Most carmakers in the country have deliberately skipped the hybrid route and jumped onto the EV bandwagon, but Japanese brands like Maruti Suzuki, Toyota and Honda have worked at democratising hybrids in India. EVs comprise just 2-3 percent of the total passenger vehicle market, let alone the fact that the charging infrastructure around it is still underdeveloped. So, with ICE… Continue reading Room for hybrids to gain stronger footing, says Toyota Kirloskar’s Vikram Gulati
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‘BNCAP will propel industry to march towards global standards’: Nitin Gadkari
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) led by Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, introduced the long-awaited Bharat New Car Assessment Programme or BNCAP, at a mega launch event which saw the participation from leading industry dignitaries, and key stakeholders, in New Delhi today. The BNCAP will be a… Continue reading ‘BNCAP will propel industry to march towards global standards’: Nitin Gadkari
Companies to power up production capacity for festive season by 20%
Onam sales in Kerala have also started on a good note, growing by 30% for automobiles from last year, executives said. New Delhi: Automobile and consumer electronics manufacturers are stepping up production for the festive season by around 10-20% from last year’s levels, with companies bullish about a strong demand recovery, several chief executives said.… Continue reading Companies to power up production capacity for festive season by 20%
India’s Top 10 highest rated cars and SUVs in new GNCAP crash tests
It’s been just over a year since the new Global NCAP crash test protocol came into effect. Under the new protocol, a vehicle receives a 5-star rating only if it gets the required scores while also conforming to the ESC, pedestrian protection, side impact and seat belt reminder requirements for Global NCAP. So far, just 10 made-in-India… Continue reading India’s Top 10 highest rated cars and SUVs in new GNCAP crash tests
Renault India plots hybrid models as part of multi-powertrain strategy
French car maker Renault at working at top speed on a plan to localise hybrid powertrains in the future for the India market. This move is part of its multi-powertrain strategy to penetrate the growing Indian passenger vehicle market, Interestingly, Renault, which decided to exit the diesel engine market, does not foresee big potential for CNG.… Continue reading Renault India plots hybrid models as part of multi-powertrain strategy
How India’s 10 rated cars, SUVs ranked on GNAP crash tests
It’s been just over a year since the new Global NCAP crash test protocol came into effect. Under the new protocol, a vehicle receives a 5-star rating only if it gets the required scores while also conforming to the ESC, pedestrian protection, side impact and seat belt reminder requirements for Global NCAP. So far, just 10 made-in-India… Continue reading How India’s 10 rated cars, SUVs ranked on GNAP crash tests
Hyundai Venue Knight Edition prices start at Rs 10 lakh
Hyundai India has launched the Venue Knight edition priced between Rs 10 lakh-13.48 lakh. Hyundai had also introduced a Venue Flux edition a few years back, but this was exclusive to the South Korean market. HYUNDAI VENUE KNIGHT EDITION PRICE AND VARIANTS Variant Price 1.2-litre S(O) Knight MT Rs 10 lakh 1.2-litre SX Knight MT Rs 11.26 lakh 1.2-litre SX… Continue reading Hyundai Venue Knight Edition prices start at Rs 10 lakh
TOP 1 AIMS TO SURPASS 400 MPH AT UPCOMING SPEED TRIALS EVENT IN BOLIVIA
https://www.boliviaspeedtrials.com/ SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — From the August 16th to the 21st, Top 1 will host the Bolivia Speed Trials Event in Salar de Uyuni, located just south of the Andes. Continue Reading Top 1 Ack Attack Streamliner aiming to be the first motorcycle to break 400 MPH. Tweet this Top… Continue reading TOP 1 AIMS TO SURPASS 400 MPH AT UPCOMING SPEED TRIALS EVENT IN BOLIVIA
Toyota Kirloskar FY23 profits jump 2.7X to a record Rs 1404 crore
Having delivered its best-ever sales performance in a decade, Toyota Kirloskar, the Indian subsidiary of the world’s largest car maker Toyota Motor Corporation has posted its best operating performance with the highest ever profits and revenues in the country in FY23, twenty-five years since its inception. Toyota Kirloskar Motor recorded a profit of Rs 1404… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar FY23 profits jump 2.7X to a record Rs 1404 crore
Hyundai Venue clocks 450,000 sales in 50 months since launch
Even as Hyundai Motor India has launched its second compact SUV, the Exter which has already drawn over 50,000 bookings, domestic market sales data reveals that the company’s first-ever compact SUV – the Venue – has driven past the 450,000-unit sales mark in India. The latest sales milestone comes at the end of July 2023,… Continue reading Hyundai Venue clocks 450,000 sales in 50 months since launch