This edition of Autocar Professional delves into the growing importance of design as a key differentiator in the fast-changing automotive landscape. With AI-driven tools accelerating development and shrinking product life cycles, design is no longer an afterthought but a strategic advantage that can define market success. The cover story features exclusive insights from global design… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s August 1, 2025 Edition is out!
Category: US Motoring Press
Escorts Kubota Net Profit Rises 361% in Q1FY26
Escorts Kubota Limited reported a 361% increase in net profit to ₹1,400.2 crore for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, driven by the completion of its Railway Equipment Division divestment to Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited for ₹1,601.7 crore on June 1, 2025. The company’s earnings per share surged to ₹127.29 from ₹27.63 in… Continue reading Escorts Kubota Net Profit Rises 361% in Q1FY26
Audi India Launches 10-Year Extended Warranty and 15-Year Roadside Assistance Program
Audi India announced a 10-year extended warranty and 15-year roadside assistance program for its entire product portfolio, available as value-added options for both new and existing customers across India. The German luxury car manufacturer introduced the extended warranty coverage for vehicles up to 10 years of age with mileage protection extending up to 200,000 kilometers.… Continue reading Audi India Launches 10-Year Extended Warranty and 15-Year Roadside Assistance Program
Gro Digital Platforms Partners with IDFC FIRST Bank for FASTag Services
Gro Digital Platforms, a joint venture between Ashok Leyland and Hinduja Leyland Finance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IDFC FIRST Bank to launch FASTag services aimed at providing end-to-end mobility solutions for fleet owners and transporters across India. Under the agreement, Gro Digital Platforms will promote IDFC FIRST Bank’s FASTag services through Ashok Leyland… Continue reading Gro Digital Platforms Partners with IDFC FIRST Bank for FASTag Services
Oben Electric Launches Rorr EZ Sigma at INR 1.27 Lakh
Oben Electric launched the Rorr EZ Sigma electric motorcycle at an introductory price of ₹1.27 lakh for the 3.4 kWh variant, with bookings opening at ₹2,999 and deliveries scheduled to begin August 15, 2025. The next-generation electric commuter motorcycle features reverse mode, a 5-inch TFT colour display with navigation and alert functions, redesigned seating, and… Continue reading Oben Electric Launches Rorr EZ Sigma at INR 1.27 Lakh
Nissan to use Formula E team to help develop future Nismo road cars
Nissan is considering using its Formula E team to develop prototype versions of hot EVs that could be used to help create future Nismo performance models. Tommaso Volpe, Nissan’s Formula E team boss, told Autocar there are internal talks about how the Paris-based squad can aid the Nismo division in the development of future road-going… Continue reading Nissan to use Formula E team to help develop future Nismo road cars
Bold iX3 to arrive in September and mark start of next BMW era
An 800V electrical architecture will mean the iX3’s battery will also be able to charge at up to 400kW, enabling a 218-mile top-up in just 10 minutes from suitable chargers. Two powertrains will be available when the iX3 arrives in the UK early next year: a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive one and a dual-motor, four-wheel drive one that… Continue reading Bold iX3 to arrive in September and mark start of next BMW era
Exclusive: Hero Vida electric scooter sales cross 100,000 units
Hero MotoCorp’s Vida brand of electric scooters has achieved cumulative 100,000 retail sales in India. Launched on October 7, 2022, Hero Vida has taken 34 months to cross 100,000-unit sales in the domestic market. From launch through till August 4, 2025, 100,195 units have been sold, as per data on the Vahan portal. Dr. Pawan… Continue reading Exclusive: Hero Vida electric scooter sales cross 100,000 units
Exclusive: Hero Vida electric scooter sales cross 100,000 units
Hero MotoCorp’s Vida brand of electric scooters has achieved cumulative 100,000 retail sales in India. Launched on October 7, 2022, Hero Vida has taken 34 months to cross 100,000-unit sales in the domestic market. From launch through till August 4, 2025, 100,195 units have been sold, as per data on the Vahan portal. Dr. Pawan… Continue reading Exclusive: Hero Vida electric scooter sales cross 100,000 units
Exclusive: Hero Vida electric scooter sales cross 100,000 units
Hero MotoCorp’s Vida brand of electric scooters has achieved cumulative 100,000 retail sales in India. Launched on October 7, 2022, Hero Vida has taken 34 months to cross 100,000-unit sales in the domestic market. From launch through till August 4, 2025, 100,195 units have been sold, as per data on the Vahan portal. Dr. Pawan… Continue reading Exclusive: Hero Vida electric scooter sales cross 100,000 units