06:59 pm
Force Motors Chairman Abhay Firodia has been elected as the new President of the automobile industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
Firodia headed SIAM in 1990-91 and 1991-92 as well.
Mahindra & Mahindra's President Automotive Sector Rajan Wadhera has been elected as the new Vice-President of the organisation, SIAM said in a statement.
Maruti Suzuki India Managing Director & CEO Kenichi Ayukawa has taken over as Treasurer for the year 2017-18.
Firodia joined the Force Motors board in 1975 and led the company as Managing Director till 2009.
Force Motors is a pioneer in the automobile industry in India for last 60 years and manufactures Tempo, 3-wheeler auto rickshaws, matadors, and similar vehicles.
The company also makes engines for BMW and Mercedes.
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