start from 25th March

Country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Limited which today announced that it will start deliveries of its newly launched compact urban SUV, Vitara Brezza, to customers, from 25th March 2016. The vehicles will be retailed from the Company’s over 1,800 sales outlets spread across India. Announcing the start of retail sales, R S Kalsi, Executive Director (M&S) shared, “We are[Read More…]

by March 23, 2016 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
TVS Motor to sell two-wheelers on Snapdeal

TVS Motor to sell two-wheelers on Snapdeal

TVS Motor Company has signed a partnership with Snapdeal to sell their motorcycles and scooters online. A total number of 9 TVS models will be available on Snapdeal. Customers will now be able to select model, colour and dealership of their choice on the Snapdeal Motors platform, which was launched in November 2015. Speaking about the partnership, Tony Navin, Senior[Read More…]

by March 16, 2016 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Suzuki Two-Wheelers launches New Acess 125 at Rs 53,887

Suzuki Two-Wheelers launches New Acess 125 at Rs 53,887

Two-wheeler manufacturer Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) launched the all new Acess 125 with SEP engine. According to the company, the outgoing model has been a successful product having sold more than 2 million units. The company has upgraded the model with the fresh design and new SEP engine technology carried from the latest technology developed by Suzuki from[Read More…]

by March 16, 2016 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
CVs sees double-digit growth; Marginal growth in PVs and two-wheelers

CVs sees double-digit growth; Marginal growth in PVs and two-wheelers

The industry produced a total 21,820,072 vehicles including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, three-wheelers and two-wheelers in April-February 2016 as against 21,460,837 in April-February 2015, registering a marginal growth of 1.67% over the same period last year. In April-February 2016, overall automobile exports grew by 1.56%. Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, three-wheelers and two-wheelers registered a growth of 3.14%, 17.66%, 3.01% and[Read More…]

by March 10, 2016 Newscast, OEM
Tata motors open bookings for new compact hatchback TIAGO

Tata motors open bookings for new compact hatchback TIAGO

Tata Motors will commence bookings for its much-awaited compact hatchback, TIAGO from March 10, 2016. The company has also launched an exciting opportunity for all car enthusiasts and Messi Fans in India to own the Tata TIAGO and meet the international sports icon, Lionel Messi, the global brand ambassador for the company’s Passenger Vehicle Business Unit. Customers above 18 years[Read More…]

by March 10, 2016 Newscast, OEM
Maruti Suzuki marks entry into compact-SUV segment with Vitara Brezza

Maruti Suzuki marks entry into compact-SUV segment with Vitara Brezza

Maruti Suzuki India Limited launched its first compact SUV, Vitara Brezza, at a starting price of Rs 6.99 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Delhi). The company has started accepting bookings for the Vitara Brezza through its 1799 strong dealer network across the country. With Vitara Brezza, Maruti Suzuki is now present across all critical segments of the passenger vehicle market. Kenichi Ayukawa, MD[Read More…]

by March 9, 2016 Business Filings, Newscast, OEM
Fiat Chrysler organises loyalty camp across India

Fiat Chrysler organises loyalty camp across India

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India (FCA) will be organising a nationwide loyalty camp for all Fiat customers at its exclusive dealerships from March 9th – 12th. The four-day long event will mainly focus on loyal customers of Fiat. The loyalty camp will aim to reach out to a wide base of customers located across India. Features of Loyalty Camp: – 15%[Read More…]

UNO MINDA acquires global lighting business of Rinder Group

UNO MINDA acquires global lighting business of Rinder Group

Minda Industries Ltd acquired global lighting business of Spain based Rinder Group for Euro 20 million. Rinder manufactures automotive lamps- Head Lamp, Tail Lamps and Small lamps. In a press release, the Minda industries said that “The acquisition includes 100% equity holding in Rinder India Pvt. Ltd. and Light Systems and Technical Center, Spain along with 50% equity holding in[Read More…]

by March 5, 2016 Newscast