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That the Tata Harrier is a very good-looking SUV is well-known. Besides road presence, a great build quality and roomy interiors, it now, gets an automatic transmission that makes it even more desirable. It goes up against the Mahindra XUV 500, Kia Seltos, Jeep Compass, the Hyundai Creta and the MG Hector. So, should you buy one? Read on to find out. The Tata Harrier Automatic is a full-blown SUV with all the goodies that you’d expect from any car manufacturer that had its mind s...
What’s not to like about Tata Punch? Built on Tata Motors’ ALFA-ARC (Agile Light Flexible Architecture) combined with its bold design language, thanks to IMPACT 2.0 design, this latest offering from Tata’s stables is all set to punch the lights out of rivals such as Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger. Don’t believe us? Wait and watch. You’ll agree that the Punch is a good-looking micro-SUV. The family resemblance is the first thing you will ...
Skoda Slavia: Better than the Best
Let’s face it, not everyone out there is an SUV fanboy or fangirl. Infact, there are many who did not cotton on to the SUV mania and continued driving sedans through the entire time the SUV craze was taking the world by storm. It is mostly for people like these, who have a distinct preference for elegant sedans, that Skoda Auto India, has introduced the brand new and simply stunning Slavia – a sedan, based on their MQB-A0-IN platform, that isn’t just good looking but as Skod...
Bajaj Auto celebrates Pulsar's 18th anniversary with a 360° integrated campaign
Launched in Oct 2001, Bajaj Pulsar, has successfully completed 18 years, marking a significant milestone in its journey, a momentous occasion for both, Bajaj and the Indian motorcycle industry with a product that has been designed and developed in India! A whopping 1.2 plus CR units of Bajaj Pulsars have been sold globally in 65 plus countries since. The Pulsar range now extends from 125cc all the way up to 220cc. The brand currently commands a market share of 40% in the sports moto...
Tata Motors to showcase its all-new product portfolio at Auto Expo 2020
Tata Motors, will roll out a product offensive in 2020. The company today announced that it will commence the introduction of its all-new BSVI range of products with passenger vehicles, starting from January 2020. This will be demonstrated by a grand showcase with 4 global unveils, 14 commercial and 12 passenger vehicle displays at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020, at Greater Noida. Tata Motors is building a sustainable future by providing aspirational, innovative mobility solutions for a...
Get ready for Auto Expo - The Motor Show 2020
Auto Expo – The Motor Show, the biannual event of India’s automotive industry, organized by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), with support from Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), will see the inauguration ceremony of its 15th edition, on February 6th, 2020. The gates at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida will be thrown open to public from February 7th, 2020 until the final day, February...
Mercedes-Benz all set to enthrall at Auto Expo 2020
Mercedes-Benz, the country’s largest luxury carmaker is all set to excite and enthrall at the 15 th Edition of the ‘Auto Expo 2020’. An array of exciting products, unique services and showcases of latest technologies promise to fascinate the customers and reiterate the high benchmark that the Three Pointed Star’s has set in the Indian luxury car industry. Mercedes-Benz Pavilion will be located at Hall No. 15 and will reflect the brand’s motto for 2020, ‘Res...
Mercedes-Benz to launch V-Class Marco Polo Camper at Auto Expo 2020
Mercedes-Benz, India’s largest luxury carmaker, will debut the unique V-Cass Marco Polo camper at the 15th edition of the Auto Expo next month, with the country’s first commercially produced camper, introducing its car buyers to a whole new world of luxury and adventure. The V-Class Marco Polo, building on the success of the V-Class in India, will come packed with a whole host of living space concepts. Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India s...
Porsche presents its future vision at the Å koda Auto Volkswagen India Media Night
Porsche recently introduced media representatives to its vision of the future with a presentation of its Strategy 2025 plan that shows how the auto maker intends to shape the forward development of the sports car. The informative session was part of the Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Media Night which also gave the opportunity to display the all-new 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. Porsche has remained competitive with stable growth across its portfolio spurred on by interest in the all-new 91...
MG Motor India unveils the future of mobility with Marvel X
MG Motor India has today showcased the future of mobility with a huge line-up of global products – including the Marvel X, the world’s first mass-production model to achieve Level-3 Intelligent Driving – at Auto Expo 2020. Through the product showcase, the brand has reiterated its strong commitment to the Indian market and highlighted its focus on future-ready innovation. Marvel X is part of MG’s focus on developing cutting-edge products with integrated Internet, El...
Volkswagen unveils its biggest SUV offensive at the Auto Expo 2020
Volkswagen India unveiled its biggest SUV offensive at the Auto Expo 2020. The product line-up will participate in the growing SUV segments, which receive heightened customer interest. The brand introduced its new SUV family, which comprises of the Volkswagen Taigun, T-Roc, Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace. With the line-up of such vibrant & sporty cars catering to different customer groups. Volkswagen also launched its new brand design for the Indian market. Premiering in India, the bran...
Å KODA VISION IN celebrates its world premiere at the Auto Expo 2020
ŠKODA AUTO India hosted the world static premiere of the Vision IN. The mid-size SUV concept study, designed and developed under the ŠKODA AUTO led ‘INDIA 2.0’ project of the Volkswagen Group is based on the MQB A0 IN platform. The Czech marque also showcased the flagship SUV KODIAQ 2.0 TSI, the new KAROQ 1.5 TSI, the Laurin and Klement as well as the Sportline variants of the facelifted SUPERB, the powerful OCTAVIA RS 245, and the Monte Carlo and the Matte Concept o...
Mercedes-Benz presents a dazzling product and technology showcase at the 15th Auto Expo
Continuing its strong leadership and winning brand position in the luxury car market in India for the record 5 th year in a row in 2019, the country’s largest luxury car brand, Mercedes-Benz reiterated its commitment to the Indian customer by showcasing an array of fascinating products at the 15 th Auto Expo 2020. Mercedes-Benz India launched the world’s fastest series production four door coupe and the fastest AMG ever in India, the AMG GT 63S 4MATIC 4 Door...
Volkswagen India unveils its all-electric ID. CROZZ and TSI powered RACE POLO at Auto Expo 2020
Volkswagen India unveils its technological prowess at the second press day of the Auto Expo 2020. The brand showcased the ID. CROZZ, an all-electric vehicle based on Volkswagen’s unique Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) for the Indian market. Also, on showcase is the globally renowned TSI Technology, symbolic to Volkswagen, through the RACE POLO. The carline will feature in Volkswagen Motorsport One Make Championship Series. Speaking at the unveil, Mr. Steffen Knapp, Director...
Bajaj Auto launches Dominar 250
Bajaj Auto, has launched the Dominar 250, a variant of the proven Dominar Sports Tourer, that will make it attractive for riding enthusiasts to enter the world of touring. The new offering features liquid cooled 248.8cc DOHC engine, delivering 27 PS power and 23.5 Nm of torque. Further, it retains all the state-of-the-art technological and class leading features of the Dominar 400 like the up-side down (USD) forks that provide superior handling & comfort along with a mu...
Maruti Suzuki calls for entries from startups for its MAIL cohort
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) invites applications from startups for the fourth cohort under its Mobility & Automobile Innovation Lab (MAIL) initiative. MSIL is now engaged with nine startup firms selected in the previous three rounds of MAIL program. In the first three cohorts, many enthusiastic startups submitted entries. Of these, best 25 firms from each cohort were invited for the next round. While the third cohort is still on, a total of nine startups were selected from first...
The pioneering ŠKODA AUTO India Virtual Conference witnessed the unveiling of the new RAPID 1.0 TSI, the luxurious new SUPERB as well as the newest member of its SUV family: the all-new KAROQ at a starting price of INR 7.49 lacs, INR 29.99 lacs and INR 24.99 lacs respectively. ŠKODA AUTO India put forth its powertrain and fuel strategy in view of the Bharat Stage 6 emission norms and safety standards while demonstrating a new range of Turbocharged Stratified Injection (or TSI) e...
ŠKODA AUTO DigiLab has played host to the global online ‘COVID-19 Mobility Race’ hackathon. The theme of this year’s ideas competition, which took place from 4 to 7 June 2020, set the tone: the event was dedicated to the current challenges facing the automotive industry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. How can a vehicle be bought and delivered whilst following stringent social distancing measures? What options are there for car buyers to virtually vi...
Japanese Vehicle manufacturer, Isuzu Motors India and TVS Automobile Solutions (TASL), a leader in providing automotive aftermarket solutions inaugurated a ‘multi-brand’ “MyTVS” facility at Torque Isuzu in Ahmedabad. This facility will deliver multi-brand services under the brand – “MyTVS”. As an industry first, under this partnership programme, ISUZU dealer partners who have additional capacity can opt to become franchisee...
Ultraviolette Automotive receives Series B investment from TVS Motor Company
Following the successful nationwide unveiling of its high-performance motorcycle - the F77, Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd., an innovator in sustainable mobility, today announced that it had received an additional investment of INR 30 Crore from TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world. This investment is part of its latest round (Series B) of funding. To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in India, Ultraviolette...
MG Motor India unveils Gloster, India’s First Autonomous (Level 1) Premium SUV
MG Motor India has today introduced India’s first Autonomous (Level 1) Premium SUV, MG Gloster. The much-awaited Gloster comes as the carmaker’s third product in India after the Hector, India’s first Internet car and ZS EV, India’s first internet electric SUV. The MG Gloster comes with first-in-segment Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)*. Some of its pioneering features include Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Automatic Park...
India’s first Autonomous (Level 1) Premium SUV - MG Gloster launched at INR 28.98 Lakhs
MG Motor India has launched India’s First Autonomous (Level 1) Premium SUV, MG Gloster, at an inaugural price starting at INR 28.98 Lakhs, ex-showroom, New Delhi. With its elegant design and compelling features, Gloster appeals to the segment of premium and luxury that ranges from INR 25 lakhs to INR 50 lakhs. It will be available in 4 feature-intensive variants in India, i.e. Super, Smart, Sharp and Savvy. They extend unmatched opulence to MG customers with multiple combinations suc...
Mahindra introduces Android Auto, Apple CarPlay in the top-end variants of the Scorpio
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group, has introduced new features of Android Auto and Car Play in the top-end variants of its popular SUV Scorpio. The tech upgrade ushers it into the modern era of connected motoring & is a great value addition. It will also create a safer & more convenient driving experience for customers. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay helps organise key information from the d...
Bajaj Pulsar NS & RS series get exciting new looks ahead of festive season
Bajaj Auto, has cranked up the thrill ahead of the festive season with the new, refreshed Pulsar NS and RS series. Inspired by trendy ‘colour blocking’ design language, the colours accentuate the agility and sportiness of the bikes. Available in fresh colours like Burnt Red (Matte finish) and Plasma Blue (Satin Finish), the new look is rounded off with white alloy wheels. Front and rear fenders are now carbon fibre textured, with a hot stamping pattern on seats adding a distinctiv...
Mahindra’s all-new Thar crosses 15,000 bookings
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), today announced that its legendary SUV, the All-New Thar has now crossed 15,000 bookings, since its launch on October 2, 2020. Today 57% of all buyers of the All-New Thar are first time car buyers and a significantly large share of all bookings are for the Automatic variants. Commenting on the booking milestone, Veejay Nakra, Chief Executive Officer, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “We&nb...
Bajaj Auto launches new CT100 version
Bajaj Auto, The World’s favourite Indian, has launched a more Kadak version of its popular motorcycle, Bajaj CT100 this festive season. The new CT100 is Kadak both in its looks and performance with its proven DTSi engine and with the addition of 8 new kadak features like front suspension bellows, rubber tank pads, fuel meter, and many more. New Kadak features introduced in CT100 KS are: Front Fork Suspension Bell...
Škoda Auto India introduces ‘Clever Lease’ solutions
Škoda Auto India introduced a range of innovative and competitive leasing services called 'Clever Lease'. With a gamut of flexible solutions: plain, dry, or wet lease, one can avail monthly rentals for a tenure of 24, 36, 48, and 60 months on the powerful yet efficient Škoda Rapid TSI as well as the luxurious new Škoda Superb. The monthly lease rental for Škoda model range will start at INR 22,580 and cater to retail and corporate customer...
Škoda Auto India partners with Twitter to launch a unique ‘Speed Challenge’ game
Škoda Auto India, in partnership with Twitter India has introduced a unique ‘speed challenge’ game exclusive for the digital audience. The game goes live today and interested participants can log on to https://tweet.octaviarsspeedchallenge.com/ to play this enthralling gripping game. This game promises to replicate the same thrill that is felt while reaching 0-100 in Kmph in just 6.6 seconds in the new Octavia vRS 245. This first-of-its-ki...
ASDC and FADA join hands with Google to lead industry’s Digital Transformation
Recognizing the need to prepare over 20,000 auto dealerships to engage with customers in the ongoing and post pandemic era, Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) and Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) have joined hands with Google India to bridge the digital skill gap in the country’s auto dealerships and build their capacity in this critical growth driver. Industry experts believe that some customers may not wish to visit a dealership as many times as b...
Bajaj Auto launches all-new Platina 100 Kick Start (KS)
Bajaj Auto, The World’s Favorite Indian, has launched the New Platina 100 Kick Start (KS) which offers great comfort with the proven ‘Comfortec technology’ of the Platina brand. The bike comes with ‘Spring-on-Spring’ Nitrox suspension that offers 15%* more comfort on long rides, taking up the comfort proposition for both, rider and pillion. It also comes equipped with tubeless tyres, assuring a safe and hassle-free ride. The new Platina 100KS also ge...
Å koda Kushaq: Made for the world, in India
As part of the INDIA 2.0 project headed by Škoda Auto, the all-new Škoda Kushaq is the first of a new generation of vehicles developed on the MQB-A0-IN architecture, built around the challenging demands of the Indian customer. Boasting traditional Škoda Auto attributes of design, quality, interior roominess, equipment, dynamics, efficiency, safety and comfort, the all-new Škoda Kushaq is made in India, made for the world. With a wheelba...
KTM launches Adventure Trails in 10 cities
KTM, the world’s #1 and India’s fastest growing premium motorcycle brand, launched and conducted the KTM Adventure Trails across multiple cities. KTM Adventure Trails are aimed at introducing the owners to adventure biking by taking them on single-day rides exploring exciting trails. These nature trails have been carefully selected and curated by KTM Experts to provide a wholesome riding experience and to impart basic riding techniques&n...
MG Hector 2021 gets an all-new 8 Speed CVT automatic transmission option
MG Motor India has launched the all-new Hector 2021’s CVT automatic transmission option starting at Rs 16,51,800 (ex-showroom, New Delhi). With the introduction of the CVT automatic transmission, MG now offers 4 diverse options as a part of its Hector 2021 petrol engine line-up, i.e. MT, Hybrid MT, CVT, and DCT. The CVT automatic transmission is available with both the MG Hector 2021 five-seater and Hector Plus six-seater. The CVT automatic transmission will also add to the current D...
Å koda Auto India inaugurates its maiden 3S dealership facility in North East with SSB Automobiles
With the inauguration of the first dealership facility in Guwahati, Škoda Auto India aims to strengthen its position in Assam and push forward its campaign of establishing a strong foothold in the north eastern markets of India. The new state of the art dealership facility sports the new Corporate Identity and Design as a part of Škoda Auto global redesigning process. The Czech auto manufacturer, under the purview of the ‘INDIA 2.0’ project, will have at le...
Bajaj Auto launches the new Pulsar 180
Bajaj Auto has launched the new Pulsar 180 – augmenting the lineup of the most popular entry-sport motorcycle brand in India. With bold decals & twin pilot lamps with Auto Headlamp On (AHO), the Pulsar 180 is a stylish nod to the design that started the bike revolution in the 150 cc segments in the country. The new avatar gets sporty split seats, black alloy wheels and an ‘infinity’ LED tail lamp. The motorcycle is equipped with a 4 - stroke SOHC 2-Valve Air Cooled BSVI...
Bajaj Auto introduces Platina 110-ABS: The ‘safest’ bike in its segment
Bajaj Auto, The World’s Favorite Indian, has launched the all-new Platina 110 with a segment first ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). Priced at INR 65,920, the ABS braking technology provides for best-in-class braking that prevents skidding or loss of control in sudden-braking scenarios. The ABS that is coupled to a 240 mm front disc brake, makes the new Platina, its segment’s safest bike. Anti-lock braking or ABS, involves an electronic controller that monitors the whee...
Skoda unveils INDIA 2.0 project's first car - Skoda Kushaq
The brand-new ŠKODA KUSHAQ is the first production car as part of the INDIA 2.0 project. Under the lead responsibility of ŠKODA AUTO, Volkswagen Group is investing one billion euros in its model campaign on the Indian subcontinent to strengthen the presence of ŠKODA and Volkswagen there for the long term. The ŠKODA KUSHAQ is based on the MQB-A0-IN, a variant of the modular MQB platform specially adapted by ŠKODA for the Indian market...
Three design sketches offer a first glimpse of the new Å koda Kodiaq
Three design sketches give an initial impression of the new Škoda Kodiaq. The large seven seater marked the commencement of the Czech manufacturer's successful SUV campaign the world over. The new facelifted offering features aesthetical and technological enhancements. The new Škoda Kodiaq will be celebrating its global premiere on 13 April and will make way to the domestic market later this year. The first design sketch showcases the striking fro...
Å koda Auto India commences production of the all new Octavia
Škoda Auto India announced the start of production of the all new Octavia at its production facility in Shendra, Aurangabad. The celebratory Lava Blue vehicle dons the Lauren & Klement badge that pays homage to the founders of the longstanding Czech auto manufacturer as well as its 125 years of rich history and heritage. Slated to be introduced later this month, the latest Škoda offering will build on the Octavia's strong legacy - taking technology, featur...
Ola Electric ropes in auto veteran Yongsung Kim to head Global Sales & Distribution
Ola Electric today announced the appointment of Yongsung Kim as Head of Global Sales & Distribution, overseeing India and international markets. A 35-year veteran with Hyundai Motor and Kia, Yongsung brings global automotive sales experience from around the world, including North America, Europe, UK, Middle East, Africa, ASEAN, Asia Pacific and of course India where he spent several years, first with Hyundai Motor and then with Kia, to build their market-leading presence in India. Y...
Bajaj Auto launches the new CT110X
The World’s favourite Indian, has launched the new CT110X in India. The new CT110X is the top end variant of the CT portfolio and is loaded with ‘Xtra Kadak’ looks, performance, and a sturdier build. That has been designed keeping in mind challenging riding conditions. With its bolder and muscular look along with its wider cross-section, sturdy round headlight and all black visor, the CT110X offers something Xtra over its competition in the segment. There are a multitude ...
ACMA Automechanika ready to reunite aftermarket players through its first-ever virtual edition
Marking the launch of ACMA Automechanika's virtual edition, Messe Frankfurt India along with ACMA (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association) will welcome aftermarket players on its online networking and sourcing platform from 22 – 23 April 2021. As the exhibition goes live, buyers will be able to tune in virtually to witness new product launches, demonstrations and conferences organised on the virtual show floor. The digital platform will curate innovati...
Bosch commemorates 100 years of Bosch Car Service
Bosch Car service, the principal Bosch Workshop service brand in the Bosch Automotive Aftermarket portfolio, commemorates 100 years of its presence as the world’s leading multi-brand car service workshop. From establishing the first official Robert Bosch AG installation and Repair workshop based in Hamburg in the year 1921, Bosch Car Service presently has a footprint of more than 15,000 workshops across 150 countries. Bosch Car Service network partners benefit from Bosch’s ever...
TVS Motor Company (TVS), owner of The Norton Motorcycle Co Ltd (Norton), is announcing the appointment of Dr Robert Hentschel as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Vittorio Urciuoli as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of the historic Solihull- based motorcycle brand. The announcement forms the next key phase of the historic marque’s transformation, as it builds on its newly re-established foundations and prepares for the revitalisation of the brand for the future. Hentschel and Urci...
Å koda Auto India extends warranty and maintenance for customers
Mr. Zac Hollis’ – Brand Director Škoda Auto India, spoke about the company extending its warranty and maintenance services for customers during these critical times. “Our priority at Škoda Auto India is to provide continued support to our customers during such unprecedented times. Hence, we have decided to extend our warranty, Schedule Maintenance Services and SuperCare Maintenance Plans, which were due between April and June, to 31st July, 2021. W...
All-new Å koda Octavia launched in India
Škoda Auto India unveiled the all - new Octavia at an attractive ex-showroom price of INR 25.99 lacs nationwide - taking forward the 'One Nation. One Price.' philosophy. The Octavia marked the beginning of Škoda Auto's model offensive campaign for India two decades ago. The fourth generation, with its timeless design, exquisite interiors, class leading safety, and intelligent connectivity features, pushes the yardstick further. Mr. Zac Hollis, Brand...
Bajaj Auto announces massive price drop of INR 16,800 on Dominar 250
Bajaj Auto, the world’s most valuable two-wheeler company, has announced an aggressive price of INR 1,54,176/- for its Dominar 250, giving riding enthusiasts a fresh impetus to enter the world of touring. Dominar 250 now costs INR 16,800 less than its previously listed price. The newly announced price on Dominar 250 is expected to grow the franchise further by encouraging customers to take their first step into the world of touring. Dominar 250 continues to be packed...
Bajaj Auto opens booking for Chetak Electric Scooter in Nagpur
Bajaj Auto, the world’s most valuable two-wheeler company, opened bookings for the much-awaited Chetak electric scooter in Nagpur from July 16, 2021, 9 a.m. onwards. With the aim of providing a seamless and convenient booking experience, customers can book the vehicle exclusively online on www.chetak.com for INR 2000/- only. Previously, the booking slots available for Pune and Bangalore were fully subscribed to, in less than 48 hours and the same is an...
Ford enhances Power of Choice; Adds new Value-for-Money Automatic variants to Figo lineup
Reinforcing its commitment to customers, Ford India today introduced two automatic variants of its flagship hatchback Figo. Available in Titanium and Titanium trims at an introductory price of INR 7.75 Lakh & INR 8.20 Lakh respectively, the new Figo AT offers segment-best six-speed, torque converter automatic transmission that is paired to Bharat Stage 6 compliant three-cylinder 1.2L petrol engine. The new variants, with a greater value for money, continue to be a pe...
Å koda Auto to be present in more than 100 cities in India
Škoda Auto, the Czech Marque, has grown its network presence by almost 15% with the launch of the Kushaq, less than a month ago. This has been enabled by a focused effort on expanding the network, which formed an important part of the Kushaq launch strategy. The brand will be present in more than 100 cities across India by August 2021, and this will be its largest coverage in the country since it entered this market. With this, Škoda Auto India will have more than 170 ...
Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV (SMRPBV), (a Motherson Group company), has signed an MOU with Marelli Automotive Lighting to explore a new technological partnership focused on smart illuminated exterior body parts. This intends to focus on components such as front grills and bumpers, along with other car parts that can be illuminated. These components are expected to become a growing trend in the future of mobility, with the increased adoption of Advanced Dri...
Å koda Auto sales increase 234% in July
Škoda Auto, the Czech Marque, announced a 234% increase in its July 2021 sales, compared to the same period last year. The company sold 3,080 cars in July 2021, compared to 922 cars sold in July 2020. Sales in June 2021 stood at 734 units, which account for a 320% increase in July 2021 sales over June 2021. As per the company’s strategy, the surge in sales is fuelled by the launch of Kushaq, which will be one of the important growth drivers of the brand going forward. 2021 ...
Bajaj Auto launches Dominar 250 Dual Tone Edition with 3 new colours
Bajaj Auto, the world’s most valuable two-wheeler company, has launched the Dual Tone Edition for Dominar 250 giving riding enthusiasts a fresh impetus to begin their touring explorations. It will be available at an attractive price of Rs. 1,54,176, which makes it one of the most desirable touring bikes in India. Dominar 250 will now come in new, exciting, and dynamic colour options of Racing Red Matt Silver, Citrus Rush Matt Silver and Sparkling Black Matt Sil...
Å koda Auto India begins deliveries of 1.5L TSI powered Kushaq pan India
Škoda Auto India has started customer deliveries of the newly launched 1.5L TSI-powered Kushaq from today. The Kushaq launched recently on 28 June 2021, has received an overwhelming response from the customers. The 1.5L TSI-powered Kushaq will be available for test drives and sales at all Škoda Auto showrooms across India. The powerful and efficient 1.5L TSI Engine is from the Volkswagen Group's globally acclaimed latest generation EVO series and features the first-i...
Å koda Auto announces 'Compact Workshops': A unique service concept
Škoda Auto India announced a unique initiative - ‘Škoda Compact Workshops’, which aims to enhance customer service experience. Through this, the brand will open 30 new compact workshops across the country by the end of this year. The concept of compact workshops is aimed at expanding the service touchpoints, in line with Škoda Auto India’s focussed customer-centric strategy. Going forward, all sales branches in non-metro locations will ...
Greaves Retail launches first Multi-brand EV Retail Store ‘AutoEVmart’ in Bengaluru
Greaves Cotton, one of the leading diversified engineering companies in the country, announces its foray into the multi-brand EV segment with the launch of its first multi-brand EV retail store ‘AutoEVmart’ in Bengaluru, located at HRBR Layout, 1st Block in Kalyan Nagar. It is set to launch AutoEVmart stores in other important cities and towns of the country in a phase-wise manner. Through this dedicated electric vehicle store, Greaves Electric Mobility aims to bring ...
MG Motor India unveils Astor, with personal AI assistant and Autonomous technology
MG Motor India has unveiled MG Astor, India’s first SUV with personal AI assistant and first-in-segment Autonomous (Level 2) technology. Astor is based on the MG’s successful global platform, ZS. Based on MG’s design philosophy of Emotional Dynamism, Astor’s contemporary style will connect with consumers. It has a prominent Bold Celestial Grille that makes a solid on-road impression. The SUV poses an elegant and ready-for-action stance&nbs...
Å koda Auto India crosses 10,000 bookings mark for Kushaq
Škoda Auto India has achieved the milestone of 10,000 bookings for the Kushaq. The mid-sized SUV has bolstered the growth for Škoda Auto India. Witnessing an overwhelming demand for the Kushaq, Škoda Auto India will be equipping the automatic Style variants with 6 airbags (both 1.0L and 1.5L) and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) at an incremental cost of approximately INR 40,000. Mr. Zac Hollis, Brand Director – Škoda Auto...
Å koda Auto India registers 131% growth in September 2021
Škoda Auto India announced a 131% increase in its September 2021 sales, compared to the same period last year. The company sold 3,027 cars in September 2021, compared to 1,312 cars sold in September 2020. While Kushaq has fueled the growth for the brand in India, Superb, Octavia and Rapid have also contributed to the increase in sales volumes. Mr. Zac Hollis, Brand Director – Škoda Auto India, said, “Škoda Auto India has managed to cons...
Škoda Auto India’s new Rapid Matte Limited Edition hits showrooms
Škoda Auto, the Czech Marque, has introduced the new Rapid Matte edition at an attractive price of INR 11,99,000 (ex-showroom) in India. This new edition will be available in an exclusive carbon steel matte colour which adds to its style statement. It will be powered by the 1.0 L TSI engine and will be available in both automatic and manual transmissions. The Matte Edition sports many new features which makes the car distinctive and adds dynamism to the Rapid line-up....
Å koda Auto India announces winner of 'Camouflage With Å koda' design contest
Skoda Auto India has announced the winner of the Camouflage design contest after receiving an overwhelming response from the budding Indian designers. Shreyas Karambelkar from Badlapur, Maharashtra has been awarded with the winner’s title by the esteemed jury. Shreyas will travel to Prague to meet the Head of Design, Škoda Auto a.s. Mr. Oliver Stefani, at the Škoda headquarters. In addition, the winning design will be applied on the testing prototype of the upcom...
Škoda Auto takes on worldwide responsibility for Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A0 Global Platform
Škoda Auto is now responsible for developing the Volkswagen Group’s existing MQB-A0 Global Platform. This will be used by the Group brands Škoda and Volkswagen to develop new entry-level models for regions with high growth potential including India, Russia, Africa as well as the ASEAN countries and Latin America. On the heels of Škoda’s specially adapted MQB-A0-IN platform for the Indian market, the Czech carmaker is taking on responsibility for a global platf...
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd has announced the appointment of Berndt A. Buchmann as its Group Director, After Sales & Vehicle Logistics. Buchmann will report to Mr. Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director at SAVWIPL and in his new role, will be responsible for supervising the after sales plan of action, ensuring a satisfied customer base for the Group. His appointment comes at a time when the festive season is accelerating automobile sales in the country and &Scar...
Bajaj Auto launches the new Dominar 400 with factory-fitted touring accessories
Bajaj Auto, the world’s most valuable two-wheeler company, has launched the new Dominar 400 upgrade. The Sports Tourer now gets factory-fitted touring accessories and is tailormade for riders who prefer strong touring essentials. The Dominar 400, now in its new avatar, has a more distinctive front end with an angular and stylish tall visor. Developed with cutting edge CFD technology, the tall visor is designed to offer good wind-blast protection thus improving ri...
The brand-new Å koda Slavia: the next model of the INDIA 2.0 product campaign
Following the launch of the Kushaq, Škoda is set to unveil the second stage in its product campaign for the Indian market later this year. The Czech car manufacturer's latest model, the Slavia, completes their range of sedans and offers generous amounts of space, as is typical of the brand. The mid-size premium sedan will be offered with a choice of two powerful and efficient TSI engines, as well as a host of comprehensive safety features which include up to six airbags and nu...
Celebrating its 20 years of leadership in the Indian sports motorcycle market, Bajaj Auto has announced the launch of the all-new Pulsar 250, bringing the next generation of power, performance, and style to the quarter litre sports segment. The advent of the Pulsar 250 mirrors the evolution of the young Indian rider, who seeks a motorcycle of sporty character, yet rideable in everyday conditions. The Pulsar 250 straddles these two asks with ease, offering the balance of its versatile form wit...
The introduction of the Slavia marks the start of Škoda Auto’s next stage in the INDIA 2.0 project. Following the successful launch of the midsize SUV Kushaq, the brand-new sedan is the Czech carmaker’s second India-specific model. The Slavia’s manufacturing process has a localization level of up to 95%.. As the sedan is based on the MQB-A0-IN platform – an MQB variant specially adapted by Škoda Auto for India – it offers...
Å koda Auto India begins production of New Kodiaq
Škoda Auto today announced the start of production for the New Kodiaq at its manufacturing facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. First introduced to India and the world in 2017, the Kodiaq's sales success has fuelled newer features, newer looks, powerful yet efficient engines and the same levels of customer satisfaction for what remains the Czech carmaker’s first-ever global SUV. Adding to the ideology of ‘Power should be beautiful’, the Kodiaq&nb...
e-Ashwa® Automotive Private Limited, one of the leading and fastest growing electric vehicle manufacturing brands in the country, has strengthened its EVpresence in the country with the launch of its own e-Ashwa branded 12 models of electric two- wheelers – electric scooters & electric motorcycles in the market. These Lead and Lithium IonBattery operated two-wheelers are priced in the range of Rs. 58,000/- to Rs. 1,30,000/- (ex- Showroom Delhi price) and can be fu...
Bajaj Auto Limited, ‘The World’s Favourite Indian’, today announced an investment of Rs 300 Cr (USD 40 Mn) and commenced work at a brand-new unit at Akurdi for manufacturing Electric Vehicles. This unit will have a production capacity of 500,000 EVs per annum. Akurdi (Pune) is also the site of the original Chetak scooter factory that made Bajaj Auto a household name in India. Speaking about the new unit, Mr Rajiv Bajaj – Managing Director, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said...
Piyush Arora appointed as new Managing Director of Å KODA Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited
Piyush Arora is the new Managing Director of ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited as of 1 March 2022. He succeeds Gurpratap Boparai. In this role, the experienced automotive professional will be responsible for expanding the Volkswagen Group’s business in India, including the recent INDIA 2.0 project of the brands Volkswagen and ŠKODA. SAVWIPL oversees the India operations of five Volkswagen Group brands – ŠKODA, Volkswagen, Audi, Po...
Automovill, forays in Eastern and Central India, launches 30 hubs, and 50 spokes
Automovill, a full-stack mobility start-up has announced the foray in Eastern and Central markets in India. The brand has launched new workshops in the key cities- Kolkata, Ranchi, Bhubaneshwar, Siliguri, Bhopal, and Indore. The brand has rolled out the workshops on both the models- Co-owned and Partnered. Enabling the expansion, the brand has already partnered with 500 workshops and established 70 hubs across Indi...
Å KODA AUTO Volkswagen India marks new milestone in its INDIA 2.0 journey
ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has marked another important milestone in its INDIA 2.0 journey with the commencement of the export of the Made in India Volkswagen T-Cross today. The Volkswagen T-Cross is the first of the range of vehicles built on the MQB-A0-IN platform which will be exported from India. The first batch of 1,232 Volkswagen T-Cross units are being shipped to Mexico from the port of Mumbai. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Christia...
Škoda Auto India launches All-New Slavia 1.0 TSI
Škoda Auto India has today launched the all-new Slavia 1.0 TSI sedan starting at an incredible INR 10.69 lacs. The Slavia 1.0 TSI will be available in three variants with an option of two transmissions and tops out at ₹ 15.39 lacs for the fully-loaded Style variant with the six-speed torque converter automatic and sunroof option. A six-speed manual gearbox will also be available in the Slavia 1.0 TSI across all variants offering outstanding value and main...
KTM conducts Adventure Trail in Mumbai
KTM, the world’s #1 & India’s fastest growing premium motorcycle brand, conducted the KTM Adventure Trails in Mumbai. KTM Adventure Trails are aimed at introducing the owners to adventure biking by taking them on single-day rides exploring exciting trails. These nature trails have been carefully selected and curated by KTM Experts to provide a wholesome riding experience and to impart basic riding techniques of navigating terrains of diffe...
Klaus Zellmer appointed new CEO of Å KODA AUTO a.s. as of July 1st, 2022
As of 1 July 2022, the new Chairman of the Board of Management of ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be Klaus Zellmer, who is currently the Volkswagen brand Board member responsible for Sales, Marketing and After Sales. Current ŠKODA AUTO CEO, Thomas Schäfer, will take over as Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen brand on July 1st, 2022, at the same time moving up to the Group Board of Management and becoming Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group. Kla...
Hyundai Motor shares vision for Self-Driving IONIQ 5-based Robotaxi through new global campaign
Hyundai Motor Company today launched a global manifesto campaign called ‘Innovation Begins, from Very Human Things’ to share its vision for self-driving robotaxis. Motional, the global leader in driverless technology, will work in partnership with ride-hailing services to deploy the Level 4 autonomous vehicles across major U.S. cities starting in 2023. The all-electric IONIQ 5-based robotaxi (here after referred to as IONIQ 5 robotaxi), which was first unveiled at 20...
Iconic Italian Motorcycle brand Moto Morini to debut in India
Italian motorcycle brand Moto Morini has debuted its India journey in association with Adishwar Auto Ride India PVT. LTD (AARI). Moto Morini is an emblem of Made in Italy excellence and prestige that promotes superior products, considerate services, and a unique riding experience. The motorcycles are designed, and developed in Italy, and adhere to required EU manufacturing standards to ensure superior vehicle quality. Founded in 1937 by Alfonso Morini, Moto Morini is one of the iconi...
Nalin Jain appointed as Executive Director – Finance and IT at SAVWIPL
Nalin Jain has been named as the Executive Director - Finance and IT of ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL). He succeeds Martin Mahlke who successfully steered the financial strategy for the Group’s crucial INDIA 2.0 project over the last three years. In his role as CFO, Nalin Jain will be responsible for steering the future growth of Volkswagen Group in India within and beyond the INDIA 2.0 program. SAVWIPL oversees the India operations of five brands w...
Okinawa Autotech, one of the country’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturing companies, inaugurates yet another state-of-the-art Galaxy Showroom this time in Nerul, Navi Mumbai. These Galaxy stores provide real-time customer experience with best-in-class looks, by exhibiting the product portfolio for touch and feel to the customers. These Stores are powered by innovation showcasing world Class technology offered by Okinawa. The Galaxy stores are aimed...
e-Ashwa Automotive acquires 100% stake in Electric 2W company Stripes Motors
e-Ashwa Automotive Private Limited, one of the leading and fastest growing electric vehicle manufacturing brands in the country, has announced 100 per cent acquisition of Stripes Motors Pvt. Ltd. which sells electric 2-Wheelers under the popular Stripes brand in North-East India. Stripes Motors is one of the fastest growing companies of electric vehicles in Assam & North East India. They deal in Electric Bicycle and Electric Bike. The brand is very popula...
Fans of Å koda drive Å koda Auto India to new peaks of customer engagement
In what will be a path-breaking initiative when it comes to customer engagement, customer satisfaction and customer involvement, Škoda Auto India has set the ball rolling on the revolutionary, yet fun, ‘Fans of Škoda’ movement. It’s a campaign that directly involves and engages with Škoda customers and with fans of the brand where Škodians directly participate in drives, events and product launches. Speaking on the project, Zac H...
Okinawa announces grand opening of Galaxy showroom in Ahmedabad
Okinawa Autotech, one of the country's largest electric two-wheeler manufacturing companies, inaugurates its ultra-modern Galaxy Showroom this time in Ahmedabad. Powered by its world-class technology, the experience centre aims to offer customers a real-time EV purchasing experience and drive awareness and responsiveness through engagement toward electric two-wheelers. The inauguration ceremony is an exclusive invite-only event, where auto enthusiast...
Å koda Auto Volkswagen India starts exporting Volkswagen Virtus
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), which manages the India region for the five Volkswagen Group brands – Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini, has today expanded its exports from India to include the India-built Volkswagen Virtus. With this move, the Group marks another significant milestone in its INDIA 2.0 journey as the Volkswagen Virtus joins the Volkswagen Taigun, which was the first in a range o...
Å koda Auto Volkswagen India commences production of Å koda Kushaq LHD
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), which manages the India region for the five Volkswagen Group brands – Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini, has announced the Start of Production (SoP) of the Left-hand Drive version of the ŠKODA KUSHAQ. This was the first model to be launched in the country under the Group’s INDIA 2.0 project. The ‘Made in India’ Škoda Kushaq LHD...
Å koda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun achieve a 5-star rating in Global NCAP crash tests
The INDIA 2.0 cars Škoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun from Škoda Auto Volkswagen India have been accredited with Global NCAP ratings of 5 stars, the highest in the segment. With this recognition, the Škoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun have become the first models ever to achieve 5 stars for both adult and child occupant protection. The Group’s INDIA 2.0 project set out to custom-make cars of European quality stan...
Å koda Auto Volkswagen India commences exports of the Å koda Kushaq from India
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), which manages the Indian region of the five Volkswagen Group brands – Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini, has announced another significant milestone in its exports program with the start of the shipment of the Made-in-India Škoda Kushaq LHD (left-hand-drive). This is a landmark achievement, as the Kushaq is the first-ever locally-built Škoda model to...
Å koda Auto poised to enter Vietnamese market
Škoda Auto continues to advance the company’s internationalisation and is on the cusp of entering the Vietnamese market. In cooperation with its local partner, the Thanh Cong Motor Vietnam (TC Motor), the Czech carmaker will be offering the first European models in the country as early as 2023. The assembly of the made-in-India KUSHAQ and SLAVIA models shipped from Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s Chakan facility will also start in 2024. The production li...
EV manufacturer Aarya Automobiles unveils Commander
Aarya Automobiles, a Gujarat-based, automobile manufacturer specializing in electric two-wheeler vehicles is readying their high-end EV bike “Commander”. A bike that will entice the youth and fill them with pride while riding across our nation's roads. Commander is built with the commitment to provide Indians with the experience of owning a comfortable and stylish bike that boasts not just a rich and premium lookbut also comes with...
British luxury high performance supercar-maker McLaren Automotive launched in India
McLaren Automotive has launched its operations in India today, a key market in augmenting their foothold in Asia Pacific. Engineered without fear and driven by the fearless - McLaren Mumbai unveiled the new 765LT Spider, the only 765LT ever made. The model delivers maximum engagement, untamed performance, and a scalpel-sharp handling. With 765PS and 800Nm of torque, it takes just 11 seconds to open and stow the ultra-lightweight single piece electric retractable hard top leaving noth...
EV startup EVeium to open 100 plus showrooms pan India by the end of the year 2023
EVeium, a pioneer in the manufacturing of high-speed electric two-wheelers, has announced aggressive plans to open 100-plus showrooms pan India by the end of the year 2023. Since its inception, EVeium has sold 1000 plus EV scooters through its 11 dealerships networks set up across Rajamundhry, Andhra Pradesh; Pune, Maharashtra; Nashik, Maharashtra; Malegaon, Maharashtra; Solapur, Maharashtra; Bengaluru, Karnataka; Hyderabad, Telangana; Calicut, Kerala, and others cities. EVeium Smart Mobil...
Ultraviolette expands Series D Round with Investments from Qualcomm Ventures and Lingotto (Exor)
Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd., an innovator in sustainable mobility, today announced investments from Qualcomm Ventures and Lingotto to expand the Series D round. These investments from Qualcomm Ventures and Lingotto will be deployed towards ramping up the company’s presence in India, subsequent expansion in international markets as well as strengthening the brand’s technological capabilities and prowess. Qualcomm Ventures invests in companies focused on 5G, Artificial Int...
Bajaj Auto launches all-new Pulsar P150, re-imagined and re-engineered!
Bajaj Auto, the world’s most valuable two-wheeler and three-wheeler company, has launched the all-new Pulsar P150 in India. This highly agile and manoeuvrable bike comes with a modern, sporty design that complements its powerful and refined 150cc engine giving riders a great-to-look-at, great-to-ride machine. After the 250cc (N250 and F250) and 160cc (N160) versions, this is Pulsar’s third offering on the all-new platform that was launched in October 2021. Product Philosophy T...
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s Aurangabad Plant switches to 100% Green Energy
Global auto leader Volkswagen Group’s Aurangabad facility has transitioned to 100% ‘green’ energy, well ahead of its 2025 target. With this achievement, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), which manages the Indian region of five Volkswagen Group brands – Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini – has taken another significant step towards fulfilling the Group’s goTOzero mission. The facility...
Hyundai Motor India exhibits Auto Expo 2023 Hyundai Pavilion exclusively on Metaverse
Hyundai Motor India Ltd., India’s first smart mobility solutions provider, and the second largest exporter since its inception, today announced the launch of Hyundai Pavilion on Metaverse space, Hyundai Mobility Adventure on Roblox platform. The Hyundai Pavilion on metaverse will go live along the commencement of the Auto Expo, 2023. The Hyundai Mobility Adventure is Hyundai’s immersive virtual city that will propel the users to experience the thrill of Web 3.0 with Hyundai’...
Indian EV Brand EVeium launches 2nd Experience Hub in Pune
EVeium Smart Mobility- The Indian Brand of Elegant and premium EVs has launched a new experience hub in the city of Pune, Maharashtra. The experience hub will expose customers to the products and technology behind the array offered by the brand. The hub will be under the dealership name "Sarnot Autolines” The hub is situated in the city at Survey No 694(A), Plot No. 10A Adarsh Co. OP Housing Sanstha Ltd. ,Near Dhone Automobiles, Pune 411037 in a prime area of...
MG Motor India unveils Next-Gen Hector with Autonomous Level 2 (ADAS) Technology
MG Motor India today unveiled the Next-Gen Hector which has a host of exciting new technologies, intuitive features and driving comfort. The Next-Gen Hector is built to further enhance the on-road experience with even better levels of safety and driving convenience. The new SUV, with its all-new striking bold exterior and mesmerising interiors, evolved safety features, and elegant design elements offer an unprecedented drive and user experience. The Next-Gen Hector, w...
MG Motor India today showcased its vision for future mobility, Drive.Ahead, at the Auto Expo 2023. The company unveiled a line-up of 14 production-ready vehicles from its portfolio that communicate the brand’s focus on sustainable, conscious, and innovative technology as part of MG’s vision in India. Speaking at the event, Mr. Rajeev Chaba, President, and Managing Director, MG Motor India, said, “We believe in working towards a world that is sustainable, humane...
Keeway India launches Retrotastic SR250
Adishwar Auto Ride India Pvt. Ltd (AARI), an established manufacturer in the Indian superbike market, today launched the Keeway SR250 at INR 1,49,000 (Ex-showroom, Delhi). This is the Hungarian brand’s 8th product offering in the Indian market. The motorcycle showcases classic design elements to create a nostalgic experience, while providing all the modern day elements, making it the perfect Neo-Retro offering for Urban Commuting. The Keeway SR250 will prove to be the perfect upgra...
Automovill plans to open 15 Company owned workshops by the end of this Fiscal Year
Automovill, a Bengaluru-based Full-Stack Mobility solution provider, has announced fresh plans to open 15 company-owned workshops by the end of the fiscal year 2023. Currently, Automovill’s fully-owned workshops are operational in Bengaluru and Hyderabad and to meet the increasing demands, Automovill will further spread its wings in the cities of Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Patna, Jaipur, Gurgaon, Mumbai, and Guwahati. The after-sales car service company also aims to push th...
Okinawa Autotech inaugurates its first European R&D Centre in Partnership With Tacita
Okinawa Autotech, a leading Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer in strategic development today announced the inauguration of its first Research and Development (R&D) Center in Italy, Europe, in association with its joint venture (JV) partner Tacita®ï¸ with a total investment of Euros 25 million over a period of next three years. The new Center of Technology will be headed by Mr. Pierpaolo Rigo, Co-Founder, Tacita and will operate in collaboration with ...
BMW Group and Valeo are taking their long-existing relationship to the next level with a new partnership. After the major announcement of their collaboration for ADAS domain controller, sensors and software for parking and maneuvering for BMW's upcoming platform generation "Neue Klasse"*, the BMW Group and Valeo announced their cooperation for the co-development of fully automated parking technologies up to Level 4.** In January both companies signed an agreement for a strate...
Å KODA AUTO Volkswagen India increases its solar rooftop capacity to 18.5 MW
As India targets net zero emissions by 2070 and plans to meet 50 percent of its electricity requirements from renewable energy sources by 2030, ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India has taken another significant step towards Green Energy. In line with the VW Group’s global ‘goTOzero’ mission, it inaugurated a 18.5 MW solar-power rooftop at its Chakan plant in Pune, Maharashtra. Besides reducing its dependence on non-renewable energy, this move will help meet the Group’s g...
World’s Fastest Accelerating E-Car Unveiled at Hyderabad E-Motor Show
The Government of Telangana, as part of the E-Motor Show, unveiled the world’s fastest accelerating car: the pure-electric hyper GT ‘Battista’ for the first time in India. The unveiling of Battista at the Hyderabad E-Motor Show as part of the E-Mobility Week adds an important milestone, as the city gears up for India’s first Formula E Grand Prix on 11th February. The Battista is designed, developed, and made by Automobili Pininfarina; the Italian luxury car brand wh...
Å koda Auto introduces innovative anytime warranty package
After wrapping up 2022 as its Biggest Year in terms of sales, Škoda Auto India opens 2023 with its first introduction. Not a new car, but an all-new, revolutionary, customer initiative aimed at enhancing ownership experience and customer satisfaction. Called Anytime Warranty, it is a 1-year/20,000 km warranty package that can be used to enhance any existing standard or extended warranties. Petr Šolc, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said, “We bega...
The INDIA 2.0 cars - Škoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun, participated in the Alternative Fuels Based Vehicles Rally, flagged off by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Bengaluru on February 6, 2023. The Alternative Fuels Based Vehicles Rally was held at the inauguration of India’s G20 Presidency flagship event - India Energy Week (IEW) organised by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Skoda Auto ...
Å koda Kushaq Onyx Edition debuts
After revolutionising customer ownership and satisfaction with an effective warranty of 8-years or 150,000 kms, Škoda Auto India announces the launch of the Kushaq Onyx Edition. The Onyx edition has been introduced based on customer feedback, with an aim to provide even greater satisfaction and high value to customers. Petr Šolc, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said, “The Kushaq was the first launch under the INDIA 2.0 project, and is i...
Okinawa Autotech introduces vibrant colour options to its 'Praise' Family
Post clocking the milestone of achieving 2.5 lakh unit sales in India, Okinawa Autotech today introduced a wide array of vibrant color options to its Praise family. This step is in line with the brand’s commitment to delight its customers with unparalleled electric scooter riding experience and greater personalization options. The Praise platform (PraisePro and iPraise Plus) will be available in eight new colors (Electric Green, Ocean Blue, Mauve Purple, Liquid Metal, Military Gree...
Made in India Citroën C3 receives 2023 World Urban Car Award
Citroën C3 has been awarded the prestigious "2023 WORLD URBAN CAR'' prize at the 19th WORLD CAR AWARDS. The announcement came on Wednesday, 5 April, on the side lines of the opening of the New York Auto Show, following a vote by more than 100 international journalists from 32 countries. C3 won a title in the Urban Car category, which is open to all cars under 4.25m that are on sale in at least two major markets (China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, US), and on ...
Å koda Auto Volkswagen India launches its first-ever Student Car Project in India
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), which manages the Indian region of five Volkswagen Group brands – Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini, has announced its first-ever student car project in India. Selected students from the Group Academy's Dual Vocational Training in Mechatronics program have created a unique cabriolet version of the Škoda Rapid sedan. This project offers students a hands-on experience in the automotiv...
TVS Eurogrip Tyres makes a mark at Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo in Panama
TVS Eurogrip, one of the fastest-growing global brands in the powered 2-wheeler & 3-wheeler tyres, and Off-Highway Tyres, participated in Latin Tyre & Auto Parts Expo in Panama that started on 14th June 2023 and displayed their products from OHT & 2W range. In the last few years, the company has made significant investments in capacity expansion and technology of off-highway tyres and are showcasing their capabilities in international forums as new products are b...
Okinawa Autotech, India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, today announced the launch of the all-new and advanced version of its flagship model 'OKHI-90' with AIS-156 Amendment 3 compliant battery pack, next-gen motor, and improved technology features. As part of Okinawa Autotech’s business strategy following the collaboration with its JV partner Tacita (Italy), the two-wheeler manufacturer is upgrading its entire product portfolio to create a whole new experien...
Mahindra Electric Automobiles Limited (MEAL), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, the pioneer of the SUV segment in India, today unveiled the audacious “Vision Thar.e” at its signature Futurescape event in Cape Town, South Africa. The Thar.e is more than an electric evolution of the legendary off-roader; it's a daring, distinct design transformation that continues to embody the spirit of Mahindra’s authentic SUV. Veejay Nakra, President – Automotive ...
Mahindra Electric Automobiles Limited (MEAL), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, a pioneer in the SUV segment in India, today unveiled a ground-breaking sonic identity in collaboration with Padma Bhushan and Academy Award winner AR Rahman, emphasizing meaningful human experiences through sound. This new sonic identity showcases Mahindra's pursuit of sustainability and commitment to caring for the planet, highlighting the brand's connection between its Indian roots and ambitio...
Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) completes 15 years from foundation
On August 26, 2008, the foundation stone for what would eventually become the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility of Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) was placed in the rapidly developing automotive cluster of Oragadam on the outskirts of Chennai. Fast forward 15 years and RNAIPL has now established itself as a leading automotive manufacturer having produced over 2.5 million Renault and Nissan cars in India for domestic and export markets. The plant is also set to cont...
India made auto components shine at Automechanika Dubai 2023
The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), the apex body of the Indian auto component industry, together with Engineering Exports Promotion Council of India (EEPC India) organised participation of its members at the 20th edition of Automechanika Dubai 2023 held from October 02 until October 05, 2023 in Dubai. The India pavilion, spread over 1000 sq mtrs, was the third largest Country Pavilion with participation of over 120 companies. The India Pavilion showcased excellenc...
Skoda Auto India reaches landmark of 250 customer touchpoints
On the heels of launching its product offensive strategy and announcing its special festive offerings, Škoda Auto India achieved the landmark of expanding its network to 250 customer touchpoints across India. The company’s volume driving cars – the Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan are instrumental in growing the Škoda brand in India. Alongside this, there has been a laser-sharp focus on customer-centricity, in which network expansion plays a pivotal role. Speaking on t...
Bajaj Auto, the world’s most valuable two-wheeler and three-wheeler company, hosted Pulsarmania: Master’s Edition, celebrating the overwhelming response to Pulsarmania, which spanned 100 cities, witnessed participation from over 25K attendees, and was attended by over 1L spectators. Culminating in Mumbai, the national finale delivered an adrenaline-fueled experience for attendees as they witnessed top-tier riders face off in intense challenges that tested their prec...
UNO Minda to showcase innovative Automotive Solutions at ACMA Automechanika 2024
Uno Minda, a leading Tier 1 supplier of proprietary automotive solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), is set to showcase its comprehensive range of exclusive aftermarket solutions for two-wheelers, Three Wheelers, Car, Commercial Vehicles, Tractors and Off Road vehicles at ACMA Automechanika Delhi 24, India’s premier trade fair for the automotive service industry. This mega event, organized by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and ACMA, will be held at the Pragati Maidan ...
Automobili Lamborghini is continuing its path to decarbonization with a new ambitious target, supported by the biggest investment in the history of the company. The “Direzione Cor Tauri” strategy, which involves electrification of the model range and decarbonization of the production site, has extended its commitment to emissions reductions across the entire value chain. Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman & CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, together with the Board of Management, sha...
Attron Automotive set to revolutionize EV Industry with their cutting-edge motors
Attron Automotive, a dynamic startup poised to revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) industry, today announced the launch of its cutting-edge electric motors and controllers at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024. The unveiling was done by Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt of India and Chairman STPINEXT, in the presence of Dr. Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Director STPI Pune and CEO MOTION ...
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India showcases Future-ready Technologies at Bharat Mobility Expo 2024
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) received an overwhelming response at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024. SAVWIPL exhibited Germany’s top-selling electric model - Škoda Enyaq SUV, alongside the ‘Engineered in India, driven by the world’ – Volkswagen Virtus, luxury BEV models Audi RS E-Tron GT and Porsche Taycan, and also the Lamborghini Revuelto – brand’s first series-production hybrid supercar. At Indi...
India's Automotive Aftermarket shines at ACMA Automechanika 2024; Eyes US$ 35 Billion Exports
The 5th edition of ACMA Automechanika 2024, held in collaboration with Messe Frankfurt and as part of Bharat Mobility Global Expo, concluded yesterday on a high note, garnering a footfall of 35,000 business visitors. It was a conglomeration of the entire mobility ecosystem under one roof, displaying the tech capabilities and innovations of Indian automotive industry. Around 500 exhibitors from 12 global markets showcased over 10,000 aftermarket p...
Toyota Kirloskar auto parts qualify for incentive under PLI scheme
Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Pvt Ltd (TKAP), a part of Toyota Group of companies, today announced that it has received the Domestic Value Addition (DVA) Certificate for xEV Transaxle (e-Drive) under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products. This development renders TKAP eligible to avail incentives under the Scheme. TKAP’s product has also met the Testing criteria of Advanced Automotive Technology, and it is certified by the Automo...
Ultraviolette launches SUPERNOVA DC Fast Charging Stations for seamless Inter-City rides
Ultraviolette Automotive, an innovator in future-ready Electric Vehicle Platforms and Battery Technology, has announced the rollout of its cutting-edge DC Fast Charging infrastructure - UV SUPERNOVA. Within UV's charging ecosystem, the 6 kW offering is introduced as SUPERNOVA, while its 12 kW counterpart is designated SUPERNOVA PLUS. The launch of SUPERNOVA DC Fast Charging stations marks a pivotal moment for Ultraviolette, as it gears up to revolutionize the landscape of intercity a...
Automobili Lamborghini launches its new corporate look
After more than two decades since the last update, Automobili Lamborghini has renewed its historic logo. The restyling is driven by a new strategy that involves adapting the brand’s visual expression to better reflect the “brave”, “unexpected” and “authentic” values of its mission, namely “Driving Humans Beyond”, a concept that translates into the intention to always go beyond the limits, standards and conventions. This evolution ...
Škoda Auto and Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India (VWITS) strengthen strategic partnership
Škoda Auto is opening a Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India (VWITS) regional office in Prague. The new facility will strengthen collaboration and create new links with specialists in India, where VWITS operates one of its largest global IT centres. The strategic partnership and further development of in-house expertise underline Škoda Auto’s efforts towards advancing digitalisation, a cornerstone of the Next Level – Škoda Strategy 2030. Bridging the...
Škoda Auto India enhances digitalisation strategy to fuel New Era of growth in India
Škoda Auto India has already ushered in the New Era with the announcement of its all-new compact SUV. Taking a stride further into the New Era with user engagement, customer involvement and digitalisation, the company launched a flurry of 360-degree digital activities that saw it achieve landmark sales and get closer to its customers and fans. Speaking on the occasion, Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said: “With the ever-changing di...
Škoda Auto India to bring back Superb luxury sedan to cater to increased customer demand
Soon after announcing an all-new compact SUV, Škoda Auto India continues with its product actions in 2024. In a bid to cater to increasing demand, the company will be re-introducing its flagship sedan, the Superb, to the Indian market. The Superb will be available exclusively in the Laurin & Klement trim and will be restricted to 100 cars brought into the market as Fully Built Units (FBU). Speaking about the Superb, Petr Janeba, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said...
Lamborghini reveals last Huracan
Automobili Lamborghini presents the Huracán STJ, a limited edition of ten units and the last celebration of the super sports car equipped with the V10 engine, an engineering icon of the Sant’Agata Bolognese carmaker. The naturally aspirated V10 engine is a symbol of Automobili Lamborghini’s history, contributing to the success of the Huracán family first presented in 2014, which by the end of the year will be replaced by an all-new super sports car equipped with a...
We asked Pratap Bose, Vice President, Global Design, Tata Motors, how different car manufacturers in different countries varied in terms of their car design and car making philosophies, and he had the most incredible things to say! He started by telling us about the Italians. The Italians, he said “start with emotion… with their heart first,” says Bose. “Through history, if you look at a Ferrari or at a Lamborghini, most of them, you can’t look through the ba...
Bose considers himself a lucky man to be at Tata Motors, when the architecture of their cars was being defined. According to him, a lot depends on knowing right at the beginning of the project whether the product is going to be a hatchback, a sedan, a mini-van or an SUV and to be able to figure out how many things one can do based on the architecture. What that involves is knowing, where the wheels come, what the wheelbase will be, what the vision angle is – from where the person is sit...
Lonay Alain, General Manager, Renault Design India, has been living in India for the last three years and working at the Renault Design Studio, opened in Mumbai, in 2008. He believes that the days of “Made in Europe and Sold in Europe” are long gone, and that all the car manufacturers are now looking at Asia, (with China being a big market and India an upcoming one), and that is why a lot of cars that we see today, and are also on sale in the European market, are mainly done with ...
It’s eight pm on a Friday evening and the mood is set at entrepreneur Siddharth Toprani’s apartment at Breach Candy, Mumbai. Games – check, consoles setup – check, accessories connected – check, strong black coffee stocked – check, pizza and beverages ordered – check. It is going to be a long game night for this bunch of millennials, all of who prefer hours of torqued up, heart-pounding action rather than being sloshed at some crowded SoBo (South Bomb...
Hrithik’s new ride is a bed of roses: Dilip Chhabria
Bollywood heartthrob, Hrithik Roshan, waltzed into fans’ hearts with his awe-inspiring dance moves in Kaho Naa Pyar Hai almost two decades ago, and the rest, as they say, is history. Few other stars have tasted the stardom and the hysteria that followed this young actor. Hrithik, with his Greek God looks, continues to be an enviable actor in Bollywood with an ultra-privileged lifestyle, and his garage boasts of some of the finest and shiniest metal out there. The star has...
Auto Ads: Why should boys have all the fun?
Imagine watching an ad for an SUV brand. It starts with the whirring of an engine, the car treading through the bumpy rifts of a picturesque valley in Himachal; captured beautifully through a drone shot. A cool SUV with a sun roof, an immersive audio setup, intuitive temperature control—the features start to get more pronounced. Every other paraphernalia to make the driver look ‘cool and free-spirited’ gradually makes its way into the frame. The SUV accelerates and ends up i...
If you happen to be in Malaga – The birthplace of Pablo Picasso and gateway to the Costa Del Sol, don’t miss out on this truly unique museum. Not just a treat for automobile lovers -- this one manages to draw a rather eclectic parallel between the world of haute couture and automobiles! Curious? The Automobile and Fashion Museum of Malaga was a labour of love for a wealthy Portuguese man, Joao Magalhaes, who basically inherited his passion for cars from his father, Jose An...
India 2.0 is a fresh start for India: Zac Hollis
Zac Hollis, Director, Sales, Service & Marketing, Skoda Auto India, tells us about how India 2.0 will deliver new cars to the streets of India, how like Europe, the share of diesel cars in india will also subside, as well as how the new products will be developed in India. TOS: How are things looking in terms of the new offensive? ZH: We have a lot of new products for the Auto Show, if you come to the Auto show in a couple of days, you’ll see that before we bri...
Chinese automobile manufacturers strengthen their India foray
Following the successful entry of MG Motor India, other Chinese passenger vehicle manufacturers such as Great Wall Motors and Haima Automobile are planning their foray into the Indian market. While Great Wall Motors has already announced approximately USD 1 billion worth of investment in India, Haima Automobile, another leading manufacturer from China is keenly studying the potential of the Indian market. With their presence at the AutoExpo 2020, it is evident that these companies are progres...
Production in the time of Coronavirus
The fallout of Coronavirus, especially in the world of business, is being felt across countries. While sectors such as airlines and hospitality are bracing themselves for huge financial setbacks in the days to come, the auto industry could also be massively impacted. Considering the Geneva Motor Show was cancelled earlier this month and now as the New York Auto Show, (scheduled to begin next month) stands postponed to August 2020, due to the pandemic, it seems like it is going to take some ti...
Is 'Lean' getting 'Mean' for auto?
Yes, of course, and we mean that quite literally. The COVID pandemic has opened doors for auto makers to streamline their supply chains and ready themselves for future mobility to become both, leaner and meaner. The automotive industry is in a transitional phase towards electric mobility and industry experts believe that this is an apt time to review, reflect and redefine supply chain strategies, and get a leaner approach across the product development cycles. They believe that cost and opera...
Owing to the severe impact on the overall sales of automobiles in India, following the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, the Indian automotive sector is pinning its hopes on the long-awaited Vehicle Scrappage Policy to spur the growth of the sector. While the policy is expected to be before the Union Cabinet for approval, industry experts believe that the benefits of the policy can only be achieved by incentivizing purchase of new vehicles in exchange for scrapping older ones. However, despit...
Industry mulls deep localisation to reduce dependency on China
The ongoing standoff between India and China and the subsequent sentiment towards boycotting Chinese products is expected to provide further fillip to Prime Minister’s Narendra Modi’s campaign for an #Atmanirbhar, (Self-reliant) India. Joining the bandwagon is the Indian automobile components industry – a significant importer of Chinese products, it is now looking at strategies to reduce its dependency by localizing products. According to Automotive Component Manufa...
Chinese investments in India to come under scanner: Sources
Investments from China in the automobile sector are expected to come under the scrutiny of the Indian government, according to reliable sources in the industry. This is in light of the current political situation between India and China, following which the Maharashtra government announced that it has put on hold the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese auto makers Great Wall Motors (GWM) and PMI Electro Mobility Solutions (joint venture with Foton). When contacted, GWM India did...
Vehicle recycling centers await clarity on scrappage policy
By 2025, the number of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) is expected to increase by a whopping 250 percent and is touted to be over 21.8 million from 8.7 million ELVs that were reported in 2015. Despite a constant rise in these numbers, India, currently lacks presence of formal vehicle recycling centers, and continues to be completely dependent on smaller, semi-formal units that are known to deploy unhealthy methods of dismantling and recycling of vehicles. As the number of ELVs is expected to incr...
Used cars to lead auto revival
Millennials are keen to buy used cars in order to travel safely to work as well as for their leisure in the Post-Covid world. In fact, an OLX Study, OLX Auto Note 4th Edition, conducted between April and July 2020 said 70% of respondents in semi-urban areas want to go in for used cars and have budgets in the region of INR 3 to 3.5 Lakhs. Inquiries on auto websites that sell cars have also gone up considerably. Fewer lockdown restrictions in smaller towns and an improving agri-econom...
Auto sector shows signs of revival on back of entry-level cars
Auto sales showed signs of revival in the month of August mainly on the back of pent up demand, the festive season nearing, and customers concerned about safety preferring to drive their own cars and bikes rather than use public transport. The auto sector which has been witnessing a significant slowdown in sales with a slackening of the economy for more than six months, now, with advent of the festive season has started to witness some signs of revival. Share prices of companies...
Festive cheer for PVs in rural markets
Over the last five years, the rural market has witnessed significant reforms enabling the Indian population to move up the value chain and expand income levels. Even the COVID-19 pandemic turned positive for the rural market as considerable young migrant labourers returned to their villages and took up entrepreneurship to setup small tertiary farm businesses, thereby creating new income opportunities for families. This, combined with relatively low potency of COVID-19 cases and a goo...
There is little doubt that author Gautam Sen’s new book, THE AUTOMOBILE: An Indian Love Affair, will go on to become the definitive ‘go to’ book for all those who want to satiate their thirst for knowledge about Indian car culture and history. In this interview he discusses all of that and more. TOS: You have written several award-winning books over the years, and now, your latest book, THE AUTOMOBILE: An Indian Love Affair, brings readers up to ...
Auto dealers cheer government’s MSME decision
Automotive dealerships that play a key role in the auto value chain were impacted during the pandemic due to declining sales, lockdown restrictions, and high finance and maintenance costs. No wonder the government’s recent announcement to include the retail and wholesale trade under the ambit of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been welcomed by the dealership fraternity who can now look ahead to availing the benefits and subsidies offered by the states to MSMEs. ...
Not one to mince words, Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd., has no qualms about calling a spade a spade. In this interview, he talks to TURN OF SPEED about their hugely successful MQB A0 platform, the need to lower import duties, the group’s readiness to be a global EV leader, and the unfurling of their EV journey in India. Excerpts from the interview… TOS: How are you coping with the semiconductor shortage?...
Martin Uhlarik - The man who sees tomorrow
Martin Uhlarik, Global Head, Design, Tata Motors Limited, has spent 27 years in the Auto industry and has worked with some of the world’s finest automotive OEMs such as Skoda, Nissan and MG amongst others, designing a wide range of production cars as well as concept cars for them. His body of work includes Skoda’s first-generation Octavia, Fabia and Superb, and Nissan’s pathbreaking SUV, the Qashqai, which according to him, was “the beginning of the SUV Crossover trend...
Skoda India’s latest car, the Slavia, is poised to shake up the sedan segment in India. During an interaction with Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, recently, he fielded a volley of questions around the Slavia and spoke about their auto business. Excerpts… On Skoda Auto India launching a sedan: You have to consider why segments fall and rise. Partly because of consumer taste, partly because manufacturers create new segments and launch new cars. You only have to ...
Carmakers take the connected tech road to customers
With cars becoming an extension of a person and his/her personality, the need to stay connected 24/7 has become a war cry for buyers and vehicle manufacturers are doing all they can to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. And that effort calls for a lot of connected technology inside a vehicle that keeps the user seamlessly fused with the world outside. Thus, it is not surprising that vehicle connectivity ranks among the top global automotive megatrends along with electrific...
Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023: A Rundown
India’s popular auto extravaganza, Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023, returned after a hiatus of three years and despite a few shiny new products on display, it seemed to have lost much of its sheen. The three German luxury car manufacturers, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi, were conspicuous by their absence; more so because in the past, the three have almost always had fairly large display arenas for showcasing their magnificent cars. Ditto for Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo. Not to ment...
Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023: A Rundown (2W)
At the Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023, several two-wheeler brands showcased their range of products, however, the big names such as Hero MotoCorp, Honda, Suzuki, Royal Enfield, Bajaj and Kawasaki gave the event a miss. A handful of start-ups participated and displayed their line-up. Here are a few scooters and motorcycles that set our pulse racing… Ampere Primus e-scooter Greaves Cotton kickstarted Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023 with the unveiling of the all-electri...
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With a torrent of technological advancements in the 21st Century, it sure is a tremendously exciting time for the auto industry. On National Technology Day, here’s what movers and shakers from the world of auto and tech, both, legacy and new-age, have to say about emerging technologies and the way the future of everything auto is shaping up. All of these point in one direction – that of technological transformation – which is taking over our lives and how! Rand...
ParkMate: Making a DaSH for it
Dhananjaya Bhardwaj, CEO & Co-Founder, of Moradabad-based startup, ParkMate, an app-based Autotech, on all that has gone into developing it, and using a hybrid system that employs both, tech and manpower, in an unorganized sector to ease parking woes. Read on… TOS: How is ParkMate different from the other Pay & Park services that we have been using over the years? DB: ParkMate offers its DaSH (Drop and Shop) serv...
Not many have the distinction of doing what industry veteran, Jeetendra Sharma, Founder & MD, Okinawa Autotech Pvt. Ltd., did. He named his two-wheeler company, Okinawa, after an island in Japan! “When I was working with Honda, I had the opportunity to visit Okinawa island, in Japan. There, I learnt that majority of the island’s inhabitants lived for over 100 years, and this was attributed to the low pollution levels that the island boasted of. This inspired me to return ...
Is Indian auto industry ready to take the EV leap? A million-dollar question that everyone wants an answer to! While we have witnessed isolated developments on setting up of electric mobility infrastructure in the country and the optimism of the industry to offer a new technology despite the first quarter overall sales of FY2020-21 at the lowest in 12 years due to the pandemic, auto experts believe it is not the time to race behind timelines but a crucial phase to build local capabilitie...
Chunky Vazirani’s hypercar, Shul, has been work in progress ever since it debuted in 2018, but now his latest car, E-Konk, which derives its name from the word, Ek Onkar, and means “One Energy,” is in the News again. We caught up with Chunky Vazirani, at his design studio, in one of Andheri’s bustling industrial estates, where he and his team were busy burning the midnight oil, readying the new electric cars, and boy, did he have the most electrifyi...
Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India talks to Rachna Tyagi from TURN OF SPEED about their brand new sedan, the Slavia.
Mr. Velusamy R, President, Automotive Technology & Product Development - M&M Ltd., talks to Rachna Tyagi, Editor, TURN OF SPEED, about the company's latest offering, the #Scorpio-N. The man responsible for #M&M's fabled #m_Hawk engine, he tells us about both the second generation m_Hawk engine as well as the m_Stallion engine doing duty on the new Scorpio-N. Besides, he also talks about the Scorpio-N's Design and Development, it's Connected Car Technology and ...
Women from different walks of life experience a fun day of off-roading activities with Mahindra Adventure and Autocar India's teams at Mahindra's off-roading academy in Igatpuri, near Mumbai, where they have a blast driving Mahindra's much acclaimed SUVs - The Mahindra Thar and the Mahindra XUV700. #WomenWithDrive #mahindra #autocarindia #mahindrathar #mahindraxuv700 #mahindraadventure #offroad #Turnofspeed #RachnaTyagi #offroading
Interview: Martin Uhlarik, Head - Global Design - Tata Motors
TURN OF SPEED's Rachna Tyagi caught up with Martin Uhlarik, Head - Global Design - Tata Motors where he spoke to her about the fresh design of the New Tata Nexon, what designing for all the tech onboard entailed and explained how the interiors can sometimes be even more important than the exterior of a car/SUV. To read more about Martin Uhlarik, click on the link below: https://www.turnofspeed.in/article/the-man-who-sees-tomorrow.html To read yet another detailed interview ...
