First made in Germany MINI to roll out from BMW Group Plant in Leipzig

The production of the new MINI Countryman will begin at the BMW Group plant Leipzig, in Germany. The carmaker says that the crossover model will be offered with both pure electric drive and combustion engines. MINI’s fully electric future will start in 2023 with, among other things, the new MINI Countryman at the BMW Group… Continue reading First made in Germany MINI to roll out from BMW Group Plant in Leipzig

New City, midsize SUV to drive Honda Cars India on a faster growth path

Japanese carmaker’s Indian arm, Honda Cars India (HCIL) is expecting to outpace the passenger vehicle (PV) market in the next one year with the introduction of City facelift, and the new midsize SUV which is planned to be launched in mid-CY2023, around July-September timeframe. HCIL’s president and CEO, Takuya Tsumura, told Autocar Professional that the… Continue reading New City, midsize SUV to drive Honda Cars India on a faster growth path

MG Motor India christens its soon-to-be-launched Smart EV as ‘Comet’

Building on its nearly century-old legacy of producing iconic automobiles, MG Motor India today announced the name of its upcoming Smart EV as ‘Comet’. As with other SUV models in the British brand’s line-up that have names inspired from iconic aircraft, the name chosen for the news model gets its inspiration from the 1934 British… Continue reading MG Motor India christens its soon-to-be-launched Smart EV as ‘Comet’

MG Motor India christens its soon-to-be-launched Smart EV as ‘Comet’

Building on its nearly century-old legacy of producing iconic automobiles, MG Motor India today announced the name of its upcoming Smart EV as ‘Comet’. As with other SUV models in the British brand’s line-up that have names inspired from iconic aircraft, the name chosen for the news model gets its inspiration from the 1934 British… Continue reading MG Motor India christens its soon-to-be-launched Smart EV as ‘Comet’

Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network

Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network Bajaj Auto, which entered India’s electric two-wheeler market with its Chetak e-scooter in January 2020, has expanded the EV portfolio with the Chetak Premium 2023 Edition priced at Rs 151,910 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). This pricing makes the Chetak Premium 2023 Edition Rs 29,977 costlier… Continue reading Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network

Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network

Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network Bajaj Auto, which entered India’s electric two-wheeler market with its Chetak e-scooter in January 2020, has expanded the EV portfolio with the Chetak Premium 2023 Edition priced at Rs 151,910 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). This pricing makes the Chetak Premium 2023 Edition Rs 29,977 costlier… Continue reading Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network

Suzuki’s Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street now OBD2 and E20 compatible

Suzuki has announced that the Access, Avenis and Burgman Street have been updated to comply with OBD-2 and E20 norms. The 125cc scooter range is Suzuki’s first set of two-wheelers to comply with the new norms that kick in from April 2023. Expect the motorcycles to follow suit shortly. E20 compliance enables them to run on… Continue reading Suzuki’s Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street now OBD2 and E20 compatible

Suzuki’s Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street now OBD2 and E20 compatible

Suzuki has announced that the Access, Avenis and Burgman Street have been updated to comply with OBD-2 and E20 norms. The 125cc scooter range is Suzuki’s first set of two-wheelers to comply with the new norms that kick in from April 2023. Expect the motorcycles to follow suit shortly. E20 compliance enables them to run on… Continue reading Suzuki’s Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street now OBD2 and E20 compatible

Yamaha begins using green aluminium in Japanese motorcycles

Yamaha Motor Co has announced today that it has reached an agreement with an aluminium ingot supplier for the procurement of green aluminium, and began using it as a raw material for parts in Yamaha motorcycles in February 2023. This is the first time that green aluminium will be used in Japanese motorcycles and Yamaha… Continue reading Yamaha begins using green aluminium in Japanese motorcycles

Yachiyo to localise sunroof on Honda’s upcoming midsize SUV for India

Japanese sunroof systems supplier Yachiyo India Manufacturing, which is a key supplier to Honda Cars India (HCIL), is set to localise the single-pane sunroof setup on the Japanese OEM’s upcoming midsize SUV slated for launch later this year. Honda’s new SUV for India was recently snapped testing.  While Honda Cars India’s long-awaited SUV (Codename: 3US)… Continue reading Yachiyo to localise sunroof on Honda’s upcoming midsize SUV for India