Exactly a year after it was officially launched on January 27, 2025, and a little over 13 months after start of production on December 13, 2024 at the Skoda Auto plant in Chakan, Pune, the 50,000th Skoda Kylaq compact SUV rolled out from the production line on January 27, 2026. Having manufactured 47,022 Kylaqs between… Continue reading Skoda Kylaq to Zip Past 50,000 Sales 13 Months After Launch
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Toyota’s biggest electric SUV is almost here
Toyota promised to launch a three-row electric SUV, and it might finally be making good on that promise. In a cryptic teaser image, Toyota hinted at “something new on the horizon,” with what appears to be a larger SUV, possibly the Highlander EV. When is Toyota launching the electric Highlander SUV It’s been almost three… Continue reading Toyota’s biggest electric SUV is almost here
GM expects ‘significantly’ lower EV volume in 2026 as adjustments drag on earnings
Cadillac ESCALADE IQL electric SUV (Source: Cadillac) General Motors’ (GM) recent plans to scale back EV production in the US cost the company over $7 billion in 2025. Despite selling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles last year, GM is calling for “significantly” lower EV volume this year. General Motors expects EV volume to drop in 2026… Continue reading GM expects ‘significantly’ lower EV volume in 2026 as adjustments drag on earnings
Tesla lost $15 billion in brand value in 2025 as Musk stepped deeper into politics, research shows
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images The value of Tesla’s brand lost $15.4 billion, about 36%, in 2025, marking a third-straight annual decline, according to research and consulting firm Brand… Continue reading Tesla lost $15 billion in brand value in 2025 as Musk stepped deeper into politics, research shows
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] A Shock Awaits Us 4 Years from Now – Could This Robot be the Answer?
Do you know a Mr. Kato? We’ll jump right in with a quiz: What percentage of Japanese municipalities are depopulated areas? The correct answer is 3) 51%. That’s right—more than half! According to Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, approximately 51% of the country’s 1,719 municipalities are designated as wholly or partially underpopulated. Okay,… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] A Shock Awaits Us 4 Years from Now – Could This Robot be the Answer?
@Toyota: Something New is On the Horizon
About ToyotaToyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly… Continue reading @Toyota: Something New is On the Horizon
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] A Shock Awaits Us 4 Years from Now – Could This Robot be the Answer?
Do you know a Mr. Kato? We’ll jump right in with a quiz: What percentage of Japanese municipalities are depopulated areas? The correct answer is 3) 51%. That’s right—more than half! According to Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, approximately 51% of the country’s 1,719 municipalities are designated as wholly or partially underpopulated. Okay,… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] A Shock Awaits Us 4 Years from Now – Could This Robot be the Answer?
Avis India Launches Luxury Van Rentals for Groups Up to 25 Passengers
Avis India has launched a luxury van rental service designed for group transportation needs. The offering accommodates up to 25 passengers and is available for corporate travel, airport transfers, long-distance journeys and family trips. The fleet includes executive vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Toyota Vellfire, Kia Carnival, Toyota Coaster and Toyota Commuter. Customers can select… Continue reading Avis India Launches Luxury Van Rentals for Groups Up to 25 Passengers
Toyota Launches Tech Package for Urban Cruiser Hyryder at Rs 29,499
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has introduced a Tech Package for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, priced at Rs 29,499. The package is designed to enhance the SUV’s in-cabin experience with advanced comfort and convenience features. The Tech Package comprises three Toyota genuine accessories available across all Urban Cruiser Hyryder variants. The ambient lighting system illuminates the cabin… Continue reading Toyota Launches Tech Package for Urban Cruiser Hyryder at Rs 29,499
Renault Sold 200,000 First-Gen Duster SUVs in India, Third-Gen Model Marks Comeback
The Renault Duster SUV, which was first launched in India in July 2012 and discontinued in early 2022, is being relaunched today in its third-generation avatar and marks the French OEM’s return to one of the most competitive SUV sub-segments. Over a decade, the first-generation Duster is estimated to have sold close to 199,871 units… Continue reading Renault Sold 200,000 First-Gen Duster SUVs in India, Third-Gen Model Marks Comeback