Setting eyes on global business and electric mobility, India’s largest two-wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp today announced plans to expand its operations to the United Kingdom and Europe with the Vida brand in the second half of 2025. “We will very soon launch operations in the UK and across Europe, led by our electric vehicle brand Vida.… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp to start UK, Europe operations in 2025 with Vida Z
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New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability
Aston Martin is aiming for record annual sales of around 8000 a year as part of new boss Adrian Hallmark’s plan to return the persistently loss-making company to profit. Hallmark, formerly boss of Bentley, told investors he’d undergone “60 days of intense learning” since joining the company at the start of September. His first move… Continue reading New Aston Martin boss outlines plans for profitability
Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV
Welcome to the long-term squad, Nissan Ariya. Well, Ariya the second. I’ve recently swapped from an Ariya Advance, which is near the bottom of the spec league table, with a 63kWh battery and front-wheel drive, to the almost top-spec Evolve, with an 87kWh battery and four-wheel drive. I won’t go into the tedium of specific… Continue reading Everything I learned after 2000 miles in a Nissan Ariya EV
Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid
The Kia Sportage has been updated in its native Korea, gaining a bold new look inside and out, plus a new range of powertrains. Its styling has been revised to more closely match that of the brand’s electric cars, the EV3, EV6 and EV9, with new column-like headlights and a blockier front grille. At the… Continue reading Kia Sportage facelift brings chunky look and upgraded hybrid
Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van
The Dacia Spring Cargo has been unveiled as a van version of the electric city car, targeting last-mile delivery fleets. At £14,995 (excluding VAT), it is the UK’s cheapest electric van and it also qualifies for the government’s £2500 Plug-in Van Grant. In addition, it is offered on business leasing for £149 per month (excluding VAT),… Continue reading Dacia Spring Cargo unveiled as UK’s cheapest electric van
Hero MotoCorp to start operations in UK, Europe with Vida
Setting eyes on global business and electric mobility, India’s largest two-wheeler maker today announced plans to expand its operations to the United Kingdom and Europe with the Vida brand. The operations are likely to start in 2024-2025. “We will very soon launch operations in the UK and across Europe, led by our electric vehicle brand Vida. This expansion… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp to start operations in UK, Europe with Vida
JK Tyre to hike prices in Q3 amid input cost pressure
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd is likely to further increase the price of its tyres during the October-December quarter to offset the impact of commodity price inflation seen in the previous quarters. The price hike is likely to be in 1-2% and the management does not expect the hike to impact the demand, the company’s… Continue reading JK Tyre to hike prices in Q3 amid input cost pressure
Piaggio group unveils expanded range of Motorbikes and Scooters at EICMA 2024
Aprilia introduces its refreshed lineup, including the awaited Tuareg Rally, inspired by the model that won the Africa Eco Race, and the Tuono 457, a lightweight, high-performance naked sports bike aimed at younger riders. Aprilia also showcases its updated Factory range, featuring prominent models like the RS 660, Tuono 660, Tuono V4, and RSV4, the… Continue reading Piaggio group unveils expanded range of Motorbikes and Scooters at EICMA 2024
Sundram Fasteners reports highest ever consolidated net profit at Rs 143.84 crore in Q2
Sundram Fasteners Limited (SFL’s) consolidated net profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 stood at Rs 143.84 crore as compared to Rs 133.05 crore during the previous year. The company’s consolidated revenue from operations posted for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was at Rs 1,486.04 crore as compared to Rs 1,421.82 crore during… Continue reading Sundram Fasteners reports highest ever consolidated net profit at Rs 143.84 crore in Q2
EICMA 2024: Honda showcases e-bike concepts, electric scooter
Last year at EICMA, Honda had a diverse lineup on offer and this year too, Big Red continues that trend. The Japanese giant has shown a range of electric scooter and bike concepts at the show, with one e-scooter slated to go into production soon. Honda CUV e: electric scooter The CUV e: electric scooter… Continue reading EICMA 2024: Honda showcases e-bike concepts, electric scooter