Twenty-eight days after it first revealed the Syros compact SUV, Kia India today officially rolled out the first customer unit of its latest SUV from its cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Kia India held a milestone ceremony at the plant, which was attended by senior Kia executives and employees, including Ho Sung Song,… Continue reading Kia Syros compact SUV gets 10,258 bookings, production begins
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Tesla’s Asian Rivals Pull Ahead in India’s Nascent EV Market
(Bloomberg) — Suzuki Motor Corp.’s India unit, BYD Co. and VinFast Auto Ltd. are among carmakers gearing to showcase their new electric vehicles in New Delhi as the fight intensifies for the fastest-growing major automobile market where Tesla Inc. is conspicuous by its absence. Most Read from Bloomberg The annual event this week, called Bharat… Continue reading Tesla’s Asian Rivals Pull Ahead in India’s Nascent EV Market
EXCLUSIVE: Tata Motors eyes 4-5 premium models under Avinya brand with $1 billion investment
Amid growing competition, Tata Motors, India’s largest electric carmaker, plans to double down on its EV portfolio expansion in coming years, and this could entail an investment of over $1 billion. Autocar Professional has learned that the company plans to launch its high-end brand, Avinya, in 2026, positioning it above its existing mainstream portfolio. Developed… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Tata Motors eyes 4-5 premium models under Avinya brand with $1 billion investment
EXCLUSIVE: TVS Motor plans end-to-end EV strategy; to launch mini truck, 3-wheeler, and e-bike
In a bid to become an end-to-end player in the burgeoning electric vehicle market, TVS Motor Company, South India’s leading automaker, plans to enter segments ranging from electric bicycles to mini trucks. According to sources familiar with the company’s plans, TVS Motor is considering localizing the e-bike from its European subsidiary, SEMG, at a location… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: TVS Motor plans end-to-end EV strategy; to launch mini truck, 3-wheeler, and e-bike
JLR and Tata Communications strengthen partnership to deliver smarter, data-driven connected cars
JLR will supercharge next-generation vehicle connectivity with Tata Communications MOVE™ Drivers to remain connected from the remotest locations in 120 countries, with real-time vehicle location services, smarter driving experiences and increased software over-the-air (SOTA) updates Partnership is part of JLR’s wider innovation strategy to establish universal connectivity for its vehicles and deliver continuously evolving AI-driven… Continue reading JLR and Tata Communications strengthen partnership to deliver smarter, data-driven connected cars
REVEALED: India’s Top 25 SUVs and MPVs in CY2024
If the passenger vehicle industry in India hit its best-ever annual wholesales of 4.27 million units I CY2024, up 4% YoY (CY2023: 4.10 million units), then it is thanks to the unabating demand for utility vehicles, which comprise SUVs and MPVs. The UV sub-segment continues to be the shining star and helped buffer the sizeable… Continue reading REVEALED: India’s Top 25 SUVs and MPVs in CY2024
REVEALED: India’s Top 25 SUVs and MPVs in CY2024
If the passenger vehicle industry in India hit its best-ever annual wholesales of 4.27 million units I CY2024, up 4% YoY (CY2023: 4.10 million units), then it is thanks to the unabating demand for utility vehicles, which comprise SUVs and MPVs. The UV sub-segment continues to be the shining star and helped buffer the sizeable… Continue reading REVEALED: India’s Top 25 SUVs and MPVs in CY2024
New Hyundai Creta turns a year old, set to hit 200,000 sales soon
The new Hyundai Creta, which was launched in India on January 16, 2024, has turned a year old today. The popular model, which is India’s best-selling midsize SUV, registered wholesales of 186,919 units in CY2024, up 19% YoY (CY2023: 157,311 units), was instrumental in enabling Hyundai Motor India to achieve its best-ever annual sales of 605,429 units… Continue reading New Hyundai Creta turns a year old, set to hit 200,000 sales soon
GUESS JEANS launches in India in partnership with Tata CLiQ
~This long-term partnership aims to expand Guess Jeans retail presence in India through physical stores and digital storefronts, thus supporting omnichannel growth for the brand~ LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Guess? Inc., which operates the GUESS brand in India under its subsidiary, Guess? India Pvt Ltd, will launch GUESS JEANS, a California-based denim lifestyle… Continue reading GUESS JEANS launches in India in partnership with Tata CLiQ
India to achieve 20% ethanol blending target in 2 months, Gadkari: PTI
India will achieve its target of 20% ethanol blending in the next two months, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. “We will achieve this target of 20% ethanol blending in the next two months. Use of E20 (petrol with 20% ethanol) will help in reducing pollution,” the Minister of Road Transport and Highways said at… Continue reading India to achieve 20% ethanol blending target in 2 months, Gadkari: PTI