After the NX125 (and several other of its international offerings), Honda has now patented the Beat scooter in India. Like the NX125, the Beat shares its engine with an Indian Honda scooter, the widely well-received Honda Activa. Powering the Honda Beat is an air-cooled, 109.5cc, single-cylinder motor that churns out 9hp at 7,500rpm and 9.2Nm… Continue reading Honda Beat scooter patented in India
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Can Acura’s new sales tool help it compete in the US EV market?
Acura’s new digital experience tool is designed to help reverse slumping sales as its first EV, the ZDX, rolls out to dealers in the US. Can it help Acura compete with EV leaders like Tesla and Rivian? After launching its first EV, the ZDX, in May, Acura introduced a new way to buy its vehicles… Continue reading Can Acura’s new sales tool help it compete in the US EV market?
Yamaha Launches RayZR Street Rally 125 Fi at Rs 98,130
Yamaha India has introduced an updated version of the RayZR Street Rally, featuring new additions and a refreshed look. Priced at Rs 98,130, the latest model costs around Rs 2,000 more than the previous version. One of the key upgrades is the new LED daytime running light positioned above the number plate holder. The scooter… Continue reading Yamaha Launches RayZR Street Rally 125 Fi at Rs 98,130
Volkswagen Taigun sells 100,000 units in India and overseas three years after launch
The Volkswagen Taigun midsize SUV, launched on September 23, 2021, has turned three years old today in the Indian market. As per SIAM wholesales data, the Taigun has sold a total of 67,140 units in the domestic market till end-August 2024 and 32,742 units have been shipped to overseas markets (see data table below). Given… Continue reading Volkswagen Taigun sells 100,000 units in India and overseas three years after launch
Am I getting old, or are loud exhausts becoming cringeworthy?
Who has changed: me or the car world? Because I recently saw some video clips of noisy vehicles and instead of thinking ‘phwoar’, as I once would have, I thought ‘ugh’. The first clip was of an Apollo Intensa Emozione hypercar downshifting as it approached a junction. It was a fairly urban junction, which I… Continue reading Am I getting old, or are loud exhausts becoming cringeworthy?
Honda Cars India introduces Direct Connect Platform for real-time car exploration
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a car manufacturer in India, has introduced an improvement to its virtual showroom with the launch of a new Direct Connect interface. Initially available for the Honda Elevate, the platform uses real-time cloud visualiser technology to improve the online car exploration process. This feature is expected to be extended to… Continue reading Honda Cars India introduces Direct Connect Platform for real-time car exploration
European auto industry calls for urgent action as EV demand falls sharply
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), which represents the 15 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers – BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group – has urged speedy action… Continue reading European auto industry calls for urgent action as EV demand falls sharply
European auto industry calls for urgent action as EV demand falls sharply
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), which represents the 15 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers – BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group – has urged speedy action… Continue reading European auto industry calls for urgent action as EV demand falls sharply
BMW, Ford and Honda begin operations of JV ChargeScape; name Joseph Vellone CEO
BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they announced last year and have appointed the first CEO and CTO. ChargeScape is a software platform that integrates electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid, shoring up grid stability while saving drivers money on their charging. The announcement underscores that automakers remain committed… Continue reading BMW, Ford and Honda begin operations of JV ChargeScape; name Joseph Vellone CEO
BMW, Ford, Honda launch ChargeScape, a vehicle-grid integration joint venture
ChargeScape, the joint venture formed by BMW, Ford, and Honda in 2023, has officially commenced operations and appointed its first CEO and CTO. The JV offers a software platform that integrates EVs into the power grid, aiming to shore up grid stability and save drivers money on EV charging. ChargeScape’s technology wirelessly connects to EVs… Continue reading BMW, Ford, Honda launch ChargeScape, a vehicle-grid integration joint venture