@Toyota: Toyota Automobile Museum to Hold the 35th Classic Car Festival

The Toyota Automobile Museum, a cultural facility of Toyota Motor Corporation, will host its 35th Classic Car Festival on Sunday, 20 April at Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute City, Aichi. The community-based event aims to promote and sustain automobile culture. The festival will feature a variety of events, including a public road parade… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Automobile Museum to Hold the 35th Classic Car Festival

Japan’s auto lobby warns US tariffs could force production adjustments

In the event, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yoji Muto failed to win any assurance from Washington that Japan would be exempt from any of the tariffs. The chief of Japan’s auto lobby warned that the potential April 2 start of auto tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump could force automakers and suppliers… Continue reading Japan’s auto lobby warns US tariffs could force production adjustments

Hyundai Motor India to Implement Price Hike of Up to 3% from April 2025

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced a price increase of up to 3% across its model lineup, effective April 2025. The revision comes in response to rising input costs, higher commodity prices, and increased operational expenses. The extent of the price hike will vary depending on the model and variant.   Tarun Garg, Whole-time… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India to Implement Price Hike of Up to 3% from April 2025

Hikes Amid Slowdown: What’s Driving Rising Car Prices in India?

In what appears to be a challenging balancing act, major car brands in India are implementing price hikes just as the sector faces declining sales and economic headwinds. This wave of price increases, set to take effect from April 2025, comes at a particularly precarious time for the industry, with February retail data showing a… Continue reading Hikes Amid Slowdown: What’s Driving Rising Car Prices in India?

Honda Cars India Announces Price Hike Across Models Starting April 2025

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) has announced plans to implement a price increase across its entire model lineup beginning April 2025, adding to the growing list of automotive manufacturers in India that have recently revealed similar price revision strategies. The decision comes as automakers across the country grapple with escalating input costs and operational expenses… Continue reading Honda Cars India Announces Price Hike Across Models Starting April 2025

Honda Cars India Announces Price Hike Across Models Starting April 2025

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) has announced plans to implement a price increase across its entire model lineup beginning April 2025, adding to the growing list of automotive manufacturers in India that have recently revealed similar price revision strategies. The decision comes as automakers across the country grapple with escalating input costs and operational expenses… Continue reading Honda Cars India Announces Price Hike Across Models Starting April 2025

Porsche Opens New Showroom in Bengaluru, Showcasing All-Electric Macan EV

Bengaluru-based VST Supercars Pvt. Ltd., the official dealer for Porsche in Karnataka, has opened a new showroom in Whitefield. The 3S facility (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) aims to enhance customer accessibility, offer world-class service, and provide a personalized ownership experience. The showroom features the all-new Macan EV, Porsche’s latest all-electric SUV. The facility was… Continue reading Porsche Opens New Showroom in Bengaluru, Showcasing All-Electric Macan EV

Autocar Professional’s March 15, 2025 Edition is out!

As software becomes the new measure of performance, this issue captures how traditional barriers to entry are falling away and creating new avenues for women in engineering, R&D, and innovation. Despite these positive developments, progress remains slow. Women represent just 10% of the automotive manufacturing workforce, lagging behind other sectors like IT-enabled services (36%) and… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s March 15, 2025 Edition is out!

Honda to Buy Batteries from Toyota’s US Plant to Avert Tariff Risks: Report 

Honda Motor will purchase batteries for its hybrid vehicles from Toyota Motor’s plant USA, in a bid to curtail tariff risks under the Trump Administration, Reuters reported citing the Nikkei newspaper.  Nikkei said that from fiscal 2025, Honda will use Toyota’s batteries manufactured in the USA for roughly 400,000 vehicles, which will be enough for… Continue reading Honda to Buy Batteries from Toyota’s US Plant to Avert Tariff Risks: Report 

TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak sales gap at 15,500 units in FY2025

The Indian electric two-wheeler industry, which has hit record retails of over a million units and counting in the current fiscal year, continues to be dominated by four players – Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor Co, Ola Electric and Ather Energy. Of these four EV makers, the first two are well-established, battle-hardened legacy players and other… Continue reading TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak sales gap at 15,500 units in FY2025