Ford will introduce its Bronco off-roader to European markets for the first time in “strictly limited numbers” and with a tight focus on extreme off-road use. Set to be available later this year, the Ford Bronco will be offered in two trim levels: Badlands, which is more suited to extreme off-road driving, and Outer Banks. The… Continue reading Ford Bronco to be offered in European markets for the first time
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Citroen brings back petrol and diesel Berlingo MPV due to demand
The Citroën Berlingo MPV is back on sale in the UK in petrol and diesel guises, with the French firm citing high demand as the reason for its return. Available to order now, with production set to start in May, the Berlingo is priced from £25,465 as a diesel, while petrols command a slight premium, at £25,590. The… Continue reading Citroen brings back petrol and diesel Berlingo MPV due to demand
Volkswagen confirms £17,000 ID 1 as entry-level EV
Volkswagen is working “full steam ahead” on a sub-£17,000 electric ‘ID 1’ that will sit underneath the new ID 2all, although brand boss Thomas Schäfer has admitted that achieving the target price is proving a major challenge. The new Volkswagen ID 1 will be the smallest model in the brand’s line-up of bespoke electric cars. Previously hinted… Continue reading Volkswagen confirms £17,000 ID 1 as entry-level EV
Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards 2023 winners announced
The winners of the annual Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards have been announced by Autocar Business, with 11 companies emerging victorious across a wide variety of categories. With an incredibly strong list of entries, judging was tougher than ever this year with each company showcasing brilliant ideas. Emerging from a few tough years for the… Continue reading Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards 2023 winners announced
Matter and IIT Mumbai join forces to develop Formula style electric race car for Formula Student UK competition
Matter and IIT Mumbai join forces to develop Formula style electric race car for Formula Student UK competition Matter, an Ahmedabad-based geared electric motorcycle maker, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) MoU with IIT Mumbai’s racing team, to jointly design and manufacture an electric Formula style race car. This will be presented at… Continue reading Matter and IIT Mumbai join forces to develop Formula style electric race car for Formula Student UK competition
KPIT to accelerate Honda’s software-defined mobility drive
Pune-based KPIT Technologies, a software-integation partner to the automotive and mobility ecosystem for accelerating vehicle manufacturers’ drive towards software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has announced its partnership with Honda to help accelerate the Japanese automaker’s Software-Defined Mobility (SDM) programme. With Honda’s next-generation software architecture and control-safety technology and KPIT’s deep domain and software expertise in the areas… Continue reading KPIT to accelerate Honda’s software-defined mobility drive
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India to start new manufacturing line in Gujarat, to announce EV plans by the end of March
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India to start new manufacturing line in Gujarat, to announce EV plans by the end of March With the gradual recovery in the two-wheeler market, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India is planning to start a new manufacturing line at the Gujarat factory at the beginning of the next financial year. The… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India to start new manufacturing line in Gujarat, to announce EV plans by the end of March
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India enters mass market with Shine 100 cc at Rs 64,900
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India enters mass market with Shine 100 cc at Rs 64,900 The Indian subsidiary of Japan’s largest two-wheeler maker – Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has finally entered the highly competitive 100 cc market with the Shine 100 on Wednesday, its biggest bet yet to attempt at grabbing leadership in the… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India enters mass market with Shine 100 cc at Rs 64,900
Suzuki Motorcycle India ties up with Standard Chartered Bank for dealer finance
Suzuki Motorcycle India, the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has inked an MoU with Standard Chartered Bank to provide wholesale funding to its dealer partners for vehicles and spare parts. The move is aimed at supporting Suzuki Motorcycle India’s dealer partners across India and enable them to expand their businesses and enhance their operations. Devashish… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India ties up with Standard Chartered Bank for dealer finance
Brakes India eyes demand from EV industry, launches brake pads
TVS Group company Brakes India has launched new brake pads with advanced friction technology for electric vehicles (EVs). The company, which is a Tier-1 supplier to Indian and global OEMs for over six decades, Brakes India is now targeting the growing electric car market in the country. Sold under Brakes India’s ‘TVS Apache’ brand, the ZAP brake pads have been designed and… Continue reading Brakes India eyes demand from EV industry, launches brake pads