Autocar Professional’s April 15, 2024, issue is out 

This fortnight, the editorial team at Autocar Professional has curated a 45-page edition and a standalone 64-page Special EV Supplement. Both products offer an exhaustive collection of news,  developments, analysis, trends, feature stories, exclusives and much more.

Cover Story

It’s no secret that India's automotive industry is at a fascinating crossroads, garnering attention from global leaders and companies alike. Despite facing challenges like the shift towards electric vehicles and geopolitical uncertainties, the sector continues to exhibit resilience and strong potential.

Renault Nissan's acknowledgment of India's market importance mirrors a broader trend among international automakers recognizing the country's significance in their future plans. Insights from component maker Mahle's global chairman highlights the ongoing relevance of internal combustion engines, albeit with a growing emphasis on multi-fuel solutions to address environmental concerns effectively.

Newswatch

BMW Group's collaboration with Tata Technologies bears witness to the dynamic nature of partnerships and strategic manoeuvres within the industry. Such developments indicate how companies are adapting their approaches to navigate the evolving landscape, seeking new opportunities and avenues for growth in India's automotive sector.

Analysis

India auto Inc’s record-breaking performance in terms of unit sales, despite the challenges, indicates its strong fundamentals.

Exclusive

General Motors' exit from India.

EV Supplement

Our comprehensive coverage of the electric vehicle ecosystem reflects the industry's forward-looking approach, challenges, sustainability among other key issues.\

In this edition, we delve into how the rivalry between rivals Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra has been playing out, especially in the small commercial vehicle segment.

In 2005, Tata Motors launched the Tata Ace, a mini truck designed to offer fleet operators superior payload, speed, and efficiency compared to three-wheelers. This innovation met the demands of a rapidly urbanising India.

Though on a low base, Tata Motors' homegrown rival, Mahindra & Mahindra, quietly ruled the roost in the large pickup truck segment.

As urbanisation gathered speed, the demand for pickup trucks handsomely outpaced the mini-truck segment, with the stakes gradually shifting in favour of pickup trucks over mini trucks in the last decade.

At the end of 2012, Mini trucks accounted for 70% of the fast-growing small commercial vehicle market, with pickup trucks making up the rest; the ratio reversed in the last decade.

Affectionately called Chota Haathi, the Ace faces stiff competition from electric three-wheelers at the entry level, whereas the pickup truck segment is at the top. Not surprisingly, M&M has been handsomely extending its lead over Tata Motors. Tata Motors has seen its position in the SCV market erode continuously over the past few years, while Mahindra has moved ahead.

Through all this, consumers are turning out to be the real winners.

Our latest fortnightly edition is a special issue on the commercial vehicle market. We interviewed the top management of Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Daimler Trucks about how the trucking space is evolving.

There is also a story on the strategic partnership between Tata Technology and the BMW group.

Headline: Autocar Professional’s Oct 15, 2024 issue is out!

In the context of what seems like a successful and blockbuster IPO by Hyundai Motor India, the October 15 edition of Autocar Professional leads with an analysis of the success of Korean car brands in India.


Since entering the country in 1998, Hyundai has consistently raised the bar on design, features, technology, and overall value to be the second most preferred brand for almost two decades. Complete with interviews with the top brass of Hyundai and Kia India, the story looks at what has made these two car brands so successful, and whether they can sustain this success going forward.


We also have a touching tribute to Ratan Tata by Hormazd Sorabjee, editor of Autocar India, giving us a glimpse into the person behind the persona. 


This edition also includes exclusives on a potential Mahindra-Skoda JV, Tata Motors' 1 million sales target for 2030, and the evolution of the electric vehicle market.

Headline: Autocar Professional’s Oct 1, 2024 issue is out!

In this edition, we hear from Apollo Tyres MD Neeraj Kanwar about the Apollo 2.0 program and his aim of catapulting his company into the top three tyre makers in the world in terms of profits.

The company has made the key strategic acquisitions of Dunlop and Vredestein overseas in recent years. The new vision aims to consolidate these operations.

Another company that has championed profitability in the Indian auto market in recent years is Toyota Kirloskar. We have a story about the maker of Innova and its rise on the profitability chart.

There are write-ups on JSW M G Motor India's next big bet on Windsor and how it aims to make ‘Battery As A Service’ or BAAS model a critical enabler to drive the transition to EVs and carve a space for itself as a serious player in the market.

We also deep dive into the rise of Mahindra in the mini truck segment to capture almost 50% of the market.

Headline: Autocar Professional’s Sept 15, 2024 issue is out!

Strap: This 56-page issue takes a comprehensive look at India’s electric vehicle policy, especially against the background of the annual conferences of the top auto industry bodies in the country.

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While regulators worldwide are softening their hard-stop deadline on ICE vehicles, the Indian government is sticking to its guns on its deadlines, which already envisaged a multi-fuel future. This is reflected in Indian automakers' strategies.

This message was re-iterated loud and clear at the recently held annual sessions of industry bodies such as ACMA, SIAM, and FADA in the National Capital.

The government urged the industry to adopt options, including hydrogen, CNG, LNG, petrol, diesel, and even hybrids, on the path to total electrification. They strongly emphasised “Import substitution and becoming a preferred source of sustainable mobility solutions in the future.

This edition presents the highlights of the recently concluded annual conventions in the national capital. 

There is a detailed report on the PM E-drive, the much-awaited Indian government incentive policy that replaces the FAME-2.

We have an interview with the Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, who shares his vision with Hormazd Sorabjee on how India can deliver a cleaner and safer mobility in the future.

Autocar Professional was present at Prawaas Expo 2024 to discuss the key developments in the Indian bus transportation market.

We endeavour to bring you the views of the biggest names in the global automotive industry. After our mega exclusive with Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran, in this edition, we bring you views from the CEOs of Hitachi Global, Brose, and Amara Raja, who share their vision for the future and their plans.

Headline: Autocar Professional’s September 1, 2024 issue is out!

Strap: in a mega exclusive interview, we spoke with Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran — the man who led the remarkable turnaround of Tata Motors in recent years. 


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From the brink of selling stake in the car business just ahead of Covid-19 to stay afloat to scaling to the number three position independently, it has been a storied turnaround for Tata Motors. What's more, the maker of Nexon raced ahead in the EV space and was able to raise a billion dollars in the EV biz at a whopping valuation of over USD 9 billion. 

The captain of this extraordinary journey has been chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran, who recounts his experiences, and vision, in a one-of-its-kind interview with Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor of Autocar India. 

We also look at Mahindra & Mahindra, which has its own turnaround story. The maker of Scorpio and XUV700 recently unveiled Thar Roxx — a lifestyle SUV — to break into the mainstream, mid-size SUV segment. We analyse whether M&M will be able to sustain its momentum with Thar Roxx and how Rajesh Jejurikar, ED and CEO of M&M’s auto business, intends to make this model a success. 

This is also our North India special, and we have an interview with N K Minda, the Chairman of Uno Minda, on the company’s future vision and growth plans. 

We also have stories on Sonalika Group’s Rs 1,000 crore bet on EVs and its plans for the electric quadricycle market. We also look at how Stellantis India wants to revamp its India strategy under new MD and CEO Shailesh Hazela

Autocar Professional’s Aug 15,2024 issue is out!

As the Indian market continues to evolve, it is taking new shapes and forms, influencing car makers' design and production strategies worldwide. Discerning young Indian buyers are looking for differentiated offerings, and car makers are responding with innovative global designs and form factors. One such new body style is the SUV Coupe. 

Tata Motors and Citroen have taken the lead, launching their respective models before the crucial
festive season. While Tata Motors is banking on its Curvv SUV Coupe to expand the addressable market and enter the fast-growing and highly active mid-size SUV space, Citroen India attempts to break into consumer mindshare to stay relevant.

SUV Coupes, a bold departure from the traditional SUV form factor, are characterised by their unique combination of the robust, high-riding nature of an SUV, with the sleek, aerodynamic profile of a coupe. This design trend, which first gained traction in global markets more than 15 years ago, particularly in Europe and the United States, is now making its way to the Indian market, aiming to carve a space for itself. Our cover story delves into the evolution of the Indian car market and how form factors have transitioned into different shapes and sizes.

OPENING SPREAD OF THE COVER STORY
Despite slowing sales growth, M&M and Tata Motors have started the new financial year FY25 well. We have reports from their respective management on what to expect for the rest of the year.

TATA MOTORS AND M&M OPENING PAGES
We also have a deep dive report into the quarterly sales analysis by our in-house expert, Ajit Dalvi.  

SALES ANALYSIS EV OPENING SPREAD
In our new skilling section, we bring you the latest initiatives and actions taken by the industry to meet its future growth and aspirations.
Skill opening PAGE

Headline: Autocar Professional’s Aug 1,2024 issue is out!

Strap: This 64-page issue addresses the current hot topic in the industry, i.e. the Ola and Ather IPOs.

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Homegrown start-ups Ola and Ather have played a significant role in kickstarting the electric two-wheeler revolution in the country. Within a remarkably short span of three to five years, Ola has emerged as the largest electric two-wheeler retailer in the country, while Ather has carved a niche for itself as a reliable and high-performing scooter brand.

However, so far, both companies have been backed by equity investment and have relied on government subsidies to establish themselves in India’s fledgling EV market. It is also important to note that both these start-ups are currently operating at a loss for every vehicle sold. Now, as the subsidies are rejigged and legacy players roll up their sleeves and prepare to enter the arena, both Ola and Ather are looking to the public investors to show them some love.

We’ve looked at both companies’ journey so far and the challenges they might encounter as they transform themselves into more accountable organizations.

This issue has a quarterly review of all the segments of the Indian automotive industry in partnership with CRISIL.

We also have a report on the performance of the Indian auto component industry for FY-24 and what one can expect in the current financial year.

There are reports on the progress of JSW MG Motor India and Vision 2.0.

We have interviews with Tata Motors MD Shailesh Chandra and their chief designer, Martin Ulrich, on the way ahead and how the upcoming SUV Coupe Curvv could disrupt the market.

Headline: Autocar Professional’s July 15, 2024, issue is out!
Strap: This specially curated 72-page issue, which includes our South India Special, offers a review of the key events in the automotive industry in the past few days and much more.
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Software is fundamentally reshaping the automotive landscape in India and globally. With the advent of EVs and connected cars, automobiles have transformed from pure mechanical systems to electro-mechanical systems. The increasing presence of software in automobiles is also spawning new business models like subscription services, connectivity, and telematics. Our top story in this issue delves into the subject of connected cars and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).  
It also features an exclusive interview with Dr Markus Heyn, chairman of Mobility at Bosch Group, who shares his vision for the future of mobility in India and globally.

This is our South India special edition. Our reporters have captured the region's importance as a critical base for the Indian automotive industry's future growth. You'll also find perspectives on emerging startups like Minus Zero AI, River, and Exponent Energy, as well as insights from major corporations like Ashok Leyland, on South India's role as a vital hub for the future.

You’ll also find graphs and charts from Crisil to provide a quick overview of the region.

Our story on Skoda Auto provides insight into the Czech automaker’s future strategy for the Indian market, and we present a detailed report on the brand's next steps in the country. CEO Klaus Zellmer explains why he considers India a crucial pillar for Skoda's future.

We've also covered the historic Bajaj CNG launch, and have an update on the Indian luxury car market.
 

Headline: Autocar Professional’s July 1, 2024, issue is out!

Strap: This specially curated 64-page issue offers a review of the key events in the automotive industry in the past few days and much more.

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Cover Story

Hyundai Motor India's upcoming IPO is our main story this time. We delve into why the Korean company has chosen to raise funds via an IPO in India, instead of raising money from any of the overseas markets it has access to. More importantly, we try to find out the company's post-IPO plans for the Indian market -- the models it plans to launch, the market share it wants to achieve and the investments it plans to make.

PV Inventories, EV transition..

We also have a story on how rising PV inventories are worrying car dealers, many of whom were forced to shut down last time something like this happened due to the financial costs associated with bulging inventories.

We also take a look at Tata Motors' plans to take advantage of the trend towards personalised cars and its strategy behind the bifurcation of the company into two. 

We also let you in on the 'secret sauce' that has helped Bajaj Auto emerge as one of the world's automotive manufacturing power houses.

In Conversation

Among the industry leaders we interview this time are Sandeep Terwad of Tata Technologies, who explains how automakers are becoming more like IT companies, as well as Manish Jaiswal of NATRAX and Subburathinam P, chief strategy officer of Teamlease Services.

Headline: Autocar Professional’s June 15, 2024, issue is out!

Strap: This specially curated 56-page issue offers a review of the key events in the automotive industry in the past few days and much more.

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Cover Story

Our top story this time is on India’s used car market. The used car market industry sold a whopping 5.17 million units in FY23 — a 56% rise from seven years ago — and is projected to reach 10 million units by FY28. Our comprehensive story brings you all the details about how this market is doing and what is driving its growth.

Western India Special

This is a Western India Special issue and we have featured some important auto companies that are based out of western India. Maharashtra and Gujarat continue to play a pivotal role in the region when it comes to the auto sector.

Data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) and ICRA show the importance of the region in the auto industry and the contribution of different states in the overall western Indian auto market.

FY24 was a big year for Tata Motors. The company showed remarkable turnaround during the year and its CV, PV and JLR divisions have achieved significant milestones.

In Conversation

In a special interview with Autocar Professional, Reji Mathai, the Director of ARAI spoke about how the premier testing agency is transforming itself to prepare for the upcoming regulations.

Autocar Professional’s June 1, 2024, issue is out 

 

This specially curated 64-pager issue offers a review of the key events in the automotive industry in the past few days and much more.

Top story

We deep dive into the world of automotive lightweighting and why has it become a focus area. With stricter regulations on emissions and a global push towards sustainability, automakers are under pressure to increase fuel efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For ICE, lighter vehicles require less energy to move, leading to improved fuel efficiency. In the case of electric vehicles (EVs), reducing weight directly translates to increased range.

Lightweighting encourages the development of advanced materials such as carbon fibre, aluminium, and high-strength steel. While lightweight materials may initially be more expensive, the long-term benefits often outweigh the initial investment. We also engaged with some of the industry’s biggest R&D professionals to understand the progress and scope for further developments in this aspect. 

Exclusive

We have an exclusive interview in this issue with Leapmotor’s ED – Mr Cao on the company’s views on the Indian market and how Leapmotor intends to build its presence there. 

Spotlight

How an Indian tech company is using AI to drive voice recognition systems in automobiles.

Special report

The rise of armoured car business in India

Companywatch

A recap of the year for Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra from an earnings standpoint and discussing the way ahead for the homegrown automotive majors. 

Autocar Professional’s May 15, 2024, issue is out 

 

This specially curated 64-pager issue offers a review of the key events in the automotive industry in the past few days and much more.

Top story

We deep dive into the automotive landscape in India, particularly focusing on the evolving dynamics within the hatchback segment. The recent introduction of the Gen IV Swift hatchback by Maruti Suzuki amidst the SUV dominance is indeed a noteworthy move, highlighting the enduring appeal of hatchbacks in the Indian market and why some OEMs are still banking on them.

On the other hand, the juxtaposition of the rising prices of hatchbacks with the relatively stagnant income growth of entry-level car buyers paints a challenging picture for the segment. However, several OEMs are not willing to give up as they feel hatchbacks are likely to remain relevant, especially considering their role as the first step into car ownership for many Indians.

Special feature on Safety

We focus on safety as it is particularly timely and crucial, given the increasing emphasis on this aspect globally and in India. We bring together insights from various stakeholders to shed light on the progress being made in this area within the Indian automotive industry.

Spotlight

We bring perspectives from key players like MG Motor and Stellantis-Leapmotor. Citroen's global CEO offers valuable insights into their strategies for the Indian market.

Special report

2024 China Auto Show: EVs and technologies were in abundance, and we bring some of the key stories.

Automotive recalls

Even though India overtook China as the world's largest market for electric three-wheelers, Indian car and 2W OEMs have recalled 5.67 million vehicles since 2012. Vehicle recalls also indicate the maturing of the Indian market as also the improving quality of Indian vehicles which is also seen in growing export numbers.

Autocar Professional’s May 1, 2024, issue is out 
 

This specially curated 64-pager issue offers a review of the key events in the automotive industry in the past few days.

Top story

Indian auto’s record highs: As the Indian car market continues to scale new peaks new and clearer market trends are emerging. While SUVs and crossovers are making gains everywhere, small cars and hatchbacks are not in a mood to give up territory so easily despite the fact that one in every two vehicles sold in FY24 was an SUV.

What the country witnessed was the growth of SUVs by over 28% to 2.1 million units with more than 50% of them being above four metres. Interestingly, vehicle prices, which had already gone up by 25-30% post Covid-19, witnessed another year of 11% appreciation. We present a detailed analysis on the year gone by and the winners and losers in our cover story.

Spotlight

Elon Musk of EV maker Tesla kept India guessing as strong global headwinds and operational challenges have impacted the company. We bring you the story on where India figures amongst the myriad global issues that Tesla faces.  

360° view of the market

Santosh Iyer, MD of Mercedes Benz India and Guruprasad Mudlapur, MD of Bosch India.

Enroute to electrification

Automobili Lamborghini’s Urus SE is the second hybrid model and Maserati goes all-electric with the GranCabrio Folgore.

Betting big on Hydrogen

A shot in the arm for green hydrogen production in India as the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has received thirteen technical bids for pilot projects for the use of green hydrogen in the transport sector.  ARAI, the implementing agency for these projects, is currently conducting a technical evaluation of the proposals. Meanwhile, an allocation of Rs 496 crore has been made for green hydrogen and other related projects until 2025-26.

Autocar Professional’s April 1, 2024, issue is out 

This 64-page edition is yet another exhaustive collection of news developments, analysis, feature stories and exclusives.

The highlight of the issue is about the rise of  homegrown steel-to-cement major, the USD 23 billion-JSW Group that has made a USD 10 billion bet to make its much-awaited entry into the Indian auto market with MG Motor India. We deep dive into the newly formed joint venture and try to understand its likely impact in the ecosystem and also JSW MD Sajjan Jindal’s ‘Maruti moment’ where he wants the company to introduce new energy vehicles. The group has set itself an audacious goal of selling over one million new energy vehicles i.e. EVs, hybrids and plug in hybrid vehicles by the end of the decade.

Policywatch

The government has announced a new electric vehicle policy, effectively paving the way for EV maker Tesla’s entry into the country.

As the country prepares for the forthcoming elections, the Centre has announced an interim support package of Rs 500 crore for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. We have a detailed report on both these policies

Inner Circle

As part of Autocar Professional’s effort to bring you the best views and opinions from the automotive ecosystem, we have started a new initiative called Inner Circle. The programme engages and deliberates with the best voices of the industry on an array of subjects that matter. In our first event that was held in Pune and Bengaluru, we delved deep into the world of electric vehicle start-ups and discussed the issues and major factors driving their growth and performance.

This specially curated 56-pager issue offers a review of the key events in the automotive industry in the past fortnight.

Top story

The rise of women in the automotive industry in India is taking place at a fast clip and their contribution is being recognised each day. However, when it comes to creating a level-playing field, there is still some way to go. In this Women’s Day Special issue we deep-dive to try and understand the challenges and the way forward. Among the various reports and conversations we also look at ASDC’s plan to benefit and empower 50,000 women through their Solar2EV project.

Special report

Tata Motors was once again in the top news this fortnight as it has announced the demerging of the companies as separate business entities to help nurture growth and profits independently.

Spotlight

BYD has targeted the sub Rs 30 lakh EV market where it intends to grab a lion’s share with an array of impressive products.

Stellantis is making huge investments in South America and is reworking its strategy for Jeep and Citroen brands for India with a managerial reshuffle and new appointments.

Maruti Suzuki has historically been a major player in the small car segment, dominating the market in India with models like the Alto, WagonR, and Swift. The carmaker believes that there’s still shelf life despite the onslaught of SUV, and EVs.

In conversation

Sagree Sardien Mercedes-Benz Head of Region, Overseas Markets reaffirmed the commitment of the German luxury carmaker that sees the country as its fifth largest market in the coming years.

This curated 56-pager issue offers a review of the key events in the automotive industry in the past few days.

Top story

The shift towards zero emission vehicles is imminent, but the pace of adoption is facing massive headwinds globally. The big question every automaker is grappling with now is how to manage the dual investment for both ICE and EVs.

In this edition, we dive deep into the need for an automaker to either partner with a rival or bring in a financial investor to fund the EV game or even rely on public listing of the company like Ola or Hyundai Motor to ride the green wave that has caught fancy in the global capital markets.

Special report

Foreign companies are banking on India for business and growth. We have voices from the top executives at Lanxess, Dassault and ZF who share with us what their game plan is for India and beyond.

Spotlight

Highlights from ACMA’s EV conclave.

Exclusive

On Volkswagen’s interest in partnering a local player to participate in future EV games and the German car maker is also open to diluting its stake in the local arm, provided there are win-win synergies.

This 56-page edition is yet another exhaustive collection of news developments, analysis, feature stories and exclusives.

Cover Story

The evolving landscape of auto shows worldwide, particularly in the context of the digital age and challenges posed by events like the Covid-19 crisis. Despite these challenges, the Indian auto industry staged the Auto Expo in 2023, albeit with some key brands missing. However, the Government of India's initiative to organize the first Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 at Pragati Maidan received significant support. We have all the details from this event.

Scoop

We bring the story behind Toyota’s decision to drop the C-segment SUV project.

Companywatch

We have an array of company updates and reports on how they are doing despite market challenges.

In conversation with

Shanai Ghosh, CEO and MD, Zuno General Insurance who tells how digitisation is helping better drivers.

PB Balaji, CFO of Tata Motors says EVs are the destination and hybrids are transient.

Piyush Goyal, Union Commerce & Industry Minister is confident that India will be the largest EV market by 2030

Peoplewatch

Movers and shakers in the industry

Autocar Professional’s February 1st , 2024, issue is out 

This 64-page edition is yet another exhaustive collection of news developments, analysis, feature stories and exclusives.

Cover story
The highlight of the issue discusses the challenges and developments in the automotive industry, particularly focusing on the race to net zero and the debate around the adoption of hybrid vehicles. The text mentions the hurdles faced by electric vehicles (EVs), such as inadequate infrastructure, high acquisition costs, and fast-changing battery technologies, leading to a consideration of hybrid vehicles as a bridge to a net-zero future.

Scoop
Maruti Suzuki and its global alliance partner Toyota's strategy for hybrid vehicles in India, referring to an exclusive scoop on their hybrid democratization strategy.

Brandwatch
How Hyundai Motor and Tata Motors plan to build and protect their turf in SUVs and EVs respectively.

Plans of Classic Legends for motorcycle brands Jawa and BSA.

Eventwatch
We track latest developments and technological evolution in the automotive industry, including coverage of investor summits, the Automotive Research Association of India’s symposium, and updates on companies like Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, and Classic Legends from Mahindra & Mahindra.

Interviews

With the Indian heads of Mercedes Benz, BMW Group, and Audi.

This 72-page edition is yet another exhaustive collection of news developments, analysis, feature stories and exclusives.

The highlight of the issue is about the Indian luxury car market that is experiencing significant growth, with a surge in purchases by the wealthy elite post-Covid-19. Despite having a large number of millionaires and billionaires, the luxury car market in India had been suboptimal before the pandemic. We have interviews with the Indian heads of Mercedes Benz, BMW Group, and Audi, who join in discussing the changing landscape of the luxury car market in India.

Special report
Two major automotive belts — Tamil Nadu and Gujarat — rolled out the red carpet for global automakers to use their states as a base for international markets. Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 and the 2024 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit together garnered investments of over USD 8-10 billion for the coming decade. While the speculations on the much awaited entry of Tesla in Gujarat did not materialise, market leader Maruti Suzuki decided to double its commitment in the state to create a capacity of a whopping 2 million units in the state. The Vietnamese EV specialist VinFast decided to make Tamil Nadu its home in India, which will play a big role in its global expansion. This edition encapsulates the biggest highlights from both the investor meets.

Newswatch
VinFast, a Vietnamese EV specialist, has announced Tamil Nadu as its base for global expansion. This edition covers major product introductions from key players such as Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Honda, and Skoda VW. We look at the evolving preferences of the discerning and globally connected Indian car buyers and the industry's response to these changes.

Exclusives
We ended 2023 with a host of industry exclusives and continue to do so. In this issue we have five -- one from Honda, one from VW, one from M&M and two from Maruti.

Autocar Professional’s January 1, 2024, issue is out 

 

This curated 48-pager issue follows in rapid succession of the comprehensive and insightful 230-page annual edition of Autocar Professional. The issue offers a review of the key events in the automotive industry in the past year and an idea of what to look forward to in 2024.

What to find

As always, there’s news, features, interviews with top industry executives, guest columns from industry members and a technology article on the future of braking systems.

Exports to be key in 2024 for OEMs

The automotive industry in Japan has inched forward India and now enjoys the number 3 slot. It was neck-and-neck and the difference was nominal. Most OEMs are reviewing their business strategies and some are planning to make and export EVs from India in a big way. Our cover story delves on that aspect.

Top executive views

We have our regular section of movers and shakers and also a curated section on important quotes from industry and government officials.

Interview

Manish Raj Singhania, President of FADA on the industry outlook for 2024 and more.

Companywatch

Ola’s forthcoming IPO has certainly caught the attention of the industry, stakeholders.  

Autocar Professional’s December 15, 2023, issue is out 

 

This superbly curated 230-pager is a comprehensive and insightful edition of Autocar Professional, offering a thorough review of the key events in the automotive industry throughout the year. The inclusion of news, features, interviews, guest columns, and technology articles suggests a diverse range of content that caters to a wide audience interested in the Indian and global automotive sector.

The focus on Hisashi Takeuchi, the MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, as the Man of the Year 2023, indicates a special emphasis on his contributions to the industry. The cover story detailing Takeuchi's journey and his plans for Maruti Suzuki with Vision 3.0 adds a personal touch and insight into the leadership of one of the largest car makers.

The interviews with R C Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki, and global CEOs and CXOs from Nissan, Volkswagen, Skoda, Toyota, Lexus, and Mercedes Benz provide a well-rounded perspective on the automotive landscape. It's commendable that the issue delves into safety, design, electrification, and sector snapshots, offering a holistic view of the industry's current state and future directions.

The 19th-anniversary edition adds a celebratory element, and the special tribute from Hormazd Sorabjee on Maruti Suzuki's journey adds a historical context to the content.

Autocar Professional’s December 1, 2023, issue is out 

 

This super 48-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.

The highlight of the issue is about India’s journey towards Destination Zero Emission. Autocar Professional partnered with the Tamil Nadu Government for an India EV Conclave and eminent panelists from the industry and government deliberated and discussed the way ahead for the industry and how the nation and the state government can play its part in accelerating this shift.

We also share the vision of the enterprising Industries Minister of the State Government of Tamil Nadu, Dr T R B Rajaa and his administration to support the electric vehicle evolution. And an invigorating debate on FAME and why it should continue.

That’s not all. We have stories on Kia India's financial performance, Mahindra's plans of new investment and Ashok Leyland building its defence business.

Marketwatch

This festive season, windfall for automotive players who can happily wrap up the year with record numbers and double digit growth.

This super 56-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.

The highlight of the issue is about how the dream run continues for Indian car market as it keeps scaling new peaks despite the global geo-political crisis. 
For the first time ever 1 million cars were sold in the festive season this year. 
Sales analysis
As always, we bring you a detailed analysis of the electric vehicle sales for the month of October. 
Spotlight
The government of India is going all out to woo Tesla to set up a manufacturing base in the country to supply to global markets.
Meanwhile, if the EU and UK FTA talks were to conclude, it would open up a big opportunity for premium and luxury car makers to also use India a global export base. 
All these and much more. 

Autocar Professional’s November 1, 2023, issue is out 
 
This 64-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and feature articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.
The highlight of the issue is how Compressed Natural Gas or CNG is the low hanging fruit which is being leveraged by a number of top vehicle makers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto and the conversations over the recent years have rapidly changed from zero emission to carbon neutrality. We examine the factors like the shift towards CNG in the automotive sector even as the city gas distribution on the verge of tripling and reaching almost approaching 100 percent of the country.  
Sectorwatch
We deep-dive into the sales numbers of the industry to ascertain the performance and trends of 2ws, PVs and what can be expected in FY24.
Spotlight
A look at how the government’s proposed Payment Security System can revive the confidence of electric bus OEMs.
Special report
We have key messages from the rebranded Japan Mobility Show 2023 that have implications for India. 


Autocar Professional’s October 15, 2023, issue is out 

 

This super 64-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.

The highlight of the issue is about how design is influencing the future of the mobility business and also how Indian automotive designs are appealing in global markets. We have exclusive interviews with top design heads of Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors and Royal Enfield.

 

Marketwatch

With the festive season kicking off, automotive players are expecting to wrap up the year with record numbers and double digit growth. 

Vietnam-based EV brand Vinfast is scouting for a suitable location and infrastructure to begin operations in India.

TVS Motor to produce BMW Motorrad CE 02 electric 2W, for India and global markets.

Event

India’s component players dominate Dubai’s Automechanika 2003 show.

Autocar Professional’s October 1, 2023, issue is out 

 

This 64-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and feature articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.

The highlight of the issue is India’s race towards zero emission is gathering feverish momentum globally and India. The issue takes a deep dive into the government's vision for the automotive industry's path to go green and how the bureaucratic machinery working overtime to create an enabling policy framework, that is all encompassing, ranging from sourcing of raw material, to manufacturing batteries to the final vehicles. 

Nitin Gadkari, the longest serving minister for Road Transport and Highways shares his vision and mission for developing world-class road infrastructure. Through our cover story and interactions with the minister, we explore various aspects along this long highway in detail.

Companywatch

We bring you stories on the operational performance of Hyundai Motor and Ather Energy and how the global auto component major Bosch is banking on India for its software defined vehicles.

Sectorwatch

Post monsoon we look at how the construction equipment and commercial vehicle industry is doing. 

Autocar Professional’s September 15, 2023, issue is out 

 

This super 64-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.

The highlight of the issue is about how India is becoming a reliable and progressive partner with global companies. PM Narendra Modi's call out for an inclusive approach of "One Earth, One Family and One Future" at the recently concluded G20 summit has been lauded by many as it is opening possibilities of doing business with many more countries.

The fast paced digitalisation and technology know-how that India has to offer has been noticed by world's second biggest automaker Volkswagen Group. The Group has decentralized its brands and Skoda India has been given a bigger role in ICE while the parent group focuses on EVs in their beyond India 2.0 programme.

Special report

We bring you top voices from the industry heads and top ministers from the trio of annual conventions – FADA, ACMA and SIAM.

Launch report

Royal Enfield and Tata Motors take the Bullet and Nexon SUVs respectively to the next level to ensure the products are ahead in their respective segments.

Autocar Professional’s September 01, 2023, issue is out 

This stunning 96-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.

Cover story

The highlight of the issue is about how an Indian automotive brand like Mahindra & Mahindra has reinvented itself and strengthened its globalisation plans with strong products, overseas assembly lines and renewed marketing vigour.

We also take a look at some of the Auto component majors and get a feel of their investments and future business plans. 

Spotlight

The finalisation of BNCAP safety norms means that new cars made in India from now on will be safer.

Marketwatch. 

TVS Motors launch of its high end ‘X’-e2W highlights the new thinking of the brand and its aspirations in the EV business.

Luxury EV market to quadruple by FY24, says a top executive of a German premium brand.

On the back of a successful lunar landing by Chandrayan-3 last month, many of the tech companies saw their share prices rise.

Companywatch

How Renault India has firmed up plans to reboot India-market models.

Autocar Professional’s August 15, 2023, issue is out 

This super 64-pager is power packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global automotive sector.

The highlight of the issue is about how the automotive industry has been disrupted by ACES – or Autonomous, Connected, Electric and Shared Mobility over the last decade. The situation has forced many Auto component majors to re-invent themselves and how vehicle makers source parts and technologies from them. 

Marketwatch

On the back of a record-breaking performance of vehicle makers in FY-23 – the Indian part makers too have backed them with even better returns. 

Companywatch

Big voices from the Indian automotive world like Natrajan Chandrasekaran, R C Bhargava, Anand Mahindra, Siddhartha Lal and Ralf Speth, who are heads of their respective companies, view their company’s performance in the year gone by and give us a glimpse of what to look forward to.

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