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"India Must Be an Innovation Hub, Not Just an Engineering Centre": Krishna Kumar G, Harman India

autherKiran Murali calendar30 Sep 2026

Harman India is expanding manufacturing, engineering and connectivity capabilities as it targets business growth and s...

Renault India Sees Hybrids As Major Volume-Generating Powertrain In Medium Term

autherKiran Murali calendar28 Sep 2026

The automaker is betting on strong hybrids as it expands its product portfolio and prepares for a shift in India's pow...

Renault India Eyes 500 Showrooms By End Of 2027

autherKiran Murali calendar28 Sep 2026

The automaker is planning to expand its retail footprint as it looks at a product portfolio of seven models by the end...

Tata Motors Positions New Aeris to Attract Premium Hatchback Buyers

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Sep 2026

The Tigor replacement will target entry-level hatchback owners who traditionally upgrade to premium hatchbacks before ...

Tata Motors PV Warns of Further Commodity Cost Impact, May Take Additional 3% Hit

By Ketan Thakkar & Kiran Murali calendar25 Sep 2026

The impact of 3% of revenue during the Jul-Sep quarter would be on top of around 4% impact seen in the April-June quar...

Tata Motors PV’s EV Penetration Hits 25%, says Demand 3x of Supply

By Ketan Thakkar & Kiran Murali calendar25 Sep 2026

Amongst other mainstream PV makers in India, Tata Motors has the largest EV portfolio with seven models.

Suzuki Outlines Path to 100 kg Vehicle Weight Cut by 2030

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Sep 2026

The company is changing vehicle layout and body design to manage collision forces without relying on heavier structure...

Suzuki Developing New Turbo Engine for India with Focus on Performance, Efficiency

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Sep 2026

The direct-injection engine is part of Suzuki’s continuing work on combustion technology as it expands its hybrid and ...

Suzuki Confirms Range Extender for Compact Cars with Plug-In Capability

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar25 Sep 2026

Suzuki’s proposed REEV Light would add external charging to its series hybrid. Autocar India reported in 2024 that Mar...

Suzuki Targets to Halve New-Model Development Time by 2030

By Kiran Murali & Ketan Thakkar  calendar25 Sep 2026

The group target follows Maruti Suzuki’s push to cut its development cycle from 48 months to 36 months as it prepares ...