A new UK engineering specialist has revived the original Ford Escort RS, with the backing of the car-making giant. It has been developed by Coventry-based Boreham Motorworks and is unique for being allowed to use the Escort name and Ford badges. Unlike many similarly conceived rivals, it is not a restomod based on an existing chassis.… Continue reading Mk1 Ford Escort back in production with 296bhp and modern tech
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DEG extends EUR 30 million loan to JK Tyre for Madhya Pradesh expansion
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft has announced a long-term loan of EUR 30 million to JK Tyre & Industries Ltd (JKTIL), a part of the JK Organisation. The funding will support the sustainable expansion of production capacities at the company’s facility in Madhya Pradesh, India. Joachim Schumacher, a member of the DEG Management Board,… Continue reading DEG extends EUR 30 million loan to JK Tyre for Madhya Pradesh expansion
Škoda Kylaq achieves 10,000 bookings, begins 43-day nationwide tour
Škoda Auto India’s newly introduced sub-4-metre SUV, the Kylaq, has achieved 10,000 bookings within just 10 days of the commencement of reservations. This milestone underscores the rising interest in Škoda’s latest SUV in the competitive Indian market. To build on this momentum, Škoda Auto India is set to launch the ‘India Dream Tour,’ a 43-day… Continue reading Škoda Kylaq achieves 10,000 bookings, begins 43-day nationwide tour
Apollo Tyres unveils radial tyres for defence at Bauma Conexpo 2024
Tyres Ltd introduced its latest radial tyre offerings at the BAUMA ConExpo India 2024, an international trade fair focusing on construction machinery, building materials, mining equipment, and construction vehicles. The company unveiled the Apollo Terra Pro 1045, a steel-belted radial tyre designed for backhoe loaders, and the Apollo Terra MPT 1, an all-steel radial tyre… Continue reading Apollo Tyres unveils radial tyres for defence at Bauma Conexpo 2024
Uber launches women-only bike taxi service in Bengaluru
Uber, a leading mobility platform in India, has launched Uber Moto Women, a dedicated bike taxi service catering exclusively to women in Bengaluru. The service connects female riders with female drivers, offering a transportation option designed to address women’s safety and mobility concerns while also creating flexible earning opportunities for female drivers. Developed based on… Continue reading Uber launches women-only bike taxi service in Bengaluru
Toyota reveals Urban Cruiser EV
Just a year after Toyota Motor Corp revealed the Maruti eVX-based Urban SUV concept, the Japanese carmaker has taken the wraps off the final production version, called the Urban Cruiser EV. While it carries over much from the concept, the production Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is slightly smaller and, other than its design, shares a… Continue reading Toyota reveals Urban Cruiser EV
Toyota reveals Urban Cruiser EV
Just a year after Toyota Motor Corp revealed the Maruti eVX-based Urban SUV concept, the Japanese carmaker has taken the wraps off the final production version, called the Urban Cruiser EV. While it carries over much from the concept, the production Toyota Urban Cruiser EV is slightly smaller and, other than its design, shares a… Continue reading Toyota reveals Urban Cruiser EV
Indian auto component industry registers 11.3% growth in H1FY25, turnover reaches Rs. 3.32 lakh crore
India’s auto component industry registered a turnover of Rs. 3.32 lakh crore (USD 39.6 billion) for the period April to September 2024 (H1FY25), registering a growth of 11.3% over the first half of the previous year, as per the latest data revealed by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). Commenting on the development,… Continue reading Indian auto component industry registers 11.3% growth in H1FY25, turnover reaches Rs. 3.32 lakh crore
Toyota Kirloskar Motor opens first TUCO facility in Guwahati
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched its first Company Owned Toyota Used Car Outlet (TUCO) in Northeast India, located in Guwahati. This marks the third such facility under the “Toyota U-Trust” brand, following outlets in Bengaluru and Delhi. The new outlet spans approximately 4,000 square feet and has the capacity to display over 15 certified… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor opens first TUCO facility in Guwahati
Amazon surpasses EV deployment goals in India
Amazon announced that it has surpassed its target of deploying 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in its India delivery fleet, achieving the milestone in October 2024, over a year ahead of schedule. The EVs are currently operational in cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, covering a network that spans 500 cities from Leh to Gangtok. … Continue reading Amazon surpasses EV deployment goals in India