Maruti Super Carry crosses 100,000 sales five years after launch, CNG model in demand

The Maruti Super Carry, the first commercial vehicle produced by India’s passenger vehicle market leader, has driven past 100,000 sales in the domestic market. The milestone comes a little over five years since launch.  Launched on September 1, 2016, at an introductory price of Rs 403,000, the Super Carry project saw the company invest around Rs… Continue reading Maruti Super Carry crosses 100,000 sales five years after launch, CNG model in demand

@Tata-JLR: InMotion Ventures backs car repair BNPL firm Bumper in $12m raise

Bumper, a UK-based startup providing buy now pay later (BNPL) services for car repair financing, has raised $12m (£9.04m) in its latest funding round. This series A funding was led by Silicon Valley-based Autotech Ventures, with participation from Porsche Ventures and Jaguar Land Rover’s fund InMotion Ventures. The funding round, which also saw cash provided… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: InMotion Ventures backs car repair BNPL firm Bumper in $12m raise

Fortaco Group and Buisard Cabins to join forces

HELSINKI, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fortaco Group and Buisard have joined forces and established the Fortaco Buisard Cabins entity within Fortaco Group. Through a strategic alliance, we create a market leading vehicle cabin technology and manufacturing business serving the off-highway equipment industry as part of Fortaco Group. The combined net sales of cabin business… Continue reading Fortaco Group and Buisard Cabins to join forces

Make Gurgaon an EV-making hub, say industries

The FII pointed out that since the Centre was anyway promoting the production of electric vehicles, it would be in the interest of the state government and the industries in general if Gurgaon and its surrounding areas were developed as a hub for electric vehicles. Gurgaon: The Federation of Indian Industry (FII) has appealed to… Continue reading Make Gurgaon an EV-making hub, say industries

These Are The Most Ridiculous British Sports Cars Ever Put On The Streets – HotCars

The British motor industry has given birth to its fair share of world-renowned badges like Mclaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Bentley, and Land Rover. Apart from these big names, the industry is also home to numerous small manufacturers rolling out models that range from the outstanding to the downright horrible. Most of these lesser-known auto builders… Continue reading These Are The Most Ridiculous British Sports Cars Ever Put On The Streets – HotCars

Valtteri Bottas Waxes Lyrical About The Go-Anywhere Ineos Grenadier – CarScoops

Finnish racing driver Valtteri Bottas may have lost his seat at the Mercedes F1 team for 2022 and will be joining Alfa Romeo for the next season, but he still has some contractual obligations to fulfill and that seemingly includes helping to promote the Ineos Grenadier. As of December 2020, Ineos has held a one-third… Continue reading Valtteri Bottas Waxes Lyrical About The Go-Anywhere Ineos Grenadier – CarScoops

Bumper Raises $12M in Series A Funding

Bumper, a London, and Sheffield, UK-based auto fintech startup, raised $12M in Series A funding. The round was led by Autotech Ventures, with participation from Jaguar Land Rover’s fund InMotion Ventures, and a group of prominent angel investors. The company intends to use the funds to roll out its car repair financing platform across Germany,… Continue reading Bumper Raises $12M in Series A Funding

Electric vehicles ecosystem takes shapes in Gujarat

New Delhi: Even though electric vehicles, particularly two-wheelers, have been in the market for at least a decade, the uptakes had not been significant despite the subsidies rolled out by state and central governments. However, with growing awareness, the emergence of technologically sound and efficient vehicles, and the creation of charging infrastructure, the demand for… Continue reading Electric vehicles ecosystem takes shapes in Gujarat

Jaguar Land Rover files £302 million loss for Q2 2021

Jaguar Land Rover has filed its financial results for the second quarter of 2021, reporting a loss of £302 million in the last three months alone. The British brand says the downturn in its finances is partly due to the global semiconductor shortage, which has forced the firm to scale back its production – especially… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover files £302 million loss for Q2 2021

The scariest cars we’ve ever driven

Every year, Halloween brings out the most ghoulish, bone-chilling and downright terrifying creeps and creatures. But if you want a real fright, there’s nothing quite like a scary car. A witch’s broomstick is mere child’s play when it comes to terrifying transport with the humble motorcar capable of taking the fright factor up several notches… Continue reading The scariest cars we’ve ever driven