Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, has announced a partnership with e-commerce platform Flipkart to enable online booking of its two-wheelers. Starting 15 April 2025, customers in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Meghalaya, and Mizoram will have the option to book vehicles digitally. Under the… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India partners with Flipkart to introduce online booking for two-wheelers
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Volkswagen India Launches All-New Tiguan R-Line SUV at ₹48.99 Lakh
Volkswagen India has introduced the all-new Tiguan R-Line, the latest version of its flagship SUV, at an introductory price of ₹48.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Built on the MQB EVO platform, the SUV incorporates a new chassis generation aimed at enhancing driving dynamics and ride comfort. Deliveries are set to begin from 23rd April 2025 through Volkswagen… Continue reading Volkswagen India Launches All-New Tiguan R-Line SUV at ₹48.99 Lakh
BMW Group introduces BMW M Drift Academy in India
BMW Group India has officially introduced the BMW M Drift Academy in the country, marking a new addition to its performance driving experiences. Scheduled for April 26 and 27, 2025, the academy’s debut will take place at Raymonds Compound, JK Gram, Thane West. The BMW M Drift Academy is a structured training platform aimed at… Continue reading BMW Group introduces BMW M Drift Academy in India
Exclusive: Royal Enfield Sets 1.1 Million Sales Target for FY26
Royal Enfield is targeting to grow its sales to 1.1 million units in the current financial year, with domestic sales expected to increase by 6–7% and exports seen higher by 20–25%, according to sources. The number represents its highest-ever production goal, and will also include contributions from EVs for the first time. The motorcycle manufacturer… Continue reading Exclusive: Royal Enfield Sets 1.1 Million Sales Target for FY26
Lamborghini Appoints Nidhi Kaistha as Head of India Operations
Automobili Lamborghini has appointed Nidhi Kaistha as the new Head of Lamborghini India, effective April 1, 2025. Kaistha will oversee all sales, marketing, and after-sales operations in India, which currently stands as the sixth-largest market for the luxury automotive manufacturer in the Asia Pacific region. Kaistha brings over 25 years of experience across the hospitality,… Continue reading Lamborghini Appoints Nidhi Kaistha as Head of India Operations
Automotive Component Leader Pinnacle Industries Appoints Rahul Desai as CEO
Pinnacle Industries, a leading manufacturer of automotive seating, interiors, special application vehicles, and railway seating, appointed Rahul Desai as Chief Executive Officer. Desai, who brings nearly three decades of experience in the auto-components sector, will oversee the company’s Auto Components, Seating & Interiors division. In his new role, Desai will lead operations across manufacturing plants… Continue reading Automotive Component Leader Pinnacle Industries Appoints Rahul Desai as CEO
Mercedes-Benz priming ‘Little G’ as £70k entry G-Class due in 2027
Mercedes-Benz is ramping up the development of its entry-level G-Class, a smaller electric car that will be pitched against a new breed of rugged crossovers such as the upcoming Land Rover Defender ‘Sport’. Pencilled to launch in 2027, the highly anticipated model, currently referred to as ‘Little G’, will be a sibling to the larger, legendary… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz priming ‘Little G’ as £70k entry G-Class due in 2027
Skoda Kodiaq vRS
For the interior, Skoda has done the usual sporty car thing of replacing most of the fabric and leather of the standard car with ‘microsuede’ (Alcantara, to you and me) and perforated leather. You can add normal black leather back in as an option. Otherwise, the vRS’s cabin is the same as on every other… Continue reading Skoda Kodiaq vRS
Most Accessible 7 Seat Cars, SUVs in India
Out of all the cars on this list, the Mahindra Bolero feels the most crude and outdated. Due to its high ground clearance, stepping in and out of the off-roader is not easy. The seats at the front are narrow and don’t have much support on offer; the seats behind are no different either and provide limited… Continue reading Most Accessible 7 Seat Cars, SUVs in India
How Electric Vehicles and the Startup Ecosystem Are Driving Innovation in the Fueling Sector
The fueling sector in India is undergoing a fundamental shift, driven by the rapid adoption of cleaner and more sustainable options like CNG and electric-powered vehicles (EVs), along with the rise of startups disrupting traditional refueling models. While the conversation around EVs often focuses on vehicle adoption, the real challenge and opportunity lie in building… Continue reading How Electric Vehicles and the Startup Ecosystem Are Driving Innovation in the Fueling Sector