Audi has begun work on the third-generation Q7 SUV that will see a global debut by 2026. The new Q7 will be one of the last combustion-engine-powered Audi cars as the German brand has plans to introduce electric models only from 2026. New Audi Q7 design highlights Design-wise, the new Q7 will follow Audi’s upcoming Q3 and Q5 in… Continue reading Audi readies third-gen Q7 for 2026 debut
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River raises USD 40 million in oversubscribed Series B funding led by Yamaha Motor
River, a Bengaluru-based startup building multi-utility electric scooters has secured USD 40 million (Rs 335 crore) in an oversubscribed Series B funding led by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. The round also saw participation from existing investors Al-Futtaim Automotive, Lowercarbon Capital, Toyota Ventures and Maniv Mobility. This round takes the cumulative fund raised by the company to… Continue reading River raises USD 40 million in oversubscribed Series B funding led by Yamaha Motor
River raises USD 40 million in oversubscribed Series B funding led by Yamaha Motor
River, a Bengaluru-based startup building multi-utility electric scooters has secured USD 40 million (Rs 335 crore) in an oversubscribed Series B funding led by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. The round also saw participation from existing investors Al-Futtaim Automotive, Lowercarbon Capital, Toyota Ventures and Maniv Mobility. This round takes the cumulative fund raised by the company to… Continue reading River raises USD 40 million in oversubscribed Series B funding led by Yamaha Motor
New Kia Seltos bookings exceed 100,000, automatics account for 50%
Bookings for the facelifted Kia Seltos, which was launched in July 2023 with prices starting from Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom), have crossed the 100,000 mark. According to Kia India, the premium automatic transmission-equipped Seltos variants have emerged as the top choice amongst the buyers for the midsize SUV and account for 50% of the total… Continue reading New Kia Seltos bookings exceed 100,000, automatics account for 50%
UK sells its millionth electric car, fleet market drives BEV demand
The millionth battery electric vehicle (BEV) reached the road in the UK in January 2024, while the new car market grew 8.2% for the month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The first month of the year saw 142,876 new cars registered, an increase of 10,882 units… Continue reading UK sells its millionth electric car, fleet market drives BEV demand
Mixed messaging and misinformation threatens EV transition
The government’s “mixed messaging” around the transition to electric cars threatens the UK’s prospects of meeting its transport emissions targets for 2050. That’s the verdict of a new report from the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee titled ‘EV Strategy: Rapid Recharge Needed’. The report identified several key areas of confusion for motorists. These were the perception that… Continue reading Mixed messaging and misinformation threatens EV transition
Audi RS6 GT: £180k super-estate gets race-inspired makeover
Michl explained the motivation behind bringing the concept to showrooms: “We got a lot of feedback from customers that our show cars never touched the road and we were amazed by what the apprenticeship guys did with the RS6 GTO concept. “So it’s not to do with a final vision. It’s really to have something… Continue reading Audi RS6 GT: £180k super-estate gets race-inspired makeover
Apollo Tyres targets higher growth from rural India with expanded distribution network
Apollo Tyres, which commands a fourth of India’s passenger-car radial segment in the aftermarket, is looking to expand its rural footprint in the country. The Gurugram-headquartered company states that it is witnessing higher growth from India’s hinterlands and is, therefore, strengthening its presence in these markets which include Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. At… Continue reading Apollo Tyres targets higher growth from rural India with expanded distribution network
Apollo Tyres targets higher growth from rural India with expanded distribution network
Apollo Tyres, which commands a fourth of India’s passenger-car radial segment in the aftermarket, is looking to expand its rural footprint in the country. The Gurugram-headquartered company states that it is witnessing higher growth from India’s hinterlands and is, therefore, strengthening its presence in these markets which include Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. At… Continue reading Apollo Tyres targets higher growth from rural India with expanded distribution network
Car and SUV users in Bengaluru and Pune took over 27 minutes to travel 10km in CY2023
The findings of the 2023 TomTom Traffic Index are out and four Indian cities – Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi and Mumbai – are among the 387 cities in 55 countries on six continents surveyed for their traffic trends. The latest and 13th edition of the global study covers metrics such as congestion, average travel time, the… Continue reading Car and SUV users in Bengaluru and Pune took over 27 minutes to travel 10km in CY2023