The latest set of Global NCAP crash tests has revealed that the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R has scored 1 star for adult crash rating and 0 stars for child safety. The Wagon R was previously tested in 2019 and it received 2 stars. However, this was under less stringent testing parameters compared to 2023, which is why there is… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Wagon R recieves 1 star in 2023 Global NCAP crash test
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Skoda Slavia and VW Virtus receive top safety rating in 2023 GNCAP crash tests
The India-spec Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus have both scored a 5-star rating in the latest round of Global NCAP safety tests. Like their SUV siblings, the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun, the sedans also get a 5-star rating for adult and child occupants under the updated safety test protocols. The Slavia and Virtus are the first midsize sedans to get a… Continue reading Skoda Slavia and VW Virtus receive top safety rating in 2023 GNCAP crash tests
Suzuki Motorcycle India appoints Kenichi Umeda as Managing Director
Suzuki Motorcycle India, the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has announced the appointment of Kenichi Umeda as the new Managing Director of the company. Umeda succeeds Satoshi Uchida, who has completed his term as the Managing Director of the company. Umeda brings with him over 27 years of industry experience across variousglobal markets.… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India appoints Kenichi Umeda as Managing Director
India auto retail on a roll in FY2023: PVs, CVs, 2- and 3-wheelers clock double-digit growth
India auto retail on a roll in FY2023: PVs, CVs, 2- and 3-wheelers clock double-digit growth The Indian automobile industry has marched into FY2024 with a robust on-ground retail performance in March 2023 and in turn FY2024. As per data released by apex automobile dealer body FADA for five vehicle categories, retail sales of 20,41,847… Continue reading India auto retail on a roll in FY2023: PVs, CVs, 2- and 3-wheelers clock double-digit growth
Rajesh Mittal, first-ever Indian origin leader takes over as President of Isuzu Motors India
Rajesh Mittal, first-ever Indian origin leader takes over as President of Isuzu Motors India Rajesh Mittal succeeds Wataru Nakano, as the President of Isuzu Motors India (IMI). Nakano, will assume a new assignment as Head, Isuzu Vietnam Operations, from April 2023. Rajesh Mittal succeeds Wataru Nakano, as the President of Isuzu Motors India (IMI). Wataru… Continue reading Rajesh Mittal, first-ever Indian origin leader takes over as President of Isuzu Motors India
Lithium-ion battery manufactuer Trontek introduces lithium phosphate to range of EV batteries
Lithium-ion battery manufactuer Trontek introduces lithium phosphate to range of EV batteries Trontek, a Delhi-based electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, has introduced lithium phosphate to its range of EV batteries, becoming one of the first in the country to have its range of LFP and NMC batteries AIS-certified in both phases. This is in compliance… Continue reading Lithium-ion battery manufactuer Trontek introduces lithium phosphate to range of EV batteries
Mahindra Finance and Bank of Baroda enter into partnership for co-sourcing of car loan leads
Mahindra Finance and Bank of Baroda enter into partnership for co-sourcing of car loan leads Mahindra Finance, a part of the Mahindra Group, and Bank of Baroda, have announced the signing of a partnership agreement for co-sourcing of car loan leads. Under this tie-up, Mahindra Finance will generate new and pre-owned car loan leads for… Continue reading Mahindra Finance and Bank of Baroda enter into partnership for co-sourcing of car loan leads
Tata Power deploys 32 e-bikes, 24 cars for maintenance of Mumbai distribution network
Tata Power deploys 32 e-bikes, 24 cars for maintenance of Mumbai distribution network The country’s largest power generation company Tata Power has deployed 32 e-bikes and 24 cars, for operations and maintenance of the Mumbai distribution network, which is expected to result in savings of 1.22 lakh plus green kilometres and the reduction of roughly 80… Continue reading Tata Power deploys 32 e-bikes, 24 cars for maintenance of Mumbai distribution network
New Gordon Murray T33 Spider to be revealed later today
Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) has announced it will build a convertible version of the T33 supercar, which will be revealed later today. An official concept sketch reveals that the T33 Spider retains the coupé’s 609bhp 3.9-litre V12, which is an adapted version of the Cosworth-designed powerplant used in the T50 hypercar. The Spider is expected to… Continue reading New Gordon Murray T33 Spider to be revealed later today
Saietta wins order for 3,000 eDrives from US EV maker Ayro
Saietta Group, the British electric drive (eDrive) specialist, has received an order for 3,000 electric drive (eDrive) units from Ayro Inc, the US-based low-speed electric vehicle (LSEV) company. With deliveries commencing in Q3 2023, the Saietta eDrive units will power the new Ayro Vanish, a utility LSEV designed to support campus mobility, last-mile delivery and micro-distribution, which will… Continue reading Saietta wins order for 3,000 eDrives from US EV maker Ayro