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Hyundai India’s chief operating officer sheds light on the company’s growth figures in 2023, its EV portfolio, and whether the brand intends to introduce hybrids.

Five things you should know about the new Renault Duster

The Duster gets unique upgrades for the new generation including a bold new design, a new strong hybrid engine as well as ADAS safety tech.

Hyundai Motor India ropes in Deepika Padukone as brand ambassador

We are thrilled to onboard the incredibly talented, global Indian icon Deepika Padukone as our brand ambassador. Her magnetic charm and illustrious career perfectly aligns with Hyundai Motor India's young and dynamic brand. Deepika's influence extends beyond the silver screen, resonating with a diverse audience, especially the vibrant youth, said Hyundai Motor India Ltd COO Tarun Gang.

Nexzu Mobility plans to set up smart EV park in Gujarat, invest Rs 5,000 crore in 10 years

Nexzu Mobility said it has signed an initial pact (MoU) with the state government for this purpose.

Tata Motors inaugurates exclusive Tata.EV stores in Gurugram

The in-store experience has been designed to offer information, advice, and guidance in a friendly environment for the rapidly growing EV market in India. (Image: Avishek Banerjee)

Twin chargers that can rev up EV journey

Facilitating Tesla’s entry and extending current incentives to the industry can provide a big push to electric mobility in India

Honda Elevate crosses 20,000 sales mark

The new model accounted for over 50 per cent of total company sales in the last three months and has helped the company grow its sales by 11 per cent in the September-November period as compared with the same period last year, the automaker said in a statement.

Royal Enfield faces fresh challenge from Harley in India’s biker paradise

Like Triumph, US giant Harley-Davidson Inc. is also renewing efforts in India, where Royal Enfield is revered to a similar extent as Harley is in the US.

Gigacasting will change how you buy, sell and crash a car

Gigacasting, which reduces the number of car panels, has the potential to lower prices but can complicate repairs and transfer costs to owners

Tesla’s EV recall is bad for Its autonomous car rivals

Apart from enabling more leisurely rides, autonomous driving is pitched as a way to reduce accidents. What tends to get lost in there is that, even if the data could establish that AI vehicles kill fewer people than regular intelligence vehicles, the idea of being killed or injured by a robot is just more horrific

Tyre sector riding high on burgeoning car sales

However, the performance of the heavy commercial tyre segment has not lived up to expectations. Exports too are a worry, with many Western countries facing inflationary trends.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India to hike prices from January

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India sells vehicles ranging from mid-sized sedan Virtus to premium SUV Tiguan priced between Rs 11.48 lakh and Rs 35.17 lakh.

Address drivers' range anxiety over inadequate EV charging networks

Poor availability of charging is one of the main reasons potential EV buyers cite in holding them back from a purchase. Those consumer doubts, in turn, have encouraged a widening group of automakers to slow down their targets for going electric. This could become a vicious circle

Auto Rickshaw Drivers Union in Bengaluru breaks up with Namma Yatri

A Namma Yatri spokesperson has said that the app represents the entire driver community and is not exclusively affiliated with any single union.

India’s plan for 50,000 E-buses on its roads gets US support

The $390 million fund will act as a guarantee for manufacturers seeking loans to expand production, Indian and US officials said at a side event at COP28. India currently only has 12,000 e-buses in operation.

Hyundai to unveil next-gen Creta globally on January 16: All you need to know

Since the launch of the second-gen Creta in 2020, the refreshes for international markets did not make it to India. But an all-new Creta is coming.

Zevo launches refrigerated EV with Machphy Solutions

Under the partnership, the company plans to deploy its REVs across 10 cities in the first year, targeting sectors such as pharmaceutical, quick service restaurant (QSR), seafood, dairy, and FMCG in the temperature-controlled last-mile delivery segment.

You don’t get ‘Made in USA’ EVs without China

The Inflation Reduction Act doesn’t want just green tech; it has to also be star-spangled. Yet the inescapable fact is that absent the cost deflation wrought by Chinese factories, we wouldn’t even be having a credible conversation about decarbonisation at this point

Roving In Style: Cruising through Instagram country in a Range Rover SV Autobiography

A V8-powered Range Rover at Cape Town’s famous Chapman’s Peak is an experience worthy of the grand touring hall of fame

Toyota group plans $4.7 billion sale of Denso stake as electric pivot looms

The sale of shares in Denso would mark the latest step by the world's top selling automaker to cash in on stakes in group companies as it ramps up production of fully electric vehicles, a capital-intensive endeavour that spans research and development to an overhaul of the factory floor.

EV makers face tough calls on manufacturing and R&D spends, pricing and production levels 

It’s an agonising moment for incumbents and new entrants alike; the winners will those able to respond nimbly to volatile consumer demand, while not forgetting that the energy transition is unstoppable

Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Audi to hike prices in January; Tata, Merc may follow suit

Mahindra & Mahindra, one of the leading SUV manufacturers in the country on December 6 announced a price hike for its SUV and CV range, effective January 2024 over rising costs due to inflation and increased commodity prices

There’s never been a better time to buy an electric car

If that’s a bit rich, there’s an Ariya, Nissan’s all-new EV, listed for $36,690 in Kansas City — a discount of 18%. More affordable still is the $29,990 Hyundai Kona Electric available in Atlanta. That’s a 31% discount, making it almost as cheap as the gas-burning version.

TVS Motor plans to expand electric two-wheeler range over next 1 year

TVS plans to commence sales of its new electric scooter TVS X in the current quarter.

Musk meeting miss may slow India’s EV run

Piyush Goyal’s proposed meeting with the Tesla boss could not take place, delaying the electric carmaker’s India investment plan

250 Duke: A wild child, and yet a sane motorcycling partner

The 250 Duke is no longer a less powerful version of the 390. This is a seriously good bike by itself – great looks, fast, and agile

BYD is close to overtaking Tesla, but Berkshire Hathaway had once warned it about car business

That two men of similar age and with no real background in automotive engineering could turn the global car market upside down says a lot about what’s needed to reinvent a product that has changed little in 100 years

Toyota’s Sato needs to truly believe in an EV future

Splitting bets among hybrids, hydrogen, current battery EVs and solid-state technology seems pragmatic for Toyota CEO Koji Sato. It’s unclear which of these solutions will unlock Toyota’s alternative-energy future. But it also risks stretching the carmaker thin, especially when the success of any of these strategies isn't certain

Tata Motors Q2 preview: Company likely to turn profitable on benign commodity costs, operating leverage

The country's leading electric vehicle manufacturer is slated to surprise positively on margins, driven by strong sales of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles

A two-speed electric car market is heading for a crash

One reason that conventional vehicles are so profitable at the moment is precisely that investment in them is being wound down. Product lines are getting simplified and R&D pared back. That reduces the cost base and lifts profit margins — but if transition to EVs gets delayed, IC engine product offering risk becoming stale

What Maruti’s massive capex plan signals

A Rs 1.25 lakh crore investment outlay implies the auto maker is readying itself for the challenging road ahead of it

What's the connection between the UAW strike in the US and India's auto sector?

The strike is not just about wages but also protecting employment in the wake up of an inevitable shift to battery-powered electric vehicles from internal combustion engine vehicles

MC Explainer: WM bankruptcy marks boom and bust in China's EV ecosystem

As WM Motors filed for bankruptcy, the company cited an operational dilemma in recent years due to the pandemic's impact, capital market sluggishness, large price swings in raw materials and setbacks in gaining capital needed for operations and development

Motorcycle sales are jumping but chip shortage is a roadblock

Emerging-market demand is a chief engine of motorcycle velocity. Increasingly mobile populations coupled with crowded cities make motorbikes the preferred choice of transport for millions of people, while the advent of on-demand services has given commercial impetus to buy a new model and make money as a delivery driver

It won’t hurt the American automakers to share that buyback bounty

It is hard for car companies to argue with unions about controlling costs to help with the transition to electric vehicles when they are returning billions of dollars to investors

M&M clarifies on FIR against Anand Mahindra and others over car safety

It was reported on September 23 that an FIR has been registered in Uttar Pradesh against Mahindra Group chairperson Anand Mahindra, along with 12 others, after a man who lost his son to a car accident filed a complaint.

Your bike won't move an inch unless you wear this helmet

Patna-based startup Takeward Innovation brings in a range of smart helmets to prevent accidents and theft of bikes

Toyota Rumion CNG Bookings Temporarily Stopped, Here's Why

The feature-loaded CNG-powered Rumion has been introduced in the Indian market at the starting price of Rs 10.29 Lakh (ex-showroom).

Bajaj MD, Rajiv Bajaj hints at CNG powered motorcycle

Rajiv Bajaj claimed that without disruptive action, the two wheeler segment is unlikely to return to pre-COVID growth levels.

We will take 3-4 years to mass manufacture EVs, says Mercedes-Benz's Santosh Iyer

The CEO of Mercedes-Benz India says the brand continues to offer greater price parity between its ICE and EV counterparts than others, even without certain models benefitting from local assembly.

From mystery yatch to private jets, here are Kim Jong Un's preferred modes of transport

When it comes to international trips, the North Korean leader prefers trains but has distinct preferences when it comes to moving within the country

Tata Nexon Facelift Review: The Most advanced sub-4 metre SUV? | Drive Report

Tata Motors has pulled out all stops to make the face-lifted Nexon the most technologically advanced sub-4 metre SUV in the market. Can a complete design overhaul make it the best value-for-money sub-compact SUV in the country?

Maruti Suzuki beats M&M to lead SUV league in August

Maruti Suzuki recorded 16.5% YoY growth in August, which is faster than the industry numbers, according to Srivastava

CarTrade Tech’s focus on profitability at OLX soothes investor nerves

OLX has wide reach and can strengthen CarTrade’s automobile business

Rolls Royce La Rose Noire Droptail costs a whopping Rs 250 crore

The La Rose Noire Droptail is a unique coach-built car that takes its inspiration from the Baccara Rose with shimmering paintwork on the outside and bespoke wooden inlay on the inside.

Audi expands e-tron range with the launch of Q8 e-tron, Q8 Sportback e-tron

German automaker Audi launched the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron with an impressive battery pack, powerful performance, advanced features, and comprehensive conveniences.

Ola Electric to unveil MoveOS 4 update for S1 electric scooter on Independence Day

Ola Electric announces MoveOS 4 update for S1 scooters and gives a peek into other developments. Introductory price for Ola S1 Air extended till August 15.

FAME III for EVs: Government proposes Rs 40,000-50,000 crore outlay in draft

The Centre is also working on two to three different models to support the electric vehicle (EV) industry over the next five years, sources told CNBC-TV18

In China, it’s already cheaper to buy EVs than petrol cars

Battery vehicles have struggled with a higher cost structure that even subsidies and manufacturer losses haven’t helped surmount. That’s finally changing. Seven of the 10 best-selling cars in China in June were EVs. Battery and plug-in hybrid vehicles now account for 37% of sales, trumping Beijing’s 2019 policy for 25% of the market to be electrified by 2025

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC India launch tomorrow, get ready for luxury SUV

Mercedes-Benz's revamped 2023 GLC SUV is all set to hit the Indian road with power-packed engines, futuristic tech, and luxurious design.