Osamu Suzuki, the transformative leader who built Suzuki Motor Corporation into a global automotive powerhouse during his more than four decades at the helm, died of lymphoma on December 25, 2024. He was 94 years old. His death was announced by Suzuki Motor Corporation. When Suzuki joined the company in 1958 through marriage to founder… Continue reading Osamu Suzuki, who transformed the small Japanese manufacturer into global force, dies at 94
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Rolls-Royce Ghost facelift launched at Rs 8.95 Crore
Just two months after the refreshed Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II was revealed internationally, we have India prices for the smaller luxury sedan. The facelift is on sale in Standard, Extended and Black Badge form, and is priced at Rs 8.95 crore, Rs 10.19 crore and Rs 10.52 crore, respectively, before options. 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost interior… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Ghost facelift launched at Rs 8.95 Crore
Our favourite cars of 2024: Microlino
On a purely subjective basis, the Microlino might not be my favourite car of the year – if you’ll permit me to stretch the oxymoronic to the point of… well, maybe just moronic. This quirky runaround, this Isetta reincarnate, is a good laugh – obviously, look at it – but it’s not the most fun… Continue reading Our favourite cars of 2024: Microlino
Audi RS6 GT shows we’re in a golden era for special edition cars
In short succession, we’ve had a one-of-660 Audi RS6 Avant GT delivered to Autocar HQ, Toyota has announced a run of laudably hardcore GR Supras and Alpina has been in touch to ask if we would like a go in the dreamy, last-of-the-line B3 GT. We appear to be living in the midst of a… Continue reading Audi RS6 GT shows we’re in a golden era for special edition cars
Why Mergers of Carmakers Like Honda and Nissan Often Falter
The Japanese companies are considering joining forces to survive in a rapidly changing auto industry, but auto history is filled with troubled and failed marriages. Go to Source
Waymo dominated U.S. robotaxi market in 2024, but Tesla and Amazon’s Zoox loom
A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 9, 2022. Paresh Dave | Reuters Despite General Motor’s decision to shutter its Cruise robotaxi business earlier this month, the U.S. has never been closer to a driverless future. For the autonomous vehicle industry, 2024 will be remembered as… Continue reading Waymo dominated U.S. robotaxi market in 2024, but Tesla and Amazon’s Zoox loom
Autocar Professional’s 2024 anniversary edition is out!
This landmark collector’s edition pulls out all the stops to bring you unparalleled insights into the fast-moving automotive world. We’ve gone all-out to pack in as much high-octane content as possible in our biggest issue ever at a whopping 270 pages. Get exclusive interviews with over 50 top industry CEOs and leaders sharing their visions… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s 2024 anniversary edition is out!
Greaves Electric targets more than double 3W capacity by FY27
Greaves Electric Mobility, known for its Ampere, Ele, Greaves and Eltra vehicle brands, is planning to more than double its production capacity of three-wheelers across its factories in Telangana and Uttar Pradesh by financial year 2027. The automaker currently has three plants– in Ranipet in Tamil Nadu, in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, and in… Continue reading Greaves Electric targets more than double 3W capacity by FY27
ZELIO Ebikes launches Tanga Butterfly and Tanga SS E-Rickshaws, starting at Rs 1.40 lakh
ZELIO Ebikes has entered the e-rickshaw segment with the launch of its first models, Tanga Butterfly and Tanga SS. These e-rickshaws are priced at INR 1,45,000 for the Tanga Butterfly and Rs 1,40,000 for the Tanga SS (ex-showroom). The models were earlier showcased at the EV India Expo 2024 in New Delhi. The Tanga Butterfly,… Continue reading ZELIO Ebikes launches Tanga Butterfly and Tanga SS E-Rickshaws, starting at Rs 1.40 lakh
Our favourite cars of 2024: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Minutes after a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N been dropped off with me, it was off to a Gatwick Airport car park. I got back late the next night, a bit jaded, and then… two wheels kerbed, brutally so. It happened at opposite corners on a spiral down ramp towards the exit of the car park. The… Continue reading Our favourite cars of 2024: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N