Indian Automotive Sector

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 1.3 Crore

 

[Compersion]

I am not sure if this has not been talked about. But it strikes it on the collar bone hard ... Suzuki has made all that money from India. Sure they can raise low interest loan in Japan but the strength of the Indian business is the force. Suzuki and other Japanese companies have made billions and profits from India and kept it on its balance sheet. This money has allowed (one might say saved) suzuki from having a and preventing a german company from owning a substantial stake in its company that stuck in their throats. Will not go into the merits on how that was done and why (one might also say volkswagen intent was india access and numbers of sales). But it is a fact that India is the primary reason that Suzuki is able to one can say stay with a healthy status with (japanese family) promoter control. Suzuki has and will make billions from India. Will India boast about it ... nope. But it must not escape the factual environment in Japanese minds.

That same goes for many japanese companies. The above articles mentions investments by Japanese but they are making a big and massive returns and many times that money is taken and being used by them for good purposes some might say selfish but thats fine as long as they understand we know.

Now what i would like personally is that even though i do appreciate that kind and honest support japanese give and this can be demonstrated by the warm honest advise given by suzuki it is like he treats the indian industry like a family member now (perhaps he knows the real reason why he able to buy out that german stake). I would personally appreciate that japanese industry see how indian industry and strategic affairs behave and would like it if they discontinue and stop providing easy and economic access to Pakistan where the car industry is afloat because it provides easy access to it and sometimes latest technology. There is no need to go around and have pakistan be supplied japanese technology and goods from Non-India nations (e.g. Thailand, etc). If Pakistan wants Japanese they can (only) have it from India. If they dont want it they can suffer. This can apply to all nearby regions and markets. Why Japanese companies are not supplying from India needs to be discussed and managed in a logical manner. And Japanese needs to be reasonable and sensible line instead of wasting money in logistics and performance and reputation and supplying Pakistan (and other nearby nations) away from India. It would be hilarious if Japanese company supply Europe and Americas from India but not Pakistan (lets please not be kidding and be funny anymore)

Also:

Links:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...-modis-make-in-india/articleshow/48785015.cms

Reiterating the need to focus on quality he said, "I believe if all suppliers follow Quality in India, then they will be able to overcome the US and China and they can acquire the number one position in global market."

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...s-court-settles-feud/articleshow/48734945.cms

"It used to feel as if a small bone were stuck in my throat," Suzuki Chairman and Chief Executive Osamu Suzuki told a news conference. "I feel so refreshed now."

Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp said on Sunday it will buy back the 19.9 per cent stake it sold to Volkswagen AG after an international arbitration court settled a dispute between the automakers over their failed partnership.

Suzuki filed for international arbitration in November 2011, after Volkswagen refused to sell back the shares in Suzuki it acquired in January 2010 for 1.7 billion euros ($1.90 billion).

The stake was worth some $3.8 billion at Friday's closing price.

** This is no way a offense and attack on Suzuki but a realignment and focus on doing business in India with the feelings and considerations in mind for the win-win and benefit of all.

*** Suzuki performance numbers in India and performance is admirable.

 

[manindra]

Royal Enfield to Set Up Third Plant in India; Double Production Capacity
By CarAndBike Team | Nov 07, 2015


Royal Enfield announced it will install its third manufacturing facility and increase its production capacity in India. The aforementioned plant that will be set up by 2018 in Vallam Vadagal on the outskirts of Chennai will allow the bikemaker to double its total production capacity to 900,000 units per annum as compared to the current output of 450,000 units.
The Eicher Motors-owned Royal Enfield currently has two facilities in Tamil Nadu, India.



Siddhartha Lal, CEO and Managing Director, Eicher Motors, further added that the first phase of the new plant will aid the proposed increase in production and the work for which will begin in 2016.

Other than the new plant, Royal Enfield is also looking to launch new products; well, 2 to be precise. Mr Lal said the bikemaker will bring in 2 new models, out of which one will be launched in early 2016, while the other has an expected launch date of 2017.

Furthermore, Royal Enfield also plans to strengthen its dealership network across India and establish 500 dealerships by the end of the year.

Internationally, Royal Enfield has been working equally hard. Last month, the company announced its first exclusive stores in Madrid and Paris. In fact, the bikemaker is expanding its presence in the European markets with over 80 dealerships across France and 25 in Spain. In September, it had announced its entry in the Indonesian market at Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2015. The company will soon commence retail operations in Indonesia via its exclusive dealership in Jakarta.
http://auto.ndtv.com/news/royal-enfield-to-set-up-third-plant-in-india-double-production-capacity-1241132

 

[ghost]

Ladies and Gentlemen presenting Made in India TATA ZICA:

http://www.autosarena.com/world-exclusives-and-details/

 

[Blackwater]

indica body with lipstick and powder. hope engine is new as indigo engine still haunts me:biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2:

 

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Production version of Royal Enfield Himalayan spied

 

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Tech Mahindra Limited and Mahindra & Mahindra have jointly entered into an agreement with Pincar S.r.l., to purchase a controlling stake in Pininfarina S.p.A., the iconic Italian automotive and industrial design house. A press release issued in this regard has mentioned the terms and conditions of the acquisition. It states that as part of the agreement, Tech Mahindra and Mahindra & Mahindra will purchase 76.06 per cent of Pininfarina shares from the current controlling shareholder Pincar S.r.l. at a price of Euro 1.1 per share. This investment by Tech Mahindra and M&M shall be done via a joint venture company ("JVCo"), whose ownership shall be held 60 per cent by Tech Mahindra and 40 per cent by Mahindra & Mahindra. This will be followed by an open offer for all the remaining ordinary shares of Pininfarina, at the same purchase price paid for the shares held by Pincar. A rights issue to infuse funds into the design and styling major will also be executed before the end of 2016. Pininfarina will continue to remain an independent company, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, with Mr Paolo Pininfarina continuing as the Chairman of its board. Commenting on the historic venture, Anand Mahindra, chairman, said, "Pininfarina will add enormous value to Tech Mahindra's portfolio of engineering services. But just as important is the fact that the legendary high-end design credentials of Pininfarina will significantly enhance the design capabilities of the entire Mahindra Group. Given the increasing design sensibilities of today’s consumers, product design will greatly influence customer choice and experience, and hence our success.”

Mahindra acquires controlling stake in Pininfarina

 

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TVS Apache 200 Launched at 88,990; Gets FI & Pirelli Tyres

 

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Bajaj to make motorcycles with steel from INS Vikrant

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Auto Expo 2016 Day 2: Maruti Baleno RS, Mahindra XUV Aero, New Renault Duster AMT and more

The new Renault Duster comes with an automated manual transmission variant called the Duster Easy-R AMT.

Auto Expo 2016 Day 2: Day 2 of the Delhi Motor Show kicked off with the launch of commercial vehicles followed by some major launches in form of Ignis Crossover and Baleno RS from Maruti, Mahindra XUV Aero concept, SsangYong Tivoli and Gusto 125 from Mahindra, new Duster AMT from Renault and Polo GT from from Volkswagen.

While Toyota has unveiled all new Prius, Fiat has unveiled three cars – all new Linea 125S, Punto Pure and Urban Cross.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Auto Expo 2016 Day 1: Complete Coverage

The Team Financial Express is at the venue to bring you the live coverage of the day 2 as well. Stay tuned for updates:

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Auto Expo 2016: Mahindra-owned Ssangyong Tivoli is unveiled at the Motor Show.

Auto Expo 2016 Day 2 Update:

5.30 PM: That’s all we have for today.

5.05 PM: Girish Wagh of Tata Motors says Hexa will be company’s flagship model.

4.47 PM: Cricketer Piyush Chawla is unveiling products of Lohia Auto – Electric three-wheelers.

4.40 PM: The 2016 model of Toyota India’s global hybrid superstar, Prius, debuts.

4.32 PM: Polaris India unveils Sportsman 110 EFI. One of a kind ATV in India.

4.25 PM: Indian Motorcycles launches 2 new bikes under Indian Chief series named as Roadmaster & Classic.

3.45 PM: Nissan will launch its GR-R in September, and the X-Trail is going to be here by July.

3.43 PM: Known for his love for automobiles, John Abraham is also the face of Yamaha in India.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Auto Expo 2016: Nissan India announces to rope in John Abraham as its brand ambassador.

3.40 PM: Nissan India announces to rope in John Abraham as its brand ambassador.

3.24 PM: The Renault Duster 2016 gets a 6-speed automated manual transmission.

3.23 PM: The new Renault Duster also comes with an automated manual transmission variant called the Duster Easy-R AMT.

3.22 PM: Renault has unveiled the updated Renault Duster at the Auto Expo 2016.

3.08 PM: Nissan is debuting its X-Trail; John Abraham is present there.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Auto Expo 2016: Toyota unveiled all new Prius at the Motor Show.

3.05 PM: Toyota unveils all new Prius.

2.48 PM: Meanwhile, Volkswagen launches Polo GTI.

2.45 PM: Toyota introduces TOYOTA CONNECT – Connecting services with human touch.

2.24 PM: Toyota press conference begins.

2.15 PM: Atul Auto unveils concept Auto Rickshaw.

2.10 PM: Bonneville range price starts Rs 6,90,000.

2.05 PM: Triumph unveils Bonneville T120 and Bonneville bike range.

1.55 PM: Triumph India’s new Bonneville range has newer engines with a much higher torque, says the firm.


Auto Expo 2016: Bonneville T120

 

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1.30 PM: Triumph India MD Vimal Sumbly starts press conference to unveil Bonneville Reborn.

12.57 PM: The company has also displayed the 1.0-litre engine and the platform that underpins theMaruti Suzuki Baleno.

12.49 PM: The Maruti Ignis and Baleno RS will be launched during this year’s festive season.


Auto Expo 2016: Maruti unveils Ignis crossover and Baleno RS and will launch it during the festive season in India.

12.47 PM: This engine develops 112bhp and 175nm.

12.44 PM: The new 1.0l petrol engine is called the EcoBoost.

12:43 PM: The Baleno RS is powered by an new 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol mill.

12.41 PM: The Indo-Japanese carmaker will unveil the Ignis Crossover and Baleno RS.

12.40 PM: Maruti Suzuki press conference to begin shortly.

12:08 AM: The Baleno RS will be a more powerful verison of the premium hatchback powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine – Boosterjet.

12:07 PM: Next big unveiling at the Auto Expo 2016 will be the Maruti Suzuki Ignis crossover and Baleno RS, both of which are expected to be rolled out later this year.

 

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Auto Expo 2016: Yamaha Fascino unveiled in the presence of John Abraham.

11.50 AM: At showcasing of Yamaha Fascino, Bollywood & Fashion walks together as John Abraham unveils the scooter.

11.45 AM: Inaugural ceremony of the Delhi Motor show is in progress.

11.30 AM: Yamaha brand ambassador John Abraham gets Yamaha MT-09 as a gift from the Japaense bikemaker.

11.24 AM: Yamaha finally unveils MT-09 bike. John Abraham is here to launch the MT-09.


Auto Expo 2016: Yamaha brand ambassador John Abraham gets Yamaha MT-09 as a gift from the Japaense bikemaker.

11.22 AM: The company launched MT brand in the year 2003.

11.21 AM: The new Yamaha bike will be under MT series.

11.20 AM: Yamaha India press conference begins. The Japanese bikemaker is going to launch another product today.

 

[Indx TechStyle]

Auto Expo 2016: Fiat India unveils three new car named as new Linea 125S, Punto Pure & Urban Cross as they make global debut. (Courtesy: Twitter)

11.03 AM: Fiat India unveils new Linea 125S, Punto Pure & Urban Cross make global debut.

11.01 AM: Unveiling begins at Fiat India of 3 pieces from Italian Craftsmanship.

11.00 AM: Fiat press conference begins.

10.55 AM: Mahindra Rise launches new range of trucks named Blazo and actor Ajay Devgn is brand ambassador.

10.50 AM: Mahindra also introduces electric vehicle E20 at Delhi Motor Show.

10.45 AM: Mahindra-owned Ssangyong Tivoli has been also unveiled at the Motor Show.


Auto Expo 2016: Mahindra KUV 100 Xplorer at the Motor Show.

10.30 AM: An accessorised Mahindra KUV100 called the Xplorer has also been displayed at the Mahindra Pavilion.

10.29 AM: In the Mahindra two-wheeler section, the company has displayed its soon-to-be-launched Mahindra Gusto 125.


Auto Expo 2016: Mahindra Gusto 125 displayed at the Motor Show.

10.25 AM: A slightly-modified version of the Mahindra Thar too has been showcased which gets LED head-lights.

10.14 AM: It offers the wheelbase of 2700mm.


Auto Expo 2016: Mahindra unveils XUV Aero concept powered by 2.2-litre mHawk engine.

10.12 AM: The Mahindra XUV Aero Concept is 4600mm long, 1890mm wide and 1680mm high.

10.05 AM: This engine gets both 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions.

9.58 AM: This engine churns out a maximum power output of 197bhp.

9.55 AM: Mahindra XUV Aero Concept is powered by a 2.2-litre mHawk engine.

9.50 AM: Mahindra to unveil an all-new concept – Mahindra XUV Aero SUV.

9.45 AM: Mahindra Press Conference starts.


Auto Expo 2016: JBM unveils India’s first electric bus Eco Life.

9.35 AM: JBM will announce the price of the bus in few weeks.

9.28 AM: JBM says Eco Life will revolutionise the intra-city transport.

9.27 AM: JBM Auto launches 100% electric bus#ECO LIFE at Auto Expo.

9.20 AM: Scania India unveils Premium Truck G310.

9.16 AM: The first launch of the Day, Scania India showcases Scania City Wide Bus.


Auto Expo 2016: Mahindra Thar Adventure at the Motor Show on Day 2.

Auto Expo 2016 started with a bang yesterday as around 30 automobile makers showcased their future concepts and production ready model. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Carlino concept, Tata Nexon & Kite 5 sedan, Toyota Innova, Datsun Go-Cross concept and Honda BR-V were among the biggest products unveiled on the day 1 of the Auto Expo. This year’s Auto Expo is mainly dominated by compact SUVs/Crossovers besides several alternative fuel-run vehicles.

Among all the mass-segment two-wheeler makers, TVS Motor Company and Hero MotoCorp showcased some of their future concepts, while Honda mainly focused on production-ready versions that are scheduled to be launched in the next 1 year. Honda Motorcycle, in fact, launched one-of-its-kind product – Navi – that creates a niche segment in the Indian two-wheeler segment. The US-based bikemaker, UM Motorcycle also launched three new cruiser bikes in the country under its popular Renegade series. DSK Benelli two brought four exciting products that will be launched this year.

Coming to Luxury carmakers, Jaguar Land Rover launched its much-awaited entry-level luxury sedan – Jaguar XE – at the event. The German trio of Audi, BMW and Mercedes also showcased some of their soon-to-be-launched products on the day 1 of the Auto Expo 2016. Fiat-owned luxury SUV maker Jeep also unveiled the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee SUVs at the event, both of which will be launched later this year.

The organisers are expecting a footfall of over 6 lakh visitors this year. Manufacturers who are not taking part this year are Bajaj Auto, Royal Enfield and Harley Davidson.

 

[Kshatriya87]

Love the new Thar.

Why hasn't anyone posted about the Mustang launch in India?

 

[pmaitra]

I heard that TATA will change the name of its Zica car, because it sounds like the Zika virus.

 

[Kshatriya87]

I heard that TATA will change the name of its Zica car, because it sounds like the Zika virus.

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