Odysse Electric Vehicles has expanded its product lineup with the launch of the HyFy, a new low-speed electric scooter priced at ₹42,000 (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Designed for city commuters, students, and delivery riders, the HyFy aims to offer a practical and affordable electric mobility solution. Powered by a 250W motor and available in 48V and 60V… Continue reading Odysse Electric Launches HyFy Low-Speed Scooter at ₹42,000
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Exclusive: Tata Motors Appoints Pinaki Haldar as SCV Business Head Amid Prolonged Decline and Strategic Reset
Tata Motors has appointed Pinaki Haldar as Vice President and Business Head of the Small Commercial Vehicle Product Unit (SCVPU) under the Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle (TMCV) division. He will be based in Mumbai and report to the Executive Director of TMCV, Girish Wagh. Haldar is a professional with over two decades of experience in… Continue reading Exclusive: Tata Motors Appoints Pinaki Haldar as SCV Business Head Amid Prolonged Decline and Strategic Reset
Michelin India Opens First Tyres & Services Store in Lucknow with Tyre On Wheels
Michelin India has opened its first Michelin Tyres & Services store in Lucknow, in collaboration with Tyre On Wheels, a local automotive service provider with outlets in Gomtinagar and Ashiyana Chauraha. The new store marks Michelin’s entry into the retail tyre services market in the Uttar Pradesh capital and aims to cater to the city’s… Continue reading Michelin India Opens First Tyres & Services Store in Lucknow with Tyre On Wheels
JOST Acquires Hyva for $398 Million to Strengthen Global Presence and India Focus
JOST Werke SE, a global supplier of safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, has acquired Hyva, a Netherlands-based company specializing in hydraulic solutions, in a deal valued at $ 398 million. The move is intended to boost JOST’s capabilities in serving India’s commercial vehicle market and broaden its offerings across transport, agriculture, and construction industries worldwide.… Continue reading JOST Acquires Hyva for $398 Million to Strengthen Global Presence and India Focus
‘Infineum is investing in local manufacturing with domestic raw materials’: Harshad Jambaulikar
In this video interview, Infineum India’s General Manager talks about the company’s localisation roadmap for its range of petroleum additives in India, while also shedding light on how it is working on chemistries that enhance efficiency of ICE vehicles. Additives play a key role in determining the characteristics of engine lubricants for ICE vehicles, and… Continue reading ‘Infineum is investing in local manufacturing with domestic raw materials’: Harshad Jambaulikar
Volvo XC70 returns as range-extender SUV with 124-mile EV range
Volvo is reviving the XC70 name for a new range-extender [EREV] SUV for the Chinese market. The company’s first ‘extended-range plug-in hybrid’ has been previewed for the first time today ahead of a reveal in the coming months and a launch later this year. Volvo says the new XC70 is designed specifically “to meet the… Continue reading Volvo XC70 returns as range-extender SUV with 124-mile EV range
Volkswagen ID Golf: full details on hatchback’s high-tech rebirth
Speaking about the software platform recently, Grünitz said the real benefit was that it was “highly flexible and highly updateable”. He added: “With OTA updates I can introduce new functionality to our customers even after they bought the car, without them needing to bring it in for a service. That means it’s really the next… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Golf: full details on hatchback’s high-tech rebirth
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.139)
This week Steve Cropley visits Matt Prior’s shed to record the My Week In Cars podcast, where the pair talk about the Polestars 3 and 4, an old Land Rover, the simplicity of old Saab heating controls, modern Volvos, kaput MGs, and much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.139)
Toyota India commands 80% share of strong hybrid car and SUV market
In India’s passenger vehicle market, the three OEMs with strong hybrid models – Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Maruti Suzuki and Honda Cars India – are witnessing growing demand for their seven such models which are powered by the combination of a petrol engine and an electric motor – with the setup being called a hybrid powertrain.… Continue reading Toyota India commands 80% share of strong hybrid car and SUV market
Toyota India commands 80% share of strong hybrid car and SUV market
In India’s passenger vehicle market, the three OEMs with strong hybrid models – Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Maruti Suzuki and Honda Cars India – are witnessing growing demand for their seven such models which are powered by the combination of a petrol engine and an electric motor – with the setup being called a hybrid powertrain.… Continue reading Toyota India commands 80% share of strong hybrid car and SUV market