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Maruti unveils its first full hybrid SUV

Maruti Suzuki has unveiled its SUV, the Grand Vitara which it said features a distinct exterior design, sophisticated interiors, segment-leading features and an industry redefining fuel-efficiency powered by its revolutionary hybrid powertrains. The SUV will be the company’s fifth-gen offering and will go on sale in India first, and is expected to be sold in… Continue reading Maruti unveils its first full hybrid SUV

ZF reveals latest innovations at in-house tech fest

Just six months after the launch of its new Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division, ZF has reported receiving of substantial orders for its latest technologies. Fueled by this positive development, ZF unveiled a selection of its latest innovations and technology advances at its testing facility in Jeversen, Germany, yesterday ahead of IAA Transportation. This, says… Continue reading ZF reveals latest innovations at in-house tech fest

Emitech’s new EMC test facility sharpens focus on EV motors

The Emitech Group, a family of six companies with 16 sites throughout France equipped with laboratories specialising in environmental testing, has announced the opening of a new EMCEM (ElectroMagnetic Characterization of Electrical Motor) test facility, unique in Europe. Emitech’s expertise is EMC or Electromagnetic Compatibility. The EMCEM test facility, integrated into the automotive laboratory at Montigny Le… Continue reading Emitech’s new EMC test facility sharpens focus on EV motors

Citroen launches C3 at Rs 571,000 in India

Citroen has launched its first mass-market product, the C3, in India at a starting price of Rs 571,000 for the Live trim, going up to Rs 806,000 for the top-spec Feel trim. The French automaker’s high-riding hatchback was already open for bookings from June across dealerships and on the company’s website at a token amount of Rs… Continue reading Citroen launches C3 at Rs 571,000 in India

Tata Motors takes the lead in UV market share in Q1 FY2023

Tata Motors is on a roll and how. The company, which roared out of FY2022 with a sterling performance, has recorded sales of 131,940 passenger vehicles (PV) in the April-June 2022 quarter, up 103% on year-ago numbers. Powering this performance is its utility vehicle portfolio which has contributed 87,943 units or 66.65% of its PV… Continue reading Tata Motors takes the lead in UV market share in Q1 FY2023

Ather Energy launches new 450X Gen 3 with 146km range, adds TPMS

Smart electric scooter maker Ather Energy has launched its newest product – the 450X Gen-3. Equipped with a bigger (by 25%) and more powerful 3.7 kWh battery, the newest Ather has an ARAI-certified range of 146km and a ‘TrueRange’ of 105km on a single charge. The 450X Gen-3 is priced at Rs 155,657 (ex-showroom, Bangalore)… Continue reading Ather Energy launches new 450X Gen 3 with 146km range, adds TPMS

Kia India races past 500,000 sales in less than 3 years

What’s creditable is that Kia has clocked half-a-million sales with just 4 products in barely 35 months. Kia India has driven past the 500,000-unit or half-a-million domestic sales milestone in just under three operational years, making it the quickest carmaker in India to achieve the feat. The Korean carmaker had begun commercial operations in August… Continue reading Kia India races past 500,000 sales in less than 3 years

Omega Seiki Mobility opens third EV plant in Faridabad

Omega Seiki Mobility has announced the opening of a new integrated manufacturing facility at Faridabad, Haryana. This is its third EV manufacturing plant in the northern State. The two existing plants are located at Industrial Model Township (IMT) at Faridabad. While the first plant produces electric cargo vehicles (7,200 units per annum) and also houses… Continue reading Omega Seiki Mobility opens third EV plant in Faridabad

CESL signs MoU with fintech company for electric three-wheelers

Convergence Energy Services (CESL), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services (EESL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Three Wheels United (TWU), a global fintech company that specialises in EV financing, to procure 70,000 electric three-wheelers to be deployed in multiple phases across India. The deployment will take place over five years. The initial… Continue reading CESL signs MoU with fintech company for electric three-wheelers