After what was a relatively quite 2024 for Volkswagen in India, the company is looking to have a product offensive year in 2025. Some of these new models will be brought in as CBUs or via CKD kits, which means the brand will be expanding its premium lineup in India. Volkswagen also has mid-lifecycle updates… Continue reading Upcoming VW cars and SUVs in 2025
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Big launches from Mahindra in 2025
During the previous year, Mahindra was quite busy bringing out the facelift for the XUV300, now called the XUV 3XO, and then launching perhaps its most anticipated model in recent years, the 5-door Thar Roxx. The SUV specialist also revealed the first born EVs based on the INGLO platform, the BE 6 and the XEV… Continue reading Big launches from Mahindra in 2025
Suzuki S-Cross
The S-Cross may externally look dramatically different from the model it replaced, but save for the more modern infotainment system and a little bit of rubberised material on the dashboard, the interior looks largely as it did in 2013. Back then, we described it as “cheap and cheerful but convenient and credible too”. About 75% of that… Continue reading Suzuki S-Cross
Hyundai Creta Electric bookings commenced at Rs 25,000
Hyundai India has started accepting bookings for the upcoming Creta Electric with a token amount of Rs 25,000. However, registrations for the base Executive trim haven’t commenced yet. This comes ahead of its launch on January 17 at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Hyundai Creta Electric: how’s it different from regular Creta?Since the Creta EV… Continue reading Hyundai Creta Electric bookings commenced at Rs 25,000
NEWSMAKERS 2024: Devendra Fadnavis – The Master Strategist
As 2024 comes to a close, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister DevendraFadnavis emerges as a significant newsmaker in India’s political and economic sphere. His efforts to boost Maharashtra’s industrial growth have garnered attention throughout the year, particularly in the automotive sector. The former chief minister played a key role in bringing to fruition a series of… Continue reading NEWSMAKERS 2024: Devendra Fadnavis – The Master Strategist
NEWSMAKERS 2024: T R B Rajaa – The Investment Catalyst
The year 2024 saw T R B Rajaa, Tamil Nadu’s minister for industries, investment and commerce, emerge as a transformative force in the state’s industrial landscape. Under his leadership, Tamil Nadu has attracted an impressive Rs 10 lakh crore in investments, resulting in the creation of around 31 lakh jobs. This remarkable achievement has earned… Continue reading NEWSMAKERS 2024: T R B Rajaa – The Investment Catalyst
EV companies, government believe no need for new subsidies: Piyush Goyal
Amid uncertainties regarding the future of incentives for electric vehicles, the minister of commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal on Friday, said the government and electric vehicle makers believe there is no need for new subsidies for electric vehicles. “Electric mobility is ready and set to fly. They do not need newer incentives or subsidies. The… Continue reading EV companies, government believe no need for new subsidies: Piyush Goyal
EV companies, government believe no need for new subsidies: Piyush Goyal
Amid uncertainties regarding the future of incentives for electric vehicles, the minister of commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal on Friday, said the government and electric vehicle makers believe there is no need for new subsidies for electric vehicles. “Electric mobility is ready and set to fly. They do not need newer incentives or subsidies. The… Continue reading EV companies, government believe no need for new subsidies: Piyush Goyal
‘Europe is the starting point for Ultraviolette’s global ambitions’: Niraj Rajmohan
Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler startup Ultraviolette, which sees major backing from homegrown two-wheeler giant TVS Motor Company, is eyeing global expansion by foraying into the European market. Ultraviolette is targeting markets like Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and Turkey, with its maiden product – the Ultraviolette F77 – all-electric motorcycle that competes against mid-capacity ICE motorcycles in… Continue reading ‘Europe is the starting point for Ultraviolette’s global ambitions’: Niraj Rajmohan
Kia reports 0.1% sales growth in 2024, targets 3.2 million units in 2025
Kia Corporation has reported its global sales performance for 2024, marking a new annual record with 3,089,457 vehicles sold. This reflects a marginal increase of 0.1 % compared to the previous year. Kia’s sales outside of its home market, Korea, rose by 1 % year-over-year, reaching 2,543,361 units. However, domestic sales in Korea declined… Continue reading Kia reports 0.1% sales growth in 2024, targets 3.2 million units in 2025