EVs may emit 1,850 times more particulate matter than petrol, diesel cars: Study
A latest study has claimed that electric vehicles (EV) may release more particulate matter from brakes and tyres as compared to modern gas-powered cars. According the study by Emission Analytics, the emission could be 1,850 times greater. The growing concern…
BYD Seal launched in India at ₹41 lakh with ADAS, up to 650 km of range
BYD Auto has launched its Seal electric sedan in India, where it already sells the Atto 3 SUV and e6, an MPV. BYD first showcased Seal in India at the Auto Expo in January last year. BYD Seal (Image courtesy:…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV gets facelift version with bigger battery. Check details
Hyundai has unveiled the facelift version of its Ioniq 5 EV for global markets, equipping the model with multiple changes, the biggest one being the size of the battery. The South Korean auto giant has also introduced a new version…
MG Motor expands Hector SUV lineup, gets new variants Shine Pro and Select Pro
MG Motor India has expanded its Hector SUV lineup with the introduction of two new variants – Shine Pro and Select Pro. MG Motor India introduces Shine Pro and Select Pro variants to expand Hector SUV lineup. What is the…
Toyota to recall 381,000 Tacoma trucks amid issue that could increase crash risk
Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks in the U.S. because a part can separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash. Toyota’s 20204 Tacoma pickup truck (Image courtesy: Toyota) The recall covers certain trucks…
Which is India’s best e-scooter? Ola-backed Krutrim AI responds…
India’s best e-scooter is not from Ola Electric, the e-mobility division of cab aggregator Ola. Instead, Ather 450X Gen 3 from fellow two-wheeler EV manufacturer Ather Energy is the best such vehicle in the country. Krutrim is a Sanskrit word…
Xiaomi SU7’s in-house tech ingenuity is indicative of a shift in philosophy
For a brand that is now well known in the world of smartphones, you’d expect Xiaomi to make bold moves. One that would define a category, for years to come. That is how they’ve got to where they are, with…
Electric scooter makers cut prices significantly to grab EV market
Several Electric Two-Wheeler (E2W) manufacturers have announced substantial price reductions on their models in an attempt to capture the electric vehicle (EV) market, reported Moneycontrol.com. Several Electric Two-Wheeler (E2W) manufacturers have announced substantial price reductions on their models in an…
BYD unveils its first supercar Yangwang U9, rival to Ferrari and Lamborghini
BYD Auto, the China-based world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has unveiled Yangwang U9 as its maiden supercar. BYD Yangwang U9 (Image courtesy: BYD Auto) According to Wang Chuanfu, the founder, chairman and CEO of the Shenzhen-headquartered EV maker, the…
Mercedes-Benz Group AG expects returns to decline this year. Here’s why
Mercedes-Benz Group AG expects returns to decline this year as the luxury-car maker contends with a slowing economy and cooling demand for electric vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz logo is displayed on the front of a Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet passenger car at…
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This Hyundai SUV shatters records: 10 lakh units sold and counting!
Hyundai’s best-selling sports utility vehicle (SUV) Creta, has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 10 lakh units in sales in India. Launched in 2015, Creta’s popularity is evident as it accounts for over 26 per cent of Hyundai’s total sales,…
‘Double digit revenue next fiscal’: Hero MotoCorp CEO on 2-wheeler industry
The domestic two-wheeler industry is expected to witness a double-digit revenue growth next fiscal with demand for premium models anticipated to gain further momentum, according to Hero MotoCorp CEO Niranjan Gupta. Customers look at a Hero MotoCorp Karizma motorbike at…
Maruti Suzuki 5-door Jimny unveiled in Indonesia, to cost ₹9 lakh more
Maruti Suzuki has showcased its flagship and most expensive 5-door Jimny SUV in Indonesia, unveiling it at the ongoing Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) in Jakarta. The automaker launched the 5-door Jimny in India in June last year, and began…
BYD Seal to launch on March 5 as Chinese EV maker’s third car in India
China-based world’s most popular EV manufacturer, BYD Auto, will launch its Seal mid-size sedan on March 5 in India. Seal will be the Shenzhen-based automaker’s third car in the country, where it already sells Atto 3 SUV and e6, an…
Mahindra to equip its upcoming electric SUVs with Volkswagen components
Volkswagen AG is planning to supply electric vehicle components and battery cells to Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. as the German manufacturer tries to make inroads into India’s emerging clean transport market. A Volkswagen logo is pictured at Volkswagen’s headquarters in…
After Tata Motors & MG slash prices, are EVs costlier than petrol, diesel cars?
With automobile giants Tata Motors and MG cutting prices across their EV lineups, the electric car prices are at par with petrol and diesel variants. Tata Motors on Tuesday announced that it reduced prices of its electric cars by up…
Tata Motors EVs get price cut of up to ₹1.2 lakh
Indian automaker Tata Motors’s electric vehicle (EV) unit on Tuesday said it has is the reduced prices of its cars by up to 120,000 rupees (~$1,450) in what first instance of a price cut by an electric carmaker in the…
Entry-level cars below ₹5 lakh witness a sharp decline in demand
The demand for entry-level cars priced below ₹5 lakh has sharply declined among Indian customers. Over the last few years, consumers have shown a preference for cars with advanced features and higher safety ratings, leading to a significant shift in…
FAME-II incentives for electric vehicles to be offered on ex-factory prices
The ministry of heavy industries on Friday said that that FAME-II incentives, which are designed to encourage demand for electric vehicles in the country, will now be offered at the ex-factory price of electric four-wheelers and e-three wheelers, instead of…
Kia Motors unveils Carnival HEV with hybrid powertrain. Check details
South Korean carmaker Kia has unveiled a new version of its Carnival MPV, giving it a new hybrid powertrain, and is calling it ‘Carnival HEV.’ The model, first spotted in October last year, made its global debut at the ongoing…
Elon Musk’s Tesla sold only 1 electric car in South Korea in January. Here’s why
Tesla Inc. sold just one electric vehicle in South Korea in January as a raft of headwinds, from safety concerns to price and a lack of charging infrastructure, weigh on demand. Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla.(REUTERS)…
Tata Punch tops January SUV sales, Maruti’s Frontx drives into Top 5
The list of the top 10 best-selling SUVs in January has been revealed, with Tata Punch taking the lead, surpassing its counterpart Nexon. Maruti’s Fronx secured a spot in the top 5, with over 13,000 units sold. Notably, the Fronx…
‘Mr Bean’ actor Rowan Atkinson faces flak over his article on EVs. What he said
Popular British actor Rowan Atkinson, also known as ‘Mr Bean’, is now being blamed for damaging the reputation of electric vehicles (EV) that are rapidly gaining popularity. Atkinson was mentioned in the House of Lords during the environment and climate…
Ola Electric weighs bid for lithium mining rights, says report
Ola Electric, the e-scooter manufacturer, is mulling to participate in the bidding for lithium mining rights that the government is auctioning, according to sources, Reuters reported. This potential move could enhance Ola Electric’s plans for manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) batteries….
Why Honda is recalling over 7.5 lakh vehicles in US?
AP | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar Honda is recalling more than three quarters of a million vehicles in the U.S. because a faulty sensor may cause the front passenger air bags to inflate when they’re not supposed to….
Tesla ordered to pay $1.5 million over alleged hazardous waste violations
A California judge on Friday ordered Tesla Inc. to pay USD 1.5 million as part of a settlement of a civil case alleging the company mishandled hazardous waste at its car service centers, energy centers and a factory, multiple county…
Mercedes sees strong cash flow following focus on top models
Mercedes-Benz Group AG rose after reporting better-than-expected cash flow for last year as the luxury-car maker pivots to focus on its most profitable models. Mercedes-Benz Group AG rose after reporting better-than-expected cash flow for last year as the luxury-car maker…
Auto makers start 2024 on high note, report growth in January sales
Automobile makers in the country started the New Year on a positive note with most players across segments reporting higher sales volume in January compared to the same month last year. Tata Motors and Mahindra recorded immense growth in January…
Should Tesla change state? Elon Musk launches poll after $56bn pay deal setback | World News
Following a setback in a Delaware court regarding a compensation package valued at around $55 billion, Elon Musk issued a warning to entrepreneurs on Wednesday, advising them to “never incorporate your company in the state of Delaware.” In his unique…
How China overtook Japan as world’s biggest vehicle exporter
China’s global dominance in electric cars helped it overtake Japan as the world’s biggest vehicle exporter last year, official data confirmed Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: A view shows new cars produced by Chinese automaker JAC unloaded from a ship at a…
Elon Musk’s Tesla loads up on AI hardware to improve self-driving software
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said he plans to buy chips from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. as part of a spending spree on computing hardware to handle artificial intelligence. Elon Musk has said that he plans to buy…
Hero-owned Surge unveils S32, a ‘Batmobile’-like convertible EV. Details
Surge, a startup owned by Hero Motocorp, has unveiled S32, an electric vehicle (EV) that seamlessly transforms from a three-wheeled rickshaw to an e-scooter. The EV takes inspiration from the ‘Batmobile’ from Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy, and is…
Ola e-bike services now available in Delhi, Hyderabad too. Check fares
Ride-hailing platform Ola is introducing its e-bike services in Delhi and Hyderabad, following what the company said was a ‘massive pilot success’ in Bengaluru, where it is based. Ola e-bike service (Image courtesy: Ola) “Electrification is the biggest lever to…
Karizma-based CE001 unveiled as tribute to Hero Group founder Brijmohan Munjal
Hero Motocorp. has unveiled Karizma XMR 210-based CE001 as a tribute to Hero Group founder Brijmohan Lall Munjal, whose 100th birth anniversary came in July 2023. Accordingly, ‘CE’ in the bike’s name stands for ‘Commemorative Edition.’ Hero CE001 (Image courtesy:…
On Tesla’s new mass-market EV, a word from CEO Musk: ‘Workers will have to…”
Tesla employees must be ready for a ‘challenging’ production ramp-up, CEO Elon Musk has warned, as he previewed the EV manufacturer’s plans to build a new mass-market vehicle, Business Insider has reported. Tesla CEO Elon Musk (File Photo/AP) “Building the…
Porsche Macan EV launched in India at ₹1.65 crore
German automaker Porsche has launched its second all-electric car, Macan, in India, and the EV will be offered in two variants: Macan 4 and Macan Turbo. For now, however, only the Turbo variant will be sold; it has been priced…
Tesla plans new mass market EVs, codenamed ‘Redwood’: Report
Tesla has told suppliers it wants to start production of a new mass market electric vehicle codenamed “Redwood” in mid-2025, according to four people familiar with the matter, with two of them describing the model as a compact crossover. The…
Hero Xtreme 125R launched at ₹95,000, rivals TVS Raider
Hero Motocorp. has launched Xtreme 125R motorcycle at its World 2024 event, targeting the higher echelon of the much sought-after 125 cc commuter market. The bike will be a direct competitor to TVS Raider. Xtreme 125R (Image courtesy: Hero Motocorp)…
This carmaker overtakes Volkswagen as China’s best-selling car brand
Bloomberg | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar BYD Co. officially overtook Volkswagen AG as China’s best-selling car brand in 2023, clear evidence its all-in bet on electric vehicles in the world’s biggest automobile market is paying dividends and helping…
Why Ford is cutting production of F-150 Lightning pickup?
AP | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar Ford is cutting production of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after weaker-than-expected electric vehicle sales growth. (FILES) Ford Motor Company’ unveils their new electric F-150 Lightning outside of their headquarters in Dearborn,…
Maruti Suzuki to introduce 7-seater Grand Vitara model by 2025
Maruti Suzuki’s Grand Vitara has swiftly become a standout car in the compact SUV segment, outperforming Tata Nexon, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in sales. The company is now gearing up to introduce a 7-seater model of this popular SUV,…
Tata Motors to hike passenger vehicle prices from next month
Tata Motors on Sunday said it will increase prices of its entire passenger vehicle range, including EVs, by an average of 0.7 per cent with effect from next month. Tata Motors(Reuters File Photo) This increase will be effective February 1,…
Honda NX500 adventure tourer launched in India at ₹5.90 lakh
Honda has launched its NX500 adventure tourer in the Indian market at an introductory price of ₹5.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle, which replaces CB500X in the company’s lineup, will be sold in India via the CBU (completely built up) route….
Rolls-Royce’s first-ever luxury EV Spectre launched in India. It costs…
Rolls-Royce has introduced its first electric car, the Spectre, in India. It starts at 7.5 crores (ex-showroom), making it the priciest electric car in the market. This two-door coupe, propelled by electric power, had its global premiere in 2022. Rolls-Royce…
Centre may provide incentives to retrofit old vehicles into EV
The government may look for providing incentives or supporting initiatives to retrofit old vehicles into electric vehicles instead of scrapping them, a report said on Thursday. As of 2023, the global retrofit vehicle market is estimated at USD 65.94 billion…
How to update FASTag KYC details before January 31 deadline? Details
The state-owned National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) on Monday announced that it will deactivate or blacklist FASTags with incomplete Know Your Customer (KYC) after January 31, even if they have a valid balance. According to the NHAI, the step…
Tata Punch EV launched at starting price of ₹10.99 lakh. Check features, specs
Tata Motors on Wednesday launched its second electric sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Punch EV, in India. With a starting ex-showroom price of ₹10.99 lakh, it is the fourth electric vehicle of the automobile giant. This electric SUV is available…
2024 Hyundai Creta facelift launched at ₹11 lakh base price; check price list
The 2024 Hyundai Creta, one of the most awaited cars by the South Korean auto-maker, was released with a facelift on Tuesday, January 16. The SUV was launched with design upgrades at a base price of ₹11 lakh today. The…
NHAI to deactivate these FASTags on cars from January 31; here’s why
The state-owned National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that it will be deactivating the FASTags on some of the cars by January 31, 2024. The FASTags will be deactivated if the KYC for the same is not complete….
Ram Temple consecration: Uber launches EV auto rickshaw services in Ayodhya
As Ayodhya is lit up and adorned for tourists and high profile guests ahead of the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony, global ride hailing application Uber has announced the introduction of electric auto rickshaws in the city. Uber has launched electric…
2024 MG Astor with new features launched at ₹9.98 lakh
MG Motor on Friday launched the 2024 Astor in India with multiple additional features. The carmaker has, however, not made any cosmetic or material changes to the new model. 2024 MG Astor (Image credit: MG Motor India) Variants and Price…
Mahindra XUV400 Pro launched at ₹15.49 lakh. Check variants, features
Mahindra & Mahindra has launched XUV400 Pro, an updated version of XUV400, the homegrown carmaker’s electric SUV. The model’s starting price is ₹15.49 lakh (ex-showroom) which goes up to ₹17.49 lakh (ex-showroom). XUV400 Pro (Image courtesy: Mahindra & Mahindra) Buyers…
McLaren launches its most powerful series production supercar, costs…
Supercar lovers have got another pick to choose from. McLaren has launched its 750S car in India with an ex-showroom price of ₹5.91 crore. McLaren 750S supercar(X(formerly Twitter)) The supercar is powered by a 3994 cc engine, generating a power…
Kia Sonet facelift launched at ₹8 lakh, gets ADAS
Kia on Friday launched Sonet facelift in India, giving it a price range of ₹7.99 lakh- ₹15.69 lakh. Sonet facelift gets a major addition in the form of ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) giving it a major advantage over its…
CES 2024: ‘Honda 0 Series’ for global EV market unveiled, first model in 2026
Honda on Wednesday unveiled the ‘Honda 0 Series’, its new EV series for global markets. The Japanese auto giant announced the series on the second day of the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where it also showcased…
Global electric car sales rose 31% in 2023, says Rho Motion report
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) rose 31% in 2023, down from 60% growth in 2022, according to market research firm Rho Motion. Global EV sales rise by 31 percent (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO)…
Maruti to invest ₹35,000 crore for second Gujarat plant
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday made a slew of announcements regarding its plans for Gujarat, with Toshihiro Suzuki, President, Suzuki Motor Corp., making these announcements during his address at the inauguration ceremony of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS)…
Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift launched at ₹1.32 crore; gets ADAS, upgraded MBUX
Mercedes-Benz on Monday launched GLS facelift in India at a starting price of ₹1.32 crore (ex-showroom). The India launch of the Germany-based auto giant’s flagship SUV, follows the model’s global debut in April last year. Mercedes Benz GLS facelift (Image:…
Volvo says car sales in India jumped 31% at 2,423 units in 2023
Swedish car maker Volvo Cars on Friday said its total car sales in India witnessed a 31 per cent yearly jump at 2,423 units in calendar year 2023, driven by the XC60 model. Volvo car sales in India have seen…
Mahindra’s 5-door Thar to be called ‘Armada’? SUV could get one of these names
‘Armada,’ a nameplate under which Mahindra & Mahindra sold a vehicle from 1993 to 2001, could be making a comeback. This is because ‘Armada’ is among as many as seven names for which trademarks have been filed by the homegrown…
Why did Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi fire its three employees?
Xiaomi Corp, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has reportedly terminated three employees for “spreading rumours” about Xiaomi’s car venture. As per a report in the Times of India, these individuals were dismissed for significantly misguiding the market and disrupting the normal…
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Ola Electric set to reach milestone: ‘Four-Lakh e-scooters in two years’
Ola Electric is on the verge of a significant milestone, poised to become the “first electric two-wheeler manufacturer in India to produce four lakh electric scooters within two years.” In the previous year, the company achieved a remarkable feat by…
Automakers oppose US bid to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators
Major automakers including General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen said on Tuesday they oppose a bid by US auto safety regulators to require the recall of 52 million air bag inflators produced by auto suppliers ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive. US…
Kia opens bookings for 2024 Sonet facelift, price reveal in January
Kia Motors has opened bookings for the 2024 Sonet facelift, which the company unveiled on December 14. The South Korean automaker, however, is yet to announce the prices of the updated Sonet; Kia is expected to announce the price list…
Shahid Kapoor & Mira Rajput buy ₹3.50 cr Mercedes Maybach. Check its features
Actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput have bought a brand new Mercedes Maybach GLS 600. Actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput pose with their brand new Mercedes Maybach GLS 600.(Instagram) On Tuesday, the official page of…
Tesla drivers involved in highest accident rate, study finds. Here’s why
Tesla car drivers in the United States were involved in more accidents than drivers of any other brand of vehicle in the last year, a new study has found. A Tesla Model Y electric vehicle (EV).(Representative Image/Bloomberg) According to a…
Audi to ‘spread out’ ambitious EV rollout plan, new CEO says
Audi is paring back an ambitious rollout of electric models to avoid burdening factories and dealers amid slower growth in EV sales. A Volkswagen subsidiary, Audi plans to bring out 20 models by 2026, with half of them fully electric….
Over 20k units of Elevate SUV sold in just 100 days since launch: Honda Cars
In 100 days since Honda’s Elevate SUV launched in India (September 4), more than 20,000 units of the car have already been sold, the company has announced, adding that of the automaker’s total sales over the past three months, more…
Nitin Gadkari again says will not allow driverless cars in India
Union minister Nitin Gadkari has once again asserted he will not allow driverless cars in India, saying that if autonomous vehicles are brought to the country, ‘up to 80 lakh drivers’ would be left unemployed. Nitin Gadkari (File Photo) The…
Canada set to mandate zero emissions for all new cars by 2035: Report
Canada will announce next week that all new cars will have to be zero emissions by 2035, the Toronto Star reported on Sunday, as Ottawa is set to unveil new regulations in the latest example of countries around the world…
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Winter Edition unveiled, only 25 units to be made
Kawasaki has unveiled the 2024 Ninja ZX-10RR Winter Edition in the international market. The bike, which features a unique, new black livery designed by the World Superbike Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT), is a limited edition offering, and only 25 units…
Yamaha launches MT-03, updated R3 motorcycles in India. Details
Japanese automaker Yamaha on Friday launched two higher-capacity motorcycles in the Indian market, bringing back R3 more than three years after discontinuing it in the country, while MT-03 makes it way to these shores for the first time. Yamaha MT-03…
Tata Motors EVs available at year-end discounts of up to ₹2.6 lakh. Details
Tata Motors is offering bumper year-end discounts of more than ₹2 lakh on its EVs: Nexon, Tiago, and Tigor. The offer on these cars is valid till December 31 or until the stocks last. Tata Nexon EV is the bestselling…
Simple Energy launches Dot One e-scooter at ₹99,999. Check key specs
Bengaluru-based EV startup Simple Energy on Friday launched Dot One, its second electric scooter after its One. Simple Dot One e-scooter (Image courtesy: Simple Energy) Suhas Rajkumar, Founder and CEO, Simple Energy, described the launch as a ‘pivotal’ moment in…
2024 Kia Sonet with ADAS makes global debut, India launch in 2024
Kia Motors on Thursday unveiled the all-new Sonet facelift, with the car making its global debut at an event in New Delhi. The 2024 Kia Sonet is the South Korean auto giant’s third offering in India, behind Seltos (2019) and…
Looking for top car launches of 2023? Check here
Year 2023 is about to end, with only around a fortnight left for the dawn of a new year. While many cars were launched during the outgoing year, others made their global debuts, with most set for a launch in…
Made-in-India Jimny 5-door launched in Australia with ADAS
Maruti Suzuki’s 5-door Jimny SUV, which the carmaker began selling in overseas markets in October, is now available in Australia too. The Australia-spec version, named ‘Jimny XL,’ is a made-in-India product, though the model launched Down Under, as the country-continent…
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 makes global debut, set for launch in 2024
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, which was showcased at the recent Motoverse 2023 event, marking the motorcycle’s first appearance anywhere, has now been unveiled globally. The bike, which shares some of its underpinnings with Super Meteor 650, will be positioned between…
Tata Motors reports mixed sales in November, yet this SUV stands out | Check
In November, Tata Motors reported stable year-on-year (YoY) sales, but a monthly decline. Despite being India’s top-selling SUV, the Nexon/EV experienced a slight drop, falling to 14,916 units from 15,871 in November 2022, marking a 6.02 per cent YoY decline,…
All new trucks must have AC cabins for drivers, starting Oct, 2025: Govt
PTI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar All new trucks manufactured on or after October 1, 2025, must be equipped with AC cabins for drivers, as the Road Transport and Highways Ministry has issued a notification for mandating air-conditioned…
Tesla Cybertruck’s stiff structure, sharp design a safety concern? Experts say
The angular design of Tesla’s Cybertruck has safety experts concerned the electric pickup truck’s stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists and damage other vehicles on roads. Tesla’s new Cybertruck is shown on display at a Tesla store in…
Japanese automaker announces support services to customers impacted by Cyclone
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has announced a comprehensive package of support services to customers impacted by Cyclone Michaung, the company said on Saturday. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida (AFP) Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd said it has set up a special…
Kia Sonet facelift details revealed ahead of launch. The SUV gets…
Kia Motors has shared a few teasers of the upcoming facelift version of its Sonet sub-compact SUV, revealing some details of the car that will be officially unveiled on December 14 at an event in Delhi. Kia has released a…
Lamborghini Revuelto launched in India at ₹8.89 crore. Check details
Revuelto, Italian auto giant Lamborghini’s first hybrid supercar, is now available in India, with the manufacturer launching it in the country on Wednesday. Priced at ₹8.89 crore (ex-showroom), Revuelto, which made its global debut earlier in the year, is the…
How auto giants are providing assistance to car customers affected by ‘Michaung’
Volkswagen India is conducting priority inspections for vehicles affected by flooding in Chennai following the havoc caused by Cyclone Michaung over the past two days, news agency PTI reported. Chennai: Vehicles stuck on a flooded road after heavy rainfall owing…
Uber to join S&P 500 index, signaling business turnaround
AP | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar Uber is set to join the S&P 500 index later this month, the latest sign that the ride-hailing and delivery company is turning its business around after struggling through much of the…
BMW recalls SUVs in US citing threat of airbag explosion
BMW is recalling a small number of SUVs in the U.S. because the driver’s air bag inflators can blow apart in a crash, hurling metal shrapnel and possibly injuring or killing people in the vehicles. The recall raises questions about…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor registers a 51% sales hike with 17,818 units in November
PTI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Friday reported 51 per cent growth in sales at 17,818 units in November 2023 as compared to the year-ago month. The company had sold 11,765 units in November…
2024 Duster SUV makes global debut, India launch expected following year
Dacia, a sister brand of French auto giant Renault, on Wednesday officially unveiled the 2024 Renault Duster SUV. Duster’s third-generation model, the vehicle is built on the in-house CMF-B platform, which was first used on Dacia’s latest Sandero and Logan…
Kia Seltos sees price cut after feature removed. Check how much you can save
Seltos, a Kia Motors SUV that rivals Hyundai’s Creta in India, has seen a price change in the country, as the South Korean giant has slashed prices of some variants after partially removing a feature. A file photo of the…
Images of new Renault Duster leaked ahead of tomorrow’s global debut. Details
French auto giant Renault will unveil the new generation of its Duster SUV on Wednesday, in Portugal. Ahead of the much-anticipated global debut, however, images of the Duster have surfaced online, with the source being a promotional video that got…
Maruti Suzuki India to hike prices across models in January
Maruti Suzuki India announced on Monday its intention to raise vehicle prices in January 2024, attributing the decision to cost pressures stemming from overall inflation and elevated commodity rates. Corporate office of Maruti Suzuki India Limited is pictured in New…
China’s Skywall unveils Skyhome, EV with ‘personalised’ movie-watching features
China-based EV maker Skywell has unveiled the Skyhome, an electric sedan with what many say is a cabin that rivals a premium first-class airline lounge. Interiors of Skywell’s Skyhome EV (Image courtesy: Skywell) It must be noted, however, that Skyhome…
TVS Motor plans to launch 5-25 kW electric vehicles next year
TVS Motor Company aims to expand its electric two-wheeler portfolio over the next one year as it looks to cater to customers at multiple price points, according to a top company official. TVS Motor Company(HT Archive) The Chennai-based company, which…
Porsche reveals 2024 Panamera; 670 bhp car’s top speed is…
German automaker Porsche has officially unwrapped its third generation Panamera. While the 2024 Panamera is not an all-new model, Porsche has made enough changes to call the four-wheeler a new generation of the performance sedan. 2024 Porsche Panamera (Image courtesy:…
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 adventure tourer launched at ₹2.69 lakh. Details
Gurugram-based manufacturer Royal Enfield has launched the all-new Himalayan 450 adventure tourer, with the model due to replace the Himalayan 411 in the company’s global lineup. Himalayan 450 (Image courtesy: Royal Enfield) The motorcycle was launched at the company’s Motoverse…
Nissan to build electric versions of Qashqai and Juke in UK plant
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar Japanese car maker Nissan Motor Co will announce on Friday that it will build the electric versions of its Qashqai and Juke models at its plant in Sunderland, northern England, Sky News…
Orxa Mentis e-bike arrives to take on Ultraviolette F77, priced at ₹3.6 lakh
Bengaluru-based electric mobility start-up Orxa Energies has launched Mantis, a performance electric motorcycle described by the company as the ‘lightest bike in its class to be made in India.’ The Mantis e-bike (Image courtesy: Orxa Energies) A new mid-segment model,…
India to be first non-European market for Tesla’s proposed ‘most affordable car’
According to a report, India will be the second market and first non-European destination for a proposed 2-door electric car from Elon Musk’s Tesla, with the model also being the largest EV manufacturer’s ‘most affordable’ vehicle. The logo of car…