by Saptarshi Mondal, Autocar India. 02 Aug 2022 Launched in August 2019, the Seltos has been the top performer for Kia India, still contributing to around 38 percent to the company’s four-car line-up in the domestic market. The Kia Seltos midsize SUV has become the first in its segment to get six airbags as standard,… Continue reading Kia Seltos prices hiked by Rs 30,000, six airbags now standard
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Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV arrives in UK priced at £69,900
The new flagship Jeep Grand Cherokee has launched in the UK, priced from £69,900, and comes exclusively in 375bhp plug-in hybrid guise, playing a core role in the Jeep ‘s pledge to go all-electrified in Europe. It is the 4×4 brand’s third PHEV model to launch in Europe, following 4xe versions of the smaller Jeep Renegade and Jeep… Continue reading Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV arrives in UK priced at £69,900
2023 Suzuki Swift to get softer styling and upgraded interior
The new Suzuki Swift supermini is expected to have softer, Mini-esque styling when it’s released next year. Spotted testing for the first time, photos reveal an evolutionary look over the current Swift, with pumped-up wheel arches and a rounder front end featuring a curved bonnet shutline and a smaller front grille. The reduction in size is especially… Continue reading 2023 Suzuki Swift to get softer styling and upgraded interior
Jaguar Land Rover to test cars for ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility’
Modern cars are offering more and more technology and now Jaguar Land Rover claims it has the solution to making sure these gadgets won’t go wrong. The British firm has built an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) laboratory at Gaydon, which JLR says “will help future vehicles meet current and future legislation and quality standards for connectivity… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to test cars for ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility’
Nakul Duggal: ‘Vehicle architectures are getting simplified significantly’
What is your take on the massive transformation now underway in the automotive industry?These are fascinating times for the transportation industry which is getting disrupted at various levels. There are multiple factors at play and one of the major ones is electrification, which nobody imagined would move at such an accelerated pace. Electrification has brought… Continue reading Nakul Duggal: ‘Vehicle architectures are getting simplified significantly’
Hero MotoCorp’s July sales down 7 percent from June
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The domestic Commercial Vehicle (CV) segment remained in an uptrend mode in July with most CV manufacturers witnessing positive sales growth albeit on a low base effect of last year due to the second wave of Covid19. For instance, in case of Tata Motors, its domestic CV segment recorded a total of 31,473 units in July 2022, a 44… Continue reading CV sales in uptick mode in July’ 22
Apollo Tyres launches tyre range for EVs
Apollo Tyres has introduced EV-specific tyres under two new brands – Amperion and WAV. While the former comprises tyres for electric passenger cars, the latter is targeted at electric two-wheelers. The company has launched the Amperion range in two different tread sizes – 195mm and 215mm – both targeted at SUVs with R16 and R17… Continue reading Apollo Tyres launches tyre range for EVs
July sales see carmakers firing on all cylinders
Leading carmakers in India’s passenger vehicle (PV) market announced their sales performance for July, with most OEMs being able to ramp up production. While chip supplies are improving, it’s still not green signal for India Auto Inc. The fact, however, is that companies are in a much better state as compared to a year ago… Continue reading July sales see carmakers firing on all cylinders
Stellantis plans $83M investment at Dundee Engine plant for hybrid-electric models
The Dundee Engine Plant will be retooled to become the final assembly location for a new four-cylinder engine for two future hybrid-electric Stellantis models coming to North America, the company announced Monday. The plant, which is southwest of Detroit, will see an investment of $83 million, with engine production slated to begin in early 2025, according to a… Continue reading Stellantis plans $83M investment at Dundee Engine plant for hybrid-electric models