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Chinese auto component manufacturers are unlikely to participate in the upcoming Bharat Mobility Show 2025, a marquee global event scheduled to take place from January 17 to 22 across three prominent venues in Delhi-NCR: Bharatmandapam, Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre) Dwarka, and India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. When asked about the absence of Chinese participants, Vinnie Mehta, Director General of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), remarked, “I don’t think so.” He clarified that while bookings were open to all, Chinese companies did not apply for participation through the event’s portal. The six-day Bharat…
On December 12, 2024, the Haitong Taicang Auto Terminal, a collaborative project involving SAIC Motor, Shanghai International Port (Group). (SIPG), and Jiangsu Port Logistics Group, officially began operations. This facility, the largest automobile roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) terminal along the Yangtze River, is poised to play a key role in the global automotive supply chain. With an annual throughput capacity of 1.3 million vehicles, the terminal enhances global trade logistics and serves as a crucial gateway for Chinese automotive brands expanding internationally. It provides comprehensive ocean logistics services to automakers, including SAIC Motor, facilitating seamless export operations. SAIC Motor has already established…
BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz Group AG are reorganising leadership as they face declining electric vehicle (EV) demand in Europe and rising competition in China. The changes come as European automakers grapple with shifting global market dynamics, Azernews reports. Mercedes-Benz announced that Hubertus Troska, its China division head, will retire in July 2024. His role will be filled by Oliver Tene, currently head of Strategic Planning. This transition occurs as Mercedes contends with a challenging Asian market, where consumer preferences are increasingly favouring local brands like BYD, the market leader. At BMW, Nicholas Peter, former chief financial officer, will become chairman…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, expressed confidence that India’s automobile industry will become the largest in the world within five years, citing remarkable growth and ambitious reforms. Addressing the Amazon Smbhav Summit on Tuesday, Gadkari shared the industry’s progress under his tenure, highlighting its growth from ₹7 lakh crore to ₹22 lakh crore. “Currently, the USA leads with a market size of Rs 78 lakh crore, followed by China at Rs 47 lakh crore. India, now at Rs 22 lakh crore, has significant potential,” Gadkari stated, adding, “I am confident that within 5 years, India will…
The expiration of the 50% registration fee reduction for domestically produced and assembled cars on December 1 has raised concerns about a potential market downturn. The policy, effective from September 1 to November 30 under Decree No. 109/2024/ND-CP, significantly boosted domestic auto sales, with heightened activity in its final months as customers sought to benefit from the reduced costs. The initiative allowed customers to save between VNĐ17 million and VNĐ235 million per vehicle, driving demand for popular models like the Honda City, CR-V, and Toyota Vios. Vietnam’s car sales rose to about 60,000 vehicles in October, a 10% increase from…
BYD, China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is on course to exceed its 2024 sales target, capitalising on its growing global market share and strong domestic demand. With 3.76 million vehicles sold in the first 11 months of 2024, including 506,804 in November, the company is poised to achieve its 4 million annual sales goal. Government-subsidised auto trade-ins and robust demand have bolstered BYD’s performance, with China’s car sales experiencing their fastest year-on-year growth since January. BYD now commands a 17.1% share of the Chinese automotive market, up from 12.5% in 2023, according to the China Passenger Car Association. The…
ABB has announced a strategic collaboration with Austria-based Engineering Software Steyr GmbH (ESS) to revolutionize automotive paint shop operations through advanced simulation tools. The partnership aims to reduce operational costs by up to 30% and significantly cut carbon emissions, supporting manufacturers in enhancing efficiency and competitiveness. As part of the agreement, ABB has taken a minority stake in ESS, although the financial terms were not disclosed. The collaboration focuses on integrating ESS’s simulation technology into ABB’s RobotStudio, a leading programming and simulation tool for robotic applications. Automotive paint shops involve more than 20 steps, from degreasing and electrocoating to sealing…
The Turkish auto sector has emerged as a dominant force in the country’s export economy, with Europe receiving the majority of its shipments. According to the latest data from the Türkiye Exporters’ Assembly (TİM), four out of every five vehicles exported by Turkish manufacturers were shipped to European countries in the first 11 months of 2024. Record Export Performance The automotive industry maintained its position as Türkiye’s top-exporting sector from January to November 2024, contributing 16.4 percent of the nation’s export revenue. Export earnings from the sector rose by 6 percent year-on-year, reaching $33.7 billion during this period. In November…
JSW MG has released a teaser for its electric roadster, the MG Cyberster, set to debut at the Bharat Global Mobility Expo 2025. Available at MG Select dealerships, the Cyberster features scissor doors and a design inspired by the 1960s MG B Roadster. Design The Cyberster features a low-slung profile with teardrop-shaped LED headlamps and an open front vent for battery cooling. The scissor doors add a striking visual element, reminiscent of the Lamborghini Countach. At the rear, it has C-shaped LED tail lights, connected lighting, and arrow-shaped indicators. Interior The cabin includes a curved triple-screen display with an infotainment…
Mahindra & Mahindra announced it will drop the ‘e’ from the name of its new electric SUV ‘BE6e’ following objections from InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo Airlines, over the similarity to IndiGo’s flight code ‘6E.’ Despite the change, Mahindra plans to challenge InterGlobe’s objections in court to retain its rights over the name. InterGlobe issued a legal notice to Mahindra, citing potential conflicts over the use of ‘6E,’ which is closely associated with IndiGo’s branding. Mahindra maintains that its use of ‘BE6e,’ part of its electric SUV portfolio, is distinct and unlikely to cause confusion due to the…