Category: US Motoring Press

Kia sells 239,887 units globally in August, India has 9% share, 33% of Seltos demand

The Seltos is Kia’s second-best-seller globally after the Sportage. Of the 39,281 Seltos SUVs sold in August, India accounted for 8,652 units or 33% of global sales of the Seltos. Kia has recorded total global sales of 239,887 units in August 2022, a 10.4 percent increase year-on-year (August 2021: 217,226). Kia India is now a… Continue reading Kia sells 239,887 units globally in August, India has 9% share, 33% of Seltos demand

Cityflo plans to upsize its fleet to 1,500 buses by FY23

White-collared professionals in Mumbai who are familiar with Cityflo, a Lightbox Ventures and India Quotient-funded premium bus services will soon be able to enjoy more services as the company has plans to significantly expand its operations in the financial capital of India as well in Delhi. The operator has plans to expand its fleet size… Continue reading Cityflo plans to upsize its fleet to 1,500 buses by FY23

CV upholds the uptrend in August ’22

Tata Motors, in its domestic CV segment recorded a total of 29,313 unit sales in August 2022. This figure represents 12 percent growth over August last year when it sold 26,172 units. According to the company, within the commercial vehicle segment, it notched sales of 8,727 units in August 2022 for MHCV category — a… Continue reading CV upholds the uptrend in August ’22

It’s an August month as carmakers rev up despatches for festive season

As expected, August 2022 has turned out to be quite an august month for the passenger vehicle industry in India. As per the wholesale numbers announced by 10 of the 16 PV manufacturers in the fray, a total of 317,072 units constitutes 29% year-on-year growth (August 2021: 246,504). Of these 10, three OEMs – Honda… Continue reading It’s an August month as carmakers rev up despatches for festive season

New Panamera and Taycan to lead Porsche’s EV future

Codenamed K1 (see right), it’s scheduled for production at Porsche’s Leipzig factory in Germany. That’s also the site that Porsche sources tip to receive the contract to produce the Panamera EV. The upmarket electric liftback is set to offer the choice of either a single or dual-motor drivetrain. It will also gain a further-developed 800V… Continue reading New Panamera and Taycan to lead Porsche’s EV future

Vinfast CEO’s 10-year plan to make it a global EV leader

Currently reading: Vinfast CEO’s 10-year plan to make it a global EV leader Founded in 2017, Vinfast has already enjoyed huge success at home in Vietnam, and now it aims to go global Open gallery Close News 6 mins read 2 September 2022 Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge.… Continue reading Vinfast CEO’s 10-year plan to make it a global EV leader

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is an EV to love — but electronic glitches need attention

Electric vehicles have finally hit the mainstream. I know that because as I write about the stylish new Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Ultimate SUV, all my complaints are about regular-car issues, none focused on its electric drivetrain. I’m talking about things like a tiny rear window that limits visibility, electronic failures, limited rear headroom, and… Continue reading 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is an EV to love — but electronic glitches need attention