Kia has begun work on an entry-level EV2 city hatch that will see the light of day in 2026. The model will first go on sale in Europe, followed by other markets. The new machine, which was confirmed at the company’s first EV Day event in Seoul, South Korea, will follow the EV3 small SUV, EV4 saloon and EV5… Continue reading Kia EV2 city hatchback takes shape
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Indian Bank partners with Tata Motors’ subsidiaries for supply chain finance
Indian Bank signed signing MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPVL) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEML) wholly owned subsidiaries of Tata Motors Limited. Under this partnership, the Bank will provide inventory financing solution to the authorised dealers of TMPVL & TPEML through its digital SCF platform, for both electric… Continue reading Indian Bank partners with Tata Motors’ subsidiaries for supply chain finance
Toyota Kirloskar Motor join hands with Indian Navy for ‘Eastern Naval Fleet Drive
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced its participation in the Eastern Naval Fleet Drive ‘The Eastern Arc,’ organised by the Eastern Command of the Indian Navy Today, the fleet drive will to continue over the next 12 days, covering 17 cities and spanning a total distance of approximately 6000 kilometers, along two radial routes and groups,… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor join hands with Indian Navy for ‘Eastern Naval Fleet Drive
International Tractors to invest Rs 1,000 crore in new plant, R&D operations
Homegrown tractor maker, International Tractors, which offers its Sonalika and Solis-branded tractors in the Indian and international markets such as Myanmar, Czech Republic, and Germany, has outlined its plans to invest in a dedicated manufacturing facility for exports. The company unveiled its new range of five tractors for international markets at its Global Partners Summit… Continue reading International Tractors to invest Rs 1,000 crore in new plant, R&D operations
In Conversation with Nippon Paint India’s Sharad Malhotra
Nippon Paint India which clocked Rs 500 crore in revenues in FY23 has expanded its business into the Middle East with a new subsidiary – Nippon Paint Middle East – which serves markets like the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, and aims to be one of the leading aftermarket players in the region. Sharad Malhotra,… Continue reading In Conversation with Nippon Paint India’s Sharad Malhotra
JK Tyre Motorsport to host Drift Challenge on October 16 at BIC, India
In a bid to promote motorsport in India, JK Tyre is all set to launch the country’s first-ever drifting competition, the JK Tyre Drift Challenge, at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) on October 16. Drifting is a motorsport discipline that requires skill, precision and car control over outright speed. It involves drivers sliding their cars and… Continue reading JK Tyre Motorsport to host Drift Challenge on October 16 at BIC, India
Moto Morini introduces Calibro 650cc cruiser
Storied Italian bikemaker Moto Morini has expanded its line-up with the introduction of the new Calibro – a 650cc cruiser. As the displacement suggests, it’s powered by the same 649cc parallel-twin motor that does duty in Morini’s existing models, the X-Cape adventure bike and the Seiemmezzo scrambler. In those two bikes, the CFMoto-sourced engine (which bears a suspiciously… Continue reading Moto Morini introduces Calibro 650cc cruiser
V2X tech integration vital to make cars safer: government panel
What if cars could talk to each other? Well, according to Reuters, an Indian government panel has recommended that vehicles with systems that can communicate with other vehicles, transport infrastructure and pedestrians, should be granted a higher safety rating under the new Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) ratings. The panel has asked for the Vehicle-to-Everything… Continue reading V2X tech integration vital to make cars safer: government panel
Volkswagen Group’s BEV sales jump 45% in January-September to 531,500 units
The Volkswagen Group continues to see a surge in consumer demand for its all-electric vehicles, which is reflected its sales in the first nine months of 2023. Sales of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) rose by 45% to 531,500 vehicles globally, raising the BEV share of total deliveries to 7.9% compared to 6.1% in the year-ago period.… Continue reading Volkswagen Group’s BEV sales jump 45% in January-September to 531,500 units
Volkswagen Group’s BEV sales jump 45% in January-September to 531,500 units
The Volkswagen Group continues to see a surge in consumer demand for its all-electric vehicles, which is reflected its sales in the first nine months of 2023. Sales of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) rose by 45% to 531,500 vehicles globally, raising the BEV share of total deliveries to 7.9% compared to 6.1% in the year-ago period.… Continue reading Volkswagen Group’s BEV sales jump 45% in January-September to 531,500 units