Tata Motors to use new $1 billion plant to make Jaguar Land Rover cars: Report
Tata Motors announced plans to invest in a new plant in Tamil Nadu in March but did not give details on which models would be manufactured there.
Nissan recalls Magnite units to fix front door handle sensors
This proactive and mandatory preventive action impacts the base XE and mid XL variants only, with no impact to the safety of customers, the automaker said in a statement on its website.
MG Motor India looks to expand network in tier III, IV to drive next phase of growth
With JSW Group coming in as an investor and becoming a joint venture partner with China's SAIC, last month the company announced plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore and had set a target of selling one million units of passenger electric vehicles in India by 2030 when the total market is expected to be 10 million units annually.
Honda commences work for new warehouse facility in Karnataka
Managed by Honda Cars India, the new facility will support the spare parts operations for all Honda businesses, including Honda Cars India, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, and Honda India Power Products, the company said in a statement.
JLR India sales up 81% at 4,436 units in FY24
The year-on-year growth of 81 per cent represents one of the best performances in the market since the company's launch in India in 2009 and its highest in the last five years, JLR India said in a statement.
Tesla's entry into Indian EV market will be 'natural progression', says Elon Musk
'India is now the most populous country in the world, based on population. India should have electric cars just like every other country has electric cars,' Musk said in a X Spaces session
Mahindra releases first teaser video of the upcoming XUV300 facelift
Currently, Mahindra offers a choice of 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic on all engines.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor SUV launched in India, prices start from Rs 7.73 lakh
Equipped with 1L Turbo, 1.2L Petrol and E-CNG options, all-new Urban Cruise Taisor offers an exceptional performance and unmatched fuel efficiency, says Toyota Kirloskar Motor
HMSI domestic sales surge 81% to 3,58,151 units in March
The company had dispatched 1,97,542 units to its dealers in March 2023.
Bajaj Auto reports 25% rise in total wholesales in March
The Pune-based automaker had sold 2,91,567 two-wheelers and commercial vehicles in March 2023, according to a company statement.
Audi India reports 33% rise in retail sales in FY24
The German automaker had sold 5,275 units in the country in 2022-23 financial year.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor to hike prices on select vehicles from April 1
In a statement, the company said it is planning to increase prices of certain grades of its specific models effective April, 1 2024.
Volkswagen to kick off electrification journey in India later this year with ID.4 launch
The company, which unveiled the ID.4, expects the Indian passenger vehicles market to grow 5-7 per cent this year while it is targeting 10-15 per cent growth for itself.
Local production of EVs a work in progress: Audi India Head
The automaker currently imports its entire EV range comprising Q8 50 e-tron, Q8 55 e-tron, Q8 Sportback 50 e-tron, Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron, e-tron GT, and RS e-tron GT, into the country.
Is the EV policy a bait for Tesla or a bet on realising India’s manufacturing potential?
Import duty relief for electric cars has built-in riders that safeguard domestic players while encouraging global investment
Japan Carmakers: Speed up consolidation to compete with China’s EVs
China sees an opportunity to dominate, and to counter it, huge investment in technology is needed, from batteries to automated driving systems. The industry transition might leave room for only five major automakers worldwide. The Japanese industry could gravitate into two groups — the Toyota-affiliated firms and everyone else
PM Modi inaugurates India's first automobile in-plant railway siding project of Maruti Suzuki in Gujarat
PM Modi, who visited Gujarat on Tuesday, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of Rs 85,000 crore railway projects, including the launch of 10 new Vande Bharat trains, from Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad in Gujarat after visiting the Dedicated Freight Corridor's (DFC) Operation Control Centre here.
Domestic passenger vehicle sales rise 11% in February: SIAM
The total passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers last month stood at 3,70,786 units, as compared to 3,34,790 units in the year-ago period.
What happens if EV makers go bust?
Before making a big purchase consumers should ask how stable and established is the brand and whether shareholders will bail out if something goes wrong. There are a variety of potential headaches for customers: Vehicles may lose value, parts can be difficult to obtain and the warranty may not be fully honoured. This is where the option of leasing becomes attractive
Expect India to be third largest market among 118 countries: Mercedes-Benz
The Region Overseas for Mercedes Benz comprises 118 countries, excluding North America, Europe and China.
Plan to enter mass market EV segment in India: Skoda Auto
The company is gearing up to enter the electric vehicles segment in India this year and is currently testing its premium electric SUV Enyaq.
India's EV revolution is spreading from autorickshaws to motorbikes
Unlike the US where luxury cars are electrifying first, India is moving in the opposite direction. Electrification of conventional cars and SUVs is still moving at a snail’s pace, winning just a 2% share of four-wheeler sales last year. E-rickshaws aren’t just cleaner and quieter — they’re more profitable, too, and sales are exploding. By 2030, batter-powered two-wheelers could account for 60% of sales. When the EV revolution arrives in India, it will come from the bottom up
India key to Skoda Auto's global expansion: CEO Klaus Zellmer
In a virtual address, Zellmer talked about the company's roadmap for India and said Skoda will enter the compact SUV segment in India in a year and also launch its electric vehicle in the market.
Kia recalls 4,358 units of Seltos to replace electronic oil pump controller
The company is recalling Smartstream G1.5 Petrol Seltos with IVT transmission, manufactured between February 28 and July 13, 2023, the South Korean automaker said in a statement.
