Earlier this month, Japanese luxury carmaker Lexus showcased its diversification and electrification efforts as well as future direction of vehicle manufacturing and developing battery EVs to achieve a carbon-neutral society. Along with prototypes of the LM, LBX and GX, Lexus also announced the start of a customer experience program aimed at the future practical application… Continue reading Lexus hydrogen-powered ROV uses Toyoda Gosei tanks and plastic recycling tech
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Skoda rolls out its three-millionth SUV
Skoda Auto is celebrating the production of its three-millionth SUV, a black Kodiaq Sportline, which rolled off the production line at the Kvasiny plant. Thc Czech carmaker has produced the last million SUVs in just 31 months or a little over two-and-a-half years. The two-millionth Skoda SUV had rolled out of the main plant in Mladá… Continue reading Skoda rolls out its three-millionth SUV
Mercedes-Benz and Roger Federer extend their partnership
Tennis legend Roger Federer and German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz have extended their partnership. The 20-time Grand Slam winner has had a close partnership with Mercedes-Benz for 15 years and this is being extended for the coming years. Since the end of his career, Roger Federer and Mercedes-Benz have taken their long-standing partnership to the next… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and Roger Federer extend their partnership
Tesla proposes building battery storage factory in India: Report
Tesla has drawn up plans to make and sell battery storage systems in India and submitted a proposal to officials seeking incentives to build a factory, two people aware of the plan said, Reuters has reported exclusively. Tesla has been in talks about setting up a new electric vehicle (EV) factory in India to build… Continue reading Tesla proposes building battery storage factory in India: Report
Piaggio to boost premium play; enters bike segment with Aprilia RS 457: PTI
Italy’s Piaggio Group aims to enhance its presence in the premium two-wheeler segment in India, as more and more customers seek feature-rich options for mobility requirements, according to a top company executive. The company, which is present in India through a wholly-owned subsidiary — Piaggio Vehicles, has forayed into the growing mid-size bike segment by… Continue reading Piaggio to boost premium play; enters bike segment with Aprilia RS 457: PTI
Piaggio to boost premium play; enters bike segment with Aprilia RS 457: PTI
Italy’s Piaggio Group aims to enhance its presence in the premium two-wheeler segment in India, as more and more customers seek feature-rich options for mobility requirements, according to a top company executive. The company, which is present in India through a wholly-owned subsidiary — Piaggio Vehicles, has forayed into the growing mid-size bike segment by… Continue reading Piaggio to boost premium play; enters bike segment with Aprilia RS 457: PTI
Tata Motors to transition to 100% renewable electricity across operations by end of the decade
As part of its vision to move towards Net Zero, Tata Motors has developed a roadmap to transition to 100% renewable electricity across its operations by the end of the decade. The country’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer aims to achieve net zero targets for its passenger vehicle business by 2040 and commercial vehicle business by 2045, the… Continue reading Tata Motors to transition to 100% renewable electricity across operations by end of the decade
Toyota Kirloskar Motor showcases electrified flex fuel vehicles at India Sugar and Bio-Energy Conference 2023
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) participated at the 1st edition of the ‘The India Sugar and Bio-Energy Conference (ISBEC), 2023’, held at Delhi during September 21-22, 2023, jointly organised by the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA), the International Sugar Organisation (ISO) and Government of India, by showcasing its Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicles. The event witnessed around 500 participants,… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor showcases electrified flex fuel vehicles at India Sugar and Bio-Energy Conference 2023
JSW in talks with LG Energy Solution to make EV batteries in India: Report
JSW is in nascent talks with Korea’s LG Energy Solution about jointly manufacturing batteries in India, two sources told Reuters, as it presses ahead with plans to build electric vehicles locally. JSW held talks with senior LGES executives in Korea earlier this month, proposing a partnership to manufacture battery cells in India for EVs and… Continue reading JSW in talks with LG Energy Solution to make EV batteries in India: Report
HMSI launches 2023 Repsol Editions of Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125
Leading two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Thursday launched the 2023 Repsol Editions of Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125, priced at Rs 1,40,000 and Rs 92,300 respectively. These new Limited Edition Repsol models will be available at all Honda Red Wing dealerships across the country, the company said in a release. Tsutsumu… Continue reading HMSI launches 2023 Repsol Editions of Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125