TVS Motor Co, the sole moped manufacturer in India, is learnt to have filed trademark applications for two names which will most likely find their way onto the electric version of its popular XL 100 moped. The XL 100 moped, priced between Rs 44,999 and Rs 59,695 (ex-showroom, Delhi), is one of TVS’ longest-running models… Continue reading TVS trademarks XL EV, E-XL names, e-moped likely in the works
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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India inaugurates sales, service outlet BigWing in Krishnanagar
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has inaugurated a new motorcycle sales and service outlet, Honda BigWing, in Krishnanagar, West Bengal. This now takes the number of operational BigWing touchpoints to 130, across India. It will offer an immersive digital experience, the press release noted. Honda’s premium motorcycle retail format is led by the BigWing Topline… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India inaugurates sales, service outlet BigWing in Krishnanagar
BYD aims for 1200-mile range with next-generation PHEVs
BYD is looking to break the 1200-mile range barrier with its next petrol-electric cars, which are set to adopt a fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system and a fourth-generation EV platform. The new range-busting PHEV system, elements of which are expected to be revealed at the Beijing motor show in April, is an evolution of the Dual Mode (DM) system… Continue reading BYD aims for 1200-mile range with next-generation PHEVs
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 79)
Episode 79 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior climbing into a new exhibit at the British Motor Museum, Herbert Austin’s office, through the fireplace to talk NCAP’s view on buttons, customer service, entry level motorsport and much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 79)
Honda Elevate sells 30,365 units in India since launch, exports take off
The Honda Elevate midsize SUV has brought Honda Cars India ‘back in the game’, particularly in the booming SUV segment where it was missing on the action big time. As per the latest wholesales data released by SIAM, a total of 30,365 units have been dispatched to company showrooms in India. Built on Honda’s Global… Continue reading Honda Elevate sells 30,365 units in India since launch, exports take off
SUVs, MPVs account for 60% of 3.84 million PV dispatches in first 11 months of FY2024
India Auto Inc is barely a fortnight away from announcing its best-ever wholesales numbers for both passenger vehicles as well as utility vehicles. With apex industry body SIAM releasing the wholesales / dispatch numbers for February 2024, which turned out to be the best-ever February for India PV Inc as did January 2024, March 2024… Continue reading SUVs, MPVs account for 60% of 3.84 million PV dispatches in first 11 months of FY2024
New Maserati Grecale Folgore goes on sale from £109,905
The Maserati Grecale Folgore has gone on sale, priced from £109,905, and will arrive in dealerships in June as one of six new Maserati EVs due by 2025. The Italian brand’s first electric car to go on sale, the mid-sized SUV will be sold alongside the existing petrol Grecale, plus electric versions of the reborn Granturismo and Grancabrio… Continue reading New Maserati Grecale Folgore goes on sale from £109,905
Xiaomi is set to launch its electric car on March 28
Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi revealed Thurs., Dec. 28, 2023, its long-awaited electric car, but declined to share its price or specific release date. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng BEIJING — Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi announced Tuesday it would formally launch its long-awaited electric car on March 28. The company claimed in a social media post… Continue reading Xiaomi is set to launch its electric car on March 28
Porsche warns of fall in profitability but hikes dividend on strong 2023 results
The Porsche Mission X on display at the IAA Mobility 2023 show in Munich, Germany. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC Porsche on Tuesday warned that profitability will decline this year as it launches new models amid tough economic conditions, but hiked its dividend on the back of a rise in 2023 operating profit. The German luxury… Continue reading Porsche warns of fall in profitability but hikes dividend on strong 2023 results
Car Deal of the Day: 8,000 miles a year in the effortlessly cool Polestar 2 for £355 a month
Smart, high-quality interior with Google tech 339-mile range and 268bhp on tap £355 per month with £3,502 initial payment The recently facelifted Polestar 2 electric fastback looks fantastic, its cabin oozes quality, it boasts lengthy range figures and right now it’s available to lease for a whole lot less than its chief rival, the Tesla… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: 8,000 miles a year in the effortlessly cool Polestar 2 for £355 a month