Recent Articles Published by Ketan Thakkar
EXCLUSIVE: Kia India plans six new models, Including a C-Segment SUV by 2027

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Besides introducing the Syros compact SUV, Kia plans to revamp its mid-size UV lineup and introduce more EVs and hybri...

EXCLUSIVE: Bajaj Auto explores partnership with quadricycle maker

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The Indian firm has been talking with the Switzerland-based maker of Microlino quadricycles for over a year, eyeing a ...

VinFast to enter the mid-size SUV EV market with VF7 and VF6 launch in H2 2025

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The models, which will be locally produced, may be exported to markets of the Middle East and Africa.

VinFast open to multiple partners in India, eyes EV ecosystem

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Vingroup is considering bringing the entire ecosystem approach to India and is open to exploring multiple partnerships...

Kirloskar and Toyota's Partnership is Built For the Long Term - Manasi Kirloskar Tata

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New plants are a demonstration of Toyota’s commitment, and the Kirloskar Group’s stake in the JV will never get dilute...

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EV Promise Unplugged: Why India's market is losing charge

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Slow charging times, range anxiety, insufficient infrastructure, and lack of consumer confidence are just some of the ...

Eyeing SUV leadership to regain 50% share, says Suzuki Motor’s Toshihiro

By Ketan Thakkar and Darshan Nakhwa calendar16 Jan 2025

The company has plans to launch close to half a dozen utility vehicles in the next two to three years.

EXCLUSIVE: Tata Motors eyes 4-5 premium models under Avinya brand with $1 billion investment

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The first model, codename d P1, based on the Avinya concept, will hit the roads in 2026. Another four models are plann...

Maruti cars reflect the quality of Suzuki, will win over the world: SMC President

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar16 Jan 2025

Toshihiro Suzuki said Maruti Suzuki’s production standards conform strictly to the standards of its Japanese parent, a...

EXCLUSIVE: Hero MotoCorp plans Splendor EV, eyes slew of other electric motorcycles

By Ketan Thakkar and Kiran Murali calendar16 Jan 2025

The company, which entered the electric segment with its Vida scooters in 2022, plans to take its game up a notch by o...