Honda dealerships across India are offering year-end discounts that are massive discounts and benefits on its India line-up. Like last month, the Japanese brand is offering a seven-year/unlimited km extended warranty free of cost on select models, and has big cash discounts as well, among other benefits like accessories, exchange and loyalty bonuses, as well… Continue reading Honda announces year-end discounts of up to Rs 1.26 Lakh on select models
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Toyota Innova Hycross prices increased by up to Rs 36,000
Toyota has silently hiked the prices of the Innova Hycross MPV by up to Rs 36,000. The Innova Hycross is now priced from Rs 19.94 lakh, and goes up to Rs 31.34 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Toyota Innova Hycross price hike The Toyota Innova Hycross is sold in six trims – GX, GX(O), VX, VX(O), ZX,… Continue reading Toyota Innova Hycross prices increased by up to Rs 36,000
Indian motorsport pioneer Indu Chandhok passes away at 93
Indu Chandhok, the doyen of Indian motorsports with which he was accociated for over six decades, has passed away at the age of 93. Indu Chandhok was born in Kolkata on July 22, 1931, and then moved to Chennai in 1932. He was one of the founder-members of the Madras Motor Sports Club in 1953.… Continue reading Indian motorsport pioneer Indu Chandhok passes away at 93
Autocar India awards 2025 set for December 10
The 2025 edition of the annual Autocar India Awards will be held on December 10, 2024, where we will announce the coveted Autocar Car of the Year and Bike of the Year winners. This year, we have 15 cars and 13 bikes gunning for the top award. For the top car and bike awards, all… Continue reading Autocar India awards 2025 set for December 10
Mercedes-Benz India to launch electric G 580 on January 9, 2025
Mercedes-Benz India has just announced that the electric G-Class, officially known as the G 580 with EQ Technology, will make its India debut in production-spec on January 9, 2025. The compmay could also announce prices on the same day. The electric G-Class was previously shown in concept guise at the Bharat Mobility Show in January… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India to launch electric G 580 on January 9, 2025
Tata Motors leads India’s electric passenger vehicle market in November 2024 despite YoY decline
After a heady month of October 2024, when the electric passenger vehicle industry achieved record monthly retail sales of 11,165 units (up 47 percent YoY), November 2024 sales at 8,596 units (up 14 percent YoY) appear rather tepid in comparison. Nevertheless, they are 40 percent better than the 17-month low of 6,148 units in September… Continue reading Tata Motors leads India’s electric passenger vehicle market in November 2024 despite YoY decline
Lotus considers hybrid powertrain for Emira sportscar to extend lifecycle
Lotus could extend the Emira sportscar’s lifecycle by adding a petrol-hybrid powertrain. The brand recently announced plans to hybridise its entire line-up, effectively postponing the sportscar’s long-awaited all-electric replacement. Lotus brought out the Emira in 2021 (it’s scheduled to launch in India next year) as its final pure-combustion car and as an effective replacement for… Continue reading Lotus considers hybrid powertrain for Emira sportscar to extend lifecycle
Racing to change the world: When Autocar met Sir Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton wants to maintain the momentum by speaking out against racism and inequality to such an extent that it has become his main motivation to continue in the sport. “As I continue to grow, I understand the sheer mass and size of issues surrounding us,” he says. “I would love to be able to do… Continue reading Racing to change the world: When Autocar met Sir Lewis Hamilton
Samvardhana Motherson targets more Japanese OEM business with Atsumitec buyout
The Motherson Group, one of India’s and the world’s leading specialised automotive component manufacturers, through Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) has announced plans to acquire Atsumitec Co of Japan for $57 million (Rs 475 crore). Founded in 1949, Atsumitec has core capabilities in metal and machining business primarily manufacturing gear-shifters, chassis and transmission components for… Continue reading Samvardhana Motherson targets more Japanese OEM business with Atsumitec buyout
Samvardhana Motherson targets more Japanese OEM business with Atsumitec buyout
The Motherson Group, one of India’s and the world’s leading specialised automotive component manufacturers, through Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) has announced plans to acquire Atsumitec Co of Japan for $57 million (Rs 475 crore). Founded in 1949, Atsumitec has core capabilities in metal and machining business primarily manufacturing gear-shifters, chassis and transmission components for… Continue reading Samvardhana Motherson targets more Japanese OEM business with Atsumitec buyout