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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Video: Ethanol Is the Most Suitable Clean-Energy Pathway for India: Toyota’s Vikram Gulati
India’s clean mobility future demands more than EVs alone. Toyota’s Vikram Gulati advocates for ethanol flex-fuel technology as an immediate, scalable solution while charging infrastructure and affordability challenges keep electric vehicles from reaching mass adoption. Are EVs the only path to a clean future for India? Vikram Gulati, Country Head, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, shares a… Continue reading Video: Ethanol Is the Most Suitable Clean-Energy Pathway for India: Toyota’s Vikram Gulati
CAFE 3 showdown: Carmakers clash as Maruti–Toyota push for new ‘mini-car’ category for availing emissions leniency
The Minister told the companies to submit a representation on the matter even as the players have approached other ministries, including the Ministry of Heavy Industries, as well as the Ministry of Power. It’s a straight fight between the Japanese power duo of Maruti Suzuki-Toyota who are pitted against the might of the rest of… Continue reading CAFE 3 showdown: Carmakers clash as Maruti–Toyota push for new ‘mini-car’ category for availing emissions leniency
Research Report on Overseas Cockpit Configuration and Supply Chain of Key Models, 2025
Company Logo The key market opportunities involve the strategic adoption of intelligent cockpits by Chinese OEMs to bolster automobile exports amid tariff challenges. Emphasis on technology and localized strategies in diverse global regions, along with compliance with evolving AI regulations, are essential for continued growth and global market penetration. Dublin, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)… Continue reading Research Report on Overseas Cockpit Configuration and Supply Chain of Key Models, 2025
Mahindra, Toyota and Kia surpass their CY2024 sales in first 11 months of CY2025
As accurately forecast in its future growth outlook for the Top 6 passenger vehicle manufacturers, published on October 6, three OEMs – Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Kia India – have become the first of the Top 6 PV OEMs to surpass their record sales of CY2024. Each of this trio has gone… Continue reading Mahindra, Toyota and Kia surpass their CY2024 sales in first 11 months of CY2025
Carmakers, rental and leasing firms urge EU to avoid mandatory EV fleet targets
Incentives were also needed for the second-hand EV market, given many leased cars are often resold after two or three years. Carmakers BMW and Toyota and auto rental and leasing firms from across Europe urged the European Commission on Monday not to set mandatory targets for electric vehicle purchases for corporate fleets, arguing it would… Continue reading Carmakers, rental and leasing firms urge EU to avoid mandatory EV fleet targets
Toyota’s new EVs are finally catching on in China, and the flagship model is about to drop
After falling behind in China, Toyota’s new electric vehicles are starting to find their footing. Now, it’s about to launch a new flagship model. Keeping pace in an intensifying EV market Although nearly every global automaker has struggled to keep pace in China’s fast-moving auto market, Toyota has been one of the hardest hit. After… Continue reading Toyota’s new EVs are finally catching on in China, and the flagship model is about to drop
@Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Group Company Planic Won Minister of the Environment Awards for Climate Action 2025
Circular Economy 2025-12-08 Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that K.K. Planic (“Planic”), a group company of Toyota Tsusho, has received the Minister of the Environment Awards for Climate Action 2025. This award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding achievements in “climate change mitigation (measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions) ” and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Tsusho Group Company Planic Won Minister of the Environment Awards for Climate Action 2025
A car like the Bugatti Veyron may never happen again
Two decades ago, Autocar drove the Bugatti Veyron for the first time – and it blew us away. “The noise – a peculiar cacophony that sounds a bit like two TVRs on full reheat plus an industrial-strength air hose – is accompanied by mind-bending, heart-stopping acceleration, the like of which has never been felt before in a… Continue reading A car like the Bugatti Veyron may never happen again
VinFast strengthens its aftersales operations in Indonesia
VinFast partners with five aftermarket service providers in Indonesia. VinFast Auto announced that it recently signed agreements with five local companies to help strengthen its aftermarket operations in Indonesia. The Vietnamese battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer said its local subsidiary, VinFast Indonesia, recently signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Goodyear Indonesia, Dunlop, Denso Sales… Continue reading VinFast strengthens its aftersales operations in Indonesia