Hero Electric, India’s oldest and largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported its highest-ever annual sales of over 100,000 units (100,123 units) in calendar year 2022. The company’s product portfolio comprises seven electric scooters comprising the 45kph Photon LP, Optima CX (with single and dual battery), NYX HS500ER and three city runabouts, the 25kph NYX E5, Atria… Continue reading Hero Electric reports best annual sales of 100,123 units in 2022
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Hero Electric reports best annual sales of 100,123 units in 2022
Hero Electric, India’s oldest and largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported its highest-ever annual sales of over 100,000 units (100,123 units) in calendar year 2022. The company’s product portfolio comprises seven electric scooters comprising the 45kph Photon LP, Optima CX (with single and dual battery), NYX HS500ER and three city runabouts, the 25kph NYX E5, Atria… Continue reading Hero Electric reports best annual sales of 100,123 units in 2022
Kia Sorento 7-seater SUV to debut at Auto Expo 2023
Kia will be showcasing the three-row Sorento SUV at the upcoming Auto Expo 2023. Currently in its fourth generation, which was globally unveiled in early 2020, the Sorento is essentially a cousin to the Hyundai Santa Fe. Globally, its positioned between the Kia Sportage (Tucson equivalent) and the flagship Telluride SUV. Although a launch is not confirmed just yet, Kia will likely… Continue reading Kia Sorento 7-seater SUV to debut at Auto Expo 2023
Hero Vida V1 e-scooter deliveries begin
Hero MotoCorp has begun deliveries of its maiden electric offering, the Vida V1 electric scooter, in India. The very first unit of the Vida V1 was delivered out of the Bengaluru experience centre, with the chairman and CEO of Hero MotoCorp, Dr. Pawan Munjal, personally handing over the e-scooter. Hero MotoCorp launched its first electric scooter, the V1, via… Continue reading Hero Vida V1 e-scooter deliveries begin
Hero Vida V1 e-scooter deliveries begin
Hero MotoCorp has begun deliveries of its maiden electric offering, the Vida V1 electric scooter, in India. The very first unit of the Vida V1 was delivered out of the Bengaluru experience centre, with the chairman and CEO of Hero MotoCorp, Dr. Pawan Munjal, personally handing over the e-scooter. Hero MotoCorp launched its first electric scooter, the V1, via… Continue reading Hero Vida V1 e-scooter deliveries begin
Inside the industry: what to expect from 2022 sales figures
The official numbers will come in over the next few days, but here are the headlines to look out for from 2022’s registrations. The UK’s best-selling vehicle is likely to be a van for the second year in succession, namely the Ford Transit Custom. Those battling for the top spot among cars included the Nissan… Continue reading Inside the industry: what to expect from 2022 sales figures
Maruti Suzuki clocks best-ever exports in 2022: 263,068 units
Maruti Suzuki India, the passenger vehicle export market leader since the past two fiscals, has reported record exports of 263,068 units in calendar year 2022. This is an increase of 28% over the previous record of 205,450 vehicles despatched overseas in CY2021 (see data table below) and over twice the volume in pre-Covid 2019 (107,190)… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki clocks best-ever exports in 2022: 263,068 units
Records tumble as carmakers notch best-ever sales of 3.8m units in 2022
Calendar year 2022 has been a record breaker in more ways than one for India’s passenger vehicle (PV) industry, not only because it has scaled a new high at over 3.8 million units, beating the previous best of 3.34 million units in 2018 but some carmakers have also notched their best-ever annual numbers since they… Continue reading Records tumble as carmakers notch best-ever sales of 3.8m units in 2022
European car sales uptick fuels global optimism
Despite the ongoing threats of global recessions, many of the markets around the world are starting to pick up. Countries in Europe, North America, South America and Asia have shown signs of life, but it must be noted that sales a year ago were down considerably, giving lots of room for growth. Improving on 2021’s… Continue reading European car sales uptick fuels global optimism
Opinion: Slow-charging batteries could be electric sports cars’ answer
Maserati’s global head of e-mobility, Ana Paola Reginatto, is as focused on what might be happening in 10 years’ time as next year. She told us: “On average, we expect 60% of our customers for our electric cars to be completely new to Maserati. We’re opening up new opportunities, and we have to be flexible… Continue reading Opinion: Slow-charging batteries could be electric sports cars’ answer