MG Motor India, the British brand owned by China’s largest car maker Shanghai Automotive plans to divest a majority stake in its operation and it is in talks with potential Indian partners. The deal for the same will be announced in 2023. Eventually, the company is open to listing on stock exchanges as well. The… Continue reading MG Motor plans to Indianise the company, dilute majority stake to Indian partners and raise over Rs 5,000 crore
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Coming of age
The late 90s was the begining of a new era for the Indian automotive industry. In hindsight, one would think that participation in the 1998 Auto Expo was a guarantee for success for a new automotive brand or products. That landmark Expo saw Hyundai Motor announce its India entry, Tata Motors unveil the historic Indica… Continue reading Coming of age
Coming of age
The late 90s was the begining of a new era for the Indian automotive industry. In hindsight, one would think that participation in the 1998 Auto Expo was a guarantee for success for a new automotive brand or products. That landmark Expo saw Hyundai Motor announce its India entry, Tata Motors unveil the historic Indica… Continue reading Coming of age
A tale of two Hondas
The Indian passenger-vehicle and two-wheeler segments are witnessing action heat up, with both Indian and foreign brands intensifying their assault with a range of products that cater to the unique needs of the market. While Honda, which is a trustworthy name in the country, has had a robust past in both the vehicle categories it… Continue reading A tale of two Hondas
A tale of two Hondas
The Indian passenger-vehicle and two-wheeler segments are witnessing action heat up, with both Indian and foreign brands intensifying their assault with a range of products that cater to the unique needs of the market. While Honda, which is a trustworthy name in the country, has had a robust past in both the vehicle categories it… Continue reading A tale of two Hondas
Switch to agency model raises Mercedes’ average sale price
Mercedes-Benz’s switch to the direct sales ‘agency’ model in the UK from 1 January has helped increase the average sale price of its cars, said the company. In the direct sales model, Mercedes assumes responsibility for setting pricing and selling cars, taking over from the dealer. The dealer accepts a fixed fee per sale for acting as… Continue reading Switch to agency model raises Mercedes’ average sale price
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 35)
Episode 35 of the My Week In Cars podcast finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about how satisfied early customers of the Ineos Grenadier are, riff on an ancient trike doubling as a motorised tool chest, figure that bikes and cars aren’t so different and talk much, much more motoring nonsense… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 35)
Tata Motors eyes growing EV market in Nepal, launches Nexon EV Max
Tata Motors has launched the new Nexon EV Max at a starting price of NPR 46.49 lakh (with 7.2 kW charging option) in Nepal. The Nexon EV Max had been launched in India exactly a year ago, on May 11, 2022, and has helped the company expand its EV market share. Equipped with a 40.5… Continue reading Tata Motors eyes growing EV market in Nepal, launches Nexon EV Max
Tata Motors eyes growing EV market in Nepal, launches Nexon EV Max
Tata Motors has launched the new Nexon EV Max at a starting price of NPR 46.49 lakh (with 7.2 kW charging option) in Nepal. The Nexon EV Max had been launched in India exactly a year ago, on May 11, 2022, and has helped the company expand its EV market share. Equipped with a 40.5… Continue reading Tata Motors eyes growing EV market in Nepal, launches Nexon EV Max
Volvo Cars opens new design studio in Shanghai
Volvo Cars today inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art Design Studio Shanghai, thereby expanding its global design footprint by joining the carmaker’s existing studios in Gothenburg and Camarillo. The Shanghai studio aims to be one of the most comprehensive design studios of global car brands in Asia. Mirroring Volvo Cars’ design headquarters in Gothenburg, the Shanghai studio… Continue reading Volvo Cars opens new design studio in Shanghai