Citroen unveils production-spec Basalt coupe-SUV for India

After showing us the first set of design sketches this March, Citroen has now officially unveiled the production-spec Basalt coupe-SUV for India. This is the fourth model based on Citroen’s C-Cubed programme that’s specifically meant for India, but it will also be made available in South American and European markets. The Basalt, which will be… Continue reading Citroen unveils production-spec Basalt coupe-SUV for India

Honda opens new BigWing showroom in Pune

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has expanded its premium motorcycle retail network by opening a new Honda BigWing outlet in Pune, Maharashtra on August 2, 2024. This dealership aims to provide an enhanced experience for motorcycle enthusiasts and potential customers. The new facility, designed with a black and white monochromatic theme, is part of… Continue reading Honda opens new BigWing showroom in Pune

Nissan and Honda unite to join global software-defined EV race, play catch up with Tesla

Nissan and Honda building a software-defined EV? The Japanese automakers revealed a new partnership Thursday as they look to keep pace with Tesla and others leading the SDV movement. Nissan and Honda deepen EV alliance with SDVs After confirming plans to partner up in March, Nissan and Honda are deepening their alliance. The Japanese automakers… Continue reading Nissan and Honda unite to join global software-defined EV race, play catch up with Tesla

German, Japanese cars lead in residual value

Visitors inspect a Toyota Prado SUV at the 2024 Beijing auto show in April. [CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY] German and Japanese vehicles excel in their residual value, followed by Chinese ones, according to a report released last week on the used vehicle market in the first half of the year. After three years of use, vehicles… Continue reading German, Japanese cars lead in residual value

Hero MotoCorp July sales down 5%, says supply chain constraints, logistics disruptions hit dispatches

Hero MotoCorp today posted a 5% year-on-year decline in its wholes during July amid weakness in its domestic market dispatches. The company noted that supply chain constraints and logistics disruptions impacted dispatches. The automaker dispatched a total of 3.70 lakh units in July, down from 3.91 lakh units in July 2023. Domestic sales fell 6.4%… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp July sales down 5%, says supply chain constraints, logistics disruptions hit dispatches

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India July sales jump 43% YoY, outpaces Hero MotoCorp

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Thursday reported strong growth of 43% on-year in July wholesales amid robust demand in both exports and domestic market. The automaker’s total sales as well as domestic sales outpaced the market leader Hero MotoCorp during the month. The Indian subsidiary of the Japanese major dispatched a total of… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India July sales jump 43% YoY, outpaces Hero MotoCorp

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India July sales jump 43% YoY, outpaces Hero MotoCorp

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Thursday reported strong growth of 43% on-year in July wholesales amid robust demand in both exports and domestic market. The automaker’s total sales as well as domestic sales outpaced the market leader Hero MotoCorp during the month. The Indian subsidiary of the Japanese major dispatched a total of… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India July sales jump 43% YoY, outpaces Hero MotoCorp

Honda and Nissan invite Mitsubishi to join their EV development partnership

/ The three Japanese companies need to catch up or risk being left in the dust. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Photo by Richard A.… Continue reading Honda and Nissan invite Mitsubishi to join their EV development partnership

Honda and Nissan invite Mitsubishi to join their EV development partnership

/ The three Japanese companies need to catch up or risk being left in the dust. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Photo by RICHARD A.… Continue reading Honda and Nissan invite Mitsubishi to join their EV development partnership

Nissan and Honda to jointly develop tech-savvy cars, share EV parts

TOKYO — Nissan Motor and Honda Motor will jointly develop software-defined vehicles and also explore using the same batteries and other components that go into electric cars, their presidents said on Thursday as the Japanese rivals endeavor to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive automotive market. Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan holds a 34.01%… Continue reading Nissan and Honda to jointly develop tech-savvy cars, share EV parts