Hyundai Motor India has announced cumulative sales of 691,460 units (-2.6%), comprising 510,260 units in the domestic market (-7.2%) and 181,200 units in exports (13.2%) in calendar year 2019. This constitutes a decline of 2.6% year on year (CY2018: 710,012). The decline would have been a tad more if it weren’t for the sterling performance of… Continue reading Exports buffer Hyundai Motor India’s performance in CY2019
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Maruti Suzuki bounces back in December, sells 122,784 units for 2.5% growth
Maruti Suzuki India has reported improved numbers for December 2019. With total sales / despatches of 122,784 units, the country’s leading carmaker has recorded 2.5 percent year-on-year growth (December 2018: 119,804). The company had last recorded growth in October 2019, which came after seven straight months of decline, but was down 3.3 percent in November… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki bounces back in December, sells 122,784 units for 2.5% growth
Bentley’s first electric car will arrive in 2025 at the earliest
Sponsored Links Bentley EXP 100 GT concept electric vehicle Bentley By Ronan Glon Now that it’s back in the black, Bentley is busily planning its move into the electric car segment. The company’s chief executive shed light on how his team will link the past and the future. When it comes to new products, company… Continue reading Bentley’s first electric car will arrive in 2025 at the earliest
Genesis reveals its first-ever SUV
Genesis, the luxury vehicle brand of the Hyundai Motor Group, has revealed the first official pictures of its first SUV — the GV80. The much-awaited, three-row GV80 will become the fourth model in the Genesis line-up, joining the midsize G70, G80 and G90 sedans. Like its sedan siblings, the GV80 will be based on a… Continue reading Genesis reveals its first-ever SUV
Prajwal Sabnis and Ranjita Ravi: ‘Electric motorcycle Mantis will stay true to the spirit of motorcycling’
Prajwal Sabnis and Ranjita Ravi, co-founders of the Bangalore-based start-up Orxa Energies, speak about their in-house designed and developed e-motorcycle, Mantis, which employs battery swapping technology, is likely to be priced at par with performance IC-engined motorcycles. Will the Mantis be able to hold its own as established industry majors get on the e-motorcycle bandwagon?… Continue reading Prajwal Sabnis and Ranjita Ravi: ‘Electric motorcycle Mantis will stay true to the spirit of motorcycling’
Press: The Chassis of the Future is Code: ZF Becomes a Provider of Software Solutions
“In the future, software will have one of the largest impacts on automotive system development and will be one of the key differentiating factors when it comes to realizing higher levels of automated driving functions. We want to help drive this trend forward. The collaboration with Microsoft will enable us to accelerate software integration and… Continue reading Press: The Chassis of the Future is Code: ZF Becomes a Provider of Software Solutions
Press: ZF Aftermarket: Why is changing the brake fluid so important?
Brake fluid plays an important role in ensuring that the brake system runs smoothly and therefore in maintaining driving safety. As the consistency of the brake fluid change over time, it is necessary to change the fluid regularly as otherwise brake force could deteriorate or, in a worst-case scenario, the brakes could fail. Thankfully, this… Continue reading Press: ZF Aftermarket: Why is changing the brake fluid so important?
BHS activities to move to Mahle | Automotive Industry News – just-auto.com
Post acquisition of the entire shareholding in Behr Hella Service (BHS) by Mahle Aftermarket, all existing BHS activities will be transferred to Mahle on 1 January, 2020. The new logistics centre in Wroclaw, Poland, the future hub for thermal management products for passenger cars, trucks, agricultural vehicles, and construction machines, is currently being filled. The… Continue reading BHS activities to move to Mahle | Automotive Industry News – just-auto.com
NIO unveils new EVs, 100kWh advanced battery enables 600km range
Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO recently showcased its new models as well as a new 100kWh liquid-cooled thermostatic battery pack and 20kW DC Power Home. The company says the deliveries of the 100kWh battery pack are estimated to begin in Q4 of CY2020, which will enable over 600 kilometres NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) range.… Continue reading NIO unveils new EVs, 100kWh advanced battery enables 600km range
Carlos Ghosn escaped Japan ‘hiding in a musical instrument case’
Carlos Ghosn His ‘big adventure’ reportedly involved his wife, a Gregorian band and ex-special services A policeman leaves the Beirut residence of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn on 31 December. Photograph: Maya Alleruzzo/AP Carlos Ghosn reportedly fled house arrest in Japan in a musical instrument case, in an audacious Hollywood movie-style escape masterminded by his… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn escaped Japan ‘hiding in a musical instrument case’