Hero MotoCorp will start production of the Harley-Davidson X440 in September at its Garden Factory in Rajasthan Neemrana and deliveries will commence the next month
The test-drives will commence in mid- August and the car will soon be available at the dealerships
The plant is spread over 600 acres and caters to both domestic and export market requirements for Renault and Nissan.
The Speed 400 premium bike for the Indian market is priced at an ex-showroom price of Rs 2.33 lakh.
China handles virtually all EV battery recycling in a global market projected to grow from $11 billion in 2022 to $18 billion by 2028, according to research firm EMR.
The model comes in 18 trims with both petrol and diesel powertrains.
The company said in its latest earnings release that it had begun production of its “Dojo training computer.”
The group also reported an over 50 per cent jump in sales of its premium motorcycles under the BMW Motorrad brand at 4,667 units in January-June period this year.
Mercedes Benz India had sold 7,573 units in the January-June period in 2022.
The company will launch its Q8 e-tron on August 18, in two body types -- Q8 e-tron SUV and Q8 e-tron Sportback -- with a 114kW battery offering more range as compared to the existing e-tron that has a 95 kW battery.
The automaker’s share in the SUV segment, which stood at 8.5 percent in Q1 FY23, has risen to close to 20 percent in Q1 FY24
Online pre-bookings for both motorcycles kicked off in India last month, with a Rs 2,000 fully-refundable payment window, after their world premiere in London.
With Hero MotoCorp, Harley-Davidson launched its most affordable motorcycle X440 powered by a 440cc engine on July 3. The motorcycle was launched at a starting price of Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
The company had sold 26,880 units of passenger vehicles in June 2022, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said in a statement.
Tresa Motors introduces its first electric commercial vehicle, the Model VO.1. The launch aims to showcase Tresa Motors' commitment to transition India into a global force commercial vehicle industry.
Put in place a new team of professionals, make the airline operations sustainable and then look for a new promoter who can infuse more cash and ensure a better and sustained future for the airline
New automobile models — whether powered by combustion engines or electric batteries — have essentially become very expensive computers on wheels, sometimes containing as many as 3,000 semiconductors. This is wonderful from a safety and driving performance perspective, but replacement parts cost more and modern vehicles take longer to fix
Rivian also said it would make a Tesla-style charging port standard on its vehicles, starting in 2025.
The recycling and reuse industry heavily relies on standardised materials, which reflects in the 99% recycling rate of lead-acid batteries. Manufacturers will resist making identical battery packs, as EV batteries are witnessing an ever-changing gamut of established and emerging chemistries and mechanical designs. But a nudge in the right direction could foster standardisation
Hybrid vehicles are seen as a stepping stone to carbon-neutral mobility as they are more fuel-efficient and generate less noise than conventional vehicles.
The new Xtreme 160R 4V is powered by a 163cc BS-VI phase II and E20 compliant engine that generates a maximum power output of 16.9 Ps, the company said in a statement.
The company unveiled its all-electric SUV C40 Recharge in India, which will be launched in August and deliveries to start September onwards.
High taxes, price-conscious consumers and tricky logistical issues have made it tough for many foreign carmakers to thrive in one of Asia’s biggest economies.
The auto major is also looking to enhance localisation of its electric vehicles to 85 percent by 2025
The two variants are G 400d Adventure Edition and the G 400d AMG Line.