The UK’s first autonomous bus fleet will operate services on public roads in east Scotland from next month. The project, named CAVForth, involves a fleet of five driverless buses operating services over a frequent timetable between hubs in Edinburgh and Fife. It is predicted to cater for around 10,000 passenger journeys per week. Operator Stagecoach,… Continue reading Self-driving buses enter service on UK roads for first time
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New 2023 Renault Clio survives petrol supermini exodus
The future of the Renault Clio is set to be safeguarded by a dramatic update in the coming months, making it one of a select few ICE superminis to remain on sale in the face of various headwinds. The French hatchback will receive a radical styling overhaul with a new, sharper front end featuring slimmer… Continue reading New 2023 Renault Clio survives petrol supermini exodus
Finding the perfect replacement for a beloved Ford Fiesta
Writing stories about the demise of the Ford Fiesta a few months ago had me wondering: just what would Ford dealers be able to say and to offer Fiesta buyers when their current finance deals came to an end? Britain’s one-time most popular car has been swapped one into another by buyers for years, personal… Continue reading Finding the perfect replacement for a beloved Ford Fiesta
Gemopai Electric Scooters eyes major market share with aggressive marketing strategy; plans to open outlets in 300 new locations
Gemopai Electric Scooters eyes major market share with aggressive marketing strategy; plans to open outlets in 300 new locations Gemopai Electric Scooters, India’s electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is all set to make a significant impact on the two-wheeler market with its aggressive expansion plans. With YoY growth in the last three years from 2019 to 2021… Continue reading Gemopai Electric Scooters eyes major market share with aggressive marketing strategy; plans to open outlets in 300 new locations
Gemopai Electric Scooters eyes major market share with aggressive marketing strategy; plans to open outlets in 300 new locations
Gemopai Electric Scooters eyes major market share with aggressive marketing strategy; plans to open outlets in 300 new locations Gemopai Electric Scooters, India’s electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is all set to make a significant impact on the two-wheeler market with its aggressive expansion plans. With YoY growth in the last three years from 2019 to 2021… Continue reading Gemopai Electric Scooters eyes major market share with aggressive marketing strategy; plans to open outlets in 300 new locations
Eveez increases 700 eBikes to 3500+ eBikes
Eveez, a Gurugram-based provider of electric vehicle subscriptions, has increased its fleet from 700 eBikes to 3500+ eBikes and adding Bengaluru to its operations, and has witnessed growth of 5X this year. Going forward, EVeez aims to maintain its growth momentum and is projecting to grow 5X in the coming FY 2024 as well. The… Continue reading Eveez increases 700 eBikes to 3500+ eBikes
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India closes FY’2022-23 with 211,978 sales in March 2023
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India closes FY’2022-23 with 211,978 sales in March 2023 Overall, HMSI closed FY2022-23 (April’22 to March’23) with total sales 4,350,943 units. This includes domestic sales of 4,025,486 units and exports of 325,457 units. Noteworthy, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India registered 14% YTD growth in FY’2022-23. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s (HMSI)… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India closes FY’2022-23 with 211,978 sales in March 2023
Avis India promotes Aman Naagar as Managing Director
Avis India, a mobility service provider, has promoted Aman Naagar as its Managing Director. This change comes due to retirement of the former CEO and MD Sunil Gupta. A veteran in the car rental industry with experience spanning over two decades, Naagar joined Avis India in 2000. He was appointed COO of the Rent-a-Car division… Continue reading Avis India promotes Aman Naagar as Managing Director
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 earns 2-star GNCAP safety rating
The new Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 has just been crash tested by Global NCAP, and it has come away with a 2-star safety rating for adult protection and 0-star rating for child occupant protection. This is among the first set of crash tests conducted by Global NCAP this year, which also includes the Maruti Wagon R and the duo… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 earns 2-star GNCAP safety rating
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R recieves 1 star in 2023 Global NCAP crash test
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