Bajaj Auto looks to double network for electric scooter Chetak in the coming weeks
Bajaj Auto, which brought back its iconic scooter brand in the electric version in October 2019, also said it has already added 12 new cities in the network in the first six weeks of 2022.
Hero Electric joins hands with Grip to offer lease finance solutions
With the partnership, the company aims to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by leasing them to last-mile delivery, logistics as well as other e-commerce players keen to electrify their fleets.
Maruti Suzuki India partners with Quiklyz for its vehicle subscription program
Under the partnership, Quiklyz will offer a white plate subscription, wherein the vehicle is registered under the user's name and hypothecated to the subscription partner, for a range of Maruti Suzuki vehicles.
Mahindra Automotive ties up with Quiklyz for vehicle leasing
The platform will offer convenience, flexibility and choice to customers across eight cities — Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai.
Renault Kiger gets 4-star adult safety rating in Global NCAP crash test
Five stars indicates the highest score while zero star rating points to the minimum score during the vehicle crash test.
Network18 Exclusive: Maruti Suzuki back to 95% production despite price pressure, says Shashank Srivastava
Network18 Exclusive: Acknowledging that margins have been pressed due to commodity price pressure, MSI Executive Director Shashank Srivastava added that enquiries and bookings 'continue to be strong despite price hikes'
Renault India partners CSC e-Governance Services to support PM Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan
The partnership is aimed at empowering the citizens in rural areas by training them to operate computers or digital devices like laptops, browse the internet, access government websites and banking services and undertake digital payments, Renault India said in a statement.
Smart charging may be key to saving power grid in world of EVs
Smart charging software allows EV owners to plug in during expensive peak hours, without the vehicle drawing power until cheap off-peak hours. This eases strain on the electric grid, makes better use of renewable energy and saves drivers money.
Passenger vehicle wholesales dip 8% in January as semiconductor woes continue
The total passenger vehicle wholesales dropped to 254,287 units in January 2022 as compared to 276,554 units in the same month of last year
Tesla recalls more vehicles as US agency increases scrutiny
The recall is the fourth made public in the last two weeks as U.S. safety regulators increase scrutiny of the nation’s largest electric vehicle maker. In two of the recalls, Tesla made decisions that violate federal motor vehicle safety standards, while the others are software errors.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen commences T-Cross exports from India
The Volkswagen T-Cross is the first of the range of vehicles built on the MQB-A0-IN platform which will be exported from India, the company said in a statement.
Tata Motors launches Altroz Dark edition with price starting at Rs 7.96 lakh
The company said it has added the DARK edition to its XT and XZ+ (diesel) trims.
Shift in mobility trends with focus on electric, hybrid vehicles: Study
More than a third of Indian consumers have expressed interest in electrified and hybrid vehicles, as the segment sets steam with India’s focus on environment friendly, self-manufactured and sustainable solutions post pandemic, as per the findings of the annual report.
Can't have a situation where market is India but jobs are in China: Govt on Tesla
The minister of state for heavy industries also told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that the company is yet to apply for schemes as per the government’s policy.
Nissan hikes net profit forecast again despite chip shortage
The Japanese car giant's earnings have been boosted by a weaker yen, but the semiconductor shortage has hit its production figures and analysts warn the chip crisis may take longer than expected to resolve.
Why this could be a critical year for electric cars
Booming in a depressed market, battery-powered vehicles are a plus for the climate but pose a big threat to carmakers and parts suppliers that are slow to change.
Renault crosses 8-lakh cumulative sales mark in India
The company said Kiger SUV, launched in early last year, has emerged as one of its volume drivers, Kwid has recently crossed the 4-lakh sales milestone and the Triber continues to garner positive response.
Toyota Hilux vs Isuzu D-Max V-Cross: Pitting the only two premium pickup trucks against each other
Bookings for the Hilux have begun. They are differentiated not just by price but also in terms specifications, with the Hilux being positioned as the more premium of the two
Crayon Motors launches e-scooter Snow+; price starts at Rs 64,000
Commenting on the launch, Crayon Motors Co-founder and Director Mayank Jain said, "Low-speed e-scooters are a reasonable purchase for riders' daily commutes within the city. Customers' expectations are met by these scooters, which provide them with a cost-effective and pleasurable travel experience with no fuss".
Toyota drifts its driverless Supra: What kind of wizardry went into making this happen?
Whether it makes it to production or not, the self-drift feature will probably activate itself only when you’re in danger
TVS appoints Ralf Speth as chairman; Venu Srinivasan to continue as MD
The auto major on February 7 reported that its consolidated net profit declined 18.34 percent to Rs 236.56 crore for Q3FY22
Maruti Suzuki opens bookings for new Baleno
Customers can book the new Baleno with a payment of Rs 11,000, the auto major said in a statement.
Passenger vehicle retail sales drop 10% in January as chip shortage continues: FADA
The passenger vehicle (PV) sales dropped to 2,58,329 units last month, down 10.12 per cent from 2,87,424 units in January 2021.
Audi weighing local production of EVs in India
With the company deciding to go all-electric globally from 2033, it is a matter of time for local production of its electric cars, which has so far received a robust response in India.
