Category: US Motoring Press

Volvo Cars launches mangrove restoration initiative in Indian Sundarbans

Volvo Cars has announced a new environmental initiative aimed at preserving biodiversity through mangrove restoration in the Indian Sundarbans. In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, Volvo Cars plans to focus on non-protected areas of the Sundarbans to restore coastal ecosystems, an effort to address the ongoing environmental challenges of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.… Continue reading Volvo Cars launches mangrove restoration initiative in Indian Sundarbans

JSW Infrastructure unveils expansion plans to boost cargo capacity to 400 MTPA by FY30

JSW Infrastructure (JSWIL), the second-largest private port operator in India and part of the JSW Group, has outlined its strategy for significant growth in the coming years. The company aims to increase its cargo-handling capacity to 400 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by FY30, supported by a capital expenditure (capex) plan of approximately Rs 30,000… Continue reading JSW Infrastructure unveils expansion plans to boost cargo capacity to 400 MTPA by FY30

Maruti Wagon R celebrates 25 years in India, bestseller for three years in a row

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, which was first launched in India on December 18, 1999, has just completed 25 years in our market. This makes it one of the longest-surviving nameplates, alongside only a few other cars, such as the Honda City and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Notably, the Wagon R has also been India’s bestselling car for… Continue reading Maruti Wagon R celebrates 25 years in India, bestseller for three years in a row

Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLC gearing up for EV reinvention

As Mercedes-AMG launches AMG.EA as its breakthrough electric architecture, Mercedes-Benz will follow suit with MB.EA, a platform that has been called the “backbone” of the brand’s future electric line-up. MB.EA will underpin the C-Class’s move to electric power from 2026, along with its GLC sibling, which is currently the firm’s best-selling model. Based on the platform’s… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLC gearing up for EV reinvention

The ‘green diesel’ that is now powering Stellantis

Stellantis says its diesel engine line-up has now been fully validated to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) ‘green diesel’. It also says many of its earlier Euro 5 and Euro 6 diesels are already compatible, and certainly those marked with ‘XTL’ (denoting synthetic fuel made using a ‘something-to-liquids’ process). HVO gives the same performance as… Continue reading The ‘green diesel’ that is now powering Stellantis

How we bought a classic Lancia and drove it back to the UK

Selling the Melbers helped fund the change, the effect of which was transformational: steering weight, grip, ride and handling all improved. And those are among the dynamic talents photographer Max Edleston and I have resolved to explore along the Scotland-England border where Dere Street – the Roman superhighway to the northern extreme of the Empire – stands… Continue reading How we bought a classic Lancia and drove it back to the UK

India’s booming UV market: 32 OEMs, 128 models and 1,001 variants

While it is well known that the utility vehicle (UV) segment, which comprises hatchbacks, sedans, vans and UVs, continues to be the mover and shaker of the overall passenger vehicle segment in India, what’s not known is the real number of UV models and their variants available for sale. And the numbers are truly staggering,… Continue reading India’s booming UV market: 32 OEMs, 128 models and 1,001 variants

Kia India sells 1.38 million vehicles ahead of Syros compact SUV launch

Kia India, which will unveil its latest product – the Syros compact SUV – later today, has clocked wholesales of 1.38 million units (13,82,481 units) since the Indian arm of the Korean automaker entered the domestic market in August 2019. As per SIAM data, domestic sales at 11,12,914 units account for 80.50% of the total,… Continue reading Kia India sells 1.38 million vehicles ahead of Syros compact SUV launch

Ultraviolette opens first experience center in Delhi NCR, expands to North India

Ultraviolette has launched its first Experience Center in North India, located in Naraina, New Delhi. This marks the company’s 12th center opened in 2024, reflecting its steady retail network expansion across the country. The center provides sales, service, and spare parts under one roof, offering a comprehensive experience for customers.   The Experience Center, named… Continue reading Ultraviolette opens first experience center in Delhi NCR, expands to North India