NGK Spark Plugs India, a Japanese manufacturer, and seller of spark plugs, sensors, and other automotive components has announced that it will be renaming the company as Niterra India , effective from April 2023. Niterra has been derived from the Latin words ‘niteo’ meaning ‘shine’ and ‘terra’ meaning ‘earth’, which symbolises the company’s commitment towards… Continue reading NGK Spark Plugs India to be renamed Niterra India
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Brakes India opens TVS Girling’s 100th Qik brake service centre in Pune
Brakes India has inaugurated its 100th Qik Brake Service (QBS) facility in Pune, five years after the braking systems supplier launched the initiative in 2018. Brakes India today has a QBS footprint in 19 Indian states with 27 services centres in the northern part of the country, 34 in the south, 33 in the west,… Continue reading Brakes India opens TVS Girling’s 100th Qik brake service centre in Pune
Maruti aims to double SUV market share to 25 percent in FY24, aims to dethrone Tata Motors from number 1 position
Maruti aims to double SUV market share to 25 percent in FY24, aims to dethrone Tata Motors from number 1 position Led by the new compact SUV Fronx, Maruti Suzuki – the country’s largest car maker plans to dethrone Tata Motors from the number one position in the fast-growing SUV space in FY24 – its… Continue reading Maruti aims to double SUV market share to 25 percent in FY24, aims to dethrone Tata Motors from number 1 position
Aiways U6
There’s no physical start button inside; as in the U5, a press of the brake pedal primes the electrics and gets the car ready to go. Step-off is quite lively, and the U6 is brisk enough to prove entertaining when you want it to be, with hot-hatchback-typical levels of performance. Gunning it from 0-62mph takes 6.9sec. Power delivery… Continue reading Aiways U6
Inside the industry: Echoes of Chevy as Ford goes American in Europe
Unapologetically American. Two buzzwords on which Ford has staked its future in Europe. Two buzzwords that, I’m guessing, are sparking either excitement or fear in you right now – or maybe a bit of both – depending on your world view. Baseball, burgers and big, brash events are all things I think the Americans do… Continue reading Inside the industry: Echoes of Chevy as Ford goes American in Europe
New 2023 Polestar 4 officially previewed ahead of Shanghai reveal
The Polestar 4 coupe-crossover will be revealed at the Shanghai motor show later this month, and the electric car firm has officially previewed the model by revealing its headlight design. Polestar revealed a top-down shot of the 4’s badge and front headlight, revealing a sleek, narrow design similar to the Polestar 2 and upcoming Polestar… Continue reading New 2023 Polestar 4 officially previewed ahead of Shanghai reveal
Alfa Romeo’s first EV to arrive next year as Jeep Avenger twin
Alfa Romeo’s first electric car will be launched next year as a Jeep Avenger-twinned compact crossover that aims to give the Italian brand a foothold in one of the most fiercely contested emerging segments of the market. Originally tipped to be called the Brennero, the new car will spearhead Alfa Romeo’s goal of attracting new… Continue reading Alfa Romeo’s first EV to arrive next year as Jeep Avenger twin
‘Road construction has to reach at least 12000-13000 km for construction equipment industry to grow by 10-15 percent in FY24’: Sandeep Singh, MD, Tata Hitachi
‘Road construction has to reach at least 12000-13000 km for construction equipment industry to grow by 10-15 percent in FY24’: Sandeep Singh, MD, Tata Hitachi Even though an increase in road construction over the last four months has provided relief to India’s construction equipment (CE) industry, Sandeep Singh, the Managing Director of Tata Hitachi, believes that… Continue reading ‘Road construction has to reach at least 12000-13000 km for construction equipment industry to grow by 10-15 percent in FY24’: Sandeep Singh, MD, Tata Hitachi
Renault Nissan India targets output of 350,000 units by 2026, new midsize SUVs coming in 2025
Renault Nissan India targets output of 350,000 units by 2026, new midsize SUVs coming in 2025 Having committed $600 million in its next phase of investment, Franco-Japanese alliance Renault Nissan has kicked off work on its midsize SUV programme for the Indian market. Autocar Professional learns the company has commenced work on projects P1311-R and… Continue reading Renault Nissan India targets output of 350,000 units by 2026, new midsize SUVs coming in 2025
Tech Talk: The genius of the Lamborghini Revuelto’s gearbox
Since they hit the mainstream in the early 2000s, dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) have travelled a long a curious curve of driver acceptance. Initial joy that they were so much more compelling than the torque-converter slushers and automated manuals they replaced eventually gave way to a yearning for manuals as the novelty wore off. However, it’s… Continue reading Tech Talk: The genius of the Lamborghini Revuelto’s gearbox