Category: US Motoring Press

Maruti’s June sales are tepid

Maruti’s June 2022 sales in the domestic market not including the LCV Super Carry fell one percent to 122,685 units from 124,280 units in the year-earlier month. On a sequential basis, sales were flat as compared to May 2022 numbers at 124,474 units. Sales of  its entry-level Alto and S-Presso hatchbacks  went home to 14,442… Continue reading Maruti’s June sales are tepid

Nissan’s sales in June up 66 percent

Sales of the Magnite powered Nissan to domestic wholesale of 3515 vehicles in June 2022 as against 2131 units in May 2022, an increase of 66 percent. Exports wholesale for June were 4497 units. Nissan said sales of the Magnite have crossed the 50,000 mark since its debut in December 2020. Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India,… Continue reading Nissan’s sales in June up 66 percent

BMW leasing subsidiary launches digital salary sacrifice product

Leasing and mobility provider Alphabet, a subsidiary of the BMW Group, has launched a new digital salary sacrifice product, following rising demand for these schemes among corporate customers. Developed with a different ‘trusted partner’ to its predecessor, the new offer operates from an online portal designed to help employees self-serve, generating quotes comparing tax savings… Continue reading BMW leasing subsidiary launches digital salary sacrifice product

What are Euro 7 emissions regs and what will they mean for cars?

Open gallery Audi Q3 in Mahle Powertrain’s cold chamber Euro 7 will add significant costs to testing emissions from cars Audi Q3 in Mahle Powertrain’s solar testing facility Mahle Powertrain facility Close Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. Click here to purchase a subscription to The Knowledge.  Go to… Continue reading What are Euro 7 emissions regs and what will they mean for cars?

MG Motor clocks steady sales gains in June

MG Motor India clocked retail sales of 4,503 units in June 2022, a tad higher than the 4,008 cars sold in May 2022. On a year-on-year basis too, the June numbers are higher than last year. According to the company statement, the momentum in sales comes on the back of some ease in semiconductor availability,… Continue reading MG Motor clocks steady sales gains in June

Skoda confident but not complacent

“We exist in a global business and no country can work in isolation with parts coming from China and Europe.” Brand Director of Skoda Auto India, Zac Hollis, says he is happy with the turnaround but there is still a lot of work ahead. As Brand Director of Skoda Auto India, Zac Hollis is doubtless… Continue reading Skoda confident but not complacent

In unity lies strength

Toyota and Suzuki have taken their relationship to the next level with the announcement of a new SUV that will be manufactured at the former’s plant in Bidadi near Bengaluru. Over the last five years since they first made known their intent to come together, the Japanese duo has quietly been strengthening the scope of the… Continue reading In unity lies strength

Revealed: Tech highlights of Ducati’s first electric motorcycle

Ducati has released technical details of its MotoE project in a video in which the prototype is illustrated by the team that has overseen its creation and is following its development.  ‘V21L’ in Borgo Panigale identifies Ducati’s first electric motorcycle, a prototype that starting from 2023 will compete in the FIM MotoE World Cup, of which the Bologna-based… Continue reading Revealed: Tech highlights of Ducati’s first electric motorcycle