Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, the local subsidiary of Europe’s largest car maker, Volkswagen AG, has decided to go with its own internal, electric vehicle architecture while continuing to explore alliances and partnerships in the country. The company had explored Mahindra’s INGLO EV platform and NFA or New Flexible Architecture for internal combustion engine vehicles. However,… Continue reading Skoda Auto Volkswagen to Create Own Platform For EVs in India
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Automotive investments set to soar 13x to Rs 4 lakh crore in five years: CRISIL
The automotive sector is poised to become a key driver of green investments in India between 2025 and 2030, with future investments projected to surge 13.4 times to ₹4.1 lakh crore, according to CRISIL’s Infrastructure Yearbook 2025, released in Delhi on Wednesday. While EV investability index (that tracks investment potential) has fallen by 4.4% year-on-year… Continue reading Automotive investments set to soar 13x to Rs 4 lakh crore in five years: CRISIL
Hyundai Motor Group think tank warns against taking BYD lightly on its South Korea entry
Hyundai Motor Group’s think tank warned against underestimating BYD, as it plans to enter South Korea’s passenger car market, IANS reported. Yang Jin-soo, head of the mobility industry research division at Hyundai Motor Group Business Research Centre, said during a seminar with automotive industry reporters that “there is a clear need for vigilance given BYD’s… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group think tank warns against taking BYD lightly on its South Korea entry
Honda relaunches CB650R, CBR650R, prices start at Rs 9.20 lakh
Honda has relaunched the CBR650R and CB650R in India, as earlier reported by Autocar India. The CB650R is priced at Rs 9.20 lakh, while the CBR650R commands Rs 9.99 lakh. Both bikes are powered by the same 649cc, inline-four screamer that makes 95hp and 63Nm of torque, the same as the European bikes. Earlier, Honda had… Continue reading Honda relaunches CB650R, CBR650R, prices start at Rs 9.20 lakh
Honda relaunches CB650R, CBR650R, prices start at Rs 9.20 lakh
Honda has relaunched the CBR650R and CB650R in India, as earlier reported by Autocar India. The CB650R is priced at Rs 9.20 lakh, while the CBR650R commands Rs 9.99 lakh. Both bikes are powered by the same 649cc, inline-four screamer that makes 95hp and 63Nm of torque, the same as the European bikes. Earlier, Honda had… Continue reading Honda relaunches CB650R, CBR650R, prices start at Rs 9.20 lakh
Toyota to raid back catalogue for future electric car names
Toyota is set to raid more of its back catalogue for names of future electric models, rather than continue the alphanumerical naming convention it started with the bZ4X. The bZ4X arrived in 2022 as Toyota‘s first EV, with ‘bZ’ standing for ‘beyond zero’ (emissions), 4 being the size of the car in Toyota lexicon and ‘X’ referring to it… Continue reading Toyota to raid back catalogue for future electric car names
DS sets bold plan to rival Bentley and Rolls-Royce
DS aspires to rival Rolls-Royce and Bentley as it targets a move beyond the premium segment and into the luxury sphere. That’s according to design director Thierry Métroz, who said the Stellantis-owned French brand’s “dream is to be the Louis Vuitton of the automotive industry”. Speaking to Autocar at the Brussels motor show at the… Continue reading DS sets bold plan to rival Bentley and Rolls-Royce
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.123)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast join our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley as they talk about Brooklands Museum and Bicester Motion’s first events of 2025. Steve has a nose around a Dacia Spring, we advise a listener which cars come with spare wheels, and Prior gets annoyed with a Hyundai advert.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.123)
Royal Enfield Korea opens bookings for new Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450
Vintage Motors Korea (Royal Enfield Korea), the official importer of Royal Enfield motorcycles, has announced that it will start pre-orders for the completely redesigned ‘Himalayan 450’ model and the ‘Guerrilla 450’ model, which were unveiled for the first time in Barcelona, Spain last year.The Himalayan 450 model has undergone a major upgrade over its predecessor,… Continue reading Royal Enfield Korea opens bookings for new Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450
Minda Corporation partners with Flash Electronics to accelerate EV platform development
Minda Corporation Ltd, the flagship company of the Spark Minda Group, has partnered with Flash Electronics to establish what the company called the fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) platform in India. The collaboration combines Minda Corp’s expertise in automotive body electronics with Flash Electronics’ specialization in engine and powertrain electronics. The partnership is intended to expand… Continue reading Minda Corporation partners with Flash Electronics to accelerate EV platform development