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NDTV
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Maruti Suzuki Q1 Profit Rises To Rs 3,712 Cr As Exports Lead The Charge
Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday posted a marginal increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,792 crore for the June quarter, with robust overseas shipments compensating for the drop in domestic sales. The country's largest carmaker reported a net profit of Rs 3,760 crore in the April-June period of the previous fiscal year. Total income increased to Rs 40,493 crore for the June quarter as compared with Rs 36,840 crore in the year-ago period. Also Read: Skoda Vision O Concept Previews Brand's Future Estate Car's Design On a standalone basis, the auto major reported a net profit of Rs 3,712 crore, an increase of 2 per cent as compared with Rs 3,650 crore in the June quarter of the previous fiscal year. Net sales increased to Rs 36,625 crore in the first quarter as against Rs 33,875 crore in the year-ago period. The company, which rolls out models like Swift and Dzire, noted that the domestic passenger vehicle industry continued to witness a sluggish demand environment in the April-June period. "For the company, a decline in domestic sales of 4.5 per cent was compensated by a robust 37.4 per cent growth in exports resulting in an overall sales volume increase of 1.1 per cent for the quarter, year-on-year," it stated. The company sold a total of 5,27,861 vehicles during the first quarter this year, comprising domestic sales of 4,30,889 units and exports of 96,972 units. Shares of the company settled 0.1 per cent up at Rs 12,634.45 apiece on the BSE.
NDTV
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
ZF Initiates Manufacturing Of Electronic Parking Brakes In India
ZF has announced the start of production of its Electric Park Brake (EPB) system in India. This debut comes through its integration into a recently launched all-electric vehicle, for a leading Indian OEM, marking a significant milestone for ZF's e-mobility and innovation strategy in the Indian passenger car segment. This start of production is the first ever for ZF's EPB in a passenger vehicle in India, reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering advanced mobility solutions tailored to regional markets. The EPB system supports India's growing shift towards electrification, safety, and next-generation vehicle technologies. It also aligns with ZF's strategy of "Make in India for India and the World". ZF's EPB is engineered to provide class-leading performance in low drag and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), contributing to its ability to improve fuel economy. Additionally, it represents a significant step in the electrification of mechanical systems, and when integrated with other vehicle systems, it enables advanced functions. Also Read: Skoda Vision O Concept Previews Brand's Future Estate Car's Design The EPB also enhances driver safety by allowing two-wheel anti-lock emergency stops and providing convenient activation with a simple touch of a button. The EPB isn't just about parking - it is fully integrated into the brake system. It features dynamic actuation and brake pad wear sensing while minimizing degradation associated with traditional mechanical systems. Its modular architecture enables scalability across vehicle segments, from passenger cars to light commercial vehicles and light trucks - offering Indian OEMs both performance and flexibility in vehicle design. Speaking on the development, Akash Passey, President ZF Group in India, said, "The SOP of ZF's first Electric Park Brake in India, on a product like the all-new EV car platform, embodies ZF's commitment to offer leading mobility solutions for local requirements. With advanced systems like the EPB, we are not only enhancing vehicle safety and performance but also supporting Indian auto makers in providing world class and safe products in India." As an industry leader in braking technology, ZF offers a range of park brake solutions, including the integrated park brake through to full EPB systems. ZF continues to be on the cutting edge of innovation, with more than 250 million EPB callipers on world roadways, while offering the most comprehensive portfolios of purely electronically controlled steering, brake,s and damping systems for software-defined vehicles The EPB system enables ZF to continue to deepen its presence in India, bringing globally benchmarked technologies to the country's evolving mobility landscape.
NDTV
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Skoda Vision O Concept Previews Brand's Future Estate Car's Design
Skoda has now revealed the first details of the Vision O concept car, due to premiere in Munich in early September. The study will give an outlook on the brand's future in the estate segment and marks an evolution of the Modern Solid design language. At the same time, the Vision O is reflecting Skoda's 130-year tradition and underlines the company's commitment to sustainable innovation. Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Skoda Auto, has stated, "The Skoda Vision O design study will highlight the future trajectory of estate models under the influence of new technologies, sustainability, and the deep experience of Skoda Auto in this segment. This will be one of our most significant steps in developing and evolving our design language even further for this period of transition in the automotive industry. It will position us to remain a major player in the estate segment, where Skoda Auto has been engaged since the 1920s. We are excited to present this concept to the world in early September 2025, marking a new era for Skoda Auto. Stay tuned for further information which will be released in advance of the Skoda Vision O world premiere". The brand claims that the Vision O study presents a consistent evolution of the Modern Solid design language. At first sight, the estate concept features a sleek, distinctive silhouette. The design is predominantly shaped by the light contours, the aerodynamic body, the steeply raked windscreen, and the gently sloping roof typical of Skoda estate models. The model designation "Vision O" is derived from the concept of circularity. This holistic approach to recycling and reusing components minimises the environmental impact of vehicle development and production. Furthermore, the concept is also characterized by the combination of functionality and user experience. The Vision O concept continues the manufacturer's legacy of estate cars, encompassing models such as the historical L&K 110, known for its variable body options. The most successful is the Skoda Octavia estate, first introduced in 1960. Modern versions of the Skoda Octavia estate have already surpassed the milestone of more than 3 million units produced in four generations since 1998, making it also the best-selling estate model in Skoda history. First launched in 2008 with the second-modern-generation Superb, the Skoda Superb estate is also highly popular. Other well-liked Skoda estate models include the Skoda 1101 Tudor Station Wagon (STW) with a folding rear seat, as well as the Skoda 1200/1201/1202 car family. The Skoda Vision O design concept will be presented in Munich at the beginning of September 2025.
India Today
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Skoda unveils first glimpse of Vision O Concept, heralding new era for estate models
Skoda Auto has today revealed the first silhouette images and details of its bold new concept car, the Skoda Vision O, which will make its global debut this September at the international motor show in Munich. The concept offers a forward-looking preview of Skoda's design and technological direction for its future estate models, while paying tribute to the company's 130-year Vision O embodies the next phase in Skoda's Modern Solid design language, a visual and philosophical shift that integrates sleek, aerodynamically refined lines with a focus on sustainability and functional innovation. Marked by a steeply raked windscreen and a gently sloping roofline, the Vision O silhouette signals a new standard for future estate models, balancing form and CEO Klaus Zellmer highlighted the significance of the concept, stating, 'The koda Vision O design study will highlight the future trajectory of estate models under the influence of new technologies, sustainability, and the deep experience of Skoda Auto in this segment. This will be one of our most significant steps in evolving our design language for this period of transition in the automotive industry.' Central to the Vision O's philosophy is the idea of circularity. The concept's name itself reflects koda's holistic approach to environmental responsibility, prioritising the reuse and recycling of materials across the vehicle's lifecycle. This sustainable vision is deeply embedded in both the design and development of the concept has a long-standing legacy in the estate segment, beginning with models like the L&K 110 and continuing with contemporary icons such as the Octavia Estate, which has surpassed 3 million units sold across four generations since 1998. Other notable estates include the Superb Estate, 1101 Tudor Station Wagon, and the 1200/1201/1202 series, all reflecting the brand's enduring commitment to versatility, innovation, and Skoda celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2025, the Vision O concept signals a bold new chapter, bridging the brand's rich history with its forward-thinking Skoda Vision O will celebrate its world premiere in early September 2025 in to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
