Murali Gopalan

BharatBenz: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has reported its highest-ever sales in 2023 with the brand now making a stronger connect with fleet operators. Satyakam Arya, MD and CEO, believes the growth story will now gain more momentum in the coming years.

Petr Janeba, Brand Director of Skoda Auto India, says digitalisation will play a big role in wooing more people to buy the new offering that debuts next year.

The Bengaluru-based startup launched the F77 electric motorcycle in 2022. In the following year it took part in EICMA Milan and showcased its F99 concept. The founders, Narayan Subramaniam and Niraj Rajmohan, believe that the script has started on a right note though volumes are too little to write about now.

Amit Gupta, Co-founder and CEO of the Bengaluru-based startup Yulu, says there could be interesting opportunities in parts of the US and ASEAN for gig workers to use e-bikes.

The growing tensions in West Asia following hostilities between Iran and Israel could throw global crude oil prices out of control.

Beyond launching products, Honda will leverage the competencies in India for its global electrification strategy which will gain ground in ASEAN, Europe and Japan.

The auto parts maker will also use Hosur to cater to other two-wheeler players in the southern regions.

Indian Auto Industry: With Leapmotor now tipped to get the go-ahead for setting up shop in India, it joins SAIC of China which recently got into an alliance with the JSW Group to keep its growth momentum going. Leapmotor is 20% owned by Stellantis which has facilities for manufacturing Citroen and Jeep in India. BYD is the other Chinese auto brand which will need a reliable Indian partner to rev up its EV journey.

A beginning has been made with the Ray ZR scooter which is now being shipped from India to Europe.

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