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M&M backs out of further investment in SYMC
With M&M’s conservative approach and the Covid-19 pandemic, things aren’t exactly looking up for SYMC
Pawan Goenka, the Managing Director of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), told analysts in February this year that if M&M was going to invest more money into South Korean subsidiary SsangYong Motor Company (SYMC), it would first be reasonably certain that the three-year plan chalked out for SYMC would work out and breakeven achieved by 2022.…
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Get off the road to get on the road to recovery
Car manufacturers use creative audio-visual clips to urge people to remain indoors, work from home, and stay safe
“Unprecedented times,” without a shadow of a doubt, has to be the word of 2020. And why not, afterall, not many of us have known or seen anything like the Coronavirus crisis that is unfolding before our eyes. Nevertheless, while we all know that we will battle this crisis and come out triumphant, it is…
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Production in the time of Coronavirus
Auto giants in India are temporarily halting production to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
The fallout of Coronavirus, especially in the world of business, is being felt across countries. While sectors such as airlines and hospitality are bracing themselves for huge financial setbacks in the days to come, the auto industry could also be massively impacted. Considering the Geneva Motor Show was cancelled earlier this month and now as…
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KIA to go full throttle in 2020
Manohar Bhat, Head, Sales & Marketing, KIA, talks to TURN OF SPEED, about their latest product, the Carnival, their
Manohar Bhat, Head, Sales & Marketing, KIA, talks to TURN OF SPEED about their latest product, the Carnival, their “teething problems” and their plans to enhance customer-satisfaction levels. TOS: Tell us about your latest launch, the Carnival, people have been comparing it to the Toyota Innova? MB: The comparisons are odious. This is a new segment that we…
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Great Wall Motors plans to roll out its first model in 2021, will target SUV segment
Kaushik Ganguly, Director, Strategy and Planning, Great Wall Motors India, talks to TURN OF SPEED about their India plans
Great Wall Motors (GWM), a leading Chinese automaker, which recently announced its entry into the Indian market with an approximate investment of USD 1 billion, is planning to launch a wide-range of products, including SUVs and EVs in India, in a phased manner. The company expects to launch its first product in 2021, which will…
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Chinese automobile manufacturers strengthen their India foray
Following MG Motor India’s spectacular success, other Chinese passenger vehicle manufacturers are making a beeline for India
Following the successful entry of MG Motor India, other Chinese passenger vehicle manufacturers such as Great Wall Motors and Haima Automobile are planning their foray into the Indian market. While Great Wall Motors has already announced approximately USD 1 billion worth of investment in India, Haima Automobile, another leading manufacturer from China is keenly studying…
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Homegrown manufacturers shine on day one at Auto Expo 2020
Tata Motors knocks everyone’s socks off by showcasing the Tata Sierra EV Concept
Day one of the AutoExpo 2020 began with a bang. The overall sentiment, largely impacted by a slowdown in the automobile sector and outbreak of coronavirus, was mostly nullified by some showstoppers, especially Indian manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra and Mahindra, who were at the forefront while displaying their capabilities and readiness…
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Indian Kalamkari craftsmanship is very similar to the Czech bohemian glass industry tradition: Oliver Stefani
Oliver Stefani, Head of Design, Skoda, tells us about designing the VISION IN, what inspires him and how ‘Family Resemblance’ is vital for all their cars
Oliver Stefani, Head of Design, Skoda, is the man of the moment. He tells us about designing the VISION IN, incorporating Indian Kalmkari design into the concept car, how boat and ship designs inspire him, and why strong colours will rule Skoda cars TOS: How long has it taken you to design VISION IN from the start to showcasing it here…
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India 2.0 is a fresh start for India: Zac Hollis
Zac Hollis, Director, Sales, Service & Marketing, Skoda Auto India, talks about challenging the traditional diesel buyer to look at petrol technology, Indian customer preferences, and their second coming
Zac Hollis, Director, Sales, Service & Marketing, Skoda Auto India, tells us about how India 2.0 will deliver new cars to the streets of India, how like Europe, the share of diesel cars in india will also subside, as well as how the new products will be developed in India. TOS: How are things looking in…
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The car is becoming more of a mobile phone on wheels: Gurpratap Boparai
In conversation with Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director of ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited
At Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Media Night, organised in New Delhi, where Skoda displayed its VISION IN, a stunning concept for India, TURN OF SPEED, caught up with Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited where he spoke about a growing nation's demand for better solutions, their Engineering Design Center, in Pune, and…
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