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River rolls out its first Indie from its Hoskote facility, deliveries from September

River, Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer, River, has rolled out its maiden product, Indie, from its newly launched facility in Hoskote, Karnataka. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility spans over 120,000 sq ft and has a capacity to produce 100,000 units annually. The facility is loaded with automated assembly lines, both for battery pack and vehicle assembly. Aravind… Continue reading River rolls out its first Indie from its Hoskote facility, deliveries from September

RevFin witnesses over 5,500 women from Bihar, UP take EV loans

EV financing has fueled women’s empowerment across states, with notable figures in Uttarakhand and Jharkhand at 550 and 362 respectively, followed by Madhya Pradesh (166), and Assam (105). More than 5,500 women in Bihar, UP have availed of EV loans, said RevFin Services, highlighting the rise of women from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities… Continue reading RevFin witnesses over 5,500 women from Bihar, UP take EV loans

Tesla effect: India deliberates import tax cut if EV makers build locally: Report

India is working on a new EV policy which would drastically reduce import taxes for automakers that commit to local manufacturing, following a proposal by Tesla, which is mulling entering the local market, Reuters has learned from sources. This policy would enable auto firms to fully import electric vehicles in the country at a 15%… Continue reading Tesla effect: India deliberates import tax cut if EV makers build locally: Report

Kia reveals EV5 electric family SUV at Chengdu Motor Show

The new Kia EV5 has been revealed as a sharply styled, five-seat electric SUV that majors on practicality and space. The Korean carmaker had the official unveiling today at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The car has been designed for China, and will initially be built there for sale in that market, but Autocar… Continue reading Kia reveals EV5 electric family SUV at Chengdu Motor Show

Kia reveals EV5 electric family SUV at Chengdu Motor Show

Advanced Structures India: Cost cutting without compromise

In the price-sensitive automotive industry where a customer weighs every rupee, before the purchase of a vehicle, costing and cost reduction experts play a crucial role. Most OEMs have specialised departments with engineering teams tasked with the assessment and determination of the cost of many new product designs. As specialists, they leverage a target cost… Continue reading Advanced Structures India: Cost cutting without compromise

Hyundai flexes design prowess at IDEA 2023, bags six accolades, gold for N Vision 74

Hyundai Motor Company has bagged all of six accolades, including the Gold Award, at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2023, organized by the Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA). Hyundai Motor clinched the prestigious Gold Award in the Automotive and Transportation category with its N Vision 74 high-performance hydrogen hybrid ‘Rolling Lab.’ It also… Continue reading Hyundai flexes design prowess at IDEA 2023, bags six accolades, gold for N Vision 74

Hero relaunches Glamour in India at Rs 82,348

Hero has relaunched the Glamour in India, since it was discontinued in 2020 due to the more stringent BS6 emissions norms. The Glamour can be had in two variants, drum and disc, priced at Rs 82,348 and Rs 86,348, respectively. Hero Glamour underpinnings, features Powering the Hero Glamour is an air-cooled, 124.7cc, single-cylinder engine rated… Continue reading Hero relaunches Glamour in India at Rs 82,348

Mercedes Benz to launch EQE SUV in India on 15 September

Mercedes-Benz has announced the launch of the EQE SUV in India on September 15 which will be third EV in Mercedes’ portfolio following the EQB SUV and the EQS sedan. It’s based on the brand’s EVA (electric vehicle architecture) platform, and globally also has a sedan sibling in the EQE sedan. Mercedes had previously announced its plans of bringing four new… Continue reading Mercedes Benz to launch EQE SUV in India on 15 September

Renault India inaugurates five dealerships and workshops in a week

Renault India has announced the inauguration of five new state-of-the-art dealerships and workshops in a week. The company has recently inaugurated two showrooms and workshops each in Panjim and Margao, Goa, further solidifying Renault’s presence in the region. In addition, the company has introduced three showrooms and workshops in Bilaspur, Ambikapur, and Korba in Chhattisgarh.… Continue reading Renault India inaugurates five dealerships and workshops in a week