Lamborghini records best-ever September sales

Automobili Lamborghini has achieved a record September with 738 units delivered to customers in one month: its best September ever. A consistently positive trend over the last three months resulted in 2,083 units delivered to customers in the third quarter of 2020. Despite a difficult year marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, Lamborghini says it has… Continue reading Lamborghini records best-ever September sales

Hitachi Automotive launches new automated parking brake for pickups, SUVs and LCVs

Hitachi says the new brake system is suited for a variety of pickup trucks, vans, SUVs, and LCVs with GVW rating at or below 3.5 tons. Hitachi Automotive Systems is introducing a new heavy-duty automated parking brake (APB HD) especially designed for pickup trucks, vans, SUVs and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Developed by the company’s Brake… Continue reading Hitachi Automotive launches new automated parking brake for pickups, SUVs and LCVs

Hero MotoCorp launches special Stealth Edition Maestro Edge 125

India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp is gearing up for the festive mood and how. After selling 715,718 units in September 2020 and recording a 17 percent uptick, it is now strengthening its portfolio to attract more buyers in October. The company has introduced a special edition Stealth version of its Maestro Edge 125cc scooter,… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp launches special Stealth Edition Maestro Edge 125

Skoda enters India’s booming used car market

Skoda Auto India has entered the booming used car market. The car maker has introduced the ‘Certified Pre-Owned’ programme with an exclusive range of handpicked vehicles, which is says are “meticulously assessed by trained professionals, across a comprehensive set of 160-plus points of inspection”. Skoda vehicles bought under the ‘Certified Pre-Owned’ programme will come with… Continue reading Skoda enters India’s booming used car market

Electric 2-wheeler sales at 2,544 units in September, up 72%

Image for representational purpose only. There’s some electric action happening in the EV industry but on two wheels. The high-speed electric two-wheeler industry is witnessing signs of revival. As per the latest data available, this segment has reported strong year-on-year growth of 72 percent in September 2020, albeit on a low year-ago base. According to… Continue reading Electric 2-wheeler sales at 2,544 units in September, up 72%

Suzuki Access 125 and Burgman Street get Bluetooth connectivity

Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIL), the fully-owned subsidiary of Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation, today announced introduction of two new variants of its Access and Burgman Street 125cc scooters. The company has equipped the two scooters with its fully-digital speedometer cluster christened ‘rider connect console’, which offers Bluetooth-enabled connectivity features such as turn-by-turn navigation, calls, SMS and… Continue reading Suzuki Access 125 and Burgman Street get Bluetooth connectivity

Audi India opens new 19-service bay facility in Pune

Audi India has opened a new state-of-the-art service facility in Hinjewadi, Pune. The new service facility houses 12 work bays for mechanical jobs and 7 work bays for body repair jobs. In addition, it houses a paint booth and a wheel alignment and balancing bay. The facility brings together PMGR workshop, bodyshop and a stockyard, all… Continue reading Audi India opens new 19-service bay facility in Pune

Skoda uses AI to further enhance accuracy of car diagnostics

Skoda Auto’s Aftesales department and Skoda Auto DigiLab are trialling a new smartphone app called ‘Sound Analyser’. The app uses artificial intelligence (AI) and helps to quickly and accurately identify the need for any servicing. The program records noises made by the respective vehicle whilst it is running and compares them with stored sound patterns.… Continue reading Skoda uses AI to further enhance accuracy of car diagnostics

Rissala Electric Motors opens Evolet dealership in Hyderabad

Gurgaon-based Rissala Electric Motors which launched Evolet electric vehicle brand in September 2019 is now looking to expand its retail presence in the country. The company has inaugurated its new dealership in Hyderabad, Telangana. The company says it plans to have all-India operations with special emphasis on Telangana, which is supported by a strong and… Continue reading Rissala Electric Motors opens Evolet dealership in Hyderabad

REE Auto’s next-gen EV platforms take to the track, showcase X-By-Wire tech prowess

REE Automotive (REE), the electric vehicle platform leader reshaping e-mobility, today released an all-new video showing not one, but three prototypes of its next-generation EV platforms. Presenting a vision for a range of future electric delivery vehicles, each fully operational prototype features REE’s revolutionary, modular and flexible platform architecture, which answers the exponential demand for… Continue reading REE Auto’s next-gen EV platforms take to the track, showcase X-By-Wire tech prowess