Tag: Renault

India’s cheapest car crosses 300,000 sales but will GST cut revive demand?

Launched on September 30, 2019, the Maruti S-Presso entry level hatchback has driven past cumulative sales of 300,000 units in the domestic market. While the milestone was surpassed in May 2025, five years and six months after its launch, the S-Presso has clocked total wholesales of 310,138 units till end-November 2025. Add export sales of… Continue reading India’s cheapest car crosses 300,000 sales but will GST cut revive demand?

Weekly News Wrap: Tata Motors’ EV Plans, M&A Moves, Ola’s PLI Boost and M&M Seals No. 2 Position

India’s automotive industry wrapped up the final week of 2025 on a strong note, with manufacturers outlining ambitious electric vehicle roadmaps, announcing fresh investments, and consolidating positions through strategic acquisitions. From Tata Motors’ expanding EV portfolio to renewed momentum in the commercial vehicle and components space, the week underscored how policy tailwinds, capital inflows and product-led… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Tata Motors’ EV Plans, M&A Moves, Ola’s PLI Boost and M&M Seals No. 2 Position

Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record

First shown earlier this year as a styling concept, the Renault Filante Record 2025 technology demonstrator has been continually developed to prove that it’s got more than racy looks going for it. The concept drove more than 1,000 km in less than 10 hours, proving that extreme efficiency is possible at highway speeds. Unlike Chevrolet’s… Continue reading Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record

Renault India Announces Price Increase Across Vehicle Range from January 2026

Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of French automotive manufacturer Renault Group, announced today that it will implement a price revision of up to 2% across its vehicle range, effective January 2026. The adjustment will vary depending on specific models and variants within the company’s portfolio. According to the automaker, the decision stems from increased… Continue reading Renault India Announces Price Increase Across Vehicle Range from January 2026

I’m 74, and I’ll keep my mad mid-engined Clio V6 as long as I can

With just 400 Phase 1 and Phase 2 examples registered in the UK, either on the road or on SORN, a Renault Clio V6 is a rare sight – and that’s just how Martin Hassett likes it.  “I like things that are rare and unusual,” he tells me. “My father never drove, so I have no desire… Continue reading I’m 74, and I’ll keep my mad mid-engined Clio V6 as long as I can

When we joined Tokyo’s street racers for a 186mph tunnel run

As Japan’s automotive industry began to flourish in the 1960s and produce sporty cars, Japanese enthusiasts took to the country’s stunning mountain roads to race one another, often in highly modified machinery – and driving in such a fashion grew in popularity and spread to urban expressways. Supposedly some street racing clubs had codes intended… Continue reading When we joined Tokyo’s street racers for a 186mph tunnel run

Keeping the lights on – the Kia EV6’s ultimate party trick

Three years ago, Nissan celebrated building 250,000 Leafs at its Sunderland plant by using one to power a giant Christmas tree, complete with reindeer, outside the factory. There was snow (real, not fake) on the ground too, making the whole scene look very festive – well, as festive as a grass verge next to a… Continue reading Keeping the lights on – the Kia EV6’s ultimate party trick

World NM: Nissan Discontinues the Versa for the United States Market001959

Remember when America’s cheapest new cars used to cost well below 20,000 dollars? That era has been consigned to automotive history’s dustbin as Nissan has finally confirmed the death of the US-market Versa. Senior product communications manager Josh Clifton broke the news to The Drive, claiming that Nissan r… (continue reading…) Go to Source