Volkswagen’s ‘Think Blue,’ a holistic approach to vehicle production focuses on creating environmental friendly products and solutions, contributing to a sustainable future. Volkswagen Group has over 25 models in India produced from two plants – Pune and Aurangabad. The Pune plant has a manufacturing capacity of 150,000 cars per year, currently manufacturing the Polo, Vento and ŠKODA Rapid. Mahesh Kodumudi,[Read More…]
CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, announced the launch of the new 96 horsepower 851 EX Backhoe Loader. Richard Tobin, CEO of CNH Industrial, initiated production at a ceremony in the CASE India plant in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, where it was designed and manufactured. Tobin said, “India and the Asia Pacific Region are key markets for CNH Industrial,[Read More…]
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has laid the foundation stone for its new bus manufacturing facility in Chennai. The company plans to invest Rs 425 crore in the new factory with an installed capacity of 1,500 buses, which can be expanded to 4,000 buses subsequently. The new plant, expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2015, will manufacture[Read More…]
Datsun GO, the global car of Nissan Motor Corporation was driven by Auto Components India today in Hyderabad, and the first impressions are good. It has the elements of style and functionality catlysed by mileage that is much sought after by the customers in the entry level segment. Datsun originated in Japan as DAT-GO (DAT car) exactly a century ago; DAT[Read More…]
General Motors today announced the appointment of Arvind Saxena as the new president and managing director of GM India with effect from 1 March 2014. Arvind will succeed Lowell Paddock, who is moving to GM International Operations (GMIO) as vice president, planning & programme management. “We are delighted to have Arvind join our team and with his extensive experience, lead[Read More…]
Mahindra Group has signed a MoU with the Government of Bhutan for a strategic partnership to promote the usage of electric vehicles in the Kingdom of Bhutan. On this occasion, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Private Limited announced the launch of its ‘Mahindra e2o’ in Thimphu, the capital city of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay[Read More…]
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) today announced the 17thedition of the nationwide ‘Free Car Care Clinic’ customer connect program. Through this programme the company’s customers can avail attractive discounts on spare parts/labour charges, selected accessories, and other value added services. In addition, Hyundai is also offering an attractive discount of up to 20 per cent on extended warranty and exciting[Read More…]
As the current economic conditions demand greater focus on efficiency and operating costs, Ashok Leyland John Deere Construction Equipment Company, the equal joint venture between Ashok Leyland and John Deere, today launched 435E backhoe loader in Chennai. Targeting the first time users, the new machine aims to offer 10 percent improvement in fuel efficiency. The existing 435-backhoe loader will continue[Read More…]
The high-end luxury car segment got its point of reference pushed several notches higher with the launch of Mercedes flagship 2014 S-Class. The new car is a step-up in almost all systems compared to the outgoing version, given utmost challenge for the suppliers in rising to the expectation of the OEM. Priced at more than Rs 1.5 crore the S[Read More…]
In a bid to buck the slowdown trend, Ashok Leyland, one of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers in India, has launched its all new ‘Captain Series’. Unveiled by Mahendra Singh Dhoni on 6 January, the series, with its Captain 2523 Tipper, will also include tractors and haulage vehicles. Introducing the series, Vinod K. Dasari, managing director Ashok Leyland, said, “The[Read More…]
