Kia India has formally confirmed that a hybrid version of the new Seltos is part of its future powertrain roadmap. Still, the model will only enter the market once the company achieves meaningful localisation of hybrid components, ensuring the technology is priced competitively for Indian buyers. “There is a clear direction that we will introduce… Continue reading Kia Confirms Seltos Hybrid for India; Rollout Tied to Aggressive Localisation Push
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Nissan is shopping for partners to build EVs, with one major caveat
Nissan is looking for a partner to co-develop new EVs with as it struggles to turn things around, but only on one condition. Nissan is still looking for EV partners After its plans with Honda fell through earlier this year, Nissan is still hoping to find a partnership to build next-generation EVs. As part of… Continue reading Nissan is shopping for partners to build EVs, with one major caveat
ASDC appoints Prabhu Nagaraj as Vice Chairperson, Rama Shankar Pandey as Treasurer
Prabhu Nagaraj The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), the apex body responsible for skilling in India’s automotive sector, has announced two key leadership appointments aimed at strengthening the country’s workforce readiness for emerging mobility technologies. Prabhu Nagaraj, Operating Head – Corporate Affairs at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), has been appointed Vice Chairperson, while… Continue reading ASDC appoints Prabhu Nagaraj as Vice Chairperson, Rama Shankar Pandey as Treasurer
ASDC Appoints Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to Lead Skilling Initiatives
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has announced two leadership appointments to strengthen India’s automotive skilling ecosystem. Prabhu Nagaraj, Operating Head of Corporate Affairs at Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd., has been appointed Vice Chairperson, while Rama Shankar Pandey, former CEO of Tata Green Batteries and ASDC Governing Council Member, has been appointed… Continue reading ASDC Appoints Vice Chairperson and Treasurer to Lead Skilling Initiatives
Exclusive: Hyundai to resurrect petrol-powered i30 N
Hyundai is preparing to resurrect the petrol-powered i30 N hot hatch, filling the gap left by the recent demise of the Ford Focus ST and Honda Civic Type R, a well-placed source has told Autocar. The original i30 N was launched in 2017 as the first model from Hyundai’s N performance brand. A close rival… Continue reading Exclusive: Hyundai to resurrect petrol-powered i30 N
India’s Auto Retail Shows Resilience in November Despite Post-Festive Slowdown
India’s automobile retail sector demonstrated unexpected resilience in November 2025, posting a 2.14% year-on-year growth despite typically experiencing a post-festive slowdown, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The performance is particularly noteworthy given the high comparison base from November 2024, when Diwali and Dhanteras fell late in October, pushing… Continue reading India’s Auto Retail Shows Resilience in November Despite Post-Festive Slowdown
Weekly Auto Wrap: Maruti Counters Small Car Narrative, VinFast’s 2W Push, November Sales Highlights
India Auto Inc opened December on a strong footing, with wholesale volumes of SUVs, two-wheelers and tractors growing in double-digit in November. The uptrend was supported by post-festive demand, improving rural sentiment and steady traction from new model launches. Maruti Suzuki, meanwhile, pushed back strongly against what it called the “wrong narrative’’ surrounding small cars… Continue reading Weekly Auto Wrap: Maruti Counters Small Car Narrative, VinFast’s 2W Push, November Sales Highlights
Old Teslas Are Falling Apart
Alex Martin / AFP via Getty Images / Futurism Want a used car that works? You’d be wise to not get an older Tesla. In Consumer Reports’ latest ranking for used cars, the Elon Musk-run automaker came dead last in terms of reliability, trailing by over forty points from the top spot on a scale… Continue reading Old Teslas Are Falling Apart
Honda wants to move deliveries off the road and into bike lanes with this quad
Honda is moving forward with its Fastport delivery quadcycle, and we got a chance to see it up close and take it for a quick spin. We told you about Honda’s 4-wheeled delivery vehicle back in June, and we were excited about the idea of right-sizing delivery vehicles in urban centers that are often clogged… Continue reading Honda wants to move deliveries off the road and into bike lanes with this quad
Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports’ auto brand rankings
Refreshed versions of the Tesla Model Y are shown outside a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S. October 21, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters DETROIT — U.S. electric vehicle sales leader Tesla made notable strides in Consumer Reports’ influential annual auto brand rankings, cracking the top 10 overall for the U.S. The EV manufacturer… Continue reading Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports’ auto brand rankings