The new Kia Carnival has gathered over 3,000 bookings, which is commendable considering prices for the MPV, which had launched less than 20 days ago, start at Rs 63.9 lakh (ex-showroom). Sources tell us that waiting period for the new Carnival is close to 1 year. Kia India gearing up for additional demand for CarnivalThe… Continue reading The 2025 Kia Carnival sold out for almost a year in India
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Nissan Patrol planned for India, may be launched in 2026
Nissan is evaluating launching its global flagship SUV, the Patrol, in India sometime in 2026. It could be brought to India as a fully imported unit to serve as a halo model, according to sources. The Patrol recently underwent a full generation change globally (codenamed: Y63) and is currently on sale only in left-hand drive… Continue reading Nissan Patrol planned for India, may be launched in 2026
Deep C Anand, Founder of ANAND Group, Passes Away at 91
Deep C Anand, Founder of the ANAND Group, passed away on October 25 at the age of 91. Final prayers for him will be held on October 27 at the company’s headquarters in Hauz Khas. The ANAND Group, established by Anand in 1961, is a New Delhi based manufacturer. The Group has become a key… Continue reading Deep C Anand, Founder of ANAND Group, Passes Away at 91
‘We are reconfiguring our systems to cater to the needs of EV players’: Orbitsys MD
Gurugram-headquartered technology provider Orbitsys Technologies, which is a key player in the CRM (customer relationship management) and DMS (dealer management system) domains, is witnessing a perceptible shift in the market which is transitioning towards EVs. The company which caters to several OEMs and forms the backbone of their CRM-DMS solutions for a seamless customer service… Continue reading ‘We are reconfiguring our systems to cater to the needs of EV players’: Orbitsys MD
A look at every car, SUV tested by Bharat NCAP so far
Introduced by the government last year, the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) has taken over the responsibility from Global NCAP to conduct crash tests and award scores to cars sold in the country. It hopes this would help buyers make an informed purchase decision. Since its inception on October 1, 2023, BNCAP has tested… Continue reading A look at every car, SUV tested by Bharat NCAP so far
Citroën and Jeep expands their presence in Kerala, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh
Citroën and Jeep have further extended their presence in India by inaugurating new multi-brand dealerships in Thrissur, Asansol, and Meerut. The new Stellantis Brand Houses (SBH) provide comprehensive 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare parts) facilities, uniting a broad selection of SUVs from both Citroën and Jeep under one roof. The dealerships feature vehicles from various… Continue reading Citroën and Jeep expands their presence in Kerala, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh
ACMA Mobility Foundation partners with Fraunhofer Institutes to drive R&D in Indian auto components
The ACMA Mobility Foundation (AMF), an initiative by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany, to advance research and development (R&D) for India’s auto component industry. This partnership was formalised during the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024) in New Delhi, aiming… Continue reading ACMA Mobility Foundation partners with Fraunhofer Institutes to drive R&D in Indian auto components
New Gen Dzire to be launched on November 11
Maruti Suzuki’s next big launch for India is the all-new Dzire compact sedan, the prices for which will be announced on November 11. In an earlier story, we had confirmed that Dzire will go on sale in India after Diwali 2024. New Maruti Dzire to look different from SwiftWith the new Dzire, Maruti will be… Continue reading New Gen Dzire to be launched on November 11
Standardise to Scale: Revolutionising electric two-wheeler software
As the adoption of electric two-wheelers increases, the need to standardize non-differentiating software across different electronic control units (ECUs) and vehicle platforms becomes more evident. This approach not only improves software quality but also shortens development timelines and reduces costs through increased software reuse. Furthermore, it establishes a reliable partner ecosystem for consistent software maintenance… Continue reading Standardise to Scale: Revolutionising electric two-wheeler software
Heaven in the city of angels: what the Petersen Museum reveals
“Are you going to the Petersen Museum?” was invariably the reply when I told people I was going to Los Angeles for the first time. I’d actually been sent over for a different job entirely, but clearly I needed to make the time. You don’t even need to get inside to realise it’s something special,… Continue reading Heaven in the city of angels: what the Petersen Museum reveals