BYD has recently been busy registering new design patents in India. While the September filing pertained to the Bao 3 EV, it was followed by the Denza N9 PHEV in October. Notably, this comes ahead of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in January 2025, in which BYD has confirmed its participation. However, official communication from… Continue reading BYD patents designs for Denza N9 and Bao 3 in India
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Hero MotoCorp secures design patent for the Xpulse 421
Hero MotoCorp is gearing up to introduce its most powerful adventure motorcycle yet – the Xpulse 421 – with the company recently filing a design patent for the model in India. Hero Xpulse 421 detailsHero’s upcoming ADV will come with a 421cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine paired with a six-speed gearbox. Notably, the motorcycle seems to… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp secures design patent for the Xpulse 421
Small Giant
My first car was a Maruti 800, as it was for millions of Indians who discovered the joys of driving with this wonder car. This little marvel not only revolutionised personal mobility but also laid the foundation for India’s automotive revolution, putting an entire subcontinent on wheels. The Maruti 800 is the most iconic symbol of… Continue reading Small Giant
M&M, BII revise final investment tranche in Mahindra Electric to Rs 650 crore
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and the UK government’s British International Investment Plc (BII) have revised the terms of the financial tranche of BII’s funding in the Indian automaker’s electric vehicle arm Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd (MEAL) to Rs 650 crore from the previously planned Rs 725 crore. The investment will be completed by March 31.… Continue reading M&M, BII revise final investment tranche in Mahindra Electric to Rs 650 crore
PV industry to close 2024 with record December dispatches
The trajectory of passenger vehicle sales in India has experienced a somewhat fluctuating pattern throughout 2024, yet it is concluding on an optimistic note. This revival can largely be attributed to attractive year-end discounts designed to entice customers, coupled with lucrative incentive schemes rolled out for dealers. Indian carmakers are expected to dispatch approximately 310,000 to 315,000 vehicles in… Continue reading PV industry to close 2024 with record December dispatches
PV industry to close 2024 with record December dispatches
The trajectory of passenger vehicle sales in India has experienced a somewhat fluctuating pattern throughout 2024, yet it is concluding on an optimistic note. This revival can largely be attributed to attractive year-end discounts designed to entice customers, coupled with lucrative incentive schemes rolled out for dealers. Indian carmakers are expected to dispatch approximately 310,000 to 315,000 vehicles in… Continue reading PV industry to close 2024 with record December dispatches
Harvesting carbon for a circular economy
When one drives on a highway or even in city waste dumps, one sees old and used tyres thrown haphazardly about. A typical tyre comprises 50 percent natural rubber, 30 percent carbon black and 20 percent chemicals. Tyres take a very long time to degrade in soil. On average, it can take anywhere from 50… Continue reading Harvesting carbon for a circular economy
Maruti Suzuki Dzire reaches 3 Million units in cumulative production
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved a cumulative production milestone of 3 million units for its Dzire sedan. This milestone was reached in 16 years and 11 months since the car’s launch in March 2008. Earlier milestones include 1 million units in April 2015 and 2 million units in June 2019. Other Maruti Suzuki models… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Dzire reaches 3 Million units in cumulative production
The news stories that shaped the car industry this year
Of course, it would be up to others to see whether profits could be made from small electric cars without production being subsidised by the state. In March, with Europe’s car brands on the back foot, de Meo went on the offensive and decried Europe’s regulations as “objectively favouring premium models”. He called on the authorities… Continue reading The news stories that shaped the car industry this year
The news stories that shaped the car industry this year
Of course, it would be up to others to see whether profits could be made from small electric cars without production being subsidised by the state. In March, with Europe’s car brands on the back foot, de Meo went on the offensive and decried Europe’s regulations as “objectively favouring premium models”. He called on the authorities… Continue reading The news stories that shaped the car industry this year