2 min readNew DelhiJan 18, 2020 01:07 AM IST With the sale of the Talegoan plant, GM’s export operations from India will come to an end three years. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor will buy General Motors’ (GM) last manufacturing plant India, as the former gears up to enter India with…
Mahindra Funster Electric concept is displayed at the Auto Expo in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) The annual Auto Expo 2020 began today at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The 15th edition of the Auto Expo will witness numerous auto manufacturers, established and new…
Maruti Suzuki India MD & CEO Kenichi Ayukawa with the concept Futuro-e. Reflective of the flagging sentiment in the country’s auto sector, Auto Expo 2020 got off to a tepid start on Wednesday with the smallest number of new launches in over a decade and at least half a dozen key players giving the biennial…
4 min readFeb 6, 2020 07:33 AM IST First published on: Feb 6, 2020 at 03:56 AM IST Kenichi Ayukawa, MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India. (File photo) At a time when several car manufacturers are unveiling their electric cars to hit the roads in coming months, Kenichi Ayukawa, MD and CEO, Maruti Suzuki…
3 min readFeb 6, 2020 04:01 AM IST First published on: Feb 6, 2020 at 04:01 AM IST Hyundai might be one of the few OEMs which prepares all kinds of electric options At a time when the industry is battling slowdown in economy and is undergoing transition to BSVI vehicles, Seon Seob Kim, MD…
Mercedes-Benz India has announced that it will launch the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 PHEV in the Indian market on July 23, 2026. The E 53 nameplate has made its way back to India, returning as a plug-in hybrid sedan after its previous stint in the market as a Cabriolet. Pre-bookings are expected to begin soon,…
1 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 8, 2020 01:17 PM IST Maruti Suzuki Jimny. (Source: Maruti Suzuki Global website) At the Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) Saturday showcased the fourth generation Japan model of off-road vehicle Suzuki Jimny with an aim to assess response of Indian customers. The four-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 1.5…
Kawasaki India has announced new offers on the Versys-X 300, making its entry-level adventure touring motorcycle more affordable. The company is offering cash discounts on both the MY25 and MY26 versions, along with complimentary accessories worth up to Rs 46,000 for a limited period.As part of the latest scheme, the MY25 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is…
Shailesh Chandra, president, electric mobility business & corporate strategy, Tata Motors The auto Expo witnessed divergent positions taken by car manufacturers on electric cars. While some maintained that customers are still not ready for electric cars as acquisition cost remains high and a charging infrastructure is not there, Shailesh Chandra, president, electric mobility business &…
The Ministry of Power has released the draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)-III norms, proposing stricter fuel-efficiency standards for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027. The draft has been put out for public consultation and will replace the existing CAFE-II norms, which are expected to remain in force until March 31, 2027.The proposed regulations will…