Morning Daily - 2020-01-16

ETAuto Newsletter | Thursday, January 16, 2020

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Policy | Industry | Passenger Vehicle | Commercial Vehicle | Two Wheelers | Aftermarket | Auto Components | Tyres
ETAuto Originals
• CEOs take on 2020: A clear focus on the long-term goals keeps you going during slowdown, says Naveen Munjal
• Tata Altroz scores 5 stars at global NCAP crash tests
• Five trends reshaping the global luxury car market
• Bearings manufacturer NEI acquires European Kinex bearings
• Auto finance market to grow moderately at 6.7% by 2026
• India and 6 more countries could save $21.5 billion by making Electronic Stability Control mandatory in 2020
• Audi India launches Q8 SUV, priced at Rs 1.33 crore
• Toyota recalls 700,000 units over faulty fuel pumps issue
• Kia Motors unveils Carnival ahead of Auto Expo launch
• Honda launches Activa 6G BS-VI scooter in India, price starts at Rs 63,912
• Volvo Cars partners with China Unicom for 5G technology
• Yatri's Project Zero to be Nepal's first-ever electric motorcycle
• Varroc to use McDonald's coffee chaff to make headlamps for cars
Top Stories
• Audi bets on pre-owned car biz and petrolisation to get back to growth
• Record number of startups to show up at Auto Expo
• No job cuts in FY21: CFO, Suzuki Motorcycles
• 1/3rd of all passenger vehicles sold are UVs
• EV makers target delivery, logistics companies to widen market
• eBikeGO aims $2 million pre-series funding for fleet expansion
• Years after the Duster feat, Renault rides on Triber, Kwid. But a few killjoys are on their way. ET Prime
• FY20 fisc deficit likely at 4.5-5%, says Subhas Garg
• Ex-Volvo worker fired because he wasn't Swedish
• Allcargos open offer to buy stake in Gati under Sebi lens HT MINT
• What Narayana Murthy has to say about Jeff Bezos's prediction on India HT MINT
• Opinion | Trade worries HT Mint
• Jeff Bezos and the idea of a factory in space HT Mint
• Opinion | We are all prisoners of the attention economy now HT Mint
• Opinion | A welcome reprieve for India Inc. on splitting top roles HT Mint
• Opinion | Are two-wheelers over-regulated? HT Mint
• Toyota to invest $394m in US flying taxi startup Joby Aviation Nikkei Asian Review
• VW set to keep global top spot on strong China sales Nikkei Asian Review
• Why It's Important To Train And Empower Frontline Workers Forbes
• Three Critical Future of Work Forecasts for the 2020s Forbes
• 13 Ways HR Teams Can Benefit From Workforce Analytics Forbes
Industry
• SEZ eligibility may now depend on new jobs, R&D and not forex
• US threatened Europe with auto tariffs over Iran nuclear programme
• NHAI plans Rs 3.10 lakh crore expressways by FY25
• Big Ben, big bucks: Brexit bell plan hits financial hurdle
• India plans new law to protect foreign investment: Sources
• Budget Session of Parliament to commence on January 31
• Bezos' Day Out: Roaring welcome, $1 bn investment, traders' protest
• Expedite decision-making; performance audit important: Gadkari to transport ministry officials
• Slowdown Pangs: India's December exports fall, imports down 8.83%
• Newly appointed Deputy Governor Patra to look after RBI's monetary policy division
• Extra MPC meet likely, RBI may hold rates in February
• Mandatory FASTag rule relaxed for 65 toll plazas on National Highways citing high cash transactions
• US, China set to sign massive purchases deal, easing trade war
• NHAI records highest daily toll collection at Rs 86.2 crore: Chairman
• Trump administration moves closer to rolling back U.S. vehicle fuel economy increases
• Final passage of USMCA likely this week: Top US senator
• Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn says French envoy told him of inside plot
Passenger Vehicle
• Tesla challenger Nio says talks with Guangzhou Automobile in early stage
• Hyundai unveils first Genesis SUV in renewed overseas premium push
• Amazon orders electric vans from Deutsche Post's StreetScooter
• Why car makers should be afraid of Sony's electric car
• Nissan adds nearly 308,000 vehicles to Takata recall saga
• Volkswagen hit with big Polish fine over Dieselgate
Commercial Vehicle
• BMTC board gives nod to procure new buses
• Honda, Isuzu power up fuel cell partnership for heavy-duty trucks
Aftermarket
• New rly wagons to carry all types of vehicles, including trucks; design in final stage: Official
• One of Ubers most powerful women leaves to start a VC fund
Oil & Lubes
• Opec raises oil demand outlook for 2020
 
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