Tata Motors, India’s leading vehicle manufacturer has announced that it will increase prices of its passenger vehicles (ICE and EVs), effective July 17, 2023, on an average of 0.6% across models and variants. The price increase is to offset the residual impact of the past input costs. The company will offer price protection to bookings… Continue reading Tata Motors to take a marginal price hike on its passenger vehicles from July 17
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Tata Motors to take a marginal price hike on its passenger vehicles from July 17
Tata Motors, India’s leading vehicle manufacturer has announced that it will increase prices of its passenger vehicles (ICE and EVs), effective July 17, 2023, on an average of 0.6% across models and variants. The price increase is to offset the residual impact of the past input costs. The company will offer price protection to bookings… Continue reading Tata Motors to take a marginal price hike on its passenger vehicles from July 17
TVS Motor’s total sales up 3% in June at 316,411 units
Chennai-based TVS Motor reported total sales growth of 3% increasing to 316,411 units in June 2023. The company sold 308,501 units in June 2022, as per a company press release. TVS Motor’s total two-wheelers sales stood at 304,401 units last month, up 4%, as compared to 293,715 units in June 2022. Domestic two-wheeler registered growth of… Continue reading TVS Motor’s total sales up 3% in June at 316,411 units
TVS Motor’s total sales up 3% in June at 316,411 units
Chennai-based TVS Motor reported total sales growth of 3% increasing to 316,411 units in June 2023. The company sold 308,501 units in June 2022, as per a company press release. TVS Motor’s total two-wheelers sales stood at 304,401 units last month, up 4%, as compared to 293,715 units in June 2022. Domestic two-wheeler registered growth of… Continue reading TVS Motor’s total sales up 3% in June at 316,411 units
Dacia Spring city EV due significant makeover for 2024
The Dacia Spring – Europe’s cheapest electric car – will be heavily restyled for 2024 to help it fend off competition from newer, European-designed affordable EVs. Based on the Chinese-market Renault Kwid K-ZE, the four-seat city car is “lacking a bit of modernity”, according to Dacia design boss David Durand, and it “needs to be… Continue reading Dacia Spring city EV due significant makeover for 2024
Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe in line for SZ design appeal
A long-awaited replacement for the Alfa Romeo GTV coupé could arrive as soon as 2026, with the brand’s chief designer confirming design work is continuing behind the scenes. Although not officially part of Alfa Romeo’s product plan, the GTV could be considered for release in 2026 or 2027 if the firm’s corporate fortunes continue to improve as they have… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Giulia coupe in line for SZ design appeal
Editor’s letter: Will convicted ex-Audi boss tell all about Dieselgate?
Some eight years after the Dieselgate scandal started to rock the automotive world and beyond, the first Volkswagen Group executive has been convicted following an admission of guilt – of sorts. Rupert Stadler was Audi boss for 11 years from 2007, the last three of which were served with a brass neck, the scandal having… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Will convicted ex-Audi boss tell all about Dieselgate?
BMW X7 xDrive40d M Sport
BMW increasing the power output of the straight-six diesel in the X7 (badged xDrive40d) from 335bhp to 347bhp might sound about as necessary as nicking your friend’s last chip when you’ve just ordered a super-size Mac Whopper meal. However, the point was not making this humongous SUV a microsecond faster to 62mph but reducing its… Continue reading BMW X7 xDrive40d M Sport
‘Localisation is a priority for Sona Comstar’s biz’
It is clearly Advantage India as companies look for alternatives to China as part of the China Plus One strategy, and localisation is the way ahead for the automotive industry. That’s the word coming in from Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of Sona Comstar, one of India’s prominent Tier I automotive and EV component makers. “Localisation is… Continue reading ‘Localisation is a priority for Sona Comstar’s biz’
Suzuki unveils 25th anniversary edition of flagship Hayabusa, over 200,000 sold worldwide
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its flagship and iconic motorcycle, the Hayabusa, Suzuki Motor Corporation’s has introduced the 25th anniversary model, which will be sold globally from July, including in Japan. The special features for the 25th anniversary model include an orange-and-black-based body, and special colours for the drive chain adjuster and front brake disk inner.… Continue reading Suzuki unveils 25th anniversary edition of flagship Hayabusa, over 200,000 sold worldwide