Mumbai: October 2024 saw a strong performance in the Indian car market, with Maruti Suzuki leading the pack with multiple models in the top 10. Key Highlights: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga topped the charts with 18,785 units sold. Maruti Suzuki Swift came in second with 17,859 units. Hyundai Creta secured the third spot with 17,497 units. Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Maruti Suzuki Fronx followed closely, showcasing the brand's dominance. Tata Punch, Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Nexon, and Maru...Read More

Amreli: A 'lucky' Wagon R car of a farmer was given Samadhi (burial) in Padarshinga village of Amreli district in the presence of over 1,000 invited guests. The car owner and local farmer-cum-businessman Sanjay Polra believes that he progressed in life after he bought this lucky car. He said he didn't want to sell his lucky car and therefore decided to give it an honorable exit by burying it in the ground with the last rites ceremony as per religious customs. Polra printed invitation cards...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a press meet here ahead of India's laregst IPO till date, in reply to a question, Hyundai Motors Chief Operating Officer (COO) in India, Tarun Garg here said that the electric version of Creta will be launched by the company in quarter four of the financial year 2025 to target the mass market. Speaking about Hyundai's EV strategy, he said the company will launch innovative models backed by localization of the EV supply chain. He said the approach will be top-down with entry into...Read More

Mumbai: Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has introduced the new Jawa 42 FJ, priced at Rs 1.99 lakh, ex-showroom. This model stands out within the '42' series with its sportier, more robust features. The Jawa 42 FJ boasts a modern-retro design, highlighted by its teardrop-shaped fuel tank adorned with an aluminium panel. Its side panels echo the design of other Jawa 42 models, maintaining the brand's classic look. The bike’s fenders are elegantly styled, featuring the distinctive Jawa tail light exten...Read More

Sanand: Tata Motors announced on Friday that it has achieved a manufacturing milestone by rolling out the 1 millionth car from its facility in Sanand. The Sanand plant was established in 2010 spread across 1100 acres – 741 acres (TML) and 359 acres (Vendor Park) with over 6000 direct and indirect employees, has been instrumental in Tata Motors’ growth and success. Being one of the youngest plant of Tata Motors, the Sanand facility boasts of having an up-to-the-minute technology across all i...Read More

Gandhinagar: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI)  today inaugurated a new 3rd assembly line at its fourth two-wheeler plant at Vithalapur in the state of Gujarat (India) adding a capacity of 6.5 lakh units.  HMSI’s Vithalapur facility is Honda’s largest scooter-only plant in the world. Honda’s best-selling two-wheeler, Activa, and other scooter models like Dio, Activa 125 and Dio 125 are manufactured at the Vithalapur facility. HMSI’s Gujarat plant also has a dedicated engin...Read More

Vadodara: Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd., a manufacturer of electric vehicles under the ‘Joy e-bike’ brand in India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Gujarat to invest Rs. 2,000 crores in the development of an Electric Vehicle Ancillary Cluster by 2024. The agreement was signed by Mr. S.J. Haider, Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries and Mines Department, and Mr. Yatin Sanjay Gupte, Chairman and Managing Director of Wardwizard Innovations ...Read More

Gandhinagar: VinFast Auto Ltd., the emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer aspiring to be Vietnam's counterpart to Elon Musk's Tesla, is reportedly considering establishing a production facility in India. This strategic move aligns with the company's broader expansion strategy and reflects the increasing interest in the Indian EV market. The proposed Indian facility is likely to be located in either Tamil Nadu or Gujarat, a newspaper report said. According to a source familiar with the m...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat’s automobile sector is valued at USD 3 billion. With an annual export of over 8 lakh vehicles, Gujarat has proven itself as a vital contributor to India's automotive landscape. The state's journey towards becoming an automotive hub began with the establishment of the Tata Motors manufacturing plant in Sanand in 2009, acting as a magnet for both domestic and international players. The evolution of Gujarat's Automobile Sector is closely tied to the Vibrant Gujarat Glo...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat headquartered electric automobile manufacturer, ABZO Motors, on Saturday announced the launch of its first electric motorcycle (e-bike) – ABZO VS01 in Gujarat. The e-bike is launched in one variant and will be priced (based on Kms per charge) between Rs 1.8 lakh and Rs 2.22 lakh approximately. The company informed that - ABZO VS01 will have a 72 V 70Ah Lithium-ion Battery which gives a mileage of 180 km at full charge. The e-bike will have front and rear LED lights, 17-...Read More