Skoda Auto India sells 4,433 cars in November, will surpass 50,000 units in CY2022 Skoda Auto India, the first of the Indian carmakers to release their wholesale numbers for the month of November 2022, has reported sterling growth last month. At 4,433 units, November 2022 numbers are a 102% year-on-year growth (November 2021: 2,196 units).… Continue reading Skoda Auto India sells 4,433 cars in November, will surpass 50,000 units in CY2022
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Honda ties up with MSTI to offer end-of-life vehicle scrapping services
Honda Cars India (HCIL) has signed an agreement with Maruti Suzuki Toyotsu India (MSTI) to offer its customers an end-to-end solution for scrapping their end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). As part of this tie-up, Honda’s customers will be able to get their older vehicles scrapped in a scientific and environment-friendly manner. HCIL says it strives to assist its… Continue reading Honda ties up with MSTI to offer end-of-life vehicle scrapping services
Jaguar TCS Racing reveals advanced Formula E Gen3 racer
Jaguar TCS Racing has taken the covers off the Jaguar I-Type 6, designed and engineered to compete for the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, as the innovative all-electric motorsport category moves into a new Gen3 era. The Jaguar I-Type 6 is the most advanced and efficient electric Jaguar race car ever. It is… Continue reading Jaguar TCS Racing reveals advanced Formula E Gen3 racer
‘Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs’: Arvind Goel
A weak local supply chain is one of the major issues with respect to EV offtake in India and since the market is nascent with less than 1 percent of the total car parc presently being electric, most of the EV components and raw materials are being sourced from China – a country which has… Continue reading ‘Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs’: Arvind Goel
‘Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs’: Arvind Goel
A weak local supply chain is one of the major issues with respect to EV offtake in India and since the market is nascent with less than 1 percent of the total car parc presently being electric, most of the EV components and raw materials are being sourced from China – a country which has… Continue reading ‘Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs’: Arvind Goel
‘Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs’: Arvind Goel
A weak local supply chain is one of the major issues with respect to EV offtake in India and since the market is nascent with less than 1 percent of the total car parc presently being electric, most of the EV components and raw materials are being sourced from China – a country which has… Continue reading ‘Chip shortage, high dependence on China challenging for EV OEMs’: Arvind Goel
Industry digest: companies should shout about good work
I am happy to report that, as the automotive and mobility industry transforms itself before our eyes, there are some outstanding innovators and problem solvers in the forefront of the changes. How do I know? Because for the past three years my company, Ennis & Co, has had the privilege of partnering with Autocar to deliver… Continue reading Industry digest: companies should shout about good work
Why Ford axing the Fiesta doesn’t spell the end for superminis
Such is the current cost of the battery that, when fitted to a supermini to give an acceptable driving range, it becomes on average 60% of the total build cost, according to recent analysis by the bank Bernstein. However, because of the higher pricing power of cars in the class above, the battery share of… Continue reading Why Ford axing the Fiesta doesn’t spell the end for superminis
Nissan performance arm primes bespoke electrified sports car
Nissan performance division Nismo is readying a new flagship model for the UK, expected to be a stand-alone sports car. Speaking to Autocar, Nissan Nismo CEO Takao Katagiri confirmed the unnamed model will be sold in the UK as well as mainland Europe and the US, following its release in the car maker’s home country… Continue reading Nissan performance arm primes bespoke electrified sports car
New Nissan Formula E car to influence future e-4orce models
Nissan has revealed its new car for the upcoming Formula E race season – and technology from the racer could be used on future production models. Called Nissan e-4orce 04, the car has 40% more power than last year’s challenger and a top speed of over 200mph. Its new red and white livery features a cherry blossom design, in… Continue reading New Nissan Formula E car to influence future e-4orce models