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Maruti to reveal Hyryder-based midsize SUV on July 20

Likely to be called Maruti Suzuki Vitara, the midsize SUV will be launched after the Toyota Hyryder, sometime in August. Two weeks from today, Maruti Suzuki will unveil its upcoming midsize SUV, based on the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Bookings for the SUV will open on the same day – July 20 – and it… Continue reading Maruti to reveal Hyryder-based midsize SUV on July 20

Toyota’s Fortuner, Crysta more costly

In its third price hike this year, the Toyota Fortuner SUV has become more expensive by up to Rs 114,000 ex-showroom, to now range between Rs 32.40 lakh and Rs 49.57 lakh, ex-showroom. Dominating its segment, the Fortuner facelift, which was introduced in 2021, has seen prices being increased by up to 9 percent since… Continue reading Toyota’s Fortuner, Crysta more costly

Vehicle retail sales grow 27 percent in June: FADA

The retail sales numbers for all categories of vehicles for June, as announced by the Federation of automobile dealers associations (FADA), shows that  industry clocked 1,550,855 units last month (June 2021: 1,219,657), and registered a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 27.16 percent. The industry’s quarterly performance was also in sync and recorded a notable 64 percent… Continue reading Vehicle retail sales grow 27 percent in June: FADA

China’s BYD sells 641,000 electrified vehicles in first-half 2022

In November 2021, BYD India launched its e6 compact MPV targeted at the Indian B2B segment.  Chinese manufacturer BYD posted a 314.9% year-on-year increase in electrified vehicle sales in June in its mission to surpass Tesla. The company – which is based in Shenzhen and backed by American billionaire magnate Warren Buffet – sold 641,000 hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric… Continue reading China’s BYD sells 641,000 electrified vehicles in first-half 2022

Cummins Turbo Technologies celebrates 25 years of Make in India

Cummins Turbo Technologies (CTT), the global turbocharger solutions provider, has commemorated 25 years in India. CTT hosted a celebratory event on June 25 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Inaugurated by chief guest R S Sachdeva, Chief Operating Officer, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), the event commenced with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony joined by the senior leadership… Continue reading Cummins Turbo Technologies celebrates 25 years of Make in India

‘We are working on 48-inch wide displays’

Big, bigger biggest…..yes that’s literally the transformation that the car infotainment screen is going through. If there is one aspect of a car’s interior that calls for attention, it is the display screen. Pretty much the way that cell phones evolved, you can see a distinct trend in the way these screens are expanding their… Continue reading ‘We are working on 48-inch wide displays’

Mahle develops ‘most durable’ electric motor with new cooling tech

Automotive supplier MAHLE has developed what it claims to be “the most durable electric motor available.” According to the company, “The traction motor, which is unique on the market, can run indefinitely with high performance. A new cooling concept makes this technological leap possible. The new electric motor is surpassingly clean, light, and efficient and can… Continue reading Mahle develops ‘most durable’ electric motor with new cooling tech

Govt increases tax sops for biofuels

In an apparent push towards the adoption of environmentally-cleaner automotive fuels, the Ministry of Finance has now expanded the excise duty exemptions for biofuels to encourage a higher proportion of ethanol and biodiesel. As per the notification, the exemption will be applicable for ethanol proportion of 12-15 percent which gets blended with petrol. Earlier the exemption was only for… Continue reading Govt increases tax sops for biofuels