By: HT AutoDesk | Updated on: Jan 25, 2023, 10:24 AM Ola Fleet Technologies has partnered with Dbest Cars India to dispose of its used commercial fleet vehicles in a deal worth over ₹125 crores. The company is undertaking the process to dispose of over 5,000 used commercial cars because the existing fleet is now…
Kenyan automotive marketplace Peach Cars is announcing its $5 million seed round led by Japan-based The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC) and other angel investors, including Shintaro Yamada (founder and CEO of Mercari), Peter Kenevan (VP, Head of Japan at PayPal), and Hiroaki Ohta (general partner at Japan’s Waseda University Ventures). The startup,…
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has finally launched its much-anticipated lifestyle off-roader, the Jimny, in India. The company commenced bookings during this year’s Auto Expo, and since then, it has amazed over 30,000 bookings for this SUV. Currently, the waiting period for the top-of-the-line Alpha automatic variant is around 8 months. However, if you want to…
Honda gained popularity primarily through its compact cars such as the City, Amaze, Brio, and Jazz. However, its premium offerings like the Civic, CR-V, and Accord helped establish a desirable image for the brand. Among them, the Honda CR-V stands out as the only midsize SUV in the brand’s lineup. Unfortunately, the CR-V is no…
The quest for “Zero Production Failures” has been a focus of many automotive part producers for the past years – suppliers and OEM’s alike. High output and high cost efficiency are crucial to keep the pace and compete at high levels. Smart Production can be a means to accomplish the mission as long as the…
RA-METAL FERRAMENTARIA is already conquering space in the Brazilian stamping scene by attracting and retaining new customers. The company is situated in Limeira, about 150 km from the state capital São Paulo. They have strategically prioritized development in the engineering sector to meet customers’ tooling demands for stamped parts. Backed by a complete engineering structure…
Introduction Initially, Mabe focused on producing kitchen cabinets and integrated furniture. Thanks to its rapid growth, the company became Mexico’s largest appliance exporter by 1960. By the 1990s, Mabe was responsible for designing and manufacturing over two-thirds of the gas stoves and refrigerators sold in the United States. Additionally, 95% of appliances sold under the…
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The used car pre-purchase inspections I offered customers years ago focused on identifying vehicles that the odometer was rolled back on. I became proficient at being able to date a vehicle by the small tell-tale signs of mileage tampering like fatigued suspension rubber bushings, pitted glass or worn rubber brake pedal pads. But for the…