Building on its nearly century-old legacy of producing iconic automobiles, MG Motor India today announced the name of its upcoming Smart EV as ‘Comet’. As with other SUV models in the British brand’s line-up that have names inspired from iconic aircraft, the name chosen for the news model gets its inspiration from the 1934 British… Continue reading MG Motor India christens its soon-to-be-launched Smart EV as ‘Comet’
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Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network
Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network Bajaj Auto, which entered India’s electric two-wheeler market with its Chetak e-scooter in January 2020, has expanded the EV portfolio with the Chetak Premium 2023 Edition priced at Rs 151,910 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). This pricing makes the Chetak Premium 2023 Edition Rs 29,977 costlier… Continue reading Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network
Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network
Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network Bajaj Auto, which entered India’s electric two-wheeler market with its Chetak e-scooter in January 2020, has expanded the EV portfolio with the Chetak Premium 2023 Edition priced at Rs 151,910 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). This pricing makes the Chetak Premium 2023 Edition Rs 29,977 costlier… Continue reading Bajaj Auto launches Chetak Premium 2023 Edition, ramps up production, expands network
Can car makers maintain high profits as discounts return?
Last year brought bumper profits for car makers even as production remained depressed due to shortages of key parts. But as those shortages ease, investors want to know whether those car makers can sustain high margins with greater competition for their products. At the same time, consumers are asking the same question from the other side. Will… Continue reading Can car makers maintain high profits as discounts return?
Hydrogen back on menu as UK fuel infrastructure takes shape
To fulfill this emerging demand, Element 2 is concentrating its network on the UK’s 147 truck stops. It estimates that it needs 800 individual nozzles – about five per truck stop – by 2027 to provide comprehensive national coverage. Last July, it announced its first two sites with planning permission approved, one at Coneygarth on the A1 near… Continue reading Hydrogen back on menu as UK fuel infrastructure takes shape
Suzuki’s Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street now OBD2 and E20 compatible
Suzuki has announced that the Access, Avenis and Burgman Street have been updated to comply with OBD-2 and E20 norms. The 125cc scooter range is Suzuki’s first set of two-wheelers to comply with the new norms that kick in from April 2023. Expect the motorcycles to follow suit shortly. E20 compliance enables them to run on… Continue reading Suzuki’s Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street now OBD2 and E20 compatible
Suzuki’s Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street now OBD2 and E20 compatible
Suzuki has announced that the Access, Avenis and Burgman Street have been updated to comply with OBD-2 and E20 norms. The 125cc scooter range is Suzuki’s first set of two-wheelers to comply with the new norms that kick in from April 2023. Expect the motorcycles to follow suit shortly. E20 compliance enables them to run on… Continue reading Suzuki’s Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street now OBD2 and E20 compatible
Yamaha begins using green aluminium in Japanese motorcycles
Yamaha Motor Co has announced today that it has reached an agreement with an aluminium ingot supplier for the procurement of green aluminium, and began using it as a raw material for parts in Yamaha motorcycles in February 2023. This is the first time that green aluminium will be used in Japanese motorcycles and Yamaha… Continue reading Yamaha begins using green aluminium in Japanese motorcycles
Yachiyo to localise sunroof on Honda’s upcoming midsize SUV for India
Japanese sunroof systems supplier Yachiyo India Manufacturing, which is a key supplier to Honda Cars India (HCIL), is set to localise the single-pane sunroof setup on the Japanese OEM’s upcoming midsize SUV slated for launch later this year. Honda’s new SUV for India was recently snapped testing. While Honda Cars India’s long-awaited SUV (Codename: 3US)… Continue reading Yachiyo to localise sunroof on Honda’s upcoming midsize SUV for India
Kia EV9 flagship SUV confirmed for mid-March reveal
Kia is priming its flagship EV9 electric SUV to be revealed this month ahead of its UK arrival as a competitor to the Range Rover. Following a 44-month developmet, the EV9 is set to be the Korean brand’s largest European model yet. It will sit at the top of its ‘EV’ range above the EV6, which launched in 2021. Like… Continue reading Kia EV9 flagship SUV confirmed for mid-March reveal