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India Auto Inc drives towards strong FY2023, Q1 wholesales soar 55 percent

There is a growing feel-good mood and optimism among automakers in India. June 2022 wholesales for India Auto Inc at 1,611,300 units are a strong 24% year-on-year increase (June 2021: 1,301,602) with all vehicle segments in the black. The first quarter (April-June 2022) FY2023 numbers better that growth.  With overall wholesales of 4,935,870 units, India Auto… Continue reading India Auto Inc drives towards strong FY2023, Q1 wholesales soar 55 percent

April-June 2022 sales point to strong revival: SIAM

The Q1 FY23 vehicle sales numbers are out and suggest a strong demand revival in the first quarter (April-June 2022) augurs well for a robust FY23. According to data released by SIAM, all vehicle segments across categories are in the black, with SUVs particularly holding the passenger vehicle segment strong and M&HCVs, considered the barometer… Continue reading April-June 2022 sales point to strong revival: SIAM

CNG price hits Rs 80 a kg, up by 62% in 18 months

As July 12 turned into July 13, the CNG-using motorist of both personal and commercial vehicles has just been dealt another wallet-busting blow. The price of the eco-friendly fuel has been hiked by Rs 4 per kg in Mumbai, the 10th price increase over 18 months. Since February 2021, CNG price has risen by 62%… Continue reading CNG price hits Rs 80 a kg, up by 62% in 18 months

Mahindra Electric opens dealership in Nepal

Mahindra Electric Mobility has opened a new dealership in Birtamode, Province 1, Nepal. This is Mahindra Electric’s sixth dealership in Nepal since the Treo was launched in October 2021 under their distributor, Agni Energy.  The dealership was inaugurated by Pabitra Mahatra Parsai – Mayor of Birtamode Municipality, Prakash Sibakoti – Chairman of Birtamode Chamber of… Continue reading Mahindra Electric opens dealership in Nepal

Hyundai unveils ADAS-equipped new Tucson for India

Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the second-generation Tucson for India. The SUV will play the interim role of being the company’s flagship offering before the all-electric Ioniq 5 comes to market later this year. The new Tucson will be assembled at the Chennai plant and will go on sale closer to the festive season. The… Continue reading Hyundai unveils ADAS-equipped new Tucson for India

Renault and Vitesco to develop power electronics for electric and hybrid powertrains

Andreas Wolf, CEO, Vitesco Technologies and Gilles Le Borgne, EVP Engineering, Renault Group. (Photo:  Yves Forestier) The Renault Group and Vitesco Technologies, a leading international manufacturer of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, have signed a strategic partnership for the joint development and the production of power electronics in a so-called ‘One Box’ for electric and… Continue reading Renault and Vitesco to develop power electronics for electric and hybrid powertrains

Audi India launches A8 L at Rs 1.29 crore

Audi India has launched the Model Year 2022 A8 L sedan at a starting price of Rs 1.29 crore for the Celebration edition trim, going upto Rs 1.57 crore for the Technology trim. Bookings for the Audi A8 L facelift are already underway across dealerships and on the brand’s website for a token amount of Rs 10 lakh. Like… Continue reading Audi India launches A8 L at Rs 1.29 crore

Hyundai conducts global EV maintenance workshop

Earlier this month, Hyundai Motor Company held an ‘EV Tech Lab’, a global workshop specialising in electric vehicle (EV) maintenance, to enhance its professional capabilities in the EV era. The workshop was designed to help establish the Korean carmaker as a top EV company by placing global EV maintenance professionals through theoretical and practical trainings.… Continue reading Hyundai conducts global EV maintenance workshop

Tata launches Nexon EV Prime

Pricing of the Tata Nexon EV Prime range begins at Rs 14.99 lakh, ex-showroom. Tata Motors has launched a new variant of its Nexon EV, the Nexon EV Prime that comes with a slew of features that includes multi-mode regen, automatic brake lamp activation on regen, cruise control, indirect tyre pressure monitoring system (iTPMS), and… Continue reading Tata launches Nexon EV Prime