Toyota will significantly reduce its worldwide production levels in September as a result of the semiconductor chip shortage that has scuppered manufacturing globally in several industries. According to reports, the Japanese company intends to build 540,000 vehicles next month, 40% down on its initial target of 900,000. In all, 27 of its 28 production lines… Continue reading Chip shortage compels Toyota to slash production in September
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Kia India sells 200,000 Seltos and 150,000 connected SUVs in 24 months
Kia India, which celebrates two years of its India operations, has notched a new milestone. Its first model, the Seltos SUV, launched on August 22, 2019, has crossed the 200,000-units sales milestone in the domestic market. On August 5, the Korean carmaker had recorded its 300,000th sale in India, news which Autocar Professional had broken… Continue reading Kia India sells 200,000 Seltos and 150,000 connected SUVs in 24 months
Simple Energy gets over 30,000 pre-bookings in 5 days
Bangalore-based EV start-up Simple Energy has announced that it has received over 30,000 pre-bookings for its flagship e-scooter the Simple One. The e-scooter was launched on August 15, at a price tag of Rs 110,000, which excludes state subsidies. The company had started taking bookings for the e-scooter for Rs 1,947. Powering the Simple One is… Continue reading Simple Energy gets over 30,000 pre-bookings in 5 days
Maruti Ertiga best-selling UV in July but Hyundai Creta tops FY2022’s first four months
There’s plenty of action underway in the hottest vehicle segment in India, one which is seeing a flurry of new product launches, stiff competition and plenty of tech-driven creature comforts, all with a view to draw the value-conscious buyer. Here’s a quick look at the Top 5 UVs in July and also the Top 10… Continue reading Maruti Ertiga best-selling UV in July but Hyundai Creta tops FY2022’s first four months
HMSI bullish on festive demand, launches CB200X at Rs 144,500
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched its new 200cc adventure motorcycle – Honda CB200X. The bike is targeted at the urban-adventure motorcyclist to carry out city duties during the week and transition into quick outstation trips over the weekend. The new Honda CB200X has launched at Rs 144,500 ex-showroom, Gurgaon. While HMSI has… Continue reading HMSI bullish on festive demand, launches CB200X at Rs 144,500
Vespa turns 75, Piaggio launches special edition model in India
Piaggio India, which manufactures the Vespa scooter at its Baramati plant in Maharashra, is celebrating 75 years of the iconic Vespa brand. To mark the milestone, the company today launched the Vespa 75th Edition in India which is available with both 125cc and 150cc engines, like other Vespa variants. The main highlight of the celebratory… Continue reading Vespa turns 75, Piaggio launches special edition model in India
SIAM debates sustainable mobility and ‘Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2021’
The apex automotive body, SIAM had organised a webinar on ‘Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2021: Its Features and Implementation Planning’. Divided into three sessions, the webinar touched on the key issue like policy framework, best practices in material recycling, Extended Producers Responsibility and models related to environmentally sound management of ELVs recycling including the roles and responsibilities of… Continue reading SIAM debates sustainable mobility and ‘Vehicle Scrappage Policy 2021’
Volkswagen India plots Virtus sedan reveal in February 2022, launch by April
Even as Volkswagen India rolled out its first and highly localised Taigun from its Chakan, Pune plant yesterday, the German carmaker has begun gearing up for its next product launch – the Virtus sedan. Autocar India, sister title to Autocar Professional, has confirmed that this new sedan will see a global debut sometime in February next… Continue reading Volkswagen India plots Virtus sedan reveal in February 2022, launch by April
Fuel price cut after one-month hiatus – diesel by 41 paise, petrol unchanged
Those tanking up on diesel have marginal reason to rejoice. Over the past two days, the price of diesel has come down by 41 paise a litre. In Mumbai, the diesel car or truck user will today pay Rs 97.04 for a litre of diesel, down from the Rs 97.45, which had held steady for a… Continue reading Fuel price cut after one-month hiatus – diesel by 41 paise, petrol unchanged
Tata Motors focused on riding SUV boom
Tata Motors is pulling out all the stops in its turnaround drive with its Alfa (agile light flexible advanced) and Omega (optimal modular efficient global advanced) platforms. From the company’s point of view, the investment/effort to build a platform factor in a substantial timeframe. “We would like to keep the architecture relevant for not less than… Continue reading Tata Motors focused on riding SUV boom