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Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled an ambitious operational strategy aimed at halving its global vehicle development times by 2030 through a radical overhaul of its core manufacturing processes and deep functional integration. Under the leadership of Toshihiro Suzuki, the Japanese automaker plans to shift away from sequential production phases by establishing concurrent collaboration among planning, design, production engineering, quality, and procurement teams from the earliest stages of every vehicle program. This accelerated cycle will be further propelled by expanding digital engineering, enhancing modularization, and leveraging shared components, with Japan and India serving as the dual pillars of Suzuki's global business…

Coca-Cola India is scaling up its festive-season operations across Maharashtra and other states, partnering with bottler Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) to strengthen beverage availability across community and retail touch points. The initiative covers festive pandals, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), neighbourhood markets, eateries and other high-footfall locations. The company said its portfolio will be available across in-store and at-home occasions through neighbourhood retailers, retail and trade partners and quick-commerce platforms. Affordable pack options, cooling infrastructure and last-mile distribution are being strengthened to ensure access to chilled beverages for consumers during festive gatherings, meals and outings. Desmond Nikhil D’Souza, Vice President -…

Spotify has recorded a rise in festive-season listening in India, with music increasingly moving from individual listening to shared spaces as celebrations gather pace across the country. According to Spotify’s latest listening data, Indians spend an average of two hours a day on the platform, while 59% of weekly users surveyed said Spotify makes them feel happy and joyful. Another 73% said their time on Spotify feels more positive than time spent on social media, while 76% reported a positive impact on their lives. The data also showed that 86% of listeners surveyed prefer focused audio, including music and podcasts,…

Turkish Airlines has finalised an agreement with Boeing for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft, marking the airline’s largest-ever Boeing single-aisle aircraft order as it expands its short- and medium-haul network. The deal, finalised in the presence of Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, comprises 100 firm Boeing 737-8 aircraft and options for 50 additional 737 MAX jets. The agreement also provides substitution rights for the larger 737-10. Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof Murat Şeker said the aircraft would provide greater efficiency and flexibility while supporting the airline’s Istanbul-based network. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO…

With its official launch date set for tomorrow in India, the upcoming Tata Aeris compact sedan—which serves as the newly designated moniker for the Tata Tigor facelift—has been caught completely unmasked during testing, highlighting striking design enhancements including prominent front air vents, pixel-type LED fog lamps, dual-tone alloy wheels, black body cladding, and a shark fin antenna complementing its sleek rear profile. On the inside, the model is expected to share its cabin architecture and modern equipment list with the recent Tata Tiago, incorporating a freestanding touchscreen infotainment system, a semi-digital cluster, a 360-degree camera, and automatic climate control, while…