The new Mazda CX-60 is the Japanese firm’s crucial new range-topping SUV, representing a step change in terms of design philosophy, positioning and – most importantly – electrification. Already arrived as a petrol-based PHEV – with Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid powertrain – a pair of 48V mild-hybrid six-cylinder diesel engine options are next to join… Continue reading Mazda CX-60 straight-six diesel to arrive in 2023 from £42,990
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‘We have gone through multiple cycles over the last few years. We are now on a growth path’: Rakesh Srivastava, MD, Nissan Motor India
‘We have gone through multiple cycles over the last few years. We are now on a growth path’: Rakesh Srivastava, MD, Nissan Motor India What is the Move Beyond plan?This is a new phase for Nissan in India and hence we have named it as ‘Move Beyond’. Move Beyond is an India-specific plan. Globally, our… Continue reading ‘We have gone through multiple cycles over the last few years. We are now on a growth path’: Rakesh Srivastava, MD, Nissan Motor India
Biofuels can be the pathway to carbon-neutrality: experts at SIAM conference
Biofuels, which are produced from biomass such as plants, are among the promising alternative fuel sources for use in vehicles. Ethanol, the world’s most widely produced biofuel, is made from sugarcane or starchy plants, produces around 65% to 70% lower CO2 emissions than fossil fuels. India, which is sugarcane-surplus, has an eco-friendly and cost-saving opportunity waiting… Continue reading Biofuels can be the pathway to carbon-neutrality: experts at SIAM conference
TVS Raider 125 with TFT cluster launched at Rs 99,990
TVS Motor Co today launched the range-topping variant of its Raider 125 motorcycle, which was rolled out in the Indian market 13 months ago on September 16, 2021. Priced at Rs 99,990 (ex-showroom Delhi), the highlight of the bike is a 5-inch TFT cluster. The standard Raider 125 continues to have a digital LCD display.… Continue reading TVS Raider 125 with TFT cluster launched at Rs 99,990
Tata Motors to supply 2,000 Xpres-T EVs to ride-hailing platform Evera
Tata Motors has signed a supply agreement with Evera, the EV-only ride hailing platform in the Delhi-NCR region, for delivery of 2,000 XPres-T electric vehicles. These EVs will be an addition to the already existing fleet of Tata Motors’ EVs currently in use with the aggregator. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and… Continue reading Tata Motors to supply 2,000 Xpres-T EVs to ride-hailing platform Evera
Compact, right-sized vehicles critical to improve energy efficiency
Sustainability and decarbonization have emerged as burning issues globally across businesses, driving the need for eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions. In the context of the automotive industry, these two topics are currently pushing vehicle manufacturers to switch away from conventional propulsion technologies and adopt greener mobility solutions that emit low or no emissions. While many companies… Continue reading Compact, right-sized vehicles critical to improve energy efficiency
Maruti Suzuki to get its first cross badge Toyota CMPV in FY23
Toyota Kirloskar is getting ready to introduce a Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle (CMPV) in the current fiscal year. This will be the first cross-badge Toyota vehicle made available to Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL). In addition to this, the company is currently ready to release a B-SUV car with a Suzuki design and robust hybrid technology as… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to get its first cross badge Toyota CMPV in FY23
Autocar Professional’s October 15 issue is out
This 48-pager is packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global auto sector Cover StoryOur highlight is the launch of Hero MotoCorp’s all-new Vida electric scooter brand and its prospects. InterviewsJayakumar G, Group, President India and Managing Director at Valeo outlines his… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s October 15 issue is out
Statiq enters into partnership with M&M for charging solutions
Statiq, an electric vehicle (EV) charging network company has entered into an e-mobility partnership with India’s leading SUV manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). The alliance between Statiq and M&M aims to provide EV users with a robust, accessible, affordable, and reliable mobility network across the country. Both companies will also collaborate on various e-mobility tech integration projects going… Continue reading Statiq enters into partnership with M&M for charging solutions
Renault design boss: electrification allows us to revive icons
The Renault 4ever concept revealed at the Paris motor show previews the brand’s second retro-inspired electric car, following the earlier Renault 5. After the reveal we caught up with Renault Group design executive vice president Laurens van den Acker, who detailed the process of reinventing a classic, the design opportunities afforded by electrification, and the future of… Continue reading Renault design boss: electrification allows us to revive icons