News Sep 06, 2021 JBL brings in new audio experience for car speakers HARMAN launched the JBL CLUB 605 CSQ – car speaker system and JBL Celebrity 100 – Bluetooth enabled Car Multimedia player for optimum sound quality and convenient audio experience while driving.
News Sep 06, 2021 Vehicle sales for August take a beating due to global chip shortage This year auto dealers expect the semiconductor shortage to result in sales dropping by about 30%. SIAM has asked the MEA to reach out to chipmakers to prioritise Indian automakers when plants reopen.
News Sep 01, 2021 India should achieve 5% of global components trade by 2026: CII President The CII President said that the Indian auto ancillary industry should expand its export list and reach at least 5% of global components trade by 2026. He shared his views at the 61st annual session of ACMA.
News Aug 18, 2021 Indian auto industry voluntarily recalls 376,536 vehicles in 2021: SIAM The recall rate is double that of 2019. While Hyundai Motor India, Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar Motor saw several recalls, Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Motors did not initiate any recall this year.
News Aug 17, 2021 China’s CATL to raise $ 9 bn for expanding Li-ion battery production Chinese battery giant, CATL, private share, $8.98 billion, production capacity, lithium-ion batteries
News Aug 16, 2021 Mahindra’s XUV700 becomes India’s first vehicle to integrate Alexa Voice AI The Mahindra XUV700 will be India’s first vehicle to offer integrated Alexa AI, making it easier and more intuitive to navigate and stay connected, organised, and entertained.
News Aug 12, 2021 US government announces initiatives to target 50% EV sales in 2030 The initiatives will strengthen the US’ leadership in producing and selling clean vehicles, increasing the domestic supply chain and growing auto jobs. Ford, GM, Stellantis and UAW will support this effort.
News Aug 12, 2021 Tata Motors launches the XTA + Variants of SUVs Tata Motors, one of India’s leading automotive brands launched the XTA + variants of its flagship SUVs Harrier and Safari.
News Aug 12, 2021 Chip shortage affects auto production in Mexico The auto production in Mexico fell 26.5% for the month of July 2021 when compared to July 2020. AMIA has revised its estimated outlook for the production of vehicles and exports to the same levels recorded in 2020.