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Ford’s Q2 sales gains round out rosy auto sales reports

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GM delivered over 526,000 vehicles in China in Q2, up 9% from last year

General Motors Co. and its joint ventures in China saw a 9% increase in sales during the second quarter, the automaker said Thursday. During the April-to-June quarter, GM sold 526,200 vehicles, up from 484,200 reported in the second quarter of 2022 — when the industry was still struggling with supply issues affecting production and limiting… Continue reading GM delivered over 526,000 vehicles in China in Q2, up 9% from last year

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Like the most powerful diesel, the petrol GLC 300 offers 254bhp but is slightly quicker, officially sprinting from 0-62mph in 6.3sec. But it doesn’t feel as sprightly as the numbers suggest and that’s largely due to the standard-fit nine-speed automatic gearbox. In fact, it hesitates so much off the line that our test car even… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Confirmed: Ford Fiesta production to end tomorrow

The final Ford Fiesta will roll off the production line tomorrow, Friday 7 July, following the company’s decision late last year to axe the popular supermini. It brings 47 years and eight generations of the Fiesta to an end. The final two Fiestas will remain with Ford. One will join the firm’s international heritage fleet, based at… Continue reading Confirmed: Ford Fiesta production to end tomorrow

Audi to expand electric vehicle lineup in India with Q8 e-tron: Report

German luxury car maker Audi will launch the Q8 e-tron electric SUV in India next month as part of its efforts to expand its electric vehicle lineup in the country. The Q8 e-tron will be available in two body types: the SUV and the Sportback. Both will have a 114 kW battery, giving them a… Continue reading Audi to expand electric vehicle lineup in India with Q8 e-tron: Report

Audi to expand electric vehicle lineup in India with Q8 e-tron: Report

Opportunity in India huge in terms of scale, Triumph will cater to a younger audience in the future: Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO

Nick Bloor, the global CEO of Triumph Motorcycles says in order to be a truly global two-wheeler company – one needs to have a significant presence in India. Speaking at the press conference on the launch of the Bajaj Triumph Speed X 400, and the Scrambler 400, Nick Bloor, CEO, Triumph said that the Indian… Continue reading Opportunity in India huge in terms of scale, Triumph will cater to a younger audience in the future: Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO

Suzuki plans Rs 2.8 lakh crore India investment, pins hope on MSIL to double revenues

Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), the Japanese automaker which is the largest player in India’s passenger vehicle market through its entity – Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) – aims to double its revenues by the end of this decade. The automaker targets 7 trillion yen or Rs 4.32 lakh crore in revenues by FY31, eyeing 100 percent… Continue reading Suzuki plans Rs 2.8 lakh crore India investment, pins hope on MSIL to double revenues

BYD to set up three plants in Brazil

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is expanding its manufacturing footprint to the emerging market of Brazil, which is the largest in South America. The world’s largest EV maker has confirmed an agreement to begin manufacturing EVs in Bahia, Brazil and start operations in three factories simultaneously in the Camacari complex, 50km from Salvador. The complex… Continue reading BYD to set up three plants in Brazil