Episode 68 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking over good coffee from Caffeine and Machine about 2024’s interesting upcoming cars and events, plus the appeal of the Suzuki Swift, the Audi SQ8 E-tron, buying ex-press demonstrators (or not) and much more besides. Make sure you… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 68)
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Petrol/diesel supply expected to get normal following strike call-off by transporters on Tuesday night
With truck drivers calling off their strike on Tuesday night after assurances from the Central government that the new law would be implemented only after due consultation with the transporter community, the fuel supply returned to normal at many of the refuelling stations on Wednesday morning. A Juhu-based petrol pump owner told Autocar Professional that… Continue reading Petrol/diesel supply expected to get normal following strike call-off by transporters on Tuesday night
Maruti Nexa sales cross half-a-million units in 2023, up 53%
Nexa, the premium car brand of Maruti Suzuki, was the fastest growing car retail brand in India in 2023, growing by over 50% in a market that has witnessed moderation in growth rate to 8 percent. Led by its new range of SUVs, Nexa channel crossed sales of over half-a-million units in 2023 for the… Continue reading Maruti Nexa sales cross half-a-million units in 2023, up 53%
Bajaj to launch updated Chetak Premium on 5 January
Bajaj will launch an updated Chetak Premium on January 5th, and the improved e-scooter will get fancier features, including a new TFT display. The current Chetak lineup already includes an Urbane and a Premium variant, but the two scooters are extremely similar. With the updated Chetak Premium, Bajaj is likely to broaden the gap between… Continue reading Bajaj to launch updated Chetak Premium on 5 January
Bajaj to launch updated Chetak Premium on 5 January
Bajaj will launch an updated Chetak Premium on January 5th, and the improved e-scooter will get fancier features, including a new TFT display. The current Chetak lineup already includes an Urbane and a Premium variant, but the two scooters are extremely similar. With the updated Chetak Premium, Bajaj is likely to broaden the gap between… Continue reading Bajaj to launch updated Chetak Premium on 5 January
Exclusive: VW Group kicks off PEAK EV project for India, mainstream e-SUV likely by 2026
After years of studying the electric vehicle space, the 272.9 billion-euro Volkswagen Group has finally kicked off work on localising its electric vehicle in India with project ‘PEAK EV’ which is likely to spawn multiple vehicles starting 2026. According to industry sources, Volkswagen Group’s lead entity in India – Skoda Auto Volkswagen India –… Continue reading Exclusive: VW Group kicks off PEAK EV project for India, mainstream e-SUV likely by 2026
Exclusive: VW Group kicks off PEAK EV project for India, mainstream e-SUV likely by 2026
After years of studying the electric vehicle space, the 272.9 billion-euro Volkswagen Group has finally kicked off work on localising its electric vehicle in India with project ‘PEAK EV’ which is likely to spawn multiple vehicles starting 2026. According to industry sources, Volkswagen Group’s lead entity in India – Skoda Auto Volkswagen India –… Continue reading Exclusive: VW Group kicks off PEAK EV project for India, mainstream e-SUV likely by 2026
Tata Motors EV sales hit record levels in CY2023: 69,173 units, up 59%
Tata Motors has driven out of CY2023 with its best-ever passenger vehicle wholesales of 550,883 units, up 4.56% (CY2022: 526,978 units). A key growth enabler has been its electric vehicles (EVs) which also registered their best-ever sales in a calendar year – 69,153 units, which is a robust year-on-year increase of 62% (CY2022: 43,451 units).… Continue reading Tata Motors EV sales hit record levels in CY2023: 69,173 units, up 59%
Tata Motors EV sales hit record levels in CY2023: 69,173 units, up 59%
Tata Motors has driven out of CY2023 with its best-ever passenger vehicle wholesales of 550,883 units, up 4.56% (CY2022: 526,978 units). A key growth enabler has been its electric vehicles (EVs) which also registered their best-ever sales in a calendar year – 69,153 units, which is a robust year-on-year increase of 62% (CY2022: 43,451 units).… Continue reading Tata Motors EV sales hit record levels in CY2023: 69,173 units, up 59%
Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar
But before you plan that expedition to Saudi Arabia (home to the Dakar Rally, because who needs geography?), don’t expect the Q8 e-tron Dakar to offer off-road ability to match a Toyota Land Cruiser or Jeep Wrangler. Instead, Audi has added a soupcon of extra go-anywhere ability without compromising on premium sheen. The air suspension-controlled… Continue reading Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar