The Kia Carens can be ordered with a dealer installed CNG kit making it Kia’s first CNG-powered model to be on sale in India. The Carens is CNG available only with Premium (O) variant currently. Prices for the Kia Carens Premium (O) start at Rs 10.99 lakh. The dealer installed CNG kit costs Rs 77,900… Continue reading Kia Carens CNG launched with dealer installed kit
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UK Government Backs £1.5bn Loan Guarantee for Jaguar Land Rover
The UK Government has directed UK Export Finance (UKEF) to provide a guarantee for a commercial loan of up to £1.5 billion to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), despite the transaction falling outside the export credit agency’s standard underwriting criteria. Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle issued formal instructions to UKEF Chief Executive… Continue reading UK Government Backs £1.5bn Loan Guarantee for Jaguar Land Rover
Indian automakers set for double-digit profit growth in Q2 after five-quarter lull: Report
Maruti Suzuki will report results on Friday, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra on November 4, while Tata Motors is yet to announce its earnings date. Indian automakers are expected to post double-digit profit growth in the September quarter, driven by robust demand for two-wheelers and tractors, even as passenger vehicle recovery remains muted. Brokerages forecast… Continue reading Indian automakers set for double-digit profit growth in Q2 after five-quarter lull: Report
Indian automakers gear up for manufacturing expansion in South Africa
Tau said Indian and Chinese investors are exploring opportunities to collaborate with existing automakers in South Africa. India’s automobile industry is deepening its footprint in South Africa, with several companies planning to upgrade their existing assembly lines into full-fledged manufacturing facilities and set up new plants, as part of a broader effort to strengthen local… Continue reading Indian automakers gear up for manufacturing expansion in South Africa
Is the Jaecoo 7 really a cut-price Range Rover?
AC Bigger, yes, but not more comfortable: the seats in your Evoque are so much better shaped and the material quality feels far superior. I’m not sure it feels any better built, though. The Evoque’s centre console in particular is a bit on the flimsy side. Their boots are fairly similar in size, although the… Continue reading Is the Jaecoo 7 really a cut-price Range Rover?
Top 10 MPVs in H1 FY2026: Ertiga and Innova Lead but Kia Carens Shines with 25% Growth
In India’s humungous utility vehicle market where SUVs rule the road, demand for multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) has been on the upswing for the past two years. The calling card of the MPV segment, among a host of factors in a value-conscious market like India, is the high level of practicality, the ability to transport seven… Continue reading Top 10 MPVs in H1 FY2026: Ertiga and Innova Lead but Kia Carens Shines with 25% Growth
Car production slumps to a 73-year low after JLR cyber-attack
Car output dropped to 51,100, from 70,000 in September 2024. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy View image in fullscreen Car output dropped to 51,100, from 70,000 in September 2024. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy Car production slumps to a 73-year low after JLR cyber-attack Shutdown contributes to 27% slump across the UK sector, which says it remains under ‘immense… Continue reading Car production slumps to a 73-year low after JLR cyber-attack
New Hyundai Venue revealed, bookings open ahead of November 4 launch
Hyundai Motor India has officially revealed the all-new, second-generation Venue ahead of its market launch on November 4, 2025, with bookings now open across dealerships and online for ₹25,000. The new Venue gets a completely fresh design, a roomier cabin, and a heavy dose of new-age technology, making it one of Hyundai’s most significant launches… Continue reading New Hyundai Venue revealed, bookings open ahead of November 4 launch
Next-Gen Hyundai Venue Teased Ahead of November 4 Launch
Hyundai India has dropped the first official teaser of the second-generation Venue compact SUV, confirming its market debut for November 4, 2025. Alongside the reveal, the company has also commenced series production of the new SUV a few days ago, at its newly acquired Talegaon facility in Maharashtra. The teaser gives a glimpse of the… Continue reading Next-Gen Hyundai Venue Teased Ahead of November 4 Launch
Vehicle Registration Grows 19% to 3.45 Million Units Between Sept 22–Oct 22
Buoyed by strong pent-up demand and a sharp reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST), vehicle registration across India from Navratri is estimated to have grown around 19% to 3.45 million units, compared to the same period last year. Capitalizing on the tax cut during the peak festival season, the auto industry is now among… Continue reading Vehicle Registration Grows 19% to 3.45 Million Units Between Sept 22–Oct 22