Fiat has revealed the electric successor to the 500X crossover – the Italian firm’s answer to the Jeep Avenger, which will go on sale later this year. Expected to use the e-CMP2 platform from parent firm Stellantis, the crossover is named the Fiat 600 and will share much of the Avenger’s underpinnings. The Fiat 600… Continue reading Fiat 600 crossover revealed as Italian firm’s Jeep Avenger rival
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2023’s Le Mans 24 Hours was a great race – but how ‘real’ was it?
The 100th-anniversary running of the Le Mans 24 Hours was a suitably captivating affair, serving up one of the best races in years – and a fairytale first outright Ferrari victory since 1965. But it was also an event that left me with mixed feelings. It was a hugely competitive and entertaining affair, too: in… Continue reading 2023’s Le Mans 24 Hours was a great race – but how ‘real’ was it?
New Toyota C-HR confirmed for 26 June launch
Toyota has teased the next-generation Toyota C-HR ahead of its official launched on 26 June, sporting a bumper-width rear light bar and illuminated rear logo. Said by the Japanese firm to be an “edgy” and “sophisticated”, the thoroughly overhauled compact SUV is primed to take on the likes of the Nissan Juke and Kia Niro, moving upmarket by adding a plug-in hybrid… Continue reading New Toyota C-HR confirmed for 26 June launch
Hyderabad-based ETO Motors partners with AWPO
Electric mobility solution provider, ETO Motors has joined forces with the Army Welfare Placement Organisation (AWPO). Their strategic partnership aims to empower ex-servicemen, war widows, and widow wards by offering sustainable livelihood opportunities. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signifies the commitment of both organisations to support the aspirations and well-being of our esteemed veterans. Hyderabad-… Continue reading Hyderabad-based ETO Motors partners with AWPO
In Conversation with HCIL’s Takuya Tsumura
Honda Cars India (HCIL) is placing a significant bet on its upcoming SUV, the Honda Elevate, unveiled in New Delhi. With high expectations, the company aims a growth of 35% from October 2023 – March 2024. Takuya Tsumura, President and CEO of HCIL, discusses the company’s resurgence in the SUV segment with the Elevate while… Continue reading In Conversation with HCIL’s Takuya Tsumura
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility sold 36,816 EVs, garnered 14.6% market share in FY23
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility (MLMM), a division of Mahindra & Mahindra, on Monday claims to have cemented its position as a top player in the electric three-wheeler manufacturing during FY23, registering 36,816 unit sales with a market share of 14.6%. The company had sold 17,522 units in FY22 and had a market of 7.6%, the… Continue reading Mahindra Last Mile Mobility sold 36,816 EVs, garnered 14.6% market share in FY23
Hyundai and Kia revamp R&D to accelerate shift to EVs, SDVs and achieve start-up agility
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation today announced they are reorganizing their joint research and development (R&D) organization to flexibly respond to the rapidly changing global automotive industry, advance the transition to electrification and accelerate the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). The new R&D organization will transform from a centralized structure focused on vehicle… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia revamp R&D to accelerate shift to EVs, SDVs and achieve start-up agility
Get the battery right, else…
The last year or so has been strong for India’s electric vehicle business, more than 90 percent of which are two-wheelers, or scooters, to be more precise. The monthly retail numbers have been growing quite consistently. And while there have been teething issues like vehicle fires, FAME-II subsidy, etc., what is heartening to see is… Continue reading Get the battery right, else…
UK speeding fines and penalties: what drivers need to know
It’s also worth noting that if you’ve only held a full driving licence for less than two years, it will be revoked if you reach six or more penalty points. On the upside, mitigating factors, such as it being a first offence, or being of ‘good character’, may help reduce the fine and penalty. The… Continue reading UK speeding fines and penalties: what drivers need to know
F1 culture to inform Aston Martin road cars, says firm’s tech boss
Why have you done your own software development in house, starting with the DB12? “We’re forced to do that: if you don’t, there could be a lot of the market you can’t manage. You’re then led by someone else, managed by someone else. All manufacturers are doing this. We’re one of the last. But we have… Continue reading F1 culture to inform Aston Martin road cars, says firm’s tech boss