Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4dr Coupe

You expect audible drama when you hit the starter button of an 831bhp Mercedes-AMG – but initially that’s not what you get from this one. A synthesised electric pulse signals the readiness of the GT’s hybrid powertrain, and then, in its default operating mode, the car moves off quietly under electric power, and only rouses… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4dr Coupe

Bharat NCAP norms set to come into effect from October 1, 2023, says a ministry official

The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme crash test norms are set to come into effect from October 1, 2023, Mahmood Ahmed, additional secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), informed Autocar Professional. This comes at a time of growing consciousness on safety norms, with homegrown brands like the Tata and Mahindra scoring 5 stars… Continue reading Bharat NCAP norms set to come into effect from October 1, 2023, says a ministry official

Motherson and Marelli unveil first automotive lighting tool room in India

Motherson in collaboration with Marelli, have announced the inauguration of Motherson Automotive Lighting Tool Room. This is the first-ever tool room in India dedicated to automotive lighting. The plant was inaugurated by R.C. Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India, and Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, in the presence of other… Continue reading Motherson and Marelli unveil first automotive lighting tool room in India

Motherson and Marelli unveil first automotive lighting tool room in India

Motherson in collaboration with Marelli, have announced the inauguration of Motherson Automotive Lighting Tool Room. This is the first-ever tool room in India dedicated to automotive lighting. The plant was inaugurated by R.C. Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India, and Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, in the presence of other… Continue reading Motherson and Marelli unveil first automotive lighting tool room in India

Maruti Suzuki’s Nurture Programme grants PoC to 6 early-stage startups from East and Northeast India

Maruti Suzuki India, in collaboration with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), has announced the names of six startups chosen for its Nurture programme. These startups include DriverShaab, Route2Jute, OiHelp, Hopun Innovations, Backyard Creators, and Salutem Ridegear. The startups offer solutions in various areas such as driver aggregation services, jute-based accessories, hyperlocal delivery services, micro electric… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Nurture Programme grants PoC to 6 early-stage startups from East and Northeast India

Honda Elevate bookings open on Monday, July 3

Honda will officially open bookings for the upcoming Elevate midsize SUV on Monday, July 3, our dealer sources have confirmed. The Elevate’s booking amount will be pegged at Rs 21,000, and it’s a much-awaited new launch from Honda India in several years, joining the crowded and fiercely competitive midsize SUV segment. Our dealer sources have also confirmed that… Continue reading Honda Elevate bookings open on Monday, July 3

Oben Electric set to begin Oben Rorr deliveries in July

Oben Electric is set to start deliveries of its performance electric motorcycle, Oben Rorr, in the first week of July 2023. The EV maker recently opened its first experience centre in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, and has a distribution network in major Indian cities and plans to meet the demand of 21,000 pre-orders by scaling manufacturing… Continue reading Oben Electric set to begin Oben Rorr deliveries in July

Oben Electric set to begin Oben Rorr deliveries in July

Oben Electric is set to start deliveries of its performance electric motorcycle, Oben Rorr, in the first week of July 2023. The EV maker recently opened its first experience centre in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, and has a distribution network in major Indian cities and plans to meet the demand of 21,000 pre-orders by scaling manufacturing… Continue reading Oben Electric set to begin Oben Rorr deliveries in July

CNG gains ground in India as EVs face challenges

Once the fuel of choice for taxis and auto-rickshaws in India, CNG which saw a rise in prices in recent years had fallen out of favour with the simultaneous stabilisation of diesel and petrol prices. However, a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities suggests that CNG is once again in competition with traditional fuels, thanks to the… Continue reading CNG gains ground in India as EVs face challenges

CNG gains ground in India as EVs face challenges

Once the fuel of choice for taxis and auto-rickshaws in India, CNG which saw a rise in prices in recent years had fallen out of favour with the simultaneous stabilisation of diesel and petrol prices. However, a report by Nuvama Institutional Equities suggests that CNG is once again in competition with traditional fuels, thanks to the… Continue reading CNG gains ground in India as EVs face challenges