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BMW Group India delivers 9,641 cars in CY 2019
BMW Group India has delivered 9,641 units of BMW and MINI cars in CY 2019. BMW India registered sales of 9,000 units and MINI India of 641 units. BMW Motorrad has continued its streak in the premium motorcycle segment with 2,403 motorcycles delivered to customers. Mr. Rudratej Singh, President and Chief Executive Officer, BMW Group India said, “2019 was not an easy year for the Indian automotive industry as various macroeconomic and structural conditions shook its foundations. BMW Gr...
Thierry Bolloré announced as new Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover
Mr Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover plc announced that Mr Thierry Bolloré has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover, effective 10 September 2020. Mr Chandrasekaran said: “I am delighted to welcome Thierry to Jaguar Land Rover. An established global business leader with a proven track record of implementing complex transformations, Thierry will bring a wealth of experience...
Hyundai launches 'Hyundai Mobility Membership' A smart Ownership & Lifestyle experience
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception, today launched ‘ Hyundai Mobility Membership’ - India’s First and Most Exclusive one stop solution to fulfil different needs of customers throughout their ownership journey. ‘ Hyundai Mobility Membership’ has been curated across categories to provide exclusive benefits and enhanced convenience for all our n...
Force Motors, the Pune based automotive company has brought DY Works onboard to design the brand and experience for their iconic offroader Force Gurkha. Showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 the new generation Gurkha is BS6 compliant and completely revamped. The new Gurkha is scheduled to launch at the end of the year. Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors, said, “There has been huge excitement and anticipation since the new Gurkha was revealed at the Auto Expo earlier ...
Honda debuts in 180-200cc segment with muscular, sporty & advanced Hornet 2.0
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd. today made a grand entry in 180-200cc motorcycle segment with it’s all new muscular, sporty and advanced Hornet 2.0. Conceived to be an International Street Fighter, its agility complemented by a range of advanced features is expressed in its design codes while ‘Built to perform’ attitude showcases a sense of sophistication. Talking on the launch Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcyc...
Jawa crosses 50,000 motorcycles in India
Classic Legends today announced crossing the landmark 50,000 units of Jawa Motorcycles. This has been achieved in an effective 12 months of full operations, considering a complete halt during the lockdown period with near zero inventories due to the waiting period the brand commands. The 50,000-motorcycle milestone also signifies an extremely healthy uptake in demand for Jawa motorcycles in the country as it continues to expand both its production capacity as well as dealership footprint to c...
India’s largest luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz today launched the much awaited A-Class Limousine in the Indian market, redefining the limousine portfolio and adding new ownership benchmark for the entire industry. The all-new A-Class Limousine is the longest and tallest in its segment. Extremely sporty and equipped with a high level of features and latest technology enrichments the new A-Class, strengthens the limousine offering of Mercedes-Benz. In addition, Me...
HMIL showcases the Hyundai Alcazar
Hyundai Motor India Ltd., country’s First Smart Mobility Solutions Provider and largest exporter since inception, today showcased the quintessence of manufacturing magnificence – Hyundai Alcazar, its upcoming 6 and 7-seater premium SUV at the picturesque Alila Fort, Bishangarh. Commenting at the unveil of Hyundai Alcazar, Mr. S S Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “With a deep-rooted understanding of our customer’s aspirations, our R&D...
Hype expands to fast-growing luxe mobility rental markets across Metros; eyes 300% growth by 2024
Hype Luxury Mobility Rentals, India’s first and premier luxury car rental brand has now expanded its services to cater to the fast-growing niche market. It had grown to serve 19 cities across India over the recent months, covering, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi NCR, Goa, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Mangalore, Mumbai, Madurai and, Pondicherry. In 2017, when Hype first started its operations, it had launche...
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...
Maruti Suzuki launches ‘Mobility Challenge’ for mature startups
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) today announced the launch of the Mobility Challenge to explore new-age technologies and help growth-stage startups scale up their business. The all new unique programme was unveiled in partnership with Hyderabad-based innovation intermediary and business incubator T-Hub. Startups from Series A to unicorns from India and overseas are invited for this challenge and will be expected to showcase their cutting-edge technology solutions in the mobility ...
One Electric forays into Africa, targets 3000 units for exports
New Delhi-based One Electric has forayed into the African continent announcing that deliveries and registrations of their flagship electric motorcycle, KRIDN®, have commenced in Kenya, with four more African countries to open soon. CEO, One Electric, Gaurav Uppal said, “We have designed the ‘KRIDN’ for tough road conditions, heavy loading and high temperatures, which answers the needs of African, Indian and South American markets. We are probably the f...
Hyundai Motor India inaugurates its Corporate Headquarters in Gurugram
Hyundai Motor India Ltd, country’s First Smart Mobility Solutions Provider and largest exporter since inception, today inaugurated its new state-of-the-art Corporate Headquarters in Gurugram. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of Honourable Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Manohar Lal. Hyundai Motor India’s Corporate Headquarters will pave way towards seamless development in the sphere of mobility and beyond while becoming the ‘Center for Transformation of a...
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...
TVS Motor Company, a reputed two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, today announced a partnership with EGO Movement as a majority shareholder, in an all-cash deal through its Singapore Subsidiary TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte Ltd. The partnership is in line with TVS Motor Company’s commitment to building an aspirational product portfolio while nurturing sustainable and scalable brands. It also reiterates the company’s strategy to expand its global presence in developed m...
Hero Electric announces expansion of production capacity to over five lakh by March 2022
Hero Electric, India’s largest EV two wheeler maker today announced its commitment to further expand capacity of its all new production facility in Ludhiana owing to growing demand being witnessed by the brand. With this initiative, Hero Electric aims to drive growth in the EV two wheeler sector and plans to subsequently add production capacities of one million every year with a target to manufacture over five million EV 2W per year by 2026. Being market leaders wit...
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...
Hero Electric targets stronger sales and network presence with 1000 sales touchpoints by FY2022
Hero Electric, India’s largest EV two-wheeler company, targets the 1000 sales touchpoints mark by the end of FY 2022. Owning to the rising demand for electric two-wheelers, the manufacturer will open 300 new sales touchpoints across the country. The move is fueled by consumer-friendly policies from the central and state governments, better infrastructure, and heightened awareness. Electric two-wheeler manufactures have been expanding rapidly to meet the consumer demand basis the segment...
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...
Tata Consultancy Services join iconic British racing team Jaguar Racing as title partner ahead of the 2021/22 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The team will be known as Jaguar TCS Racing. The leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation, Tata Consultancy Services expand on their global sponsorship portfolio in endurance running events which includes the TCS New York City Marathon, TCS London Marathon, TCS Amsterdam Marathon and more - will ...
Renault delivers over 3000 cars during Dhanteras and Diwali
Renault, which is in its 10th year of operations in India, today announced the delivery of over 3000 cars during Dhanteras and Diwali. This has been enabled by Renault’s strong product-offensive strategy, that has ensured that Renault is progressing despite the challenging macro-economic environment in India. The delivery line-up included the latest offering from the Company the Renault Kiger that boasts of the best in segment fuel efficiency, Renault Triber&...
Norton Motorcycles opens new Global Headquarters
Norton Motorcycles has announced the completion of its new global headquarters. The all-new facility houses state-of-the-art manufacturing capability and the company’s new global design and R&D hub. It forms a key part of Norton’s strategic growth plan on its journey to becoming the world-leader in luxury hand-crafted motorcycles. The new HQ is a clear display of significant commitment by TVS Motor Company in its prosperous partnership with Norton Motorcycles. Within just 1...
CARS24, India's leading e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, today inaugurated its largest Mega Refurbishment Lab (MRL) in India, spread over an area of over 1.3 lakh sq ft in Dharuhera district of Delhi NCR region. The large facility will refurbish over 3000 cars monthly and will employ approximately over 250 auto experts. CARS24’s newest facility in the Delhi NCR region will join its recently unveiled counterpar...
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...
Nissan Magnite achieves milestone of 30,000th delivery and wins Global Nissan President Award
Nissan Magnite was the first global product to launch under the Nissan NEXT transformation plan, representing the company’s shift towards quality products that deliver higher value to customers. Mr Guillaume Cartier, Nissan AMIEO Chairperson, for Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania region on his visit to India, handed over the keys of the 30,000th Nissan Magnite to the customer in a ceremony at a Dealership in Gurgaon. The chairperson also presented Nissan Global President...
Bounce partners with Park to scale battery swapping infrastructure across 3,500 locations pan India
Bounce, India’s first smart mobility solution and Park , a Super App for car users, announced the entry into a strategic partnership to strengthen the EV ecosystem across the country by setting up 3,500 battery swapping stations across 10 cities in India. This smart framework will be available at locations like residential societies, key parking spaces, malls, corporate offices, etc. for customers to find the nearest swapping station on their Bounce App or Park app. Bounce is...
Bounce Infinity E1 Electric Scooter with swappable battery makes its debut
Bounce, India's first smart mobility solution company, reinforced its commitment to support India’s EV potential by unveiling its first consumer electric scooter, the Bounce Infinity E1 today. The Bounce Infinity E1 will be offered with a unique ‘Battery as a service’ option – the first of its kind in the Indian market. The scooter with battery and charger is INR 68,999 (Delhi Ex-showroom) and the price for Scooters with Battery-as-a-Service is priced at I...
Hyundai showcases commitment to electrification in India
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, today announced its roadmap to drive the electric mobility revolution in India with the expansion of its line-up to 6 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) for the Indian market by 2028. Further, Hyundai will also introduce its dedicated BEV Platform – E-GMP in India, showcasing its commitment towards smart Indian customers. Commenting on the corpor...
MG Motor India leads the way in EV battery recycling, making electric mobility greener
In doing so, they have successfully recycled MG’s first EV battery and the metal extracts and various other commodities from the recycling process can be used to develop new batteries. With this significant achievement, MG Motor India has further augmented its initiatives to strengthen EV ecosystem, essentially making it greener and sustainable. The move is also in synergy with MG’s #ChangeWhatYouCan campaign, encouraging people to make a difference in their...
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...
Ampere inaugurates one-of-a-kind Experience Centre at Ranipet
Greaves Electric Mobility, a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd, begins the new year 2022 on a promising note with Ampere inaugurating its first one-of-a-kind Experience Centre at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. The new Experience Centre of Ampere, Greaves Electric Mobility’s two-wheeler arm, located at the newly launched mega EV facility in Ranipet, is uniquely designed with digital interventions that can enable the customer to understand & experience smart new...
Honda re-ignites the Mid-Size Arena in India, launches 2022 CB300R
After the grand unveiling of Honda's Neo-Sports Cafe inspired 2022 CB300 R in December at India Bike Week, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the motorcycle in India. Elaborating on 2022 CB300R, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Further reinstating our customers’ trust & Honda’s commitment towards them, the 2022 CB300R is finally here. Since its in...
Renault India achieves 1 Lakh Exports Milestone
Renault India marks the beginning of 2022 on a high note by achieving a new milestone of 1 Lakh exports. 1 Lakh export is a significant milestone in Renault’s Make in India journey, as it demonstrates the competence of India’s design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. In India, Renault has always focused to be disruptive and innovative, which is amply proven with its product range catering to many happy customers. Renault’s revolutionary made...
Renault India crosses 800,000 sales milestone!
Renault, the Number one European brand in India, today announced reaching a significant milestone of 8,00,000 customers in India. This milestone has been enabled by the brand’s strong product portfolio, customer centricity, network expansion, rural focus and innovative marketing initiatives. In a decade of its presence in India, Renault has made significant progress which includes a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, a world-class technology centre, logistic...
Park and goEgoNetwork tie up to deploy EV charging stations across India
India’s super app for car owners, and goEgoNetwork, India’s largest OCA certified EV charging network, today announced a collaboration to deploy EV charging solutions in India. The collaboration will lead to a network of charging infrastructure for EVs across India, starting with Delhi-NCR. The partnership will provide EV users charging infrastructure in the comfort of their residential society, office, favourite mall etc. The partnership will also help commercial establis...
MG Motor India launches MG eXpert, an Industry-First futuristic car exploration platform
MG Motor India today announced the launch of MG eXpert, an industry-first product exploration experience. MG eXpert brings a full gamut of flexible and convenient interactions that will provide customers a holistic purchase experience across multiple touchpoints from the comfort of their home, using human intervention & AR technology. MG eXpert heralds the beginning of a new phase of technology by MG Motor India using Eccentric Engines’ Experience Manager tool. Thi...
Jaguar Land Rover announces partnership with NVIDIA
Jaguar Land Rover has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with NVIDIA, the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and computing, to jointly develop and deliver next-generation automated driving systems plus AI-enabled services and experiences for its customers. Starting in 2025, all new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles will be built on the NVIDIA DRIVE™ software-defined platform—delivering a wide spectrum of active safety, automated driving and parking syste...
HOP Electric Mobility reveals complete look of HOP OXO during beta-testing program
Ahead of launching it’s highly anticipated electric bike--HOP OXO, HOP Electric Mobility has initiated a closed-loop beta-testing program #OXOSNEAKPEEK with selected dealer partners across the country. The front-running electric vehicle manufacturing company sets up a new precedent by extending the testing program to their dealers and consumers to gain valuable insights. Throughout this trial and testing, HOP's highly-skilled R&D team will closely monitor and incorporate valuabl...
Kia India ramps up production; Starts third shift at Anantapur plant
Kia India, the country’s fastest growing carmaker, has announced that it will start the third shift at its state-of-the-art Anantapur plant today. In light of the increasing demand for Kia cars in the country, the company has decided to ramp up its production to full capacity of 3 lakh cars annually. Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “We are extremely happy to share the commencement of third shift at our Anantapur plant. We have hired additional man...
Hopcharge launches world’s first on-demand, doorstep, fast charging EV charging service
Hopcharge, world’s first on-demand, doorstep, fast Electric Vehicle charging service, after a successful pilot run in parts of Gurgaon, has launched its services across Gurgaon and plans to deploy Hopcharge across all major metropolitans in the coming months. The startup is addressing the challenges of unavailability of charging facilities, slow charging at home and productive time being consumed to charge vehicles, by deploying it’s unique made-in-India, patented, rapid charging ...
Honda launches 2022 Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India, Bookings Open!
Delighting the adventure riding community, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today announced the opening bookings of its new 2022 Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India across Honda’s exclusive Big Wing Topline showrooms. The new motorcycle will make its way to the Indian market through CKD* route (*Completely Knock Down). The 2022 Africa Twin Adventure Sports model will be available in 2 variants - Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) i...
Ola Electric, India’s leading manufacturer of EVs, has invested in an Israeli battery technology company StoreDot, a pioneer in batteries with extreme fast charging (XFC) technology. The investment in StoreDot is the first of several global strategic investments planned by Ola Electric as it looks to ramp up its core R&D in advanced cell chemistry & manufacturing as well as other battery technologies and new energy systems. As part of the investment in StoreDot, Ola Electr...
50,000th Big, Bold, Beautiful Nissan Magnite rolls-out
Nissan India today rolled out its 50,000th Nissan Magnite from the Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) plant in Chennai. Magnite was the first global product to launch under the Nissan NEXT transformation plan to deliver lasting value to the customers. Sinan Ozkok, President, Nissan Motor India, commented: “The “Make in India, Make for the World” SUV has been a core model under Nissan’s global transformation strategy. The Big, Bold, Beaut...
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...
Maserati and ROKiT Venturi Racing unite from Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
Maserati is on track for its debut for Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with ROKiT Venturi Racing. Maserati and ROKiT Venturi Racing have selected the Rome E-Prix to announce their multi-year partnership, united with a fighting spirit and a continued thirst for ground-breaking innovation. Maserati is the first Italian brand to participate in the Formula E championship and will make its debut on the starting grid with the new Gen3 car. The fastest, lightest and most p...
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore takes to the streets
For the first time, a prototype Maserati GranTurismo Folgore Full-Electric coupé is taking to the streets. For the Rome E-Prix 2022 today, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares rode the prototype car to the Eternal City's Formula E circuit. The new GranTurismo will be the first model in Maserati history to adopt 100% electric solutions. Made at the Mirafiori production hub, it will debut on the market in 2023. A true icon for the brand, it will offer the characteristic Maserati sound...
Maruti Suzuki Next-Gen Ertiga arrives at ARENA showrooms
Maruti Suzuki India Limited today announced launch of the Next-Gen Ertiga in a refreshed new avatar. The trusted companion of over 750,000 Indian families, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, is now more stylish, elegant and comfortable. Powered by an all-new Next-Gen K-series 1.5L Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine with Progressive Smart Hybrid Technology and driven by an all-new advanced 6-speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters, the Next-Gen Ertiga arrives at ARENA showrooms in style. The launch als...
Augmenting NEXA’s value statement of “CREATE.INSPIRE.”, Maruti Suzuki today launched the All-New XL6. The most premium offering from NEXA, the All-New XL6 with a bolder design, enhanced comfort features, in-built connected technology and Next-Gen Powertrain offers an immersive and indulgent driving experience. Inspiring the future of Indulgence, the All-New XL6 empowers expression of individual identities who aspire for the finer things in life and tak...
HOP Electric Mobility expands to 100 experience centres in India
This Earth Day, setting unequivocal benchmarks in the electric vehicle segment, HOP Electric, India's fastest growing electric vehicle manufacturer, has added another achievement to its list of ground-breaking accolades. The brand has covered unparalleled geographical expansion in a span of less than one year, reaching up to 100 experience centres across India. In terms of future prospects, HOP Electric Mobility is planning to expand its retail footprint in more than 300 cities by the en...
Jeep launches much-awaited 7-Seater - Meridian
The new Jeep Meridian has been launched at an introductory price of INR 29.90 Lakhs (Ex-showroom India). The all-new three-row Jeep SUV is designed to disrupt the segment. The Meridian leverages its globally proven engineering prowess coupled with Indian insights to deliver an authentic SUV experience with high-level sophistication. The vehicle’s design is inspired by the iconic Jeep Grand Cherokee as it redefines the premium SUV segment with its many best-in-class fe...
kWh Bikes registers 78,000 pre-orders for dealership dispatch; To launch e-scooter in early 2023
Bengaluru-based electric scooters start up, kWh Bikes has registered 78,000 pre-orders, in the form of signed Letters of Intent for its upcoming e-scooter from 75 dealers across India. Within five months of registration opening, the company has received orders worth more than Rs 1000 crores for its maiden e-scooter, which is expected to be launched in early 2023. The company has partnered with existing automotive dealers and prominent B2B players for distribution across...
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India appoints Kyndryl as technology partner
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) recently announced its exclusive collaboration with Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, to elevate its IT and security transformation journey across HMSI’s manufacturing plants. Currently, Kyndryl manages infrastructure services for plant production applications, enterprise and dealer management systems for all the dealers. Bringing operational efficiency with an agile and improved cus...
Citroën launches 'Made in india' New C3
Citroën India has launched the much-awaited New C3 at a special introductory price of ₹ 5,70,500 (ex-showroom Delhi). With over 90% localisation, this Made-In-India model is the first product from the C-Cubed family of vehicles and is built at its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. New C3 deliveries to customers will start from today at all the La Maison Citroën phygital showrooms across the country. The New Citroën C3:&nbs...
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara unveiled
Celebrating NEXA’s 7th anniversary, Maruti Suzuki today unveiled its game-changer SUV, The Grand Vitara. Encapsulating the “Create. Inspire.” value statement of NEXA, the Grand Vitara is a multi-product offering that is set to disrupt the SUV market in the country. Featuring NEXA’s signature design language– Crafted Futurism, the premium SUV features a distinct exterior design, sophisticated interiors, segment-leading features and an indust...
Jitendra New EV Tech partners with Eduvanz to offer low-cost loans for JEV electric scooters
Jitendra New EV Tech, one of the fastest home-grown EV brands in the country, and Eduvanz, a digital FinTech NBFC, have joined hands to make electric two-wheelers more accessible across India. The two companies have teamed up to provide low-cost financing solutions for the Nashik-based EV manufacturers’ customers. The new range of solutions included auto loans at affordable interest rates. Eduvanz offers people interested in buying any electric scooter from the company&rsq...
Stellantis India is expanding its seamless customer experience both for Citroën and Jeep, with High-Definition 3D car & accessories configurator, integrated finance & insurance calculator, and an online trade-in facilitator. The brands, through its phygital network, have developed an omnichannel purchase experience for its customers in line with its ‘AnyTime, AnyWhere, AnyDevice, AnyContent’ (ATAWADAC) offering. Roland Bouchara, CEO and Managing Director - ...
Mahindra Racing announces appointment of Frédéric Bertrand as CEO
Mahindra Racing, the ‘Greenest Team in Motorsport’ and part of the Mahindra Group, today announced the appointment of Frédéric Bertrand as its Chief Executive Officer. He will be based at Mahindra Racing’s headquarters in Banbury, England and will report to Asha Kharga, Chairperson, Mahindra Racing. In this role, Frédéric will lead Mahindra Racing, one of the founding outfits and the only Indian team to compete in the A...
HOP Electric to kick-start #OXOFeelElectric test ride programs from 25th November
India’s youngest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, HOP Electric's recently launched electric bike, HOP OXO has received an encouraging response from discerning customers and dealer partners. Reinforcing its commitment to the enhanced brand ownership experience, HOP Electric is kick-starting the next leg of its national #oxofeelelectric program for its existing and potential customers. HOP Electric is all set to launch test-drive and pre-booking for customers across 50 locations ...
Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), the e-mobility business of Greaves Cotton Limited, has introduced “Ampere Care Camp”, a PAN India initiative offering exciting offers and benefits for its “Ampere” brand customers in after-sales services. The camp will commence from November 14th, 2022, and will extend till November 28th, 2022, covering GEMPL’s service touch points pan India. Customers can take advantage of array of offers & discoun...
Jeep® India launches iconic Grand Cherokee
The Jeep® brand introduced the all-new Grand Cherokee by recreating the iconic moment when the SUV has launched 30 years ago, driving through a glass window at an Auto show in Detroit. Since then, the Grand Cherokee has set an industry benchmark and quickly became synonymous with upscale design and uncompromised capability. Today, the 5th generation of the iconic nameplate continues to build on its legacy as the most awarded SUV ever, with its all-new exterior and interior design, world-c...
RevFin to set footprint in 50 cities as part of its #RevFinBharatYatra campaign
In a bid to promote electric mobility and environmental sustainability nationwide through EV financing, RevFin, an advanced digital lending platform has rolled out its ambitious #RevFinBharatYatra campaign. As part of the campaign, Revfin reaffirm’s its leadership position in existing market and establish the same in new markets. By March 2023, Revfin aims to reach out to new states and have footprints in 50 cities with 1000 dealers and add new 10000 cu...
Hero Electric, the largest E2W company in India, inked a partnership with Battrixx, an advanced battery pack manufacturer for developing ‘Made in India’ lithium-ion batteries. Conceptualized and designed in-house by the Hero’s R&D team, these are the latest technology batteries electrifying its entire e-scooter range. This partnership supports battery safety advancements, reliability, and performance and fully supports Hero's aggressive production line...
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...
VIDA, Powered by Hero, the emerging mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, is making its presence felt on the global stage. VIDA V1, the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV), made its global debut on Tuesday at the Hero World Challenge, an invitation only PGA TOUR tournament hosted by legendary golfer Tiger Woods at The Albany in the Bahamas. Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman and CEO, Hero MotoCorp, said, &l...
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, today showcased convenient, confident and cutting-edge Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS features that will be introduced on Hyundai IONIQ 5. With 21 Level 2 ADAS features, Hyundai IONIQ 5 will deliver a smart and intuitive driving experience. Commenting on announcement, Mr. Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “As India’...
Kia India to give a glimpse of ‘An Inspiring Tomorrow’ at Auto Expo 2023
India's fastest-growing carmaker, Kia India, is all set to showcase the future of mobility at the upcoming Auto Expo 2023. The Brand will showcase its concept EV, developed, and designed to reflect innovation in the automobile. Besides the Concept, Kia will also unveil a large RV and specialised mobility solutions, at the biennial automotive extravaganza to further strengthen its RV leadership in the country. The visitors can also check out Kia India's disruptive journey thr...
Tork Motors inaugurates its first state-of-the art service centre in Pune
India’s first electric motorcycle manufacturer, Torq Motors, introduces its first dedicated service centre in Pune. Spread across 1000 Sq.ft. the outlet located at Chinchwad area in Pune and will cater to Kratos and Kratos-R owners in and around the city. The new facility will address the after-sales service requirements of the growing Kratos family. The state-of-the-art facility houses a comfortable customer lounge with entertainment facilities, a separate motorcycle ...
Faster, Better, Torkier: The sportier Kratos® X debuts at Auto Expo 2023
India’s first electric motorcycle manufacturer, TORK Motors has unveiled an all-new electric motorcycle - KRATOS® X at the Auto Expo 2023. The power-packed machine is an uncompromising mix of style, sportiness, and comfort. Available for booking in Q2 2023, KRATOS® X will create a benchmark in its segment, with its best-in-class technological features and aesthetics. Along with this stellar-looking electric motorcycle, the company has also unveiled the refreshed KRATOS® R at...
Fabrice Cambolive appointed CEO of Renault brand
As of February 1 st , 2023, Fabrice Cambolive is appointed CEO of the Renault brand. Member of Renault Group Leadership Team, he will report to Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault Group. In his new role, Fabrice Cambolive will work together with the Renault brand Management Committee to consolidate the sustainable and profitable development of the Renault brand. He will also ensure the transformation of the brand with the launch of 14 new vehicles by 2025 and through its e...
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...
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 ...
Greaves Cotton Limited, one of India’s leading diversified engineering companies, announced the expansion of its leadership team across strategic functions. This includes the appointment of Mr. Narasimha Jayakumar as CEO, of Retail Business, Mr. Sandeep Divakaran as CEO, of Greaves Finance, and Mr. Chandrasekar Thyagarajan as CFO, of Greaves Electric Mobility. Since 2016, Greaves has been on a transformation journey to develop clean mobility solutions, and move closer to the co...
Hero MotoCorp board appoints Niranjan Gupta as CEO
The Board of Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today appointed Niranjan Gupta as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, effective from May 1, 2023, elevating him from his current position as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head - Strategy and M&A. Dr. Pawan Munjal will continue as Executive Chairman and Whole-time Director on the Board. Over the past six years, Niranjan has played a key role in shaping the ...
Tork Motors enters Gujarat; Opens first dealership in Surat
India’s first electric motorcycle manufacturer, TORK Motors inaugurates its first dealership in Surat, Gujarat.Spread across 1500 sq. ft., the state-of-the-art facility will cater to customer’s sales and after-sales requirements. Located at Nana Varacha area, the dealership will address the demand for TORK Motors products in and around Surat city. The 3S facility will also cater to sales and after sales requirements of the patrons in th...
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India announces New Top Management for India
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the new top management in Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI). Mr. Tsutsumu Otani will be taking on new responsibility as the President, CEO & Managing Director of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India. Mr. Otani is also a Vice President at Honda Motor Co., Japan. Mr. Otani shall be the successor of Mr. Atsushi Ogata, who after spearheading Honda’s Indian two-wheeler operations for 3 years, returns to Shanghai, China...
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles range boosted with tech for superlative riding experience
Renewed and reimagined, Jawa Yezdi motorcycles has injected substantial tech enhancements to its range of motorcycles that elevate the riding experience to the next level. With this update, the motorcycles have gained a massive boost in rideability and refinement, while increasing the value proposition of the range. The new motorcycles are available across the brand’s dealership network pan-India. The changes come along with the motorcycles also confirming to the BS-VI Phase 2 (OBD2) em...
BattRE bags AIS 156-Amendment III - Phase 2 CMVR certification for electric scooter Stor:ie
BattREElectric Mobility Private Limited (Batt:RE), an e-mobility company focused on providing sustainable, performance-rich commute experiences for the urban consumer, has received the AIS 156 - Amendment III - Phase 2 CMVR Certification for its Stor:ie electric 2-wheeler, affirming the brand's commitment to providing the safest and most efficient electric vehicles to its riders. This certification is one of the most stringent safety and performance standards for electric two-wh...
On Sunday, motorcycle enthusiasts and vintage bike aficionados came together to celebrate the 21st edition of International Jawa Yezdi Day. This special event honoured the enduring legacy of Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles, iconic machines that have captured the hearts of riders for decades. The successful event saw participation of more than 10,000 attendees, across different cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Cochin, Pune, Chennai and Jaipur. The International Jawa Yezdi Day, organi...
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...
Ather Energy to make its international foray; To launch in Nepal soon
Ather Energy, one of India’s leading electric vehicle companies, today announced its plans to enter the international market with the export of its bestselling flagship model, the 450X, to Nepal. Ather will establish its first global footprint by partnering with Vaidya Energy, subsidiary of Vaidya's Organization of Industries & Trading Houses (VOITH), a leading industrial conglomerate in Nepal, with the opening of its Experience Centre in Kathmandu in November this year. Athe...
Tork Motors enhances Kratos R Experience with New Eco Ride Mode to Boost Range
Torq Motors, India's first electric motorcycle manufacturer, continues to push boundaries in the segment by introducing an all-new ECO ride mode on its KRATOS R flagship. This new ride mode extends the bike's range, allowing riders to easily extract 150 km from a single charge in urban riding conditions. This new ride mode furthers the KRATOS R’s real-world range closer to its IDC figure of 180km/charge. The ECO mode adds to the versatility that the ...
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 ...
Sona Comstar becomes first automotive component company to receive Auto PLI certification
Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar) is a global provider of automotive technology solutions. The company became the first automotive component manufacturer to receive certification under the Auto Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The company has filed seven applications for different products under the PLI scheme, and it has received the&nb...
Nestled on the fringes of Germany’s famed Black Forest region lies the spa town of Baden-Baden. Its regional, natural beauty, and the fact that it boasts more than 1000 hiking routes, 630km of cycling and mountain bike trails and 10 lakes makes it a magnet for city slickers. For a while in between, it even got pigeon-holed as a spot for the more gentrified and geriatric, but now, it has finally managed to shed that image. Today, Baden-Baden, has transformed herself from a ...
Martin Schwenk, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, tells TURN OF SPEED (TOS) about “the new normal,” how their product launches for this year remain unaffected, as well as how the response to their Digital initiative has been overwhelming. Read on... TOS: Tell us about the preparatory steps that you, at Mercedes-Benz, have taken in order to ensure that your employees who return to work are safe in your office and at the plant?&nb...
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...
Personal mobility takes center stage
Travel isn’t going to be the same for a while and that’s a given. Whether it is your daily commute, getting from point A to point B, or that long awaited holiday break that you were so desirous of embarking on, everything is now going to be a new transformed version of what we’ve been used to in the past. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 earlier this year, travel and transportation was most significantly impacted. While the rest of the world stayed home, people as...
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...
Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Vice Chairperson, Kinetic Engineering and Founder & CEO, Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Limited, who grew up counting Lunas and Kinetic Hondas on the road, is a determined woman and she is on a mission. With a super sharp focus of her light mobility company’s aim to build small electric vehicles with 1kW-10kW motor size and speeds of 25-100kmph, electric two wheelers, three wheelers and golf carts are segments that the company is workin...
Prabhjot Kaur, CEO, Centre for Battery Engineering and Electric Vehicles, (C-BEEV), believes that times like these call for innovations, and says that all efforts must be directed towards fighting this pandemic to save society in order to ensure a clean and safe environment for future generations. Besides delving deep into batteries, she also discusses EVs and various aspects of building a standardised EV ecosystem. Read on… TOS: Will this pandemic slow down the transition proc...
Mahesh Babu, CEO, Mahindra Electric, tells TURN OF SPEED about its own battery technology, its powertrains, the EV revolution in India being led by two and three wheelers, and how it believes that India has a strong and stable policy in FAME. TOS: Tell us about the MESMA 48 platform. It is all the buzz, and is enabling so much at Mahindra Electric. MB: Mahindra Electric Scalable Modular Architecture (MESMA) is India’s first electric architecture that has ...
Gujarat announces comprehensive EV Policy; aims to become EV hub
Gujarat has become the latest state to announce a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) policy. While automakers across segments have welcomed the move that will see the enabling of faster adoption of electric vehicles in the country, one needs to keep an eye on how these incentives will unfold vis-a-vis higher buyer demand. "In line with its clear policy to encourage EV adoption, the Government has extended the FAME II policy by 2 years. This, coupled with recent changes in incentive s...
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...
Roland Bouchard, CEO & Managing Director, Stellantis India, talks to Rachna Tyagi, Editor, TURN OF SPEED about the iconic brand, Jeep, about the relatively new brand in India, Citroen, and discusses not just their product portfolio but also their product offensive.
