MG plans to capture a slice of the electric microcar market with the Comet, an entry-level four-seater aimed at Generation Z. Priced from ₹798,000 (£7800) in India, the Comet is 2974mm long, 1505mm wide and 1640mm tall, making it slightly larger than the Citroën Ami (2410mm, 1390mm, 1520mm) and significantly smaller than the MG 3 (4055mm, 1729mm, 1590mm).… Continue reading MG launches tiny urban EV with 142-mile range
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Dealer group boosts new car profits after Mercedes UK agency shift
One of the biggest Mercedes dealers in the UK, Penske, has said profits on new car sales have increased after the German car maker rolled out the new ‘agency’ sales model at the start of the year. “Overall, we’ve been quite satisfied with it at the moment,” CEO Roger Penske said on an earnings call… Continue reading Dealer group boosts new car profits after Mercedes UK agency shift
Shelby goes electric with Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
Shelby has entered the electric era with a limited-edition upgrade package for the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, exclusive to Europe. The package gives the Mach-E GT a more aggressive appearance, dropping its ride height by an inch (25.4mm) and adding a bonnet, a front splitter and mirror caps of carbonfibre. It also adds a new sound… Continue reading Shelby goes electric with Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
Citroen India unveils locally-developed C3 Aircross mid-size SUV with 90 percent localisation
Citroen India unveils locally-developed C3 Aircross mid-size SUV with 90 percent localisation Citroen has unveiled its latest product for the Indian market – the C3 Aircross mid-size SUV – that has been designed, developed and engineered completely in India. The C3 Aircross, which measures 4.3 metres in length, will go right up against the Hyundai… Continue reading Citroen India unveils locally-developed C3 Aircross mid-size SUV with 90 percent localisation
Audi India inaugurates new 3S facility in Raipur
German luxury carmaker, Audi India, has inaugurated a new 3S facility in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 3S stands for sales service and spares. The establishment houses Audi’s latest car models for sale in India, a workshop facility, and Audi Approved: plus, all conveniently housed under one roof. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said that Chhattisgarh… Continue reading Audi India inaugurates new 3S facility in Raipur
PLI scheme for construction equipment likely to attract US$4 billion of domestic and foreign investments in near term, states ICEMA
PLI scheme for construction equipment likely to attract US$4 billion of domestic and foreign investments in near term, states ICEMA India’s construction equipment (CE) industry which aims to achieve a US$ 25 billion target by 2030 believes that the Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme if granted, may attract nearly US$ 4 billion of domestic and foreign… Continue reading PLI scheme for construction equipment likely to attract US$4 billion of domestic and foreign investments in near term, states ICEMA
Maruti Suzuki readies Innova Hycross-based MPV for July launch
Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that it will introduce an all-new premium MPV in the Indian market. This new model will be based on the Toyota Innova Hycross and will go on sale by July 2023. We had reported on this development back in October 2022. Maruti premium MPV: what will it be likeThis new MPV, as reported above, will… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki readies Innova Hycross-based MPV for July launch
Continental and Aurora partner to realise commercially scalable autonomous trucking systems
Continental and Aurora partner to realise commercially scalable autonomous trucking systems Technology companies Continental and Aurora Innovation have entered into an exclusive partnership to deliver the first commercially scalable generation of Aurora’s flagship integrated hardware and software system, the Aurora Driver. The organisations will jointly design, develop, validate, deliver, and service the scalable autonomous system… Continue reading Continental and Aurora partner to realise commercially scalable autonomous trucking systems
Maruti to add 2 million units in fresh capacity between 2024 to 2030: RC Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki
Maruti to add 2 million units in fresh capacity between 2024 to 2030: RC Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki Despite disruptions in the supply chain, Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest car maker posted its highest-ever volumes, exports, turnover, and profits in FY23. The company for the first time ever, breached a turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore. Here… Continue reading Maruti to add 2 million units in fresh capacity between 2024 to 2030: RC Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki
RACEnergy is the first company to achieve AIS 156 Phase II certification for swappable batteries in India
RACEnergy is the first company to achieve AIS 156 Phase II certification for swappable batteries in India RACEnergy has cleared the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 156 Phase II certification for its swappable batteries. The certification was earned after tests were completed at the Automotive Research Association of India’s (ARAI) Chakan, Pune facility, making the Hyderabad-based… Continue reading RACEnergy is the first company to achieve AIS 156 Phase II certification for swappable batteries in India