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Suzuki, Daihatsu and Toyota develop electric mini-commercial van with 200km range

Suzuki Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co and Toyota Motor Corporation are to officially unveil prototype mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) equipped with a jointly developed BEV system tomorrow. The unveiling will take place at an exhibition event that introduces the Japanese automobile industry’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality (CN), from Thursday (May 18) to Sunday… Continue reading Suzuki, Daihatsu and Toyota develop electric mini-commercial van with 200km range

Suzuki, Daihatsu and Toyota develop electric mini-commercial van with 200km range

Hyundai and Kia renew partnership with Royal College of Art

Hyundai Motor Group and the Royal College of Art (RCA) have announced that affiliates Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are renewing their partnership with the RCA in support of the Hyundai-Kia Innovation Laboratory at the RCA’s Intelligent Mobility Design Centre (IMDC). Recognised as a global centre of excellence in automotive and design education, IMDC is the… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia renew partnership with Royal College of Art

Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha join forces to research and develop hydrogen-powered engines

Kawasaki Motors, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co and Yamaha Motor Co have jointly announced today that they have received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to form a technological research association called HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology) for developing hydrogen-powered engines for small mobility. HYSE has outlined the… Continue reading Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha join forces to research and develop hydrogen-powered engines

Continental working on cost-efficient ADAS tech for Indian carmakers

Safety-related advanced driver assistance systems or ADAS technology is increasingly gaining momentum in India. Leading passenger vehicle manufacturers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India as well as MG Motor India are now offering some of these solutions in some of their popular models on sale in the market. While the Mahindra… Continue reading Continental working on cost-efficient ADAS tech for Indian carmakers

Hero launches updated Xpulse 200 4V at Rs 1.44 lakh

Having been first teased yesterday and then spotted at a showroom this morning, the updated Hero Xpulse 200 4V has been officially launched at Rs 1.44 lakh. The Rally edition has now been renamed as the Pro variant, and is priced at Rs 1.51 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi). Many of the changes previously observed have made their… Continue reading Hero launches updated Xpulse 200 4V at Rs 1.44 lakh

Russia okays disposal of Volkswagen assets for US$140 million- report

The Russian state has okayed a transaction for Volkswagen to dispose of its Russian assets for US$ 140 million (Euro 125 million) to Avilon, Reuters reported citing Interfax news agency. If this does go through, Volkswagen will work against the usual trend where most other auto firms have sold their assets for a small fee back… Continue reading Russia okays disposal of Volkswagen assets for US$140 million- report

Hyundai Exter micro SUV to come with six airbags

Ahead of its market launch in the coming months, Hyundai has shared details about the upcoming Exter micro SUV’s safety features. The Exter will be Hyundai’s entry in the micro-SUV segment, which also includes the popular Tata Punch and the Citroen C3 in India. Hyundai Exter: safety features on offerHyundai has announced that all variants of the Exter will come with six airbags… Continue reading Hyundai Exter micro SUV to come with six airbags

India’s electric vehicle industry: Driving towards a sustainable future

Sustainability as we all know, refers to addressing today’s requirements without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs. It is about finding a balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social responsibility. The importance of sustainability has increased across all sectors of the economy. And the transportation industry is a… Continue reading India’s electric vehicle industry: Driving towards a sustainable future

Maruti Wagon R clocks 3 million sales, third-gen model crosses 750,000 units in 51 months

Maruti Suzuki India has announced that the Maruti Wagon R, India’s best-selling passenger car for the second year in a row in FY2023 with a record 212,340 units, has clocked cumulative sales of 30 lakh or 3 million units. The popular midsize hatchback, which was launched in 1999, has taken 24 years to surpass the… Continue reading Maruti Wagon R clocks 3 million sales, third-gen model crosses 750,000 units in 51 months