Two New Automotive Industry Experts To Be Present at Zero Prototypes Summit
- By MT News
- September 29, 2022
VI-grade, a simulation and driving simulator company that accelerates product innovation by bridging the gap between simulation and physical testing, announced two additional automotive expert contributors for its first North American Zero Prototypes Summit (ZPS), on Wednesday. These automotive experts are automotive race and passenger car test driver, Andy Priaulx, and transportation research analyst, Sam Abuelsamid. The Zero Prototypes Summit is to be held on 12 October, 2022 at Multimatic's SimCenter in Novi, Michigan. It will include presentations from automotive companies like Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Automobili Lamborghini, Bridgestone, HARMAN International, Hitachi Astemo, McMaster University and Stackpole Engineering Services, states VI-grade.
According to VI-grade, Priaulx (who has been involved with Multimatic Motorsports since 2016 as an advisor and full-time test driver in numerous development projects, and is also a three-time FIA World Touring Car champion) will provide insights about his experience with the DiM250 Driving Simulator installed at Multimatic’s SimCenter.
“I look forward to attending and contributing to the first ever North American Zero Prototypes Summit,” said Priaulx, sharing his thoughts. He added, “I especially look forward to being able to present to attendees the benefits I have directly experienced using the DiM250 Dynamic Driving Simulator to actually impact the development process. I’ll also be holding a live racing demo session, where I’ll push Multimatic’s DiM to its limits to prove the value a driving simulator brings in accelerating and refining the vehicle development process.”
As for Abuelsamid, VI-grade claims he will be moderating the summit. He comes with an experience of over two decades as a product development engineer in the automotive industry, developing advanced electronic control systems and embedded software. He is also a principal analyst at Guidehouse, leading the mobility ecosystem research service, with a focus on transportation electrification, automated driving and mobility services.
“I’m thrilled to moderate VI-grade’s first ever North American Zero Prototypes Summit, with such a broad array of OEMs and suppliers presenting,” Abuelsamid said and continued, “As the industry shifts electrification, automation and new vehicle architectures, simulation is more important than ever. I look forward to learning how these global automotive leaders are pushing the development envelope with VI-grade’s products towards achieving zero prototypes, as well as experiencing the full suite of VI-grade’s simulators at Multimatic.”
As per VI-grade, in addition to the technical presentations from industry-leading companies, the summit will also feature a series of application-specific driving simulator sessions. The full range of VI-grade’s driving simulators, specifically targeted at discipline-oriented applications (ride and handling, NVH, ADAS and AV, HMI and motorsports) will be available for attendees to experience. AutoHawk, VI-grade’s HiL solution powered by Concurrent Real-Time for Automotive Applications, will also be on display for the first time in North America, states the driving simulator company.
Honda Cars India Reports 5,243 Unit Wholesales In June 2026
- By MT Bureau
- July 01, 2026
Honda Cars India (HCIL), a leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has announced wholesales of 8,788 units in June 2026.
In the domestic market, the company sold 5,243 units and 3,545 units for export, which marks 71.5 percent YoY, when the company sold 4,618 units domestically and exported 506 units.
Kunal Behl, Vice-President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India, said, "The launch of new City and India Premiere of global SUV Honda ZR-V has generated strong momentum for our overall sales including Amaze and Elevate during June, driven by healthy customer demand and a positive market response. With Monsoon conditions expected to improve during July, we hope to sustain this positive momentum in the months ahead.
“The deliveries of ZR-V are also scheduled to begin from July. It will draw discerning new customers and prospects into Honda showrooms, enhancing our premium brand appeal and unlocking new growth opportunities,” he added.
Renault India Reports 4,063 Unit Wholesales For June 2026
- By MT Bureau
- July 01, 2026
French automotive company Renault India has recorded 4,063 domestic wholesale units in June 2026, a 55 percent YoY increase compared to the previous year. This also marks the 10th consecutive month of double-digit growth for the company.
Interestingly, for H1 CY2026, the company reported sales of 25,844 units, representing 61 percent YoY growth.
During June, Renault India began exports of the Duster, dispatching 750 units to South Africa. The company stated that this performance reflects customer response to its product strategy and demand across its portfolio.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Reports 63,083 Unit Wholesales For June 2026
- By MT Bureau
- July 01, 2026
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers in the country, has reported wholesales of 63,083 units in June 2026, which was 69 percent higher than the 37,237 units sold last year. Exports for the month came at 1,007 units, as against 154 units sold last year.
For Q1 FY2026, the total wholesales came at 182,574 units, up 46 percent YoY, as against 124,809 units a year ago. Domestic sales came at 180,166 units, up 45 percent YoY, while exports came at 2,408 units, up 148 percent YoY.
Shailesh Chandra, MD and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “Q1 FY27 has marked a strong start for Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, delivering industry beating growth with sales of 182,574 cars and SUVs, up 46 percent YoY. This performance was fuelled by robust customer demand and the success of our recent launches. Our leadership in electric mobility further strengthened during the quarter, with EV volumes more than doubling to record 112% growth YoY. Our retail performance was equally encouraging, with Vahan registrations rising around 40 percent YoY, nearly twice the industry growth. We concluded the quarter on a high note, recording June sales of 63,083 cars and SUVs, registering a robust 69 percent growth YoY. In EVs, we achieved our highest-ever monthly sales of 14,800 units, with volumes nearly tripling YoY. The sustained momentum across both wholesale and retail channels reinforces the growing strength of our portfolio and the positive response from customers across segments. The response to the new avatars of Tiago and Punch have been overwhelming with bookings surging across powertrain, reaffirming the strength of our multi-powertrain strategy. We are seeing encouraging growth in EV adoption across segments and the strong momentum in the entry EV category signals rapid mainstreaming of electric mobility across India. While supply constraints impacted Sierra volumes during the quarter, customer interest and booking momentum remain robust. Corrective measures are currently underway to further augment production from select vendors in line with demand and this will progressively enable us to accelerate deliveries from Q2 onward. With a strong order book, exciting products and sustained customer demand, we remain confident about maintaining our growth momentum through the rest of the year.”
Nissan Motor India Witnesses 4th Consecutive Month Of Growth In June 2026
- By MT Bureau
- July 01, 2026
Nissan Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has recorded its fourth consecutive month of domestic sales growth in June 2026.
The company reported domestic wholesales of 3,006 units last month, which marks a 129 percent YoY increase. Total wholesales for the month reached 8,346 units, including 5,340 exports, representing a 16 percent YoY rise.
Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “Recording four consecutive months of domestic sales growth is a strong reflection of the growing customer confidence in our product portfolio and the steady progress of our market strategy. This momentum has been made possible by the continued support of our partners, dealers and on-ground teams, who are playing a vital role in strengthening Nissan’s presence across India. The sustained demand for the New Nissan Magnite and the all-new Nissan GRAVITE, along with our expanding customer reach and network footprint, gives us confidence as we prepare for the World Premiere of the Nissan TEKTON on July 9. This milestone reinforces our long-term commitment to India and to delivering products that meet evolving customer expectations.”
The company is now preparing for the world premiere of the Nissan Tekton, scheduled to be introduced on 9 July 2026.
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