Volkswagen said on Wednesday that it was disposing of its ownership stakes in facilities in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region, exiting an area now known for the country’s crackdown on predominantly Muslim ethnic groups there. Volkswagen had a joint venture assembly plant in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, as well as two test tracks in the… Continue reading Volkswagen to Exit China’s Xinjiang Region After 12 Years
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Yulu partners with Electrie to launch shared electric mobility service in Kolkata
Shared electric mobility company Yulu launched its services in Kolkata, marking its first foray into eastern India through a franchise partner-led model. The initiative will be managed by Electrie, a venture founded by city-based industrialist Soham Misra. Electrie will operate Yulu’s DeX GR electric vehicles (EVs) and leverage its advanced technology platform in Kolkata’s Topsia,… Continue reading Yulu partners with Electrie to launch shared electric mobility service in Kolkata
BMW Motorrad India to increase prices across model range from January 2025
BMW Motorrad India announced a price increase of up to 2.5% across its entire range of motorcycles and scooters, effective January 1, 2025. The company attributed this price increase to rising input costs and inflationary pressures. According to the company, the revision will help sustain profitability while maintaining the brand’s commitment to quality, performance, and… Continue reading BMW Motorrad India to increase prices across model range from January 2025
Bharat Benz Torqshift tipper range wins bulk order for mining
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has introduced its BharatBenz heavy-duty truck (HDT) range equipped with the globally acclaimed 12-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) technology. The company has received a bulk order of 80 units for its 3532CM mining tippers from a single customer. BharatBenz expanded its product portfolio… Continue reading Bharat Benz Torqshift tipper range wins bulk order for mining
Lotus says ‘never say never’ to Emira hybrid as it slows all-EV plan
Lotus could electrify the Emira and extend its lifecycle as the brand moves to hybridise its line-up and pushes back the sports car’s long-awaited electric replacement. It’s responding to flagging uptake of electric luxury cars by reducing its sales volume ambitions over the coming years and introducing a new range-extender (REx) powertrain option in a bid to boost the… Continue reading Lotus says ‘never say never’ to Emira hybrid as it slows all-EV plan
Renault’s turnaround is underpinned by cars you actually want
“The fastest turnaround in the recent history of automotive” read one of the captions on a recent Renault Group video reflecting on the first 1000 days of its ‘Renaulution’ turnaround plan. It’s not hyperbole either: Renault has gone from loss making in 2020 from just under 3 million sales to having an enviable 7.9% operating… Continue reading Renault’s turnaround is underpinned by cars you actually want
Land Rover Defender
It feels like Land Rover has aimed for an interior that straddles both luxury and utility. No easy task, but it has pretty well nailed it. That there are exposed sections of body colour and star-head bolts, a big broad slab of dashboard with grab handles and a dinky instrument binnacle all evoke the original… Continue reading Land Rover Defender
Luxury car market to grow at double the pace of mainstream market – Balbir Singh Dhillon
Balbir Singh Dhillon, head of Audi India, said the Indian luxury car market will continue to grow at double the pace of the country’s mainstream car market and reach 1 lakh units in annual sales by 2030. This will imply 100% growth in volumes from the 2024 base of 50,000 units. While the overall market… Continue reading Luxury car market to grow at double the pace of mainstream market – Balbir Singh Dhillon
Luxury car market to grow at double the pace of mainstream market: Balbir Singh Dhillon
The Indian luxury car market will continue to grow at double the pace of the mainstream car market and reach 1 lakh units in annual sales by 2030. That’s the word coming in from the head of Audi India, Balbir Singh Dhillon. This translates to a 100% growth in volumes from the 2024 base of… Continue reading Luxury car market to grow at double the pace of mainstream market: Balbir Singh Dhillon
M&M denies knowledge of potential emission penalties
Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday clarified that it has no knowledge about any plans by the government to impose penalties on the company for allegedly missing emission targets, as reported by The Indian Express. A media report published on Thursday morning said car makers including Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, and Honda have higher than mandated fleet… Continue reading M&M denies knowledge of potential emission penalties