The real-world sales numbers for the month of August 2022 are out, courtesy the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Cumulative sales across five vehicle categories – two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, tractors and commercial vehicles were 15,21,490 units, up 8.31% YoY (August 2021: 14,04,704 units). Except tractors, whose numbers decreased by -32%, all the other… Continue reading August retails grow 8%, FADA revises growth outlook to ‘optimistic’
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StoreDot ships EV battery cells for testing to global OEMs
StoreDot’s extreme fast charging EV battery technology claimed to provide 100 miles / 160km of range in just 5 minutes consistently and without compromising battery health. StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast-charging batteries for electric vehicles, has commenced shipping its production-ready battery cell samples to global EV OEMs and strategic partners. StoreDot’s EV OEM investors… Continue reading StoreDot ships EV battery cells for testing to global OEMs
BMW and Mini cars with vegan interiors to go on sale from 2023
The BMW Group plans to launch its first vehicles featuring completely vegan interiors in 2023. Fully vegan interiors will be available for both BMW and Mini models for the first time from 2023. With this move, the BMW Group says it is “serving the demand for vegan and leather-free interiors, which is set to increase… Continue reading BMW and Mini cars with vegan interiors to go on sale from 2023
Saietta Group displays light duty eDrive solutions at Cenex-LCV
Saietta is showcasing a wire-frame two-wheel vehicle exhibit on its Cenex-LCV booth, which displays a complete integrated eAxle solution for electric microcars. The UK-based Saietta Group, a specialist in providing flexible eDrive solutions for light and heavy-duty vehicles, is showcasing a range of innovative eDrive technologies at the Cenex-LCV Expo in Millbrook, UK (September 7-8).… Continue reading Saietta Group displays light duty eDrive solutions at Cenex-LCV
BYD India to launch all-electric Atto 3 SUV on October 11
Electric vehicle company BYD (Build Your Dreams) India, which currently retails the e6 MPV, is to launch its second offering for India, the Atto 3 electric SUV, on October 11, 2022. The Atto 3 will join the Rs 25 lakh-35 lakh EV SUV segment in India, which includes models like the MG ZS EV and the… Continue reading BYD India to launch all-electric Atto 3 SUV on October 11
Kinetic Green launches 125km-range Zing e-scooter at Rs 85,000
Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions, which has a strong presence in electric three-wheelers, today expanded its electric two-wheeler range with the new Zing High Speed Scooter. The eco-friendly scooter is priced at Rs 85,000, ex-showroom including FAME subsidy. The Zing HSS, which is targeted at young riders and comes with features like multi-speed mode… Continue reading Kinetic Green launches 125km-range Zing e-scooter at Rs 85,000
BYD and Landmark open new showroom in New Delhi
L-R: Rajiv Vohra, Director of Group Landmark; Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice-President, BYD India and Garima Misra, Managing Director of Group Landmark. Automobile dealer Landmark today opened a new 6,000 square feet sales and service facility in Okhla, New Delhi for electric vehicle OEM BYD India. It is coming up with another showroom in Mumbai in Kalina,… Continue reading BYD and Landmark open new showroom in New Delhi
Honda Amaze crosses 500,000 sales, Tier 2 and 3 markets now account for bulk of demand
L-R: Takuya Tsumura, president & CEO, Honda Cars India; Yuichi Murata, Director, Marketing and Kunal Behl, VP, Marketing & Sales Honda Cars India has announced its Amaze sedan has registered cumulative sales of 500,000 units in the domestic market since its rollout in April 2013. The Amaze crossed 200,000 sales in June 2016, a little over… Continue reading Honda Amaze crosses 500,000 sales, Tier 2 and 3 markets now account for bulk of demand
Nissan to invest in Japanese lithium-ion battery maker
Nissan Motor has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire shares in Vehicle Energy Japan Inc, a company engaged in the automotive lithium-ion batteries business. Nissan will acquire all the common shares of Vehicle Energy Japan held by INCJ, Ltd. and subscribe to common shares issued by Vehicle Energy Japan. Following… Continue reading Nissan to invest in Japanese lithium-ion battery maker
MoRTH likely to mandate rear seatbelt reminders in cars
The picture is representational The move comes after the lack of awareness, particularly highlighted from the non-usage of rear seatbelts that claimed the life of former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry on September 4. The tragic road accident involving the death of former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry in the afternoon hours of Sunday, has… Continue reading MoRTH likely to mandate rear seatbelt reminders in cars