In what is a strategic shift for one of India’s largest tyre makers, CEAT Ltd. has launched its Sportrad and Crossrad series of steel radial tyres for performance motorcycles in the replacement market. Ceat is thus targeting a segment that has grown to 2.5-3% of the overall motorcycle tire market, driven by rising demand for… Continue reading CEAT shifts gears with steel radial tyres for performance motorcycles
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Rolls-Royce India sales doubled in CY23, expects strong growth to continue
Underlining the growing appetite of India’s uber-rich, British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce doubled its sales volume in the world’s third-largest car market during 2023 and expects the growth momentum to continue in 2024 as well. “India is doing well. India is one of the highest-growing markets for Rolls-Royce. We have doubled our sales in 2023,” Rolls-Royce… Continue reading Rolls-Royce India sales doubled in CY23, expects strong growth to continue
Large Stellantis EVs to get 500-mile range and Hellcat power
Stellantis has revealed a new electric car platform that will accommodate batteries big enough for 500 miles of range and “extreme” powertrains with more grunt than a Hellcat V8. The new STLA Large platform is related to the STLA Medium platform, which is designed for EVs measuring between 4.7 and 4.9 metres long and recently made its production debut under… Continue reading Large Stellantis EVs to get 500-mile range and Hellcat power
Mercedes-AMG readies electric CLA 45 with 500bhp
Mercedes-AMG is developing a hot version of the new third-generation CLA, due in 2025 as an electric alternative to the fearsome CLA 45. A disguised prototype of the new AMG model caught testing in northern Sweden this week reveals several changes over the standard car. As well as uprated brakes behind AMG sports wheels, this early… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG readies electric CLA 45 with 500bhp
Mercedes-Benz to launch electric-only ‘little G’ SUV in 2026
A smaller version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class will be electric-only when it launches later in the decade. The model will be developed by Mercedes’ new specialist G division as the third model in an expanded G range, after the upcoming Mercedes EQG. Mercedes technical chief Markus Schäfer confirmed the powertrain plans to Autocar at the recent CES in… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to launch electric-only ‘little G’ SUV in 2026
Porsche 911 Dakar
In terms of top speed, you have to wind the clock back 41 years to the 1983 3.0-litre SC to unearth a 911 with a top speed lower than that of the Dakar. But acceleration? That’s a different matter. We tested the car on a near-freezing cold day, when the traction potential of its all-terrain tyres would have… Continue reading Porsche 911 Dakar
Ather to introduce family scooter Rizta on its Community Day
It is likely to sit above its base variant, the Ather 450 S, which is priced around the Rs 1,10,000 mark and under the Rs 1,30,000 price bracket. Ather Energy, India’s No. 3 e-two-wheeler OEM with a 12% market share, is set to introduce its Family Scooter Rizta, on its Community Day. It is likely to sit above its… Continue reading Ather to introduce family scooter Rizta on its Community Day
Ather to introduce family scooter Rizta on its Community Day
It is likely to sit above its base variant, the Ather 450 S, which is priced around the Rs 1,10,000 mark and under the Rs 1,30,000 price bracket. Ather Energy, India’s No. 3 e-two-wheeler OEM with a 12% market share, is set to introduce its Family Scooter Rizta, on its Community Day. It is likely to sit above its… Continue reading Ather to introduce family scooter Rizta on its Community Day
Ather to introduce family scooter Rizta on its Community Day
It is likely to sit above its base variant, the Ather 450 S, which is priced around the Rs 1,10,000 mark and under the Rs 1,30,000 price bracket. Ather Energy, India’s No. 3 e-two-wheeler OEM with a 12% market share, is set to introduce its Family Scooter Rizta, on its Community Day. It is likely to sit above its… Continue reading Ather to introduce family scooter Rizta on its Community Day
BMW CE 02 e-scooter to launch in India this year
Last year, BMW revealed its CE 02 electric scooter, which has since gone on sale in markets like the UK and USA. We later broke the news that the CE 02 platform has been developed and built right here in India, by BMW’s local partner, TVS. Now, we have learned that the CE 02 will… Continue reading BMW CE 02 e-scooter to launch in India this year