1 min readNew DelhiJan 18, 2023 09:31 AM IST Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it is recalling 17,362 units of models like Alto K10, Brezza and Baleno to inspect and replace a faulty airbag controller. The affected models are Alto K10, S-Presso, Eeco, Brezza, Baleno and Grand Vitara, manufactured between December 8, 2022 and…
Renault India has expanded the Kiger line-up with the introduction of four new variants across naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol powertrains. The update aims to make turbo performance and premium features more accessible to buyers. With the revised range, the Renault Kiger Turbo is now priced from Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable…
Written by: Swaraj Baggonkar 2 min readMumbaiJan 20, 2023 06:13 AM IST First published on: Jan 20, 2023 at 06:13 AM IST With another half a dozen electric two-wheeler makers being investigated, the government has widened its probe of companies that have wrongfully claimed sops under the FAME II scheme. In all, the government is…
A new hypercar startup is challenging one of the most fundamental aspects of performance car design: where the driver sits. Dutch brand Sanrivatti has revealed what it calls the “Apex Position”, a head-forward driving layout that aims to create a closer connection between the driver and the machine.The idea sounds simple: Move the driver forward,…
4 min readPuneJan 22, 2023 03:01 PM IST The head of Swiss sports bike maker KTM, which claims to be the world’s No 1 premium motorbike brand and also sells tens of hundreds of e-bikes in Europe, is not confident of the capability of electric vehicles beyond a point and feels that optimism on this…
Honda Cars India has once again been spotted testing its upcoming electric SUV. Based on the Honda 0 Alpha concept, the camouflaged prototype was recently seen in Manali, revealing its cabin in greater detail than before. The latest spy images show a large landscape-oriented infotainment touchscreen and a fully digital instrument cluster. In the spy…
Written by: Swaraj Baggonkar 4 min readJan 28, 2023 02:23 AM IST First published on: Jan 28, 2023 at 02:23 AM IST A 40 per cent jump in costs in three years coupled with the Covid-19 disruptions has pushed back India’s two-wheeler industry by a decade, leaving it with the burden of overcapacity and an…
TVS Motor Company has launched the 2026 iteration of the Ntorq 125 in India with a series of cosmetic updates. As part of this update, the model gets new colour options and revised graphics to selected variants, while the scooter’s engine and feature list remain unchanged. The updated lineup arrives ahead of the festive season,…
2 min readMumbaiFeb 21, 2023 04:49 AM IST Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group (SMRPBV) has signed an agreement to acquire Germany-based auto parts firm SAS Autosystemtechnik at an enterprise value of 540 million euros (around Rs 4,790 crore). The transaction will be funded by a mix of debt and internal accruals. “The transaction remains subject…
Over the last decade, electrification has become the dominant conversation in the passenger vehicle space. However, when it comes to commercial vehicles, the transition is far more complex. Factors such as payload requirements, charging infrastructure, route patterns and vehicle uptime mean that a single solution cannot address every transport need.Volvo Trucks believes exactly that. During…