Honda Motor Co.'s India unit, launching the first car primarily developed by its own research and development team, expects more participation from the local unit in launching new vehicles for the domestic and global markets.
In launching the subcompact SUV Honda WR-V, Honda Cars India Ltd. President and CEO Yoichiro Ueno said the firm expects the local unit to play a greater role in the development of new models as it gains expertise in design and engineering concepts.
"Our local R&D team, established basically to help the company in its localization efforts ... now possesses necessary skills required to develop new car models, and will be more involved in the development of new cars," Ueno said during a launch event for the new model.