Ashok Leyland, one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers has set up 2 Oxygen Generator Plants at government Hospital, Hosur, which were inaugurated by Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Subramaniam in the presence of Dr. A Chellakumar, MP, Krishnagiri; R Gandhi, Minister for Handlooms and Textiles; Y Prakash, MLA Hosur and Balachander NV, chief… Continue reading Ashok Leyland inaugurates oxygen generator plants in Hosur
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Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube see strong demand, April-July sales cross FY2021 numbers
While the Bajaj Chetak has clocked sales of 1,723 units in the first 4 months of FY2022 (FY2021: 1,395), the TVS iQube has gone home to 1,486 buyers (FY2021: 1,061). Longstanding IC engine players Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co, which have plugged into the India electric mobility story, are witnessing increasing demand for their… Continue reading Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube see strong demand, April-July sales cross FY2021 numbers
Maruti Suzuki to hike prices for the third time this year
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has today confirmed an upcoming price hike beginning September 2021, across its entire model range. This will be the third price increase from the passenger vehicle market leader, a move which could see other players following suit. While the company had earlier, in June, announced the plan to hike prices in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to hike prices for the third time this year
Dacia to reveal new Jogger seven-seater at Munich show
Dacia will reveal a new seven-seat family car called the Jogger, which will be revealed at the Munich motor show as a replacement for the Lodgy MPV. The new model from Group Renault’s budget brand, described as “a versatile family car”, will be revealed on 3 September ahead of going on display at the Munich… Continue reading Dacia to reveal new Jogger seven-seater at Munich show
Taigun 1.0L to see more demand than 1.5L: VW India’s Ashish Gupta
With less than a month to go for the Volkswagen Taigun’s official launch on September 23, the German carmaker is readying the marketplace for its first product under the India 2.0 project. On August 18, Volkswagen India commenced series production of the midsize SUV at its Chakan plant in Pune and also opened pre-bookings. The powertrain options… Continue reading Taigun 1.0L to see more demand than 1.5L: VW India’s Ashish Gupta
From the boardroom: BP’s head of future mobility on biofuels and EV adoption
Is the idea of battery swapping dead? “No, but it does require standardisation, so that every car has the same battery – or at least enough do. In China, battery swap works for Shanghai’s taxis – and it’s possible because the government buys a lot of the same vehicle from a car maker that it… Continue reading From the boardroom: BP’s head of future mobility on biofuels and EV adoption
Inside the industry: Why aren’t politicians leading by example?
What is it they say about leading by example? As a recent BBC investigation revealed, when it comes to electric cars, our politicians are rather keener to promote the uptake than spend their own money on it. The BBC founded just two takers: Conservative MP Grant Shapps, a Tesla Model 3 owner, and Labour Ed… Continue reading Inside the industry: Why aren’t politicians leading by example?
Under the skin: Bentley’s amazing carbon fiber wheel
Shaving significant amounts of unsprung weight from a car has a real effect on its handling, roadholding, braking performance, steering and agility. Unsprung weight means just that: the weight in a car that isn’t supported by the suspension springs. A large chunk of that on any car is the wheels and tyres, especially if they’re… Continue reading Under the skin: Bentley’s amazing carbon fiber wheel
New 2021 Ford Fiesta facelift caught on camera with less camouflage
Our photographers have captured more images of the soon-to-be-revealed updated Ford Fiesta supermini wearing less camouflage than ever before. The current Ford Fiesta has been on sale since 2017, with a typical model’s lifecycle meaning an update is imminent; the Blue Oval is readying a refreshed version of its hit supermini for an imminent debut… Continue reading New 2021 Ford Fiesta facelift caught on camera with less camouflage
Tesla on autopilot slams into Florida state police car
Orlando, Florida — A Tesla driving in autopilot mode slammed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate near downtown Orlando and narrowly missed its driver, who had pulled over to assist a disabled vehicle. Earlier this month, the U.S. government opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system after a series… Continue reading Tesla on autopilot slams into Florida state police car