According to recent data posted by Automotive insights and analytics provider, Jato Dynamics India, Maharashtra led the charts with regards to the highest new vehicle registrations in FY2021. The data, which is claimed to have been sourced from the transport department's Vahan portal, shows that 2,82,330 vehicles were registered in Maharashtra between April 2020 and March 2021.
Renault India has announced extending the warranty and free service period for its existing customers. For Renault car owners, whose warranty and free service plans have or will expire between April 1, 2021, and May 31, 2021, the company has extended the validity of the programmes until July 31, 2021.
MG Motor India has donated 200 sustainable beds via Credihealth for fighting COVID-19. Credihealth is an online healthcare platform that helps people search for doctors and hospitals across India.
The company has created COVID care facilities of more than 250 beds across all plant locations to serve its employees, their families, and the community at large.
Mohan Kumar, Head of Michelin India, passed away after battling with Covid-19. He was 53. He joined the company in 2005 as head of the passenger car tyre sales and since then held leadership roles both in Michelin India and the Michelin USA.
A global crisis in microchip supply was hitting the automotive industry "hard and strong," Stellantis CEO said on Wednesday, and carmakers would have to completely rethink semiconductor supply chains.
Amidst the growing number of coronavirus cases, several car manufacturers in India have announced extending the warranty and free service plans that have or will expire during the ongoing lockdown.