Toyota will introduce the Maruti Ertiga-based Rumion MPV in India around September this year. The carmaker already sells the Rumion in markets like South Africa, and, like its export version, the Indian model too will be built and supplied by Maruti Suzuki. Toyota Rumion: another rebadged Maruti The Rumion went on sale in South Africa in early October 2021, with the manufacturer… Continue reading Toyota Rumion MPV to be launched in India by September
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Singer to show 690bhp DLS restomod at Goodwood
American restomod firm Singer will reveal its new DLS at next week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The carbonfibre-bodied DLS has been built to celebrate the wide-bodied Porsche 934/5 endurance racer of the 1970s, which won six of the eight races in the 1977 SCCA Trans-Am race series. Two cars will be produced for show at Goodwood and Car Week in California… Continue reading Singer to show 690bhp DLS restomod at Goodwood
Tesla Model S Plaid
Tesla’s EV-drivetrain engineering might is undeniably formidable. Here’s a big saloon that hits 62mph in 2.5sec (not quite the 2.1sec Tesla claims) and yet in normal driving returns 3.3mpkWh – efficiency many EV makers can only dream of. That results in a 373-mile range, and if you want to go even farther, a 10-80% charge… Continue reading Tesla Model S Plaid
Archive special: How the Ford Fiesta was born
The final Fiesta leaves Ford’s factory in Cologne today, ending nearly half a century of production. The Ford Fiesta’s origins can be traced back further than you may expect. Ford had never contested Europe’s ‘mini’ car market before, choosing in 1958 to follow the Anglia with another family car – the Cortina – in the correct belief… Continue reading Archive special: How the Ford Fiesta was born
Motherson enters into agreement to fully acquire Rollon Hydraulics
Samvardhana Motherson (SAMIL) has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Rollon Hydraulics (Rollon). This acquisition will create further organic growth opportunities through an increase in the global share of business with existing and new customers. Rollon is engaged in manufacturing, assembly, and supply of high precision turned parts, spools, and other… Continue reading Motherson enters into agreement to fully acquire Rollon Hydraulics
Ola Electric’s battery and cell manufacturing facility to be functional in 6 to 9 months
Ola Electric will begin production of its first electric battery cell manufacturing facility in 2023-24, in an attempt to reduce dependence on high-cost imports. The company’s first NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) battery cell 2170 cell will be ready by the end of this year or early next year, company officials informed Autocar Professional. Ola Electric’s Chief Business Officer… Continue reading Ola Electric’s battery and cell manufacturing facility to be functional in 6 to 9 months
Ola Electric’s battery and cell manufacturing facility to be functional in 6 to 9 months
Ola Electric will begin production of its first electric battery cell manufacturing facility in 2023-24, in an attempt to reduce dependence on high-cost imports. The company’s first NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) battery cell 2170 cell will be ready by the end of this year or early next year, company officials informed Autocar Professional. Ola Electric’s Chief Business Officer… Continue reading Ola Electric’s battery and cell manufacturing facility to be functional in 6 to 9 months
JLR sales up 29 percent in Q1 FY2024, ramped-up production cuts order backlog
JLR, previously known as Jaguar Land Rover, today reported increased sales for the first quarter of FY2024 (April-June 2023) compared to a year ago, reflecting continuing improvement in chip and other supply constraints. Wholesale volumes for the first quarter were 93,253 units (excluding the Chery Jaguar Land Rover China JV), up 30% compared to… Continue reading JLR sales up 29 percent in Q1 FY2024, ramped-up production cuts order backlog
Daimler India to expand plant capacity by 25%, take the output to 50,000 units
Operating at 100% capacity, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, Germany, is looking to expand its production capacity at its plant in Oragadam, Chennai by 20-25%. The plant currently has a total capacity of 36,000 units in two shifts, DICV is looking to increase this to 45,000–50,000 units in… Continue reading Daimler India to expand plant capacity by 25%, take the output to 50,000 units
Lectrix EV introduces instant loan eligibility tool
Lectrix EV, the electric vehicle brand from the SAR Group, has launched a feature to check instant loan eligibility for any two-wheeler on its website lectrixev.com, without a paywall attached to the process. This tool is designed to streamline EV adoption in India, providing time-saving and anxiety-reducing features while enabling customers to make instant purchase decisions. … Continue reading Lectrix EV introduces instant loan eligibility tool