Category: US Motoring Press

Maruti looks to increase share in premium SUV segment

As Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) gears up to launch its midsize SUV, jointly developed with Suzuki’s global alliance partner Toyota, there could be challenges with respect to customer acceptance of the brand in a price range that is likely to breach the Rs 20-lakh mark. While Toyota’s Indian arm Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has already… Continue reading Maruti looks to increase share in premium SUV segment

Nissan India appoints Mohan Wilson as Director Marketing

Nissan India has appointed Mohan Wilson as Director Marketing, Product and Customer Experience for the Indian market. He will replace Sriram Padmanabhan with effect from July 1, 2022. Mohan will report to Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India and he will be based in Chennai. In addition to transforming the India business, he will be… Continue reading Nissan India appoints Mohan Wilson as Director Marketing

Hyundai sells 340,534 units globally in June, India contributes 14%

Hyundai Motor Company has registered global sales of 340,534 units in June 2022, a 5.2-percent increase from the previous month and a 4.5-percent decrease year over year. In markets outside of Korea, Hyundai Motor sold a total of 281,024 units, a 7.9-percent increase from May and a 2.5-percent year-on-year decrease. Despite global component shortage issues… Continue reading Hyundai sells 340,534 units globally in June, India contributes 14%

Kia global sales up 1.8% in June, India contributes 9 percent, Seltos shines  

Kia Corporation has reported total global sales of 258,610 units in June 2022, a 1.8 percent increase year-on-year. The SUV line-up led global sales during June, with the Sportage being the highest-selling model. The Sportage recorded global sales of 43,201 units, followed by the brand’s Seltos and Sorento SUV models. Of the markets outside of… Continue reading Kia global sales up 1.8% in June, India contributes 9 percent, Seltos shines  

Rajendra Petkar: ‘Tata Motors is committed to a safety roadmap’

What is your take on the recent spate of EV fires including the Nexon?EVs are part of an evolving technology that will have their share of hits and misses. At Tata Motors, there is no compromise on safety and in the case of the recent fire, we will have to simulate the reason in a… Continue reading Rajendra Petkar: ‘Tata Motors is committed to a safety roadmap’

Tech Talk: The useful future for tired EV batteries

In the UK, the Monks Cross HyperHub in York fields four ABB 175kW ultra-rapid chargers and four 50kW chargers as well as 30 7kW chargers in an adjacent area. Charging infrastructure is perhaps the one thing with the biggest question mark over fitness for purpose in what is fast becoming an EV revolution. Companies are… Continue reading Tech Talk: The useful future for tired EV batteries

CV sales on the uptick in June 2022

The domestic Commercial Vehicle (CV)  segment continued its uptick in June  with most of the manufacturers seeing a positive sales growth albeit on a low base effect of last year due to the second wave of Covid19. In the case of Tata Motors, its CV segment recorded a total of 34,409 units in June 2022, a 76… Continue reading CV sales on the uptick in June 2022

Future Citroen models to straddle multiple segments

Citroën will continue to challenge current vehicle categorisation to ensure that it remains “future-proof”, even if that means taking risks, according to its strategy boss. The French firm, part of the Stellantis empire, has recently launched the Citroën C4 X, which fuses elements of a fastback, saloon and SUV. It follows the similar Citroën C5 X and… Continue reading Future Citroen models to straddle multiple segments

Greatest road tests ever: Porsche 911 Carrera RS

Tested 16.10.91 The 964-generation Porsche 911 Carrera RS proved you can have too much of a good thing: it was too focused to be suitable for road use. Weight-saving measures included the deletion of sound insulation, underbody protection, window, mirror and seat motors, central locking, aircon, stereo, rear seats and even the interior light. An… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: Porsche 911 Carrera RS