Kia launches the Carnival MPV at Auto Expo 2020; prices starting from Rs 24.95 lakh

Kia has launched its second offering for the Indian market – the Carnival MPV – at the 2020 Auto Expo. Kia Carnival prices start at Rs 24.95 lakh (ex-showroom, India) and top-off at Rs 33.95 lakh. Available with a sole diesel-automatic powertrain, the MPV can be had in three seating configurations and three trims –… Continue reading Kia launches the Carnival MPV at Auto Expo 2020; prices starting from Rs 24.95 lakh

Tata Sierra makes a comeback as all-electric concept at Auto Expo 2020

Tata Motors has resurrected the much-loved Sierra moniker with the reveal of the Sierra EV concept. The SUV pays homage to the original Sierra SUV, which was called Telco when it was launched in the early 1990s by Tata Motors. The concept SUV is based on the Altroz’ ALFA platform and carries the signature design… Continue reading Tata Sierra makes a comeback as all-electric concept at Auto Expo 2020

Kia reveals bold Sonet compact SUV concept, India launch in second half 2020

Kia Motors India, which today introduced two new products – Carnival MPV and Seltos X-Line Concept – for the Indian market at the Auto Expo 2020 . unveiled the new Sonet concept at the show. The Kia Sonet, unveiled for the first time ever, previews a future global compact SUV from the brand. The concept… Continue reading Kia reveals bold Sonet compact SUV concept, India launch in second half 2020

Renault unveils K-ZE, pitches it as EV for the masses

Renault has just taken the covers off the K-ZE electric vehicle, as it makes its first appearance in India at the 2020 Auto Expo. The K-ZE is based on the Renault Kwid hatchback, which uses the CMF-A platform. Renault has plans to assemble the electric hatchback in India, with a launch likely in the next… Continue reading Renault unveils K-ZE, pitches it as EV for the masses

Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e concept previews future Creta rival

Auto Expo 2020 has got off to a flying start, with the unveiling of the Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e concept. Deemed a design study, the radical Futuro-e showcases the styling future Maruti models are likely to employ. Importantly, the Futuro-e is also a statement of intent from Maruti to enter the midsize SUV segment.  Designed by… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e concept previews future Creta rival

Henkel opens phase II of Kurkumbh plant, plans additional 50m euro investment

Henkel Adhesives Technologies India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Henkel, Germany, has announced the unveiling of its second phase of its production facility in Kurkumbh, Maharashtra. Following the initial investment of around 50 million euros (Rs 400 crore) in the new facility that will help meet demand for high-performance adhesives, sealants and surface treatment products in… Continue reading Henkel opens phase II of Kurkumbh plant, plans additional 50m euro investment

Prakriti E-Mobility and Tata Power to set up India’s largest EV charging infrastructure

Prakriti E- Mobility has signed an agreement with Tata Power, to provide state-of-the-art charging infrastructure to support Prakriti’s EV Taxi fleet in Delhi-NCR. Both partners will set up 30 slow chargers and 5 fast chargers across Delhi-NCR region. Tata Power will be responsible for the designing, procurement, installation and management of all charging infrastructure at selected… Continue reading Prakriti E-Mobility and Tata Power to set up India’s largest EV charging infrastructure

Zac Hollis: ‘By localising the Vision In to 95%, we will be able to make it competitive.’

Skoda Auto India, which is leading the Volkswagen Group’s ‘India 2.0’ growth strategy, unveiled the Vision IN SUV concept. The midsize SUV (over 4.2 metres), slated for market launch during Q2 of 2021, will have the responsibility to be the Czech brand’s volume driver while its German cousin on the same platform, Taigun will have… Continue reading Zac Hollis: ‘By localising the Vision In to 95%, we will be able to make it competitive.’

Taigun: Volkswagen’s new midsize SUV for India

Volkswagen has long considered a mass-market SUV for India. However, the projects didn’t prove feasible and as a result the German carmaker couldn’t cash in on the surging demand for SUVs in the Indian market. The Volkswagen Taigun SUV concept, shown in the run-up to Auto Expo 2020, is a statement that the carmaker is… Continue reading Taigun: Volkswagen’s new midsize SUV for India