see photosA look at the major events affecting the auto sector in 2021
The year 2021 has been a cautious one for the economy in general as well as the automobile industry, which is recovering from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The resilience of the auto sector was tested when the entire industry was brought to a standstill in April 2020 due to the nationwide lockdown, which was already an economic slowdown. Despite several unprecedented challenges, automakers embraced the new normal with the aim of recovering from the turmoil of 2020 and we saw the auto industry slowly getting back on track. Here are some important developments that the Indian automotive sector witnessed this year.
COVID-19 second wave
Retail sales of vehicles have been hit hard due to the total lockdown imposed in many states.
Just as we were seeing signs of the auto industry slowly getting back on track, the nation was hit by a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The total lockdown imposed in several states to curb the rapidly rising cases of COVID-19 across India has led to a sharp drop in retail sales.
plant closure
Maruti Suzuki has stopped its annual maintenance till May 2021.
Several automakers such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India temporarily halted production at their respective plants to carry out annual maintenance activities. The OEM also backed the state-wide lockdown, which was observed to break the chain of the pandemic and free up industrial oxygen consumption for medical purposes. Most of the companies also reinstated the work from home policy for the safety and well being of their employees.
Ford exhaust from India
Ford has taken this decision after struggling for years to win over Indian consumers.
Ford India surprised the Indian auto industry by announcing its decision to shut down local vehicle manufacturing as a part of its major restructuring programme. With the automaker pulling the plug on local production, all India-made models such as the Figo, Freestyle, Aspire, EcoSport and Endeavor have been discontinued. However, Ford continues to offer after-sales support for its cars, including service, aftermarket parts, and warranty coverage.
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OEMs are introducing more and more EVs in the country.
Automakers are betting big on electrification, and there have been a lot of announcements this year about e-mobility. In June, Fiat announced that it aims to become a fully electric car maker by 2030. Tata Motors-owned JLR also announced similar plans to transition towards an electrified future. JLR is aiming to become a net-zero carbon business by 2039 and make Jaguar a full-electric luxury brand by 2025. Several state governments also announced their EV policies to promote the use of electric vehicles. OEMs are introducing more and more EVs in the country.
MG Astor is the first SUV from the brand to have ADAS Level 2 Autonomous Technology.
ADAS on Mainstream Cars
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Access to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), typically provided on luxury cars, is becoming increasingly common on mainstream cars. The incorporation of ADAS features ensures the safety of the driver, passengers and pedestrians on the road. The MG Astor is the first SUV from the brand to feature ADAS Level 2 Autonomous Technology, while the Gloster SUV also offers Level 1 Autonomous Driving. Apart from this, Mahindra’s flagship SUV, the XUV700, is also an ADAS-equipped model.
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