The financial capital of India, Mumbai is soon expected to see a new mode of transportation – water taxi and RO-RO services (roll-on/roll-off passenger), which will further ease traffic congestions on the roads. The government has been planned to promote eco-friendly waterways transportation and reduce the traffic load of crowded Mumbai city roads. A meeting… Continue reading Mumbai to get 12 water taxi routes, 4 RO-RO services by December
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Saurabh Vatsa: ‘We have to be very clear how we get to the consumer and make sure that what the brand stands for is truly delivered.’
The French brand is not quite famous in India, but there’s a customer base of old Citroen models here which the brand wants to tap on for a successful Indian foray. Saurabh Vatsa, Senior Director, Citroen India speaks about the opportunities ahead. In terms of making the Citroen brand more familiar than it is now,… Continue reading Saurabh Vatsa: ‘We have to be very clear how we get to the consumer and make sure that what the brand stands for is truly delivered.’
Tata Motors opens 10 new showrooms in Delhi-NCR on one day
Tata Motors, which is on a roll in the passenger vehicle market having sold 222,025 units and notched 69% year-on-year growth, is taking the drive into FY2022 and beyond. The carmaker today inaugurated 10 new full-range passenger vehicle showrooms in Delhi-NCR, comprising seven in Delhi, two in Gurgaon and one in Faridabad. With these additions,… Continue reading Tata Motors opens 10 new showrooms in Delhi-NCR on one day
Skoda begins manufacture of new Octavia in India
Skoda Auto India has commenced production of the all-new, fourth-generation Octavia at its production facility in Shendra, Aurangabad. The sedan is to be officially launched later this month. The celebratory ‘Lava Blue’ vehicle wears the Lauren & Klement badge that pays homage to the founders of the Czech auto manufacturer as well as its 125… Continue reading Skoda begins manufacture of new Octavia in India
Nissan e-Power EV sales in Japan surpass 500,000-unit milestone
Nissan has announced today that cumulative sales of vehicles with its e-Power electrified powertrain surpassed 500,000 units at the end of March. The e-Power system uses a highly efficient petrol engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. For customers, this delivers EV-like excitement, quietness and smooth acceleration, but with the confidence… Continue reading Nissan e-Power EV sales in Japan surpass 500,000-unit milestone
Magenta Power develops EV charging solution for residential societies
You heard it first on Autocar Professional at the EV Forum in February and it is official now – Magenta Power has developed another unique EV charging solution under their ‘ChargeGrid’ brand for large residential complexes under their product range – ChargeGrid Prisma. This solution is developed specifically for EV charging at residential societies where… Continue reading Magenta Power develops EV charging solution for residential societies
PV sales set to grow in FY2022 but will still be a ‘catch up’ year
The financial year that just ended saw the domestic passenger vehicle market still driving in negative territory with a fall of a little over 2 percent in sales volume. But the financial year that has just started is expected to see it drive into growth territory, at a fairly healthy pace. Investment information and credit… Continue reading PV sales set to grow in FY2022 but will still be a ‘catch up’ year
Tata Nexon EV crosses 4,000-unit sales in 14 months
Tata Motors, which closed FY2021 on a high with total passenger vehicle sales of 222,025 units, up 69% year on year (FY2020: 131,196), has another reason for cheer. The Tata Nexon EV, currently the best-selling electric passenger vehicle in India, has driven past the 4,000-unit mark. Launched on January 28, 2020, the eco-friendly compact SUV… Continue reading Tata Nexon EV crosses 4,000-unit sales in 14 months
Kumho to invest $305 million to double Vietnamese plant capacity
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April Fools Day 2021: the car industry’s best and worst jokes
In what has become a tradition for the car industry, April Fools’ Day has been marked with a wave of fake news stories. The gags are usually harmless fun and do well to lighten the mood, which is no bad thing in the midst of a global pandemic. However, as you may already have read, a… Continue reading April Fools Day 2021: the car industry’s best and worst jokes