Not the first time they’ve done that recently: the Super 3 was only meant to be an engine change for the 3 Wheeler. I think it’s the consistency of the Plus Four that has allowed those models to evolve. And I wonder if the diversification of the range actually reinforces the identity, the central traditional… Continue reading Morgan Plus Four at 75: from 68bhp to nearly four times more
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EU gives go-ahead for new microcar segment – but what next?
Car makers have vigorously pushed the EU to create a new, lower-cost category for small cars lately, but few were expecting Ursula von der Leyen to give the go-ahead in her speech on 10 September. “Millions of Europeans want to buy affordable European cars,” said the European Commission president. “This is why we will propose to work with industry on… Continue reading EU gives go-ahead for new microcar segment – but what next?
Mahindra Thar Drives Past 300,000 Sales, Thar Roxx Hits 71,000 Units in 11 Months
Mahindra & Mahindra, which has enjoyed a handsome run in the SUV market for the past two years and is set to register even better monthly numbers after the recent GST cut, sees yet another of its popular models surpass the 300,000 sales milestone in the domestic market. The Mahindra Thar, first launched as a… Continue reading Mahindra Thar Drives Past 300,000 Sales, Thar Roxx Hits 71,000 Units in 11 Months
Montra Electric Eyes Break-Even in FY27, 55% Revenue from E-Trucks
Montra Electric expects its electric trucks to contribute more than half of its revenues in the long run, even as the company remains in the early phase of operations. The company is expected to break-even by next year. P.V. Satyanarayana, Chief Business Officer, Montra Electric, told Autocar Professional that the company is working on a… Continue reading Montra Electric Eyes Break-Even in FY27, 55% Revenue from E-Trucks
VIDEO: India’s EV Charging Challenge Explained
By 2030, India could have 50 million electric vehicles on its roads, but building the 1.32 million charging stations needed to support them is an enormous challenge. Despite government efforts, the country’s fragmented charging ecosystem and lack of automaker investment risk slowing EV adoption. This video explores why original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India have… Continue reading VIDEO: India’s EV Charging Challenge Explained
VIDEO – ‘EVs to Hit 7% Penetration by Year-End’: JSW MG Motor India’s Anurag Mehrotra
In this conversation, Anurag Mehrotra, MD of JSW MG Motor India, outlines the key trends reshaping both the company and the wider auto industry. He discusses how long-awaited GST reforms are impacting pricing and how rising customer inquiries signal growing demand. Mehrotra explains the steps MG has taken to address dealer concerns, including holding back… Continue reading VIDEO – ‘EVs to Hit 7% Penetration by Year-End’: JSW MG Motor India’s Anurag Mehrotra
VIDEO-‘Hydrogen Is Key to Cutting 85% Oil and 45% Gas Imports’: Cummins India Vice President
Nitin Jirafe, Vice President – Engine Business, Cummins India and Managing Director, Tata Cummins, talks about how India’s commercial vehicle industry is navigating the energy transition. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jirafe outlines the need to reduce 85% oil and 45% gas imports, positions hydrogen as the most promising route to energy independence, and explains why… Continue reading VIDEO-‘Hydrogen Is Key to Cutting 85% Oil and 45% Gas Imports’: Cummins India Vice President
VIDEO- ‘Exports Must Grow 20% Annually to Power Auto Industry’s Momentum’: Dr Pawan Goenka
Autocar India Editor Hormazd Sorabjee sits down with Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman of IN-SPACe and former Managing Director of Mahindra & Mahindra, for an in-depth discussion on how policy, technology and exports are shaping the future of India’s automobile industry. Goenka explains why the recent GST cut was pre-planned rather than driven by US tariffs,… Continue reading VIDEO- ‘Exports Must Grow 20% Annually to Power Auto Industry’s Momentum’: Dr Pawan Goenka
Montra Electric Launches Rhino 5538 EV at ₹65 Lakh
Montra Electric eM&HCV launched the Rhino 5538 EV 4×2 TT, a 55-ton electric truck, at its manufacturing facility in Manesar, Haryana on Saturday. The clean mobility brand of the Murugappa Group simultaneously introduced battery swapping technology for its Rhino truck range and inaugurated India’s first all-women monitored automated battery plant. The Rhino 5538 EV 4×2… Continue reading Montra Electric Launches Rhino 5538 EV at ₹65 Lakh
ICRA Forecasts Moderate Growth for Indian Vehicle Segments in FY2026
ICRA has projected moderate growth across India’s commercial and passenger vehicle segments for FY2026, citing anticipated GST rate reductions and improving sectoral demand as key drivers, according to the rating agency’s latest automobile industry assessment released recently. The rating agency expects commercial vehicle wholesale volumes to grow 3-5% year-on-year for light commercial vehicles and 0-3%… Continue reading ICRA Forecasts Moderate Growth for Indian Vehicle Segments in FY2026