BYD Shark plug-in hybrid electric pickup truck Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — There’s a Shark circling one of the greatest profit pools for American automakers globally, as Chinese automaker BYD Auto expands its reach and product portfolio with a pickup truck. Without the vehicle’s branding badge, the BYD Shark could pass as an American-made… Continue reading Why this China-made BYD Shark pickup is drawing attention in the global truck market
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Honda CB190TR design patented in India
Honda has patented the design of the latest-gen CB190TR neo-retro bike in India, and this motorcycle shares its engine and some chassis parts with the Hornet 2.0. Under its pleasing retro skin, the Honda CB190TR shares quite a lot with the angular Hornet 2.0, which is on sale in our country. Both bikes are powered… Continue reading Honda CB190TR design patented in India
Tata’s Vivek Srivatsa: Now is the ideal time to launch 4WD
After a long gap, Tata Motors will re-enter the four-wheel drive SUV market with the Harrier EV, which the brand showcased at the Auto Expo 2025. Speaking to Autocar India, Vivek Srivatsa, chief commercial officer of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “It’s a good time for us to do this [4WD]. For the longest time,… Continue reading Tata’s Vivek Srivatsa: Now is the ideal time to launch 4WD
Lamborghini India sees 10% sales growth, reaches 113 cars in 2024
Lamborghini said its India sales hit a fresh record in 2024. The Italian supercar marque sold 113 units here, a 10 percent increase over its previous best-ever performance of 2023. The APAC region, which includes India, saw 3 percent growth last year, with 2,748 Lamborghinis sold. The global tally was 10,687 units. The company said… Continue reading Lamborghini India sees 10% sales growth, reaches 113 cars in 2024
High demand for top two AT variants of Kia Syros
The soon-to-be-launched Kia Syros’ top two trims are seeing more bookings than the rest of its line-up, thanks to unique features such as rear-seat ventilation, say dealers. Bookings for the Kia Syros have crossed the 10,000 mark ahead of its February 1 price announcement. The Syros is Kia’s second compact SUV for India and made… Continue reading High demand for top two AT variants of Kia Syros
Stefan Pierer steps down as CEO of KTM
Stefan Pierer is a prominent Austrian businessman, best known for building the KTM brand over the past three decades. He is also the major shareholder of Pierer AG, the parent company of brands like KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas. Even though the family name will continue to be present, it will not be led by Stefan… Continue reading Stefan Pierer steps down as CEO of KTM
Skoda to resume bookings for the Kylaq Classic variant from January 27
Skoda will reopen bookings of the Kylaq Classic variant from January 27, and has said that deliveries and test drives will begin next week, too. Prices for the Kylaq start at Rs 7.89 lakh and go up to Rs 14.40 lakh (ex-showroom). Skoda Kylaq Classic bookings to reopen from Monday In December, within 10 days… Continue reading Skoda to resume bookings for the Kylaq Classic variant from January 27
Seven ways Skoda tweaked its playbook for Kylaq launch
Skoda Auto India is adopting a more localized and strategic approach with the launch of the Kylaq compact SUV, focusing on catering to the unique demands of the Indian market while aiming to strengthen its presence in the country’s highly competitive compact SUV segment. Autocar Professional analyzes the company’s new launch strategy. 1. New Marketing StrategyThe journey… Continue reading Seven ways Skoda tweaked its playbook for Kylaq launch
Skoda targets 75,000 Kylaq units, eyes 8% compact SUV market share
With an eye on breaking into the mainstream, Skoda Auto India is banking on its most affordable compact SUV, the Kylaq, to participate in the growing segment. The company has set itself a steep target of garnering an 8% segment share in this market dominated by formidable brands like Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai… Continue reading Skoda targets 75,000 Kylaq units, eyes 8% compact SUV market share
2500 miles in a 513bhp Giulia Quadrifoglio: fun, fuel and failures
On the Saturday, a burst of well-known warning lights and bongs alerted him to some mysterious malady. It was still upset on the Sunday morning when some unknown turmoil had managed to drain the battery and sound the alarm. Aaron couldn’t get a response from jump leads on the boot-mounted battery. The local mechanic managed… Continue reading 2500 miles in a 513bhp Giulia Quadrifoglio: fun, fuel and failures