Tarun Garg, COO of Hyundai Motor India, says 2025 could be a year of “big change” for the Indian electric car market. His company will play a critical role in driving adoption in the nascent yet fast-emerging EV space. Garg believes the Indian electric car market could potentially double with the participation of mainstream players,… Continue reading 2025 – a year of “Big Change” for EV market in India, Tarun Garg, COO – of Hyundai Motor India
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Hyundai Creta Electric will be followed by three locally produced EV models in India
Hyundai India is gearing up to launch its first mass-market EV, the new Creta Electric, later this week. This will be the beginning of an EV onslaught as the Korean carmaker has three more EVs lined up for India. Speaking to Autocar India, Hyundai Motor India COO, Tarun Garg, said, “Three more models will come… Continue reading Hyundai Creta Electric will be followed by three locally produced EV models in India
Tata Motors and Saraswat Bank partner to offer customised auto financing solutions
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), subsidiaries of Tata Motors Ltd., have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saraswat Bank, one of India’s largest cooperative banks. The partnership aims to provide customized auto retail financing options for customers interested in purchasing internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EVs)… Continue reading Tata Motors and Saraswat Bank partner to offer customised auto financing solutions
KRAFTON and Mahindra collaborate to bring BE 6 SUV to BGMI
Starting January 16, 2025, BGMI players can explore Mahindra’s electric SUV, the BE 6, in-game with exclusive themed items, missions, and rewards, including a chance to win a real BE 6. KRAFTON India and Mahindra have announced a partnership to integrate Mahindra’s Electric Origin SUV, the BE 6, into the gaming environment of BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI). This collaboration… Continue reading KRAFTON and Mahindra collaborate to bring BE 6 SUV to BGMI
DC design will display a modified Humvee at Auto Expo 2025
Dilip Chhabria’s automotive design house, DC Design, has announced that it will participate in the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 and showcase the DC2 Mercury, a modified Humvee. The design house is most notable for modifying all manner of vehicles and introducing India’s first home-grown sports car, the DC Avanti. The teaser image doesn’t show… Continue reading DC design will display a modified Humvee at Auto Expo 2025
JCBL South delivers 100th trailer to BEML limited
JCBL Limited (South), formerly known as JML, has announced the delivery of its 100th trailer, marking a milestone in the company’s operations. The 100th trailer was delivered to BEML Limited, a Miniratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. JCBL South designs trailers customized to meet client specifications while adhering… Continue reading JCBL South delivers 100th trailer to BEML limited
Vitor Silva appointed president of Michelin’s Africa, India, and Middle East region
Michelin has announced the appointment of Vitor Silva as the President of the Africa, India, and Middle East (AIM) region. Silva will be based in Pune, India. With over 28 years of experience at Michelin, Silva has held leadership roles in sales, marketing, and other commercial functions across North America, Europe, and Asia. Most… Continue reading Vitor Silva appointed president of Michelin’s Africa, India, and Middle East region
2026 Citroen C5 Aircross design ‘95% ready’ for production
The boldly styled concept for the next Citroën C5 Aircross is “95% ready” for showrooms and will usher in a raft of distinctive new design cues for the French brand’s electric era. Citroën’s largest model will enter its second generation next year, retaining its traditional two-box silhouette but being heavily redesigned as it moves onto Stellantis’s new… Continue reading 2026 Citroen C5 Aircross design ‘95% ready’ for production
Renault will not ‘force’ Twingo into UK dealers to boost EV sales mix
Renault aims to take the Mk4 from conception to the road in less than two years and has partnered with an unnamed Chinese consultancy in a bid to make the engineering and production processes as efficient as possible. In spite of its low projected list price (which puts it in the realm of the petrol-engined… Continue reading Renault will not ‘force’ Twingo into UK dealers to boost EV sales mix
Mid-engined Toyota GR Yaris hints at long-mooted MR2
Toyota has shown off a mid-engined version of the GR Yaris, hinting at a radical new development of its acclaimed hot hatch – or a future mid-engined sports car. Named the GR Yaris M Concept, it swaps the GR Yaris’s front-mounted 1.6-litre turbo triple for a new 2.0-litre turbo four mounted behind its rear seats.… Continue reading Mid-engined Toyota GR Yaris hints at long-mooted MR2