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The premium hatchback class can be quite a tricky place as it’s sandwiched between the sub-4-meter sedan and the very popular compact SUV segments, especially when the prices overlap each other. Now, competition within a brand is not something many would say is the recipe for success, but with a healthy 27% of the market share at stake, one can’t ignore this segment. Like they say, ‘a little competition never hurt anyone.’ Now, Hyundai has decided to drive in the th...

Hyundai Aura launched

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country’s first smart mobility solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception, today, launched the most anticipated product of 2020, the all new AURA. Hyundai AURA, targeted at young aspirational customers, will redefine the sedan segment with best-in-class features, powertrain options and premium cabin design.  Speaking at the launch of all new Hyundai AURA, Mr. S S Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, &ldq...

BMW Group India announces special service for doctors fighting COVID-19 battle on the frontline

BMW Group India has announced a special aftersales service initiative exclusively for doctors who own a BMW or MINI car or a BMW Motorrad bike and have been selflessly working round the clock to fight the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. As a gesture of appreciation, BMW Group India along with its dealer partners will offer complementary engine oil service at its dealership service centres across the country. Mr. Arlindo Teixeira, acting President, BMW Group India, said, “Earlier thi...

JK TYRE develops and produces 'Total Control Hand Sanitizer' to fight the pandemic

Indian tyre industry major and the pioneer of radial tyre technology in the country, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., has taken yet another step towards its commitment to the nation by producing the hand sanitizers under the brand – ‘Total Control Hand Sanitizers’.  Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd said, “The JK Tyre Total Control Hand Sanitizer is our latest contribution towards ongoing r...

Triumph Motorcycles launches all-new Black editions of its popular Bonneville T100 and T120

Triumph Motorcycles, the iconic British premium brand launched the all-new Black Editions of its popular Bonneville T100 and T120 today in India. Like the iconic original Bonneville T120 and the T100 that enjoyed global success thanks to its heart-stopping looks and game-changing performance, the new Bonneville T100 and T120 Black are perfectly in tune with today’s desire for authenticity, character and capability. The T100 and T120 Black are the latest additions to the contemporary Bon...

KTM announces an attractive ownership plan for the KTM 390 Adventure at INR 6999/- per month

KTM, India’s fastest growing premium motorcycle brand, announced a new ownership plan on the KTM 390 Adventure. Bikers can now get to own this travel-enduro machine for EMIs starting at Rs.6999. The finance plan comprising 80% coverage of the on-the-road price and covering 5 years of ownership is expected to bring the KTM 390 Adventure within the reach of a large number of enthusiasts. The price of KTM 390 Adventure is Ex-Showroom (Delhi) price is Rs. 3,04,000/-. Customers can a...

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...

TVS Motor Company strengthens its presence in the UAE with new distributor Public Motors

TVS Motor Company, a reputed two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, announced today their new distribution partnership with Public Motors; part of the reputed Ghaf Investments L.L.C, in the United Arab Emirates.  As a part of this association, a 2000 sq ft marquee showroom was inaugurated, along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Apart from hosting a wide range of two-wheelers, the showroom will provide spare parts and feature a service facility.  Through this show...

HMIL's upcoming 7 Seater Premium SUV named Alcazar

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), country’s First Smart Mobility Solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception, today unveiled the name of its upcoming 7 Seater Premium SUV – Hyundai Alcazar.   Commenting on the announcement, Mr S S Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd.,said, “The year 2021 will add a new chapter in HMIL history, as we gear-up to enter and redefine a new segment. Hyundai Alcazar will supersede the aspirations of new age buyers...

First Glimpse of the highly anticipated Hyundai Alcazar released

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), country’s First Smart Mobility Solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception, today released the design sketches of its most anticipated 7-Seater Premium SUV – Hyundai Alcazar. Developed on Hyundai’s Global Design identity of Sensuous Sportiness, Hyundai Alcazar synchronizes vital design elements of proportion, architecture, styling and technology, forming a modern and premium 7-Seater SUV. With its unmistakable design...

Volvo Cars to lower CO2 emissions and save billions using circular business principles

Volvo Cars aims for annual savings of SEK 1 billion and reductions of 2.5 million tonnes in carbon emissions from 2025 using circular business principles. Supporting the company’s long-term goal of becoming a circular business by 2040, Volvo Cars will create closed material loops for emission-heavy materials such as steel and aluminium, as well as remanufacture, repair, reuse and refurbish parts. “Volvo Cars has one of the most ambitious climate plans in the car industry, an...

Hero Electric enters into strategic partnership with Wheels EMI Pvt Ltd to boost Electric 2W sales

Hero Electric, India’s largest EV two-wheeler company today announced its collaboration with Wheels EMI Private Limited to offer easy financing options for the purchase of electric two-wheelers in India. Hero Electric currently sells over 10,000 two-wheelers every month, of which 40% comes from rural pockets of India. With this partnership, the company expects a rise in sales and is projected to double them over last year by 2021 With rising fuel prices and modification ...

BYD India strengthens its presence in country; Ropes in 6 dealers covering 8 key cities

BYD India, a subsidiary of the Warren Buffett-backed world's leading new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD, today announced the expansion of dealer network across key strategic EV markets in India. Established in Chennai, BYD India now is in association with six renowned auto dealers to strengthen its presence in India. BYD provides integrated new energy solutions encompassing energy acquisition, storage, and application. In a drive to revolutionize the India EV segment for creatin...

Audi India introduces A4 Premium to celebrate successful 2021

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced a new variant of the Audi A4 – the Audi A4 Premium to celebrate a successful 2021. The Audi A4, in its fifth generation, boasts a new design and a powerful 2.0-litre petrol engine that generates 140 kW (190 hp) of power and 320 Nm of torque.  The Audi A4 Premium is an addition to the existing line up – including the A4 Premium Plus and A4 Technology variants. The Audi A4 Premium is priced at INR 39,99,000 ...

TVS Racing strengthens its international footprint; readies its factory racers for first TVS Asia One Make Championship, globally

Inspired by its racing heritage of four decades, TVS Racing, the factory racing team of TVS Motor Company, makes a historic announcement with the first-ever TVS Asia One Make Championship today.  This marks a significant milestone in TVS Racing’s global roadmap, making it the first-ever Asia One Make Championship by an Indian manufacturer.  The championship will kicks-off in Malaysia this year, alongside the coveted Asian Road Racing Championship (ARRC).  TVS...

Deliveries begin for the ‘23 Model Year Discovery Sport

Jaguar Land Rover India, announced start of deliveries for the 2023 Model Year Discovery Sport in India. The Discovery Sport is available with a choice of 2.0 l Turbocharged Petrol producing 184 kW and 365 Nm of torque or a 2.0 l Turbocharged Diesel producing 150 kW and 430 Nm of torque. Available in the R-Dynamic SE model, the Discovery Sport comes with a 5 2 seat configuration. Rohit Suri, President & Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd (JLRIL), said: “The Discovery ...

Jaguar Land Rover partners with Wolfspeed for Silicon Carbide semiconductor technology supply for next-gen EVs

Jaguar Land Rover and Wolfspeed, Inc. have today announced a strategic partnership to supply Silicon Carbide semiconductors for next generation electric vehicles, delivering increased powertrain efficiency and extended driving range.    Under its Reimagine strategy, Jaguar Land Rover is transforming to an electric-first business, to become carbon net zero across its supply chain, products, services, and operations by 2039. Wolfspeed’s advanced Silicon Carb...

TotalEnergies launches its global range of EV Fluids in India

TotalEnergies Marketing India Private Limited (TEMIPL), a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, is launching new EV Fluid ranges in India for electric & hybrid cars and electric bikes. The new product ranges -Quartz EV Fluid for cars and Hi-Perf EV Fluid for bikes - have been developed specifically for drivetrain reducers, e-motors, e-transmissions and batteries in electric and hybrid vehicles. These custom EV fluids are designed with enhanced electrical properties against short circuits a...

Premium tyre brand ‘Reise’ launched in India

Reise Moto, a division of Mahansaria Group, one of the most renowned names in the automotive sector, announced the launch of their premium two-wheeler tyre brand ‘reise’ in India. Developed and designed to bring international quality tyres to the Indian roads, Reise is a natural extension of synergies and convergence of the strong pedigree of the Mahansaria group and its tough and rugged DNA, and Mitas’s European lineage and understanding of specialized two-wheel application...

TVS Motor Company launches 2023 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Special Edition in a new colour with an all new lightweight Bullpup Exhaust

Building on the unparalleled trust of 4.8 million TVS Apache customers, TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three- wheelers in the world, launched the new 2023 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Special Edition today. TVS Apache series built out of TVS Racing is based on the “Track to Road” philosophy. This philosophy manifests itself in each Apache through the best in segment performance, technology and unique stye.  Staying true to the brand’s core ...

Tata Motors showcases a wide range of Safer, Smarter and Greener mobility solutions at AutoExpo 2023

At the prestigious Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors, India’s largest auto and mobility solutions company, today unveiled its future ready range of safer, smarter and greener vehicles and concepts, designed to transform personal mobility, people mobility and cargo transport. Building on its fundamental strengths of engineering and innovation, its immense passion for ‘made in India’ and by embracing a human centric, hi-tech approach, Tata Motors is Moving India forward towards new ...

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...

IDEMITSU Honda Racing India’s riders gain more points in second race of 2023 ARRC and TTC

Today turned out to be another day of gaining valuable points for IDEMITSU Honda India Racing team. The duo of Honda’s solo Indian team - Kavin Quintal and Mohsin Paramban flaunted their riding techniques in the second race of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) AP 250 class at Buriram as they gained spot in Top 13. Indian team’s performance in AP 250 class (race 2) of ARRC: Riding fiercely from 17th position start on the grid, Kavin&n...

JK Tyre launches 'Levitas Ultra' High Performance Premium car tyres for Western region

Indian tyre major JK Tyre & Industries entered the fast-expanding luxury car segment with the launch of ‘Levitas Ultra’ range of tyres. The new range of ‘Levitas Ultra’ designed for premium cars was unveiled for the western region by Mr. Anuj Kathuria, President (India), JK Tyre & Industries Ltd in Mumbai today. With the healthy revival of the economy, the Indian automobile industry is witnessing an uptick in demand of luxury cars, with t...

Bridgestone, Title Sponsor of World Solar Challenge 2023, collaborates with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)

Bridgestone is collaborating with the team Agnirath from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) for the World Solar Challenge 2023 to be held in Australia in October this year. The World Solar Challenge sees teams compete in a 3000 km solar car challenge from Darwin to Adelaide. Teams will compete in the World Solar Challenge showcasing their cutting-edge designs and engineering solutions. The competition serves as a platform to inspire future generations of engineers and...

Jeep India introduces ‘Jeep Wave® Exclusive’ one of its kind premium customer experience and ownership program

Jeep India has introduced Jeep Wave® Exclusive, a premium customer experience program that ensures a hassle-free and enhanced ownership experience by offering a range of services. The new program comes with the introduction of the new BS6 phase II compliant range and promises to offer a unique and premium experience beyond the showroom and through the customers’ ownership journey. Jeep® Wave Exclusive Program is available to the entire Jeep line-up, and is filled with exclusi...

Hyundai leapfrogs in customer safety by standardizing 3-point seatbelt & safety reminder for all seats across line-up

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), India’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, today announced the standardization of 3-point seatbelt and seat belt reminder for all seats across its entire model line-up.  Commenting on the same, Mr. Tarun Garg, Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India said, “Customer safety is our utmost priority and we have been the forerunners in standardization of safety features. At Hyundai, we are c...

Premium Electric Motorcycle startup, Raptee opens its first manufacturing plant in Chennai

Premium EV Motorcycle Startup, Raptee has opened their first factory for manufacturing EV motorcycles to be rolled out later this year. The factory, which is opened in Chennai, is spread across 3 acres and will house a majority of Raptee’s Research and Development team in the same campus. Raptee plans to invest Rs 85 crore in this plant which will have an annual capacity of 1 Lakh units and will serve as the primary production plant for Raptee for the next 24 months. The Company plan...

Premium Electric Motorcycle Startup, Raptee raises $3 Million in Pre-Series A round led by Bluehill Capital

Premium EV Motorcycle Startup, Raptee has raised $3 Million in a Pre Series A round led by deep-tech VC fund Bluehill Capital. The all-equity funding round saw participation from industry stalwarts including Mr. Eugene Mayne, Founder and CEO of Tristar Global (UAE), Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, Former CEO Cognizant, Ramesh Kannan, Managing Director, Kaynes Technology, Mr. Chandu Nair, Director, Shankara Building Products and other HNIs from India and the UAE. The funds will be allocated ...

CEAT creates history; becomes the 1st in the tyre industry across the world to win the Deming Grand Prize

CEAT Ltd., India's leading tyre manufacturer, has been awarded the prestigious Deming Grand Prize making it the first tyre brand in the world to receive this rare distinction in 2023. The Deming Grand Prize is an illustrious honour for organizations that have achieved the Deming Prize and have continued to sustain and elevate their Total Quality Management (TQM) practices for more than three years. CEAT has been on the TQM journey for over fifteen years and was the first...

Elektrobit’s unique Theming Engine provides in-car customization for Software-Defined Vehicles

Elektrobit today announced the Theming Engine, featuring innovative, new, software capable of fully customizing a vehicle’s user interface at any point during the life of the vehicle—without the need for a software engineer. Elektrobit’s Theming Engine allows automotive OEMs, fleet managers, rental car operators and shared mobility service providers to personalize the look and feel of a vehicle “on the fly”, providing opportunities for revenue...

Lexus Debuts Next-Generation Battery EV Concept and Vision for the Future of Mobility at Japan Mobility Show 2023

At the inaugural Japan Mobility Show 2023, Lexus introduced a range of concept models under the theme "Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience", envisioning new possibilities for mobility through electric cars. The Lexus booth hosted the global debut of the next-generation Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) concept car LF-ZC, set for release in 2026, along with the BEV flagship concept model LF-ZL, which offers a glimpse into the brand's future. Since its inception i...

M&M backs out of further investment in SYMC

Pawan Goenka, the Managing Director of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), told analysts in February this year that if M&M was going to invest more money into South Korean subsidiary SsangYong Motor Company (SYMC), it would first be reasonably certain that the three-year plan chalked out for SYMC would work out and breakeven achieved by 2022. Goenka was referring to the proposed investment of nearly Rs 3000 crore in SYMC, which was yet to come up for consideration of the board of directors...

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...

Premium hatchbacks are the talk of the town

The premium hatchback segment comprises a massive chunk of India’s automobile sales. The transition from BS-IV emission norms to BS-VI has severely limited this segment’s diesel engine options barring the Tata Altroz and the recently launched all-new Hyundai i20. With Hyundai squaring off to challenge Maruti Suzuki Baleno’s crown with multiple engine options, here’s a closer look at all the premium hatchback options in the Indian market. Hyundai i20 The all-n...

Semiconductor shortage continues to plague Motown; PV makers soldier on

There is already a long waiting period on a significant number of new car bookings across brands, running into four-eight months, and the situation is expected to shadow over the festive season as well.   “The demand for semiconductors has gone up significantly across the world. Especially, there has been a substantial increase in demand from the electronics good industry that is putting pressure on the makers of semiconductors to meet the demand of the world including the ...

Idemitsu IRG 7: Nano Tailored Oil

Idemitsu’s dedication to precision since 1911 to tailor make oils exceeds customers’ expectations. Idemitsu introduces its flagship, and high premium, fully synthetic and semi-synthetic products which offer not just best in class protection but also highly consistent performance. These oils boost the engine’s maximum power and offer excellent fuel efficiency. New IDEMITSU engine oils are Nano Tailored oils that are developed by taking full advantage of the latest Japanese...

Maruti Suzuki XL6: The Perfect Package

The All-New XL6 is a robust premium MPV from Maruti Suzuki that is not only big on Tech but is also designed to indulge your senses and nestle you in its spacious interiors. Get ready for some serious pampering.