4L vehicles barred from roads in Noida and Ghaziabad as GRAP III comes into effect

“The city already has a poor public transport system. In this condition, banning BS III and BS IV vehicles, which have PUC certifications, will only have a limited effect,” he said. New Delhi: Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which came into effect on Friday, will take nearly 4 lakh vehicles out… Continue reading 4L vehicles barred from roads in Noida and Ghaziabad as GRAP III comes into effect

I love planes, but driving is just better

Steve Cropley recently said he’d rather have driven than flown home from an event, even though it would have taken longer. He absolutely, resolutely, talked my language. As I write I’m on an aeroplane. I love planes, enjoy being in the air and think modern aviation is one of humankind’s greatest achievements, shrinking the planet,… Continue reading I love planes, but driving is just better

Nissan unveils sleek new N7 electric sedan to reverse slumping sales in China

Nissan introduced its newest EV, a sleek all-electric sedan, at the Guangzhou Auto Show this week. The N7 is the first Nissan electric vehicle under its new strategy to spark life back into the brand in China. Nissan hopes new N7 EV can compete in China Like most foreign automakers, Nissan is struggling to stay… Continue reading Nissan unveils sleek new N7 electric sedan to reverse slumping sales in China

Hyundai names North American exec Jose Munoz as CEO, effective Jan. 1

Hyundai CEO Jaehoon Chang (left) and José Muñoz, Hyundai president and global chief operating officer, attend the 2024 New York International Auto Show Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT – Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday named Jose Munoz as the next president and CEO of the South Korean automaker, effective Jan. 1. Munoz, an auto industry… Continue reading Hyundai names North American exec Jose Munoz as CEO, effective Jan. 1

Dealers use toolkit to bolster carbon credentials

Dealer groups have gained Carbon Literate Status having been trained by the Automotive Carbon Literacy Toolkit. “The toolkit contains materials an organisation requires to educate and accredit its employees in Carbon Literacy, including tailored training content, a trainer guide, detailed resources, and dedicated support from a member of the Carbon Literacy Project team. The toolkit… Continue reading Dealers use toolkit to bolster carbon credentials

Hyundai appoints US citizen as co-chief to face Trump challenges

Standard Digital Standard & FT Weekend Print was now $29 per 3 months The new FT Digital Edition: today’s FT, cover to cover on any device. This subscription does not include access to ft.com or the FT App. What’s included Global news & analysis Expert opinion FT App on Android & iOS FT Edit app… Continue reading Hyundai appoints US citizen as co-chief to face Trump challenges

Renault India announces nationwide Winter Service Camp

Renault India has announced the launch of a nationwide after-sales initiative, the Renault Winter Camp. This service camp will be held from November 18 to November 24, 2024, across all Renault service facilities in India.   The camp aims to ensure optimal vehicle performance through a comprehensive 44-point check-up conducted by Renault’s trained technicians. Key… Continue reading Renault India announces nationwide Winter Service Camp

Toyota Hyryder sales cross 100,000 units, midsize SUV turns best-selling rebadged model

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s first midsize SUV launched on September 9, 2022, has become the second rebadged model in the company’s passenger vehicle portfolio to drive past cumulative 100,000 wholesales in India. At the end of October 2024, the Toyota Hyryder had chalked up a total of 107,975 units, having crossed… Continue reading Toyota Hyryder sales cross 100,000 units, midsize SUV turns best-selling rebadged model

Car of the Year 2025 shortlist announced

The Car of the Year (CotY) shortlist for 2025 is dominated by small electric cars. Among the seven shortlisted models are the Alfa Romeo Junior, Citroën ë-C3, Hyundai Inster and Renault 5. The shortlist is completed by the Cupra Terramar, Dacia Duster and Kia EV3. The winner will be announced at the Brussels motor show on 10 January. Sixty jurors from 23 countries selected seven… Continue reading Car of the Year 2025 shortlist announced

Why the Suzuki Swift is the perfect detox to modern motoring

For the past few years, I’ve compiled a feature looking at the year’s road test stats in one of the Christmas double issues of our magazine. It was quite striking in 2023 how the average star rating had gone down from four to 3.5, and there were no five-star verdicts. Not a great vintage, then,… Continue reading Why the Suzuki Swift is the perfect detox to modern motoring