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New rear seat belt mandate in Mumbai to be postponed by 10 days

Mumbai Police have postponed by 10 days, the mandatory rear seat belt rule that was to take effect from November 1. Upon implementation, the city police will crack down on passengers not wearing seat belts inside cars, especially those in the rear. It is in line with the Motor Vehicles Act, which makes not wearing… Continue reading New rear seat belt mandate in Mumbai to be postponed by 10 days

New rear seat belt mandate in Mumbai to be postponed by 10 days

Ricardo inks MoU with InoBat to supply battery systems for electrification programmes

Ricardo inks MoU with InoBat to supply battery systems for electrification programmes Ricardo is to apply its capability in niche volume manufacturing, battery assembly and complex supply chain management in collaboration with cexperts, InoBat, to establish a secure supply of critical electric vehicle components. As part of its mission to support the decarbonisation of the… Continue reading Ricardo inks MoU with InoBat to supply battery systems for electrification programmes

Upcoming two-wheeler launches in India this November

While the year till date has already been full of some exciting product launches, some of the biggest ones are still to come. November is when some of them will be launched. Here’s looking at the new motorcycles and scooters expected to be introduced in India this month. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Shotgun 650The… Continue reading Upcoming two-wheeler launches in India this November

Festive October lights up car sales to over 336,000 units and 29% growth

When a month packs the twin festivals of Navratri and Diwali, which is when vehicle buying is favoured in India, there are bound to be fireworks. October 2022’s wholesale numbers for the passenger vehicle (PV) industry for 14 out of 16 manufacturers at 336,298 units (up 29% YoY) are a record high and constitute the… Continue reading Festive October lights up car sales to over 336,000 units and 29% growth

Ashok Leyland’s posts 34 percent increase in sales in October 2022

Driven by growing infrastructure spends and public transportation needs, Ashok Leyland has posted a 34 percent growth in the dispatches of its trucks and buses for the month of October. The Hinduja group flagship company sold 14,863 units in October 2022 versus 11,079 units it sold in October 2021. For the seven months of (April- October) FY22,… Continue reading Ashok Leyland’s posts 34 percent increase in sales in October 2022

Hyundai October sales grow 30 percent to 48,000 units

India’s Number Two passenger vehicle maker – Hyundai Motor India – has reported wholesale despatches of 48,001 units to dealers in the month of October 2022, registering a 29.6 percent year-on-year growth. The company is continuing its strong sales momentum built up in the festive season with 46,866 units sold in August and 49,700 units… Continue reading Hyundai October sales grow 30 percent to 48,000 units

Hyundai to launch new entry-level SUV in 2023

Hyundai will launch an all-new entry-level SUV in India. This new SUV will positioned below the popular Venue compact SUV and will go on sale in the 2023 festive season. Hyundai entry-level SUV to be based on Grand i10 Nios platform To come with a 1.2-litre petrol engine; might get CNG in the future Will… Continue reading Hyundai to launch new entry-level SUV in 2023

Hyundai to launch entry-level SUV in 2023

Kia India registers 43 percent growth in October sales

Kia India despatched 23,323 units from its factory to dealers in the month of October, therefore registering a notable 43 percent year-on-year growth compared to 16,331 units sold in October 2021. The company also touched the 2,00,000 sales mark in the January-October period, with two months still to spare in the ongoing calendar year. Kia… Continue reading Kia India registers 43 percent growth in October sales