The European Commission recently approved €300 million ($332 million) of additional state funding in Germany, which combined with previous state funding brings the total amount to €650 million ($719 million). Germany intends to use the funds to incentivize electric bus orders within two years (by the end of 2021): “The German aid scheme will apply… Continue reading Germany Gets €300 Million Boost For Electric Bus Sales
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Force Motors presents three new platforms, new Gurkha at Auto Expo 2020
Pune-based automotive major Force Motors has showcased three grounds-up new vehicle platforms at the Auto Expo. The standout feature is the next-generation shared mobility platform unveiled a fortnight ago in Pune. Codenamed T1N, this new platform has been simultaneously designed and developed for both Internal Combustion Engines and 100 percent electric drive. Both the diesel… Continue reading Force Motors presents three new platforms, new Gurkha at Auto Expo 2020
GWM kicks off India operations at Auto Expo 2020; to invest US$ 1 billion
China’s Great Wall Motors (GWM) which has ten R&D centres and nine manufacturing plants around the world is set to add another one into its kitty by the H2 of CY2020 with the takeover of GM’s existing plant in Talegaon, Maharashtra. The company officially kicked off operations in India by unveiling two SUV concepts at… Continue reading GWM kicks off India operations at Auto Expo 2020; to invest US$ 1 billion
Tesla Autopilot is going to detect potholes and make mini-maps to remember them
Tesla’s Autopilot, which the automaker is trying to turn into a self-driving system, is going to detect potholes and make mini-maps to remember them, according to a new comment from CEO Elon Musk. In order to achieve full self-driving, a system would have to be able to handle a wide range of different scenarios, including… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot is going to detect potholes and make mini-maps to remember them
Great Wall Motor’s Haval Concept H makes world debut at Auto Expo 2020
Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor has made its India debut at Auto Expo 2020, and along with a slew of SUVs, has also given the Haval Concept H its world premiere at the biennial motor show. The crown jewel of Great Wall’s Auto Expo display, the Concept H is a plug-in hybrid SUV. Details on… Continue reading Great Wall Motor’s Haval Concept H makes world debut at Auto Expo 2020
MG Motor showcases 14 cars including Marvel X at Auto Expo 2020
Participating in the Expo for the first time, MG Motor India showcased the Marvel X among a total of 14 internet, electric and autonomous cars that are being displayed at the Auto Expo. The Marvel X is the world’s first mass-production model to achieve Level-3 Intelligent Driving. The Marvel X is part of MG’s focus on… Continue reading MG Motor showcases 14 cars including Marvel X at Auto Expo 2020
Volkswagen India to pull the plug on diesel Polo and Vento, focus only on larger diesels
by Sumantra B Barooah & Ujal Nair. 05 Feb 2020 At the recent unveil of the new Creta-rival midsize SUV concept, the Taigun, Volkswagen shared its strategy for its future in India and explains why it’ll move out of the lower part of the diesel vehicle market from April 1, 2020. It’s not yet a… Continue reading Volkswagen India to pull the plug on diesel Polo and Vento, focus only on larger diesels
Kia launches the Carnival MPV at Auto Expo 2020; prices starting from Rs 24.95 lakh
Kia has launched its second offering for the Indian market – the Carnival MPV – at the 2020 Auto Expo. Kia Carnival prices start at Rs 24.95 lakh (ex-showroom, India) and top-off at Rs 33.95 lakh. Available with a sole diesel-automatic powertrain, the MPV can be had in three seating configurations and three trims –… Continue reading Kia launches the Carnival MPV at Auto Expo 2020; prices starting from Rs 24.95 lakh
Tata Sierra makes a comeback as all-electric concept at Auto Expo 2020
Tata Motors has resurrected the much-loved Sierra moniker with the reveal of the Sierra EV concept. The SUV pays homage to the original Sierra SUV, which was called Telco when it was launched in the early 1990s by Tata Motors. The concept SUV is based on the Altroz’ ALFA platform and carries the signature design… Continue reading Tata Sierra makes a comeback as all-electric concept at Auto Expo 2020
Kia reveals bold Sonet compact SUV concept, India launch in second half 2020
Kia Motors India, which today introduced two new products – Carnival MPV and Seltos X-Line Concept – for the Indian market at the Auto Expo 2020 . unveiled the new Sonet concept at the show. The Kia Sonet, unveiled for the first time ever, previews a future global compact SUV from the brand. The concept… Continue reading Kia reveals bold Sonet compact SUV concept, India launch in second half 2020