Shakti Upadhyay has resigned as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India, where he had been associated since 2018. Upadhyay initially joined the automaker as General Manager of Marketing and PR, later moving up to lead the function in April 2023. In this capacity, he was responsible for handling Kia’s overall marketing and communication… Continue reading Shakti Upadhyay Resigns as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India
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Maruti Suzuki starts production of eVitara from Gujarat plant
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, on Tuesday kicked off the production of its first electric vehicle — the eVitara — at its Hansalpur facility in Gujarat. The production launch was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The eVitara, unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo last year, is the first of four battery electric… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki starts production of eVitara from Gujarat plant
Ola Electric Achieves Full PLI Certification for Gen 3 Scooters, Promises Enhanced Profitability
Ola Electric Mobility today announced that it has secured Production Linked Incentive (PLI) certification for its entire Gen 3 scooter portfolio, completing the company’s journey towards full PLI compliance across its current product lineup. The certification, granted by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), positions Ola Electric to receive substantial government incentives that could… Continue reading Ola Electric Achieves Full PLI Certification for Gen 3 Scooters, Promises Enhanced Profitability
Classic V8 Defender gets Series 1 makeover for £250k
JLR has recreated the Land Rover Series 1 that was gifted to Winston Churchill for a new special edition – but now with a 400bhp 5.0-litre V8 and a price of nearly £300,000. Named the Classic Defender V8 Churchill Edition, it’s the latest creation from the British company’s Works Bespoke arm and is limited to… Continue reading Classic V8 Defender gets Series 1 makeover for £250k
Motorlux Hosts Monterey Car Week’s Iconic Opening Night, Welcomes Record 4,250 Guests to Sold-Out Gathering
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Motorlux, a Hagerty event, once again delivered the iconic opening night for Monterey Car Week on Wednesday, August 13, welcoming a sold-out gathering of 4,250 to its curated installations of world-class cars, breathtaking aviation displays and unparalleled fine cuisine. Guests enjoyed more than 275 collector cars, 15 aviation… Continue reading Motorlux Hosts Monterey Car Week’s Iconic Opening Night, Welcomes Record 4,250 Guests to Sold-Out Gathering
SIAM Hosts 2nd Automotive Taxation Conference, Focuses on Policy Reforms and Ease of Compliance
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today convened the 2nd SIAM Automotive Taxation Conference 2025 under the theme “Drive with Policy Reforms and Innovation to Build Viksit Bharat.” The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, and tax experts to discuss key challenges and opportunities in automotive taxation, with an emphasis on policy stability,… Continue reading SIAM Hosts 2nd Automotive Taxation Conference, Focuses on Policy Reforms and Ease of Compliance
Auto industry key to $5 tn economy, set to lead global rankings: Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said India must develop world-class infrastructure to achieve its target of becoming a $5 trillion economy and the third largest in the world, as the prime minister envisions. To meet this goal, priority is being given to four key sectors including water, power, transport and communication, Gadkari said… Continue reading Auto industry key to $5 tn economy, set to lead global rankings: Gadkari
Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: PHEV brings balance after SV thrills
What I’m interested in is whether avoiding the time and cost of using public chargers on longer runs will be of more benefit than the occasions I go beyond the 32kWh battery’s range and have to use the engine? The 3.0-litre turbo petrol engine is good, producing 542bhp and giving the 2.7-tonne luxury SUV a… Continue reading Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: PHEV brings balance after SV thrills
Shock new mid-size Range Rover to get EV power and stunning design
It’s not clear yet whether the EMA Range Rover will be strictly all-wheel drive, or whether JLR might introduce a long-range, single-motor version which would dovetail nicely with the car’s sleek, road-biased silhouette. Carefully honed aerodynamics will help extract every mile of range, and a single-pedal driving mode will maximise regenerative braking. No off-road compromises… Continue reading Shock new mid-size Range Rover to get EV power and stunning design
New Range Rover Sport SV Carbon flagship revealed with eye-watering price tag
Consider the Range Rover Sport SV range complete (for now) thanks to the addition of a top-spec SV Carbon model priced from £165,045. This makes it nearly £25,000 more than the ‘base’ Range Rover Sport SV, and while it does pick up lots of extra kit, there are still a few key carbon elements missing… Continue reading New Range Rover Sport SV Carbon flagship revealed with eye-watering price tag