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]Bajaj relaunches Pulsar 220F at ₹1.37 lakh. Details here
Published on Mar 25, 2023 03:24 PM IST
The relaunch comes almost a year after the model was discontinued in April 2022.
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‘Most powerful’ Mercedes AMG model to debut in India on Apr 11. Details here
The Mercedes AMG GT 63 S E Performance will be manufactured through the Completely Built-up Units (CBU) route.
Published on Mar 25, 2023 12:33 PM IST
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India can become No.1 EV manufacturer. Gadkari explains how
India has beaten Japan to become the third largest vehicle market in 2022 after China and the USA. "With our innovative approach, we can develop the backward area, increase the growth and at the same time create employment potential," union minister Nitin Gadkari said.
Published on Mar 24, 2023 06:00 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Maruti targets to beat Hyundai, Tata in premium car sales via Nexa by next year
The Nexa retail chain, started in 2015 to sell Maruti Suzuki's premium vehicles, has crossed the cumulative sales milestone of 20 lakh units. It currently sells models such as Baleno, Ignis, Ciaz, XL6 and Grand Vitara. Upcoming SUVs Fronx and Jimny will also be sold through the chain.
Published on Mar 24, 2023 02:45 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Mercedes-Benz plans to roll out 4 EVs in next 8-12 months in Indian market
"We are very happy with the development of our EVs (electric vehicles) here in the Indian market with (models such as) the EQS and the EQB. We'll have four more vehicles coming in," Mercedes-Benz AG Head of Region Overseas Matthias Luehrs said.
Published on Mar 24, 2023 01:15 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
How Tesla's up to 50% discount in China sparking turmoil in car market?
"Tesla's cuts have come after a difficult time for China’s auto sector. Consumer spending was badly dented by long-running Covid restrictions” JSC Automotive’s Siebert said.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 02:34 PM IST
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Maruti Suzuki India to raise prices in April to offset rising input costs
Maruti joins rival Tata Motors and two-wheeler maker Hero Motocorp, who have also said they would raise prices by 5% and 2% respectively, as they grapple with increased costs to meet new emission norms.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 02:22 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
New EV battery sourcing rules in US to be released next week
The auto, battery and clean energy industries have been awaiting guidance on complex questions governing eligibility for hundreds of billions of dollars of incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law last year.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 12:33 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Mahindra to raise up to $1.3 bn for electric vehicle unit
Mahindra, which is known for its sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and jeeps, has stepped up investments to bolster its EV capacity as the Indian government aims to increase the share of EVs to 30% of total annual car sales by 2030 from 1% currently.
Published on Mar 22, 2023 11:56 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Honda launches stock clearance offer on these models. Check discounted price
Honda has come up with heavy discounts on many of its models. The Japanese company has launched stock clearance offers. Check the details and the discounted price of the cars.
Published on Mar 21, 2023 06:25 PM IST
Dodge launches last super-fast gasoline muscle car. Zero to 97km/hr in 1.66 sec!
Stellantis will stop making gas versions of the Dodge Challenger and Charger and the Chrylser 300 big sedan by the end of this year, squeezed out by stricter government fuel-economy regulations and an accelerating shift to electric vehicles to fight climate change.
Updated on Mar 21, 2023 10:52 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Tata Nano running on solar power! Here's all we need to know
A businessman from West Bengal reportedly customised his Tata Nano car into a solar powered engine less car. The car having top speed of 80 km/hr costs only ₹30 to travel 100 kms.
Published on Mar 20, 2023 06:03 PM IST
Days after launching low-cost EV, Volkswagen planning even cheaper car
Having just unveiled the ID. 2all, an affordable electric vehicle that’s still a couple years away from production, Volkswagen AG is making plans for an even cheaper EV.
Published on Mar 20, 2023 10:17 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Mercedes to pump billions into e-vehicle plants: Report
Mercedes has said it will be ready to go electric by the end of the this decade, where market conditions allow.
Updated on Mar 19, 2023 06:34 PM IST
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Ola e-scooter users can check live status availability of Hyperchargers. Details
According to Ola Electric CEO and co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal, this was ‘one of the topmost requested features.’
Published on Mar 19, 2023 12:02 PM IST
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Kia launches 2023 Seltos SUV: All you need to know
In its updated version, the car comes at a starting price of ₹10.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
Published on Mar 18, 2023 05:14 PM IST
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Baidu, Pony win permits to offer driverless robotaxi services in Beijing: Report
Baidu's Apollo service will deploy 10 fully autonomous vehicles in a technology park developed by the government of Beijing.
Published on Mar 18, 2023 04:15 PM IST
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Maruti Suzuki launches CNG version of Brezza. Check features & specifications
Brezza is now the fourteenth car in Maruti Suzuki's lineup to be offered in CNG mode.
Published on Mar 18, 2023 12:52 PM IST
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Tractor running entirely on Cow manure launched by Italy-based company
The New Holland T6 is as powerful as a diesel tractor, but it’s fueled with liquified methane. Its 49-gallon tank spews 62% less nitrous oxide and up to 15% less carbon dioxide, all while running indefinitely on the manure of roughly 75 cows.
Published on Mar 17, 2023 06:10 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Volkswagen plans to invest in mines in bid to become global battery supplier
Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen wants its battery unit PowerCo to become a global battery supplier, not just produce for Volkswagen's own needs.
Published on Mar 17, 2023 12:33 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Czech carmaker Skoda set to exit Russian market
"The Volkswagen group has analysed various scenarios for the future of our business options in Russia," Skoda board chairman Klaus Zellmer said.
Published on Mar 16, 2023 05:56 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Volkswagen brings new low-price electric car| Check details
Volkswagen ID. 2all model is one of 10 new electric models the company plans to roll out by 2026 as it sharply boosts investment in electrification and digitisation.
Published on Mar 16, 2023 11:50 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix this major driver safety-related problem
Honda news: The recall covers some of the the automaker's top-selling models including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey and the 2019 Insight.
Published on Mar 16, 2023 05:31 AM IST
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BMW targets 50% all-electric sales pre-2030, hydrogen car on the list too
"We see hydrogen-electric vehicles as a meaningful complement to e-mobility, even with something of a time lag,"BMW's chief executive Oliver Zipse said.
Published on Mar 15, 2023 03:10 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
‘Tesla forces to pay exorbitant price,’ suit accuses monopolising repairs, parts
Tesla owners have just one option: getting their cars serviced at the company or a network of Tesla-approved service centres using only Tesla parts, according to the complaint.
Published on Mar 15, 2023 10:07 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
'Relation positive…': Musk denies Tesla ending China's BYD battery supply deal
"That media report is false. Relations between Tesla and BYD are positive," Elon Musk said in a tweet on Tuesday.
Updated on Mar 14, 2023 08:58 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Kawasaki India launches retro-inspired Z900RS motorcycle| Check details
The Kawasaki Z900RS features a circular headlamp, a slim fuel tank, and a compact rear section. Some design elements of the Z900RS were inspired by the Z900-81, which was released in 1977.
Published on Mar 14, 2023 02:42 PM IST
Komaki launches dual battery-powered LY Pro electric scooter. Check details
The EV comes at a price of ₹1.37 lakh (ex-showroom).
Published on Mar 14, 2023 12:55 AM IST
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This Chinese automaker was mocked for $1.5 mn reward to fight trolls. Here's why
The plan was unveiled by company vice president Fu Xiaokang at the carmaker’s New Energy Conference.
Updated on Mar 13, 2023 09:16 PM IST
Hyundai inks pact to acquire GM India's manufacturing facility in Maharashtra
The proposed acquisition is subject to the signing of the Definitive Asset Purchase Agreement and fulfilment of conditions precedent and receipt of regulatory approvals from relevant government authorities and all the stakeholders related to the acquisition, Hyundai Motor India said in a statement.
Published on Mar 13, 2023 11:31 AM IST
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