Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has introduced its technologically advanced engine Turbotronn 2.0, to power Tata trucks in the 19-42 tonne range for multiple applications across categories. It has been tested for over 30 lakh km and 70,000 cumulative hours across diverse duty cycles and harsh terrains, claims the press release. Fully compliant… Continue reading Tata Motors introduces Turbotronn 2.0 to power Tata trucks in the 19-42 tonne range
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Citroen C3 Aircross automatic launched, priced at Rs 12.85 lakh
Filling a major void in its line-up, Citroen has finally launched the automatic gearbox-equipped C3 Aircross in India. With introductory prices starting from Rs 12.85 lakh (ex-showroom), the C3 Aircross AT is available in two trims – Plus and Max – and costs Rs 1.30 lakh more than its manual counterpart. This is the first model on the C-Cubed platform… Continue reading Citroen C3 Aircross automatic launched, priced at Rs 12.85 lakh
Amara Raja’s Jayadev Galla will not be contesting upcoming elections
Jayadev Galla, the incumbent Member of Parliament from Guntur Lok Sabha constituency, Leader of the Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party and a senior leader of the Telugu Desam Party announced that he will not be contesting the upcoming 2024 general elections. He was elected twice as the Member of Parliament representing Guntur in the years 2014… Continue reading Amara Raja’s Jayadev Galla will not be contesting upcoming elections
Johnson Controls India introduces locally-manufactured security cameras
Johnson Controls – the US-based global player in smart security solutions – has introduced its new range of cutting-edge security cameras – Ilustra Standard Gen3. The company has designed and manufactured this new line of cameras in India with over 75 percent localisation, and aims to fully manufacture its security products in the country in… Continue reading Johnson Controls India introduces locally-manufactured security cameras
Priyesh Kumar joins Jeep as its brand director, Stellantis India may announce new Citroen head soon
Stellantis India has appointed Priyesh Kumar as the brand director for Jeep in the country, as part of its move to revamp top management. In a career spanning over 27 years, Kumar, a sales and marketing veteran in the auto industry, has worked for brands such as Eicher Motors, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors. He… Continue reading Priyesh Kumar joins Jeep as its brand director, Stellantis India may announce new Citroen head soon
Maha Govt tweak in toll charges sees over 3 lakh vehicles ply on Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
More than 3 lakh vehicles have used the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) on the back of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) tweaking toll charges, as per government sources. This is on the back of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) tweaking toll charges to Rs 200 from Rs 250, for the Shivaji Nagar… Continue reading Maha Govt tweak in toll charges sees over 3 lakh vehicles ply on Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
Honda is back in the SUV game with Elevate, 22,595 units sold in five months
Honda Cars India, which was missing out bigtime on the exciting action in India’s booming SUV market, is back in the game with its new Elevate midsize SUV. Built on Honda’s Global Small Car platform, the Elevate is benefiting from the rising demand in India for midsize SUVs. Launched on September 4, 2023, at a… Continue reading Honda is back in the SUV game with Elevate, 22,595 units sold in five months
Volkswagen Golf R: first official pictures ahead of summer launch
Just days after revealing the new 2024 Golf, Volkswagen has shown the four-wheel-drive R hot hatch in public for the first time. The Golf range-topper was on display in prototype form – alongside the already-revealed GTI, GTE and eHybrid variants – at the Zell am See ice race in Austria over the weekend. Wearing a… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf R: first official pictures ahead of summer launch
Maruti Suzuki’s four decades: hits and misses
Maruti 800 | 1983-2014 To say the 800 is a legend would be an understatement; it is the cornerstone on which Maruti Suzuki was built. Affordable and fuel-efficient, the 800 democratised the passenger car and did so reliably, something new to the Indian landscape back then. Sold from 1983 till 2014, it was the undisputed ruler of the… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s four decades: hits and misses
Opinion: 3 critical challenges the Duster must overcome
Last month’s news about Renault’s intention to bring back the Duster got many excited. It’s not surprising; the Duster set the formula for, and pretty much started, the midsize SUV segment in India. It had a huge fan club and its demise was only because Renault didn’t invest in keeping it up to date. That’s… Continue reading Opinion: 3 critical challenges the Duster must overcome