The ongoing chip shortage is likely to moderate passenger vehicle sales growth to 11-13 per cent this fiscal, down from the earlier volume growth forecast of 16-17 per cent, delaying the industry recovery as the waiting period is increasing amid strong demand due to production curbs, says a report. The semiconductor shortage will lead to … Read more
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that the government will make it mandatory for all vehicle manufacturers to make flex-fuel engines, after it gets permission from the Supreme Court. Flex-fuel, or flexible fuel, is an alternative fuel made of a combination of gasoline and methanol or ethanol. Addressing the annual session of industry body … Read more
Maruti has been a significant under performer for last 4 years now. A part of this has to do with the Indian auto industry during this period and some concerns specific to Maruti (competition specifically). However, it seems much of that is getting settled now. Auto industry post Covid is looking up and competition seems … Read more
By Ilona Wissenbach and Nick Carey MUNICH (Reuters) – Soaring demand for semiconductor chips means the auto industry could struggle to source enough of them throughout next year and into 2023, though the shortage should be less severe by then, Daimler AG’s CEO said on Sunday. Carmakers, forced by the COVID-19 pandemic to shut down … Read more
It’s important to start by mentioning that Suzuki and Toyota have been working together on various business initiatives since 2016 and later in 2019 also entered into capital alliance whereby both acquired small shareholding into each other. In Auto industry (especially cars) it’s common for companies enter into such arrangements. Skoda and Volkswagen, Renault and … Read more
Last year i.e., 2020, at its annual general meeting, Tata Motors had announced its aim to become a debt free company within the next three years. Timelines seems to have shifted by a year. However, given Covid related disruptions, it’s still acceptable. For reference, the Company reported a Gross debt of Rs 1,50,211 crore and … Read more