Japanese carmaker Nissan today took the covers off its upcoming compact SUV for India – the Magnite – in a digital global premiere telecast. The technology-rich and snazzy looking B-SUV will be launched in FY2020 in India, most likely around the festive season. According to Nissan, thte word Magnite is a portmanteau of the words… Continue reading Nissan reveals Magnite concept SUV for India
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Apollo Tyres targets leadership in premium two-wheeler market, opens new plant in Gujarat
New two-wheeler tyre plant is housed within Apollo Tyres’ Limda facility in Vadodara, and has an initial production capacity of 30,000 motorcycle radials and 60,000 cross-ply tyres a month. Apollo Tyres is aiming for leadership in the premium two-wheeler segment in India, and service the global markets with high-end bias and steel radial tyres. The… Continue reading Apollo Tyres targets leadership in premium two-wheeler market, opens new plant in Gujarat
Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier to step down
Skoda Auto’s cEO Bernhard Maier will leave the firm at the end of the month, the latest in a string of moves among senior management in the Volkswagen Group. The 60-year-old German has served as the Czech brand’s CEO since November 2015, when he moved over from sister brand Porsche. Under his leadership Skoda has greatly expanded its… Continue reading Skoda CEO Bernhard Maier to step down
Kia begins production of Sorento hybrid
Kia has started production of its new Sorento Hybrid, representing the first application of electrified power in Kia’s global flagship SUV. The new fourth-generation Sorento is manufactured at Kia’s Hwasung production facility in Korea, with hybrid, petrol and diesel variants of the SUV assembled on the same production line. The first Hybrid models to roll… Continue reading Kia begins production of Sorento hybrid
Refreshed Mahindra Roxor to sport all-new design
Mahindra & Mahindra is working on a new-look Roxor that will help distance the off-roader from Jeeps, old and new. Autocar India, sister magazine of Autocar Professional, has revealed a teaser image that partially shows the Roxor’s new looks. As is known, the Roxor is Mahindra’s off-roader that falls under the side-by-side category in the… Continue reading Refreshed Mahindra Roxor to sport all-new design
New Toyota Corolla Cross SUV gets global premiere in Thailand
Toyota has expanded its Corolla series of passenger vehicles with the new Corolla Cross compact SUV. The global premiere of the model was held today in Thailand, where sales have now commenced. The Corolla Cross will be launched in a growing number of other markets, going forward according to Toyota. According to the Japanese carmaker,… Continue reading New Toyota Corolla Cross SUV gets global premiere in Thailand
Former NewMotion CEO invests in Mumbai-based EV charging company BrightBlu
Mumbai-headquartered electric vehicle charging solution company BrightBlu has announced that the former CEO of EV charge point operator NewMotion, Sytse Zuidema, has become a new shareholder in the company. BrightBlu was formed in 2019, after the merger of Asia Electric, an EV charging solutions company and DrivAMP, a smart charging technology provider. With this announcement,… Continue reading Former NewMotion CEO invests in Mumbai-based EV charging company BrightBlu
Indian automakers cut investments in loss-making EV subsidiaries
The ongoing industry crisis arising out of the Covid-19-driven lockdowns, other strategic and geo-political factors are compelling some leading Indian automotive companies to write off investments in their ailing foreign subsidiaries, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) space. Bharat Forge plugs out of Tevva Motors, re-aligns TorkPune-based Bharat Forge is the latest automotive company to… Continue reading Indian automakers cut investments in loss-making EV subsidiaries
Ola partners PhonePe for digital payment solutions
Shared mobility service provider Ola has entered into a strategic partnership with PhonePe, a digital payment platform. With this integration, Ola users can will get seamless payment experience on the mobile app. Ola says this move is part of its commitment to continuously introduce convenient, reliable and innovative solutions to ease the mobility experience, while… Continue reading Ola partners PhonePe for digital payment solutions
Ampere Vehicles acquires 74% stake in Noida-based e-rickshaw maker Bestway
Ampere Vehicles, the electric mobility arm of Greaves Cotton, has acquired 74 percent stake in Noida-based electric three-wheeler company Bestway Agencies (BAPL) which sells e-rickshaws under the ELE brand. Through this acquisition, Ampere will expand its presence in the e-rickshaw segment to become an integrated last mile e-mobility player with a strong presence in both… Continue reading Ampere Vehicles acquires 74% stake in Noida-based e-rickshaw maker Bestway