Top Auto & Tech Leaders shared their future vision on AI, IoT and Telematics at 6th WAFit!

Top Auto & Tech Leaders shared their future vision on AI, IoT and Telematics at 6th WAFit!

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•Top Auto Leaders share their vision & experiments with AI, IoT & Telematics

•Opportunities and Caveats both discussed for Action!

•WAF Industry Best Practice Ceremony also held 

 

The 6th WAF-it 2022 Program, on Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Telematics, was organised recently at the hotel Pride Plaza, Aerocity, New Delhi, by the World Auto Forum in yet another effort of theirs for top bellwethers to converge and also to offer us the opportunity to connect with top automotive heads and experts of the Auto industry. This program was powered by iTriangle, India’s No.1 and fastest growing telematics and IoT company.

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WAF recognises MG Charge Program as an Industry Best Practice | 1k Chargers in 1K Days !

WAF recognises MG Charge Program as an Industry Best Practice | 1k Chargers in 1K Days !

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1K EV Chargers in 1k days at residential colonies and societies across India! Now that would take guts, grit, resources, focus and execution like clockwork!

Earlier this year, Morris Garages India resolved to make this happen and they have been at it, one EV Charger, One Residential colony at a time! It’s called the MG Charge Program

It is to break the status quo! That hitch, that reluctance to go electric! You may not have a gas station at your society but would have an EV Charger thanks to MG Charge Program ! Tempted to go electric ?

WAF recognised this unique MG Charge Program as an Industry Best Practice at the recently held #wafit2022 for other Car Cos to get inspired and follow.

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WAF recognises Mega Delivery Events of VW Virtus as Industry Best Practice

WAF recognises Mega Delivery Events of VW Virtus as Industry Best Practice

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by Aviyukta Adlakha

 

•Last week during the Onam festivities at Kerala, Volkswagen Kochi delivered 175 cars in one day which also included the Taigun and Tiguan

•WAF declared these nationwide Mega Delivery Events of VW Virtus as a WAF Industry Best Practice for the Industry to get inspired and follow!

Volkswagen India has shouldered a sizably voluminous distribution program for its incipient midsize sedan Virtus. In this program, VW has distributed over 2000 units of Virtus across India in a period of over a fortnight from its launch date in the Indian market. Virtus engendered a national record in the ‘ India Book of Records ’ by becoming the single most delivered sedan in India.

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Santosh Iyer Appointed As Managing Director, CEO Of Mercedes-Benz India
Volkswagen expands its Omni-channel mobility solution to the all-new global sedan Virtus

Volkswagen expands its Omni-channel mobility solution to the all-new global sedan Virtus

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– With the increasing acceptance and demand for the new Volkswagen Virtus, the Brand has introduced the carline under its Omni-channel mobility solutions of
Subscription and Leasing models

– The Subscription and Power Lease ownership model on the Volkswagen Virtus enables customers to own the sedan with just one month’s security deposit and an advance rental Continue reading “Volkswagen expands its Omni-channel mobility solution to the all-new global sedan Virtus”

India is Changing for the better! Latest AIS 140 policy updates by the Punjab Govt. and the iTriangle Solution

India is Changing for the better! Latest AIS 140 policy updates by the Punjab Govt. and the iTriangle Solution

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It is heartening news that the AIS140 mandate from MoRTH that requires all public /passenger Transport Vehicles to be installed with vehicle location tracking devices, is being implemented by most of the states in India. The effective implementation goes a long way in ensuring safety, security, and compliance. An effective implementation that achieves the objective of MoRTH (Ministry of road transport & Highways) requires that the VLT devices must be active, in working condition and should send data to the enforcement agencies. Continue reading “India is Changing for the better! Latest AIS 140 policy updates by the Punjab Govt. and the iTriangle Solution”

Special Video Address by Top Industry Leaders on 75 Years of India’s Independence

Special Video Address by Top Industry Leaders on 75 Years of India’s Independence

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Today is a historic day! We celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence. The Automotive & Mobility Industry leaders commemorate this special day with a special video message. Here they share the top most contributions they are making to the Nation and the Industry.

WAF First is the community of Top Industry Leaders. Membership to WAF First is only on invitation and for life. You can connect with WAF First Members at WAF.bz 

Now let’s watch the Special Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Video of WAF First Members at WAF TV 

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Kiran A R – The Silent Tech Guru Behind the success of iTriangle

Kiran A R – The Silent Tech Guru Behind the success of iTriangle

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Every organization is built on the foundation of its founding members who not only form the backbone of the company but also act as the most important drivers of planning, executing and supporting the organization towards achieving great success. Without these corporate superheroes, the company would crumble due to a lack of direction and motivation of staying true to the mission, vision and goals of the firm. With over 17 years of experience in the field of embedded systems in which 15 years was solely dedicated towards building the finest quality in Telematics Devices of which more than 650,000 units have been delivered across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa…meet our Superhero and the technical Director of iTriangle Infotech Pvt Ltd who has driven our organization towards 500% growth since its inception, Mr. Kiran A R. Continue reading “Kiran A R – The Silent Tech Guru Behind the success of iTriangle”

Electric Passenger Vehicle Sales in India for H1 2022
Indian EV Brand EVeium launches three electric scooters – COSMO, CZAR, COMET
Indian Passenger Vehicle Industry Analysis – H1 2022

Indian Passenger Vehicle Industry Analysis – H1 2022

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H1-2022 registered highest ever half-yearly sales of 18,26,483 vehicles. 2022 average monthly volume stood at 3,04,414 mark – which is the highest in the history of Indian PV sales! March 2022 and June 2022 are 2nd and 3rd best sales month in entire history. Improved supply side situation and demand spillover from 2021 are the major factors.  Continue reading “Indian Passenger Vehicle Industry Analysis – H1 2022”

The rise of Insurance Based Telematics and the iTriangle Solution…

The rise of Insurance Based Telematics and the iTriangle Solution…

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by Mark Prakash

 

The rise & requirements of Telematics has spread its wings across a plethora of industries and market segments such as Transportation, Health care, Electric vehicle segment, Government Compliance and many more! The latest industry to have caught on the numerous benefits of incorporating Telematics into is the vehicle Insurance sector.

Vehicle owners will very soon be able to purchase tailormade Analytics-based insurance which will focus on individual’s driving behaviors and will follow a ‘pay as you drive’ policy which will revolutionize the Vehicle insurance sector and provide numerous benefits to the Vehicle owners as well as insurance companies to get a better understanding and an opportunity to get information much more effectively and efficiently. Continue reading “The rise of Insurance Based Telematics and the iTriangle Solution…”

Explainer: Can Elon Musk defy a court if ordered to buy Twitter?

Explainer: Can Elon Musk defy a court if ordered to buy Twitter?

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WILMINGTON, Del., July 13 (Reuters) – Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) has sued Elon Musk to force him to go through with the $44 billion acquisition of the social media company. read more What happens if Twitter succeeds and the world’s richest man, who regularly taunts securities regulators, refuses to comply with the court order?

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China auto industry cuts 2022 outlook as commercial demand slumps

China auto industry cuts 2022 outlook as commercial demand slumps

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SHANGHAI, July 11 (Reuters) – A slump in commercial-vehicle demand led China’s automobile industry association on Monday to downgrade its sales forecast, as anti-pandemic measures weighed on the economy and its car market, the world’s largest.

The industry will sell 27 million cars this year, up 3% on 2021, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers forecast, cutting its outlook from the 27.5 million sales and 5.4% growth it predicted in December. Continue reading “China auto industry cuts 2022 outlook as commercial demand slumps”

June 2022 Car Sales – Snapshot

June 2022 Car Sales – Snapshot

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Around 3,20,609 passenger cars were sold in the Indian market for June 2022. The sales increased over 25% when compared to June last year. Industry recorded its second highest monthly volume in June’22 for 2022! It also crossed 3 Lakh dispatch figure for the third month in this calendar year.

 The dispatches of all OEMs were on a positive side apart from the market leader Maruti Suzuki. The increased dispatches is a sign of easing semiconductor supply and OEMs ability to manufacture more cars. It is also essential that the automakers gear up and ensure production is readied for the upcoming festive season.

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WAF partners Cartist for Car Restoration, Sustainability, Preserving History for Gen Next

WAF partners Cartist for Car Restoration, Sustainability, Preserving History for Gen Next

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Cartist, a platform to bring automobiles and art together is pleased to announce its new project-‘Art of Restoration’. 
It would be documenting the story and the restoration process of the two cars: Cadillac 1954 Fleetwood and Ambassador 1969 Mark II, for the next 6 months. 
 
Cartist- Art of Restoration aims to: 
◦ Encourage and promote the concept of automobile art in India 
◦ Preserving history for the next generation 
◦ Educational guide for automobile enthusiasts on the process of restoration
◦ Collaborate to find sustainable solutions for restoring cars with automobile industry leaders. 

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Volkswagen India goes ‘Big by delivery’ by organising mega delivery programs for the newly launched Virtus across India

Volkswagen India goes ‘Big by delivery’ by organising mega delivery programs for the newly launched Virtus across India

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VW Virtus enters the India Book of Records within a week of Launch

VW Virtus enters the India Book of Records within a week of Launch

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It seems like a fairy tale!

A luxury car within a week of its launch vrooms ahead to create a new national record and thereby enters the India Book of Records!

German Engineering, Amazing Driving Experience, Great Features, Gorgeous Looks, Spacious and Plush Interiors, Reasonable Cost of Ownership come together in the #VWVirtus

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MG Motor India Launches Metaverse Platform – MGverse
Tata Motors signs an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility for 10,000 XPRES T EVs

Tata Motors signs an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility for 10,000 XPRES T EVs

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Tata Motors, on the occasion of the World Environment Day, signed an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility for delivering 10,000 XPRES T EVs to the company. This deployment of 10,000 units makes this the biggest ever EV fleet order in India. With deliveries starting soon, these vehicles are an addition to the 3,500 XPRES T EV order, which was signed by both the companies in October last year, and will be used across the country for commuters, in turn helping minimize the carbon footprint. Continue reading “Tata Motors signs an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility for 10,000 XPRES T EVs”

Jio-bp, MG Motor and Castrol sign partnership to boost Electric Mobility in India

Jio-bp, MG Motor and Castrol sign partnership to boost Electric Mobility in India

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Mumbai, June 2nd 2022 – In a development that is expected to boost electric vehicle (EV) adoption and mobility in India, MG Motor India and Castrol India are set to collaborate with Jio-bp to explore mobility solutions for electric cars.  Under the partnership, Jio-bp, MG Motor and Castrol will explore setting up four-wheeler EV charging infrastructure and expand Castrol’s existing auto service network to cater to EV Customers.

 

The partnership is in line with Jio-bp and MG Motor’s commitment to provide a vast and reliable charging infrastructure to electric car customers and accelerating EV adoption in India. Jio-bp is creating an ecosystem that will benefit all the stakeholders in the EV value chain and last year, the company constructed and launched two of India’s largest EV charging hubs. The JV’s electric mobility business, offering charging infrastructure to Indian consumers, operates under the brand Jio-bp pulse. With the Jio-bp pulse mobile app, customers can easily find charging stations nearby and seamlessly charge their EVs.  Continue reading “Jio-bp, MG Motor and Castrol sign partnership to boost Electric Mobility in India”

May 2022 Car Sales – Snapshot

May 2022 Car Sales – Snapshot

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Around 2,94,087 passenger cars were sold in the Indian market for May 2022. The sales increased 185% when compared to May last year. The spike is due to low base last year which was primarily impacted due to Covid-19 induced restrictions. However, the Industry remained flat when compared to April 2022 and is still grappling with semiconductor supplies.

 Tata Motors has startled all with consistent sales and overtakes Hyundai India volumes for the second time in the past 6 months! Tata Motors recorded its all time highest monthly Passenger Vehicle sales & Electric Vehicle sales in May 2022. Do note that EVs contributed near to 8% of Tata Motors overall PV sales in May 2022!

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Virtus is Here | The ‘All Rounder’ Sedan from Volkswagen

Virtus is Here | The ‘All Rounder’ Sedan from Volkswagen

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The Volkswagen India team had invited Team WAF for the Unveiling of their upcoming sedan the VW Virtus. 

Till we saw the car, our minds were full of ” 5 Whys”  

  1. Why a Sedan in an SUV Obsessed market ?
  2. VW dealers & customers are lately used to VW SUVs ?
  3. Why not continue with the SUV Dream run ?
  4. Why a Sedan around the price point of several other Popular SUVs ?
  5. Why now ?

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Key Takeaways of WAF EV Innovators Network | WAF EVIN 2022

Key Takeaways of WAF EV Innovators Network | WAF EVIN 2022

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by Anita Bahadur

It was hardly a coincidence that World Auto Forum hosted the EV Innovators’ Network EVIN 2022 on World Earth Day, at Holiday Inn, New Delhi Aerocity – to talk about how best this upcoming mode of transport can positively impact the environment.  The conference brought together the best brains in EV Tech, Business, and R&D Ecosystems, thought leaders and innovators to analyse and action the course of electric vehicles in the near future. 

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WAF Industry Best Practice for Rural Marketing | Renault India

WAF Industry Best Practice for Rural Marketing | Renault India

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•Fully Functional Mobile Showrooms called Rural Float to showcase products launched last year

•300 Renault Booking Centres across India in collaboration with CSC Grameen e-Stores, a subsidiary of CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd (CSC-SPV)

 

While the Industry was reeling under the influence of second COVID wave last year, one car maker was busy spreading Sales & Marketing initiatives in the deep interiors and rural parts of India.

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Passenger Vehicle Mass Market fuel mix analysis report – Q1 2022
Made In India Motorised Wheelchairs presented to Veterans, Soldiers and their Families with Disability

Made In India Motorised Wheelchairs presented to Veterans, Soldiers and their Families with Disability

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At a special ceremony on 14 May 2022 at Pune in India there were several soldiers, veterans and families with disabilities who got empowered with the gift of mobility!

They were presented Neobolts – India’s first indigenous motorised wheelchair vehicle.

The presentation ceremony was presided by Mrs. Anita Nain – Regional President, Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), Southern Command with Capt Pranav Prasoon (Retd) – Head HR, Renault India and Mr. Ramakrishnan Ramanathan – VP Engineering and CSR Leader – Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (RNTBCI).

India’s first EV Charging Station powered by Biogas at Mumbai

India’s first EV Charging Station powered by Biogas at Mumbai

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India’s first EV Charging Station powered by Biogas got inaugurated earlier this week.It generates 220 units of energy from household waste. Along with powering street lights, this energy plant will now charge electric vehicles too

This is called Win-Win-Win!

1. Green Energy from Biogas for EVs
2. No Solid Waste sent to Landfills
3. Bio Fertiliser as side product for the farmers instead of the Expensive Fertilisers and Chemicals
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Q1 2022 – Indian Passenger Vehicle Market Analysis

Q1 2022 – Indian Passenger Vehicle Market Analysis

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 Highlights

  • Passenger vehicle market growth (-1.5%) is hampered by semiconductor shortage

  • Tata Motors (4.4%) and Mahindra (2.5%) gained significant market share with new products onslaught

  • SUV/Crossover body style gained highest market share, ahead of hatchback category

  • Wagon-R continues to be the best-selling passenger vehicle in India

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WAF AutoNews is now World’s No 1 in World Auto News – Sources

WAF AutoNews is now World’s No 1 in World Auto News – Sources

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This happened last week

WAF AutoNews had been ranking 6th on a google search of World Auto News

It steadily rose up the search results. However it hovered at no 3 position for several weeks.

Last week, it came at no 1 position!

Many thanks to the Media Partners and WAF Community for making this happen!

We at WAF love you !

WAF AutoNews gets you curated stories from the global motown world. Deep insights in Tech, supply Chain Management, Product Design, Sales & Marketing, Evolving Consumer Behaviour and more.

Check out WAF AutoNews now!

 

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Volkswagen India commences production of its striking, exhilarating and German-engineered – New Virtus

Volkswagen India commences production of its striking, exhilarating and German-engineered – New Virtus

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  • On track to fulfill its commitment under the India 2.0 project, with the roll-out of the New Volkswagen Virtus, under series production from the Chakan Plant in Pune
  •  The striking, exhilarating and German-engineered New Volkswagen Virtus is developed on the MQB A0 IN platform with up to 95% localization levels
  •  Big by design, the New Volkswagen Virtus embodies a dynamic and emotional design language making it the longest car (4,561 mm) in the premium midsize segment, offering the best in segment cabin & boot space (521 litres) for customers in India
MG India Tops JD Power SSI 2021 Study | Ahead of Toyota & Hyundai

MG India Tops JD Power SSI 2021 Study | Ahead of Toyota & Hyundai

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•MG Motor has been spearheading several retail and tech innovations all through the pandemic

•They pioneered Cars with Internet Inside and AI Inside

•MS ZS EV was India’s first Electric Internet SUV 

•The British car maker had launched AR/VR Based Experiential  Solutions for Customers 

•A State of the Art Customer Experience and Retail Network

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1k EV Chargers in 1k Days | An Innovation Powered by MG Motor India

1k EV Chargers in 1k Days | An Innovation Powered by MG Motor India

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Earlier this month, India’s leading Car Company MG Motor India rolled out an interesting and one of its kind EV Charger Program called MG Charge.

Under this innovation, the company plans to deploy 1,000 EV Chargers in the next 1,000 days at residential areas across India

An EV has come in the consideration set of the Changing Indian Car Consumer. Around 40% of the consumers evaluate buying an EV, when deciding their next car. Charging infrastructure and range anxiety still bogs people down.

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One Moto India inks pact with Reliance General Insurance to provide motor insurance

One Moto India inks pact with Reliance General Insurance to provide motor insurance

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Electric two-wheeler maker One Moto India on Thursday said it has partnered with Reliance General Insurance to provide motor insurance to its customers. The company, which has launched three electric scooters — Byka, Electa, and Commuta, said the partnership will enable easy insurance service to its customers.

One Moto India Vice-President, Marketing & Sales, Aditya Reddy said the company has been strengthening its services and product portfolio.

As the company moves ahead in sync with the strategy, he said the association with Reliance General Insurance is another milestone achieved.

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India Made VW Taigun amongst Top 3 Finalists of World Car Awards

India Made VW Taigun amongst Top 3 Finalists of World Car Awards

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VW Taigun is being manufactured at India and shall be exported to 30 countries. It’s the company’s first product under the strategic India 2.0 initiative. The Prowess of German Engineering with upto 95% Localisation. Best of both the Worlds!

Teams at VW India, their suppliers and network have all gone beyond the call of their duty despite the pandemic to conceptualise, plan, produce and realise the Taigun. It has made it to the Top Three Finalists at  2022 World Car Awards in the World Urban Car Category.

The World Car Finals continues with the announcement of the Top Three in the World finalists. In just a few short weeks, the winners in all six categories will be declared live at the 2022 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 13, 2022

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WAF Gurus Live 26 : Impact on Global Mobility for Executives & Business Persons

WAF Gurus Live 26 : Impact on Global Mobility for Executives & Business Persons

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  • Russian – Ukraine Crisis

  • We are still amidst the pandemic and now we have another challenge of  the War and Geopolitical tensions.

  • Political Commentators say that the geopolitics of Europe and the World shall change permanently

  • Supply Chains have further strained and become even more unpredictable. Crude is not the only commodity seeing sharp rise in prices.

  • Several American, Japanese,  European, South Korean Companies have ceased manufacturing operations and economic activity at Russia.

  • Money Flow & Payment Systems are severely affected.

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WAF EV Innovators Network – WAF EVIN
Brand One Moto India partners with Global Assure to offer RSA to consumers

Brand One Moto India partners with Global Assure to offer RSA to consumers

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One Moto India, the British premium EVs brand in India, has announced partnership with Global Assure, leading roadside assistance company in India. Further to the partnership, Global Assure will offer 24×7 support to One Moto India customers regarding any automotive breakdown along with other assistance services. The brand has been expanding its portfolio of products and services. So far it has already released 3 EV two-wheeler products on road- Byka, Electa, and Commuta.
Volkswagen India shows Strongest Sales Performance in 4 years | Sales up 84%

Volkswagen India shows Strongest Sales Performance in 4 years | Sales up 84%

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Volkswagen India released their February 2022 sales numbers. They have sold 4,028 cars last month. It’s a 84% jump compared to Feb 2021 Sales performance. It’s their strongest sales performance in last 4 years.

Teams at VW India have worked really hard to make this happen. Several innovations like Sarvottam 2.0, launching class leading Digital Tools, Service cost estimator, service workshop live cams, reducing cost of spares by upto 13 percent and consumables by upto 30 percent have powered this success!

Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen India said,’The outstanding performance registered is a testament to the right product strategy developed for the Indian market. It is the love and endorsement by customers for Volkswagen products including the newly introduced Taigun and the Tiguan that has driven this strong result along with the continuous efforts by the brand towards enhancing customer experience.

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