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There is a famous quote by Jack Nicholson in the film, A Few Good Men, which is apt for Maruti Suzuki’s efforts to resurrect the S-Cross, ‘Roll the dice and take your chances’. This could very well be the last straw for this crossover. Going by the current trend, the country’s most successful automobile manufacturer has decided to drop the diesel engine and go only with petrol. The 1.5-litre gasoline motor, which also powers the Ciaz, the Brezza and the XL6, has a...
One has to accept some inalienable truths. Despite the global pandemic, India’s love affair with SUVs continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Last month’s sales figures show that of the top 20 best sellers, five are SUVs, of which three are from the most coveted class – the compact segment. Competition will only intensify further with the launch of the Kia Sonet, next Friday. The Sonet will be available in three powertrain options, the naturally aspirated 82bhp 1.2-litre petr...
Having recently been crowned the 2020 MotoGP champions after 20 years, there couldn’t have been a better time to sport Suzuki’s racing colours. With Joan Mir, bringing back glory, at the Valencia Grand Prix, to the Japanese two-wheeler giant, we, in this part of the world, got our hands on the world champion’s distant cousin motorcycle, the Gixxer SF 250 MotoGP edition. As we congratulated Joan for having a ‘Mir-a-culous’ year, we swung our leg over the Gixxe...
Renault Kiger: New kid on the block
After delivering a slew of successful products in the Indian market such as the Kwid, the Duster and the Triber, French auto manufacturer, Renault, has now introduced their compact SUV, the Kiger. (Pronounced like tiger). The Kiger, a global car, designed by the French as well as the Indian design teams is manufactured in India. It will be sold in the Indian market first, before being exported to other markets eventually. Available in four variants, it is priced rather attractively too, with ...
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL’s) much-loved Swift, introduced in India, in 2005, has gone on to sell over a whopping 2.4 million units so far. Now, in its third generation, the Swift 2021, has received a facelift which is more than just a nip and tuck job. We took this hatch, also popularly known as a “true driver’s car” for a spin, and came away impressed with it, yet again. They say, you can’t go wrong with the Swift. We couldn’t agree more. You ma...
A few moons ago, a pair of Swedish bombs dropped in India in the guise of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250. Both motorcycles which are brand new offerings for India, are best described in two words – ‘Minimalistic Elegance.’ Until their launch, the Indian motorcycle market had not seen anything even remotely close to anything like these Huskie Twins, in terms of styling. We got our hands on the Svartpilen 250 and here are our two cents on it. The Sv...
Maruti Suzuki Celerio – A Smart Buy
A hatch is a hatch is a hatch. One can’t stress enough the importance of having a hatch at home, despite the bigger sedans or SUVs that may be parked alongside in your garage. Afterall, you also know that it is the hatch that is your preferred car, and not only because it so easy to slide into for running those quick stop-and-go errands but also because of the convenience that it offers on account of its body type which makes it a breeze to dart in and out of traffic, especially during ...
Kia Carens: A Welcome Surprise?
The name Carens was first used for a compact MPV back in 1999. The name is derived from the words "Car" and "Renaissance". The name was not generated by the Karen meme for entitled people. It is pronounced “Car”-“Ens”. Now, in its fourth generation, Kia India is looking at introducing the name for the local market. However, over the years, we have been expecting automakers to keep up with the SUV-dominated styling and stance for nearly all their mod...
Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Neighbour’s Envy, Owner’s Pride
The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno, has arrived and there are few who will dispute the fact that its good looks have gotten even better. You may remember that the Baleno, ever since it was introduced back in 2015, in the premium hatchback segment, has been a gamechanger of sorts for the automaker. Not only did the Baleno, help introduce the Nexa brand, but it also helped establish it in India. Today, the Baleno, which sells in 102 countries worldwide, has sold over a million units (In just six year...
Maruti Suzuki XL6: The Perfect Package
Maruti Suzuki’s latest offering, the All-New XL6, which takes on the Toyota Innova Crysta, the Kia Carens and the Hyundai Alcazar gets not just a bold design, but now is also big on comfort and comes with a lot of Tech onboard. To put it succinctly, the XL6, invites you to soak in and indulge yourself while pampering you with a host of ergonomically designed and easy-to-use features amidst oodles of space. We drove the XL6 in Bangalore recently and came away mighty impressed with t...
Kia Seltos: Getting it right again!
All new Suzuki Access 125 BS-VI will be here soon
Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL), a subsidiary of two-wheeler manufacturer, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today, announced its transition from BS-IV to BS-VI products from January 2020. Suzuki Motorcycle India’s top-selling scooter, Access 125, will be the first product to be rolled out as part of the new emission norms from Suzuki Motorcycle India’s portfolio. The All-New Suzuki Access 125 will come with new key features including Eco As...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) opens bookings for BS-VI Compliant Innova Crysta
Strengthening its commitment to Government of India’s vision of a green and sustainable environment, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), today, opened bookings for the BS-VI compliant version of its flagship MPV, Innova Crysta which was first launched in 2016 . The petrol and diesel variants of the BS-VI compliant Innova Crysta will be available in both Manual as well as Automatic Transmission options. Sharing his thoughts on the announcement, Naveen Soni, Senior Vice President,...
KIA Carnival receives 1,410 bookings on the first day
KIA Motors, the world's eighth largest automaker, today announced that its bold, aspirational and sophisticated Carnival has received 1,410 bookings on the first day. The Pre-booking for Carnival which opened on 21st Jan has received an overwhelming response even before its scheduled launch and price reveal at the Auto Expo in February. Prospective customers of the Carnival have pre-booked it online at the official KIA Motors India website and via the 265 touch points acros...
A sneak peek at Kia Motors India's Compact SUV Concept
Kia Motors India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, today, revealed a sneak-peek of its upcoming concept compact SUV from its stable. The concept will be globally unveiled at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo 2020 and is the third offering from Kia Motors for India. With its modern, dynamic and bold design, this concept will be a testimony of Kia’s focus on consumer-insight driven product innovation and orientation. This bold concept along with its head-turning looks,...
Maruti Suzuki commences exports of S-PRESSO
Conceptualized and designed in India for India and the world, Maruti Suzuki commenced exports of its chartbuster S-PRESSO to overseas markets. The consignments have left for global markets including parts of Asia, Latin America and Africa regions. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “S-PRESSO is a true symbol of Make in India. The car stands testament to our commitment to offer best in design, technol...
Stylish and Sporty Ciaz S by Maruti Suzuki NEXA is here
Maruti Suzuki India Limited today announced the launch of Ciaz S, sports variant of country’s best-selling premium mid-size sedan Ciaz. Built on NEXA’s values of ‘Create. Inspire.’ and based on top variant Alpha, Ciaz-S comes with sporty exterior and enhanced interiors. It will be offered in 3 attractive colours– Sangria Red, Premium Silver and Pearl Snow White. Speaking on the new offering, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director (Marketing &...
Maruti Suzuki Alto BS6 in S-CNG launched
Maruti Suzuki India Limited today launched the S-CNG variant of the Alto. The CNG powered Alto BS6 will offer a mileage of 31.59 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki continues to pave the way for the new BS6 emission norms ahead of timeline with Alto S-CNG as its first BS6 compliant CNG vehicle, offering the widest range of green cars with S-CNG technology. On the introduction of Alto BS6 S-CNG, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki I...
Suzuki Motorcycle India showcases Katana, GSX-RR MotoGP, V-Strom 650XT at the Auto Expo 2020
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), a subsidiary of two-wheeler manufacturer, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, launched the BS6 editions of the All New Access 125, Gixxer series, Burgman Street and Intruder at Auto Expo 2020, Greater Noida. SMIPL displayed its product portfolio including the entire range of scooters and motorcycles, along with BS6 compliant V-Storm 650 XT 2020 edition. Graduating to one of the most stringent emission norms in the world, Suzuki Access 12...
Suzuki Jimny showcased at Auto Expo 2020
Keeping up the excitement at Auto Expo- The Motor Show 2020, Maruti Suzuki India Limited today showcased the Fourth Generation Japan model of Suzuki Jimny. Known as the ‘authentic off-roader’, the all-terrain vehicle has a legacy of over 50 years, catering to customers worldwide. Speakingabout the Suzuki Jimny, Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Suzuki Jimny with its compact design and superb off-road capab...
Suzuki Motorcycle India starts retail of BS-VI compliant Burgman Street from the dealerships
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), a subsidiary of two-wheeler manufacturer, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today launched the BS-VI compliant Burgman Street, a 125cc premium scooter with all new updates. The engine will be more ‘greener’ than before providing a smooth riding experience. The BS-VI compliant Burgman Street is equipped with Fuel Injection technology and Integrated Engine start and Kill switch to offer smoother riding experience at less ...
Maruti Suzuki launches the All New Ignis
Maruti Suzuki India Limited today announced the prices of the all new Ignis, unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020. The all new Ignis exudes an SUV design with imposing front fascia, wide rear appearance and high seating position. Adding to the SUV character of the all new Ignis are the striking rear spoiler, roof rails and high ground clearance. The comfortable and spacious interior and latest safety features enhance the driving experience. The new Ignis is powered...
Hero MotoCorp's Vision of Mobility, Innovation & Technology unveiled at Hero World 2020
The Hero World 2020 - a first-of-its-kind three-day event attended by Global Media, Investors, Dealers from India, Supply Chain partners and Global Distributors from around the world - got off to an action-packed start here today at the state-of-the-art R&D hub of Hero MotoCorp, the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in the northern Indian city of Jaipur, India. The Hero World 2020 began with the Company reiterating its commitment to remain at the forefront of mass mobility, b...
Bookings open for all new Hyundai Creta
Hyundai Motor India Ltd., today announced the commencement of bookings of all new Creta. Customers can now book the all new Hyundai Creta Online through HMIL website https://book.hyundai.co.in or at Hyundai Dealerships for Rs.25 000/- only. Commenting on the all new Creta booking announcement, Mr. Tarun Garg, Director – Sales, Marketing & Service, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, “Over the years, Hyundai Creta has set new benchmarks, becoming an ...
Maruti Suzuki’s nationwide Service Camp on International Women’s Day
Commemorating International Women’s Day, Maruti Suzuki India Limited will roll-out a nationwide service camp for its female customers. Celebrating the spirit of womanhood, an array of attractive service offers have been extended by the Company between 8th March and 30th March, 2020. This aligns with the Company’s commitment to consistently offer best quality services to its customers. Announcing the Service Camp, Mr. Partho Banerjee, Executive Director (Service),...
Hyundai's All New Creta records 10,000 bookings in a week
Hyundai Motor India Ltd., has received a phenomenal response for All New Creta. Having already received an overwhelming 10 000 Bookings in just one week, Hyundai has now unlocked the doors of All New Creta, offering customers a chance to experience the opulence & luxury of its Blockbuster SUV. Commenting on the Creta bookings, Mr. Tarun Garg, Director – Sales, Marketing & Service, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, “We are overwhelmed by the enthus...
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...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches Leadership Edition of Innova Crysta
Toyota Kirloskar Motor today fortified its position by launching the Limited Edition of its flagship MPV, Innova Crysta. Termed asLeadership Edition, the refreshed Innova Crysta has been introduced to commemorate 15 years of undisputed leadership of Innova in India and keeping in mind the ever-evolving customer needs and requirements, while promising to upkeep Toyota's legendary promise of delivering ever-better cars designed to enthrall customers. The enhanced Innova Crysta is ...
Kia Motors India temporarily suspends operations at Anantpur plant
In view of the unprecedented situation arising out of the spread of COVID-19 and keeping in mind the safety and well-being of all their consumers, employees, workers, partners, and associates pan India, Kia Motors India has decided to suspend all its operations with immediate effect. With this, company’s manufacturing facility in Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) and company office premises will stop functioning until further notice. All their dealerships remain on call and ...
Kia Motors Corporation appoints Ho-sung Song as President
Kia Motors Corporation today announced the elevation of Mr. Ho-sung Song, Head of Global Operations Division, to the President of the organisation. In his new capacity, Mr. Song will spearhead the advancement of ‘Plan S’, the company’s mid- to long-term strategy aimed at progressively establishing a leadership position in the future automotive industry. Mr. Song’s extensive experience across the automotive value chain as well as his expertise in overseas operations ...
Kia Motors India pledges INR 2 crores to fight Coronavirus
Kia Motors India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation today pledged INR 2 crores to the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. In its endeavour to tackle the impact of COVID-19 and provide immediate and long-term relief against the outbreak in the state, Kia Motors India Managing Director Kookhyun Shim met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sh. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and handed over the cheque at the Camp office in Tadepally. While the Indian gov...
Kia Soul EV and KIA Telluride win WCOTY 2020 Awards
The Kia Telluride was awarded by the judging panel for its distinctive design and impressive practicality. The World Car of the Year title represents another accolade for a vehicle that has garnered more than 70 awards since its introduction in 2019. The SUV has already been crowned North American Utility Vehicle of the Year and MotorTrend SUV of the Year, among others. The fully-electric Soul EV was named the ideal car for the city by the jury, combining zero-emission performanc...
TKM introduces ‘Restart Manual’ to resume business operations post lockdown
Taking into account the complete shut-down of operations due to the COVID 19 pandemic and the possibility of restart of manufacturing post 20th April in light of Government directives, during the intervening period Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has used its years of rich knowledge, expertise and access to global best practices to devise a comprehensive ‘Restart Manual’ as a guide for industries to follow post the lockdown withdrawal. As a proactive measure, with an intent to s...
Hyundai Motor India hands over globally proven COVID-19 Advanced Diagnostic Testing Kits to ICMR
Hyundai Motor India (HMI), today handed over COVID-19 Advanced Diagnostic Testing Kits to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The globally proven Diagnostic Kits worth Rs 4 Crore have been imported from South Korea and offer high levels of accuracy, catering to the testing requirements of over 25000 individuals. These Diagnostic Kits are also being exported to USA, Europe and other countries. Commenting on the handover, Mr. SS Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, &...
Kia Motors India announces measures to support dealers during Covid-19 pandemic
Kia Motors India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation has announced several measures to support its dealer partners in difficult times of Covid-19. The company announced a program to help its dealers steer through the challenging phase, which includes multiple initiatives to sustain and improve the cash flow to the dealer partners. Kia Motors India has evaluated the current situation and looked at various areas of the business where it can support its dealer partners. Su...
Honda Cars India introduces ‘Honda from Home’ Online Booking Platform
In its endeavor to offer a convenient purchase experience to its customers, Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced its ‘Honda from Home’ online booking platform through its corporate website https://www.hondacarindia.com/honda-from-home. With this digital solution, backed by robust sales process of the dealership, customers can manage their car purchase from the comfort of their homes without ...
In view of safety of Corona Warriors of Gujarat Government, Maruti Suzuki Joint Venture Krishna Maruti Limited handed over the first batch of five lakh units of triple-ply face masks to the Gujarat Administration at Gandhinagar. As part of a CSR initiative, the triple ply face masks were handed over to Dr Darsi Suman Ratnam, Managing Director, Gujarat Medical Service Corporation Limited and Smt Bhartiba Vaghela, Deputy Collector, Government of Gujarat by Mr Vimal Gupta, General Manager at Kri...
Ashok Leyland Engineers shift gears to make Covid-19 Ventilators
Ashok Leyland, flagship Company of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced a slew of initiatives in the Ventilator Making and Distribution efforts. The Company, through its strong country-wide network and its digital tools, has been at the forefront, fighting against Covid-19 over the last few weeks in terms of providing GenSets, operating free Community kitchens, providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), masks and vehicles for s...
Customer Safety a priority: Maruti Suzuki rolls out new norms for its showrooms
Gearing up for the new normal and keeping customer safety at the core, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has put in place a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SoP) for its dealerships across the country. The process ensures highest level of hygiene and sanitization across all its showrooms for the safety of its customers and employees. After the implementation of these SoPs and based on approvals from State Governments, Maruti Suzuki dealerships have started to open and deliver the cars to...
Nissan KICKS 2020 to be 'High on Value and Big on Features'
Nissan India today announced that the all new KICKS 2020 compact SUV will offer best-in-class value to its customers with a host of features as standard across all variants. “The all-new Nissan KICKS comes in 7 variants reiterating our brand philosophy of keeping customers at the heart of everything towards delivering exciting packages for an enriching experience. The variants present class-leading, accessible and affordable features to the customers to enjoy maximum value propositio...
Okinawa resumes operations and manufacturing with 25 percent workforce
Okinawa, a leading electric 2-wheeler manufacturing company with a focus on Make in India today announced resuming operations with 25 percent workforce at its corporate office and manufacturing unit. Further to the Government’s relaxation of rules, Okinawa has shared that it will maintain safety measures at workplace, manufacturing unit, and dealership networks, as it begins business activities. The brand has issued advisory to its dealership network, which too will be operat...
Customer safety is priority: Maruti Suzuki deliveries bring smiles to over 5,000 customers
Keeping customer safety at core, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has delivered over 5,000 cars in the past few days. The Company has put in place comprehensive standard operating procedures (SoPs) for its dealerships across the country. These SoPs ensure highest level of hygiene and sanitization across all its showrooms for the safety of its customers and employees. With the SoPs in place over 1,350 Maruti Suzuki showrooms and over 300 True Value outlets are operational post lockdown 4. Speaki...
New Nissan KICKS 2020 goes on sale in India
Nissan India today launched and commenced bookings of the new KICKS 2020 for the Indian market. The new KICKS 2020 features the most powerful engine in its class - the Nissan Turbo – and Nissan’s widely-acclaimed X-tronic CVT. NEW Nissan KICKS 2020 Ex-Showroom Price INR* 1.5 1.5 XL 9,49,990 1.5 XV 9,99,990 1.3 Turbo MT ...
Kia Motors India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, today announced its hygiene-focused healthy drive campaign called ‘Kia Care” to ensure high standards of safety in vehicle servicing. The campaign is an industry first initiative where cars will be given sanitisation free of cost on first come, first serve basis. This programme comes on stream across Kia Motors India’s network of 192 service touch points in 160 cities in India. The ‘Kia Care’ ...
Buy Now Pay Later: Maruti Suzuki makes car buying easier for customers
With the aim to make new car purchase easy and affordable, Maruti Suzuki India Limited today announced a partnership with Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited (CIFCL), one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies. The objective of this partnership is to provide customised auto retail financing solutions to retail buyers. The new solution ‘Buy Now Pay Later Offer’’ is aimed to provide customers with easy financing options. A two-month def...
Okinawa announces custom hand painting service for its E-Scooter buyers
Okinawa, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturing company with a focus on “Make in India” has announced new custom hand painting service for its e scooters and future products as well. The scooters are hand painted by professional artists with premium quality of colors based on the custom theme selected by the buyer. Every theme is designed by hands to highlight the particular details on the scooter. To further give a personalized touch to the design, one can also get his or h...
Kia Motors India introduces the refreshed Seltos
Kia Motors India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, today introduced the refreshed Seltos at an attractive price starting at INR 9.89 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). After the tremendous success of Kia’s debut product in India, the company has launched the newer and advanced version of the Seltos with additional features to further strengthen its position as India’s most popular mid-SUV. The refreshed Seltos now comes equipped with 10 novel and exciting fe...
Suzuki Motorcycle India introduces ‘Suzuki at your Doorstep’
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan has launched ‘Suzuki at your Doorstep’ program, a doorstep sales and after sales service platform to ensure meeting the customer demand, during and post Covid-19 lockdown. The Suzuki at your doorstep program will be integrated within SMIPL’s official website https://www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in, and will enable customers to buy, test-ride and o...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces upcoming price hike for Camry Hybrid & Vellfire models
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced its decision to implement a price increase for Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle and The Vellfire with effect from July 2020. The impending hike have been necessitated due to the substantial rise in exchange rate. Touted as one of Toyota’s flagship models amongst self-charging electric vehicles, the new generation Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle redefines luxury sedan experience with its dynamic performance, styling & com...
All New CRETA leads the way in unlocked India, records over 30 000 bookings
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), has re-established its supremacy in the SUV segment with All New CRETA clocking over 30 000 bookings since launch and topping sales charts in May to lead the Indian market in Unlock 1.0. Commenting on the achievement Mr. Tarun Garg, Director (Sales, Marketing and Service), Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “ All New CRETA has introduced many Industry firsts, becoming an instant hit among customers at launch. Unlocking this achi...
Okinawa sells 1000 E-Scooters within first month of Lockdown relaxation
Okinawa, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturing company with a focus on 'Make in India' has announced selling over 1000 scooters within a month, since the brand resumed operations post the government relaxing rules on the economic activities. Brand achieved this sale no. with 60-70% touchpoints operational out of 350 dealers Pan India. The company partially resumed operations across dealerships on May 11, 2020 with 25 percent workforce and strict safety measures for COVID 19 pr...
Audi India opens bookings for the all-new Audi RS 7 Sportback
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the commencement of bookings for the all-new Audi RS 7 Sportback. In its second generation, the Audi RS 7 Sportback offers improved performance and efficiency. Deliveries of the performance model will commence from August 2020 and this wide-bodied five-seater can be booked with an initial amount of INR 10 Lakhs. Exclusivity, customization and personalization are key to the all-new Audi RS 7 Sportback. Customers can book ...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces availability of Yaris on Government e Marketplace
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the availability of its versatile and stylish sedan Yaris on Government e Marketplace (GeM). The GeM launched in 2016, is a dedicated e market for online procurement of goods and services by Government Organisations, Departments and Public Sector Units (PSUs). The Yaris, J Grade, Gasoline, 7 Airbag – Manual Transmission, is available on the GeM portal starting June, 2020. Toyota Yaris is a versatile sedan that boasts of advanced ...
Kia Motors ranked #1 brand in industry in J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study
Kia ranked number one in the industry today by J.D. Power in the 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), with a reported 136 problems per 100 vehicles. And for the sixth consecutive year, Kia is the number one mass-market automotive brand. Kia’s continued success in IQS was led by having two models – Forte and Soul -- included among the top 10 vehicles in the industry. Kia also had segment-best performances from Forte, Sedona (Known as Carnival in India), Sorento and Soul....
Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces innovative finance schemes for the month of July
Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced special finance offers and schemes to its customers in India. Aimed at easing purchase decisions, the wide array of special benefits range from unique buy-backs offers to some of the lowest EMIs. These offers are in continuation to a series of recent customer centric initiatives rolled-out by the company to make buying processes simpler, more accessible and stress-free for all our customers. The new deal includes, a uniq...
All New CRETA establishes supremacy, records over 55,000 Bookings
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), country’s First Smart Mobility Solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception continues to receive overwhelming response for its recently launched All New CRETA – The Ultimate SUV that has now recorded more than 55,000 Bookings. Commenting on the achievement, Mr Tarun Garg, Director(Sales, Marketing & Service), Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, “Ever since its launch in 2015, CRETA has been a benchmark in...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches sporty new Fortuner TRD Limited Edition
The Fortuner needs no introduction and to celebrate the success of this icon, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today launched the Limited Edition of the Sporty New Fortuner TRD in the Indian market. TKM has leveraged the heritage of Toyota Racing Development (TRD) to bring a sporty appeal to the Fortuner TRD. The Limited Edition is available in both 4x2 and 4x4 Automatic Transmission (diesel) variants in dual-tone stylish exterior, stunning dual-tone dashboard and rugged ...
Kia Motors unveils the Sonet – an all-new smart urban compact SUV
Kia Motors Corporation, one of the world’s largest automakers, revealed the Kia Sonet to the world today in a digital presentation. Manufactured at Kia’s state-of-the-art production facility at Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, the Sonet is Kia’s all-new smart urban compact SUV, and the brand’s latest made-in-India global product after the Seltos. The new Sonet marks Kia Motors’ entry into the burgeoning compact SUV segment, and sets new benchmarks with its first-in-cla...
Suzuki Motorcycle India salutes the spirit of frontline workers this Independence Day
Saluting the spirit of India’s frontline Pandemic warriors, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today launched Independence Day campaign, #ParkForFreedom. The campaign consists of a digital film featuring Indian citizens revving their stationery vehicles and requesting people not to step outside their homes on 15th August unless it is absolutely essential. The heartwarming campaign where the so...
KIA reveals new design for fastback Stinger
Kia Motors Corporation has released the first images of the upgraded Kia Stinger today, revealing a refreshed design for the high-performance fastback sports sedan. Changes to the appearance of the enhanced model amplify its gran turismo character, while improving cabin quality and giving owners more choice of color and material. The upgraded model boasts a range of design updates, inside and out. Outside, the changes add a new touch of drama to the car’s design and g...
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...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces the theme of Toyota Urban Cruiser’s launch campaign
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today gave a sneak peek into the theme of the launch campaign – “Respect”, for the soon to be launched Toyota Urban Cruiser. Toyota Urban Cruiser, the youngest SUV in the famed Toyota line-up of SUVs, is an offering to the those who aspire to own a Toyota SUV at a young age. The theme of the campaign stems from the target audience’s aspiration for early success in life. The SUV segment that has gained much popularity due to its bod...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches an All-New Mobility Service from Toyota in India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of its all-new car leasing & subscription program in India through a new vertical, Toyota’s Mobility Service (TMS) that will spearhead TKM’s future mobility initiatives in India. To start with, Toyota’s Mobility Service will provide leasing and subscription to customers in cities like Delhi-NCR, Bangalore and Mumbai & gradually expand it to ten more cities within the first year. To start with...
Okinawa begins doorstep-delivery service of e- scooters in Bangalore
Okinawa, a leading make in India electric two-wheeler manufacturing company has announced a unique home delivery service of e scooters for buyers in Bangalore City. The company aims to offer convenience to its buyers by providing this service absolutely free of cost. The brand has associated with its channel partners to enable doorstep delivery of EVs in the city. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Okinawa has been relentlessly working towards introducing easy and safe procedures to its stakehol...
To aid customers plan their festive season car purchase, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced ‘bookings open’ for its much-awaited compact SUV, the all-new Toyota Urban Cruiser, beginning 22nd August 2020. The Urban Cruiser which is the youngest urban SUV from Toyota in India, is built for today’s young achievers who have earned respect for their achievements & bold choices in life & who aspire to own a Toyota SUV at a young age. The la...
Suzuki Motorcycle India launches new blue colour edition of Burgman Street
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), a subsidiary of the two-wheeler manufacturer, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today introduced Pearl Suzuki Medium Blue No. 2 colour edition of its 125cc Premium-scooter, Burgman Street. Inspired from the legendary BURGMAN portfolio, the scooter is dressed in European Style designs giving it a premium look with a unique appeal. The new Burgman Street offered in Pearl Suzuki Medium Blue No. 2 is equipped with a chrom...
Kia Sonet launched in India with special introductory price starting INR 6,71,000
Kia Motors India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, today launched its first-ever compact SUV, the all-new Kia Sonet in India. The Sonet entry-level HTE smartstream G1.2 5MT variant debuts at a competitive price of INR 6,71,000 (ex-showroom, pan-India). The made-in-India for the world Kia Sonet is being offered with the widest variety in its category in terms of powertrains and trims. In total, the Sonet is being offered across 17 variants, including two petrol engines, two...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches all-new Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today launched its youngest SUV, the all-new Toyota Urban Cruiser to fortify its offerings in the segment and further cater to its growing number of young customers. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the second model to be launched in India under the global Toyota-Suzuki alliance following the emphatic success of the premium hatchback, the Toyota Glanza. The #UrbanCruiser is designed for today’s young achievers who are aspirational and believe in the ...
Suzuki Motorcycle India launches new liveries for the Gixxer 250 and Gixxer series
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today launched new exciting liveries for Gixxer 250 and Gixxer series. The Company introduced Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 in New Triton Blue/Silver colour option to commemorate Suzuki’s Global 100th anniversary. The retro-inspired livery with the traditional blue and slate silver colour scheme will pay homage to Suzuki’s early Grand Prix machines of the 1960s. Enthusiasts ha...
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), a subsidiary of two-wheeler manufacturer, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today launched the NEW ACCESS 125 with Bluetooth® enabled digital console and the NEW BURGMAN STREET with Bluetooth® enabled digital console. The State-of-the-art technology that lets you sync your mobile phone seamlessly with your vehicle’s console, has been developed to provide features such as turn-by-turn navigation, call & SMS alert display...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor joins hands with Myles to ramp up its subscription service
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced a tie-up with Myles Automotive Technologies Pvt Ltd to expand its car subscription service for individual customers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore. TKM offers a white-board subscription program in India through a newly launched vertical, Toyota’s Mobility Service (TMS) that will spearhead all mobility initiatives in India. With the collaboration with Myles, TKM also announced steps to provide more convenience to customers with the intr...
Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition launched, boasts more adventurous and distinctive design
Kia Motors India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, today launched the Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition to celebrate its one-year milestone in the country. The limited edition Kia Seltos will be available exclusively in the HTX trim starting at an exciting price of INR 13,75,000 (ex-showroom, pan India). The Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition comes with many exterior and interior changes over the regular Seltos including Tusk Shape Skid plate with Silver Diffuser fins, Tang...
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...
Okinawa announces festive offers on its electric two wheelers in India
Okinawa, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturing company with a focus on “Make in India” has announced attractive offers for its buyers this season. Taking the festivity, a notch up for its buyers Okinawa has unveiled a lucky draw. The draw will get lucky gifts to around 10 buyers with the first one getting a chance to take home the popular Okinawa slow speed scooter –R30 . The offer will be valid during the festive season starting October 24, 2020 to November 15, ...
Renault's new B-SUV, Kiger, to be launched in India
As part of its strong product strategy and commitment to breakthrough product innovations, Renault India will expand its product range and segment presence with the launch of its new game-changer, Renault Kiger. It will be built on the same platform as Triber and will be an international launch for Groupe Renault. Renault will also introduce an all-new global engine with Renault Kiger. To share a first glimpse into what customers can expect from Renault Kiger, Renault had th...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches new Innova Crysta
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of the new Innova Crysta presenting a bold design and practicality of an MPV elevating its unique personality. The new Innova Crysta is loaded with a host of unmatched features and a savvy new connected infotainment system. The new Innova Crysta gets a cooler & tougher exterior with features such as a new trapezoidal piano black grille with chrome ornamentation that smoothly merges into the headlamps, a sharper front bumper ...
Nissan India has received phenomenal response from Indian consumers with over 50,000 enquiries and 5,000 bookings for the newly launched Nissan Magnite within five days of its launch. The Big, Bold, Beautiful and ‘Carismatic’ SUV is available across the country at Nissan showrooms to experience and book at special introductory price of INR 4,99,000 onwards (ex-showroom, Delhi) with more than 20 variants with Top variant at 9,59,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). This special introduct...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor brings ‘Dream Car Art Contest’ to India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the introduction of ‘Toyota Dream Car Art Contest’ in India to provide an opportunity for children to draw their dream car. The Toyota Dream Car Art Contest kicks off with the National Contest to be held online from December 2020 to January 2021 for children in three age categories. The top three winners of the National Contest in each category will have the opportunity to represent India at the World Contest&nbs...
Okinawa discontinues lead-acid battery pack based e-scooters
Okinawa, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturing company with a focus on 'Make in India' has discontinued its lead-acid products. The brand has stopped the manufacturing of the lead-acid variants and will be focusing on the lithium-ion versions only. The startup began its journey with the lead-acid scooter Okinawa Ridge and launched 4 lead -acid scooters in the span of 03 years. Gradually, the brand introduced the lithium-ion detachable battery-equipped e-scooter versio...
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...
Kia Motors India consolidates connected car leadership with 1,00,000 connected cars sales
Kia Motors India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, became the first carmaker of the country to attain 100,000 unit sales of connected cars. Kia vehicles equipped with UVO connect in-car technology contributes more than 55% of the total sales of the brand in India. The top selling connected car variant is the Seltos GTX Plus DCT 1.4T Petrol which contributed to almost 15% of the total connected car sales. As a disruptor brand and a strong market challenger, Kia strives t...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor introduces ‘Adarshmann'
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today unveiled ‘Adarshmann’, a novel cartoon strip whose protagonist is based on the leading Bollywood star, youth icon and Toyota Urban Cruiser brand ambassador, Mr. Ayushmann Khurrana. The cartoon series to be released on TKM’s social channels feature Ayushmann as a character who talks about the message of #Respect. In the series, Mr. Ayushmann’s character together with #UrbanCruiser help people find the right way to earn #Respect.&nbs...
Kia unveils new logo and global brand slogan to ignite its bold transformation for the future
Kia has revealed its new corporate logo and global brand slogan that signify the automaker’s bold transformation and all-new brand purpose. The introduction of the new logo represents Kia’s ambitions to establish a leadership position in the future mobility industry by revamping nearly all facets of its business. The logo is a symbol of Kia's new brand purpose and the values it promises to offer customers through future products and services, and the experiences these enabl...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor ushers in the New Year with new Fortuner and Legender
In line with Toyota’s philosophy of making “Ever- Better Cars”, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today launched the new Toyota Fortuner and exclusive new Legender. The Fortuner has been an aspirational SUV for more than a decade now and continues to dominate the segment with over 53% segment share, even today. The new Fortuner is available in 2.8 L Diesel Engine with 6-Speed Automatic and 6-Speed Manual Transmission with Intelligent Manual Transmission options and 2.7 L ...
The MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition launched in India
MINI India introduced a special edition of the MINI 3-Door Hatch, the MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition in India. Offered as a Completely Built-Up unit (CBU), only 15 units are available and can be booked exclusively on shop.mini.in. In 1964, defying all odds, the classic Mini Cooper S clinched the first of three victories at the legendary Monte Carlo Rally. At the wheel was the then 30-year-old Northern Irish rally driver Patrick “Paddy” Hopkirk in the iconic No. 37 Red Mini Coo...
Renault expands network presence to more than 500 sales touchpoint in India
Renault India announced the addition of more than 40 new sales and service touchpoints across India in the month of December. This marks a total of more than 120 new sales and service touchpoints that Renault has added across India last year. The aggressive network expansion is part of a strategic business focus to grow the brand across existing and emerging markets. The new dealership facilities are in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Delhi NCR, Gujarat, Haryana, H...
Kia Motors India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Corporation, became the fastest carmaker to achieve 200,000 units of wholesale domestic sales in the country. After registering a sales figure of 100,000 sales units in July 2020, the brand has registered sales of the second 100,000 units within a record 6-months’ time. The maker of Seltos, Sonet and Carnival, has successfully dispatched 200,000 Kia vehicles to its dealerships across India within seventeen months of sales operations in ...
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...
Renault Kiger makes its debut in India
After the initial exhilaration created by the reveal of its show car, Groupe Renault globally premiered the eagerly awaited Renault Kiger in India today. A brand-new compact SUV designed and developed for India before making its international debut, Renault Kiger is the latest in the line of revolutionary products to be launched by Renault in India. Just like Duster, Kwid and Triber, Renault Kiger will also change the dynamics in its segment and promises to be another...
Renault India commences mass production of Renault Kiger
Renault India has commenced the mass production of its brand new compact SUV Renault KIGER at its world leading manufacturing facility in Chennai. Dispatches have also started to Renault’s network of more than 500 dealerships across India. Renault Kiger is the latest in the line of revolutionary products to be first launched in India, followed by other markets.
All new Renault Kiger starts at INR 5.45 lakhs; Bookings open today
Taking ahead its promise of disruptive innovation, Renault today announced the pricing of the all-new Kiger starting at an introductory price of INR 5.45 lakhs (ex-showroom, all India). With this outstanding pricing, Renault Kiger is surely set to radically alter the dynamics in the B-SUV segment. Renault Kiger is designed with collaboration of France and India teams. It is developed and produced in India, for Indian customers first, before it is taken globally. Th...
Maruti Suzuki introduces new Swift
Maruti Suzuki today launched the all-new Swift 2021, engineered to further excite the customer with an advanced powertrain, appealing dual tone exterior and new exciting features. Taking the glorious legacy of Maruti Suzuki Swift forward, the all-new Swift 2021 aligns with the customers’ needs for freshness and technology. Brand Swift has created a benchmark by being the preferred choice of Indian customers owing to its global styling, sporty stance and power-packed performance. ...
Renault Kiger makes a bold foray with 1100 pan-India deliveries on first day of sales
Renault India has announced the Start of Sales and deliveries of its new gamechanger Renault Kiger to customers across its dealerships in the country. This Smart, Sporty and Stunning car which is all set to strengthen Renault’s presence in the sub-four meter SUV segment, is well on its way to set new benchmarks in the Indian automotive industry. Today, more than 1100 Renault KIGER cars were delivered to the customers across India on the first day of commencement of sales. C...
India’s best-selling compact SUV, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, sets yet another remarkable milestone, clocks 6 Lakh sales within a short time span of 5 years. Since its launch in 2016, Vitara Brezza has been the undisputed market leader in the compact SUV segment with its enhanced sportiness, bolder SUV looks, stronger stance, premium interiors and host of features. Its dominance over the segment is evident from the fact that it has not only emerged as the fastest selling compact SUV in...
Kia K8 interior – modernity and technology meet in a luxury sports sedan
Kia Corporation has today opened the doors of the K8 premium sports sedan, showcasing a first-class interior lounge that blends premium luxury with effortless style and unrivalled comfort. Further demonstrating the recent rejuvenation of the brand, the K8’s interior shines a light on Kia’s ambitions for the future, with a focus on delivering new standards in automotive quality. Every element of the K8 interior has been designed with high-end luxury in mind, serving to elevat...
Kia teases EV6, its first dedicated EV
Kia Corporation has revealed the first official images of the EV6 – its first Dedicated Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) built on the company’s new EV platform (Electric-Global Modular Platform, or E-GMP). EV6 is also the first of Kia’s next-generation BEVs to be developed under a new design philosophy that embodies Kia’s shifting focus towards electrification. “EV6 is the embodiment of both our brand purpose, ‘Movement that inspires’, and our new...
Kia Motors India appoints Hardeep Singh Brar as National Head of Sales and Marketing
Kia Motors India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Corporation, today announced the appointment of Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar as National Head of Sales and Marketing, with immediate effect. Brar will be responsible for enhancing Kia’s leadership position in the Indian market and for enabling the next wave of growth. Brar brings over two decades of experience in the automotive industry to Kia, having most recently served at Great Wall Motors as Director Marketing & Sales. Pri...
Kia reveals new design philosophy and full images of EV6
Kia Corporation has today revealed the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car’s world premiere in March. EV6 was designed under the brand’s new design philosophy ‘Opposites United’, which takes inspiration from the contrasts found in nature and humanity. At the center of the design philosophy is a new visual identity evoking positive forces and natural energy,...
Porsche India continues expansion plan with new showroom in Mumbai
Porsche Centre Mumbai marks the official opening of its new showroom in the popular district of Santacruz Linking Road with the debut of the benchmark Panamera sports saloon. The launch of the brand’s latest sports saloon comes at a crucial time for Porsche’s new local investor who has firm commitments to further enhance the customer experience in the new facility before year end. Following Porsche India’s selection of Infinity Cars Private Ltd. as the new dealer fo...
TKM to realign prices of its models from next month
TKM today indicated that the company will realign the prices of its models, with effect from 1st April 2021. This increase is necessitated to offset the substantial increase in input costs. During such testing times, it has been our endeavor to absorb cost increases through our internal efforts, and only a minimal portion will be reflected onto the prices. As a customer-centric company, we reinforce our commitment to cater to the ever-evolving needs of our customers by consciously minimi...
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...
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...
Mahindra All-New Thar crosses 50,000 bookings
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group, today announced that its recently launched All-New Thar has crossed 50,000 bookings, within just 6 months of its launch. With its unmissable design, breath-taking performance, legendary off-road capability, everyday-comfort, technology and world-class safety, the All-New Thar continues to attract not only die-hard Thar enthusiasts, but urban lifestyle-seekers as well. This has opened-up...
Four years in a row - India’s top 5 best-selling cars come from Maruti Suzuki
For the fourth consecutive year, India’s five top selling cars come from Maruti Suzuki stable. These include Swift at the number one position with over 1.72 lakh units, followed by Baleno with 1.63 lakh units. The tall boy WagonR grabbed the third position with 1.60 lakh units while Alto and Dzire finished fourth and fifth with 1.59 lakh units and 1.28 lakh units respectively. These blockbuster models contributed to almost 30% of the overall passenger vehicle sales in FY 2020-21. Wit...
Suzuki Motorcycle India launches the All-New Hayabusa in India
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today launched the third generation model of its flagship Sport Bike, the All New Hayabusa. Perfectly poised to carry the riders boldly into the future, the All New Hayabusa has been launched with a full model change for the first time in 13 years. Under the product concept “Ultimate Sport”, inherited from the very first generation, the All New Hayabusa has further evol...
Kia India undertakes brand relaunch with new company logo and slogan ‘Movement that inspires’
Kia India today announces the relaunch of its brand in India with a focus on illuminating its transition from an automaker to a provider of advanced and eco-friendly mobility solutions. India is the first country outside South Korea – the home of Kia – where the brand relaunch is celebrated. Kia India, which is wholly owned by Kia Corporation, introduces the company’s refashioned logo and brand slogan, “Movement that inspires”. The versatile compact SUV ...
Kia India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Corporation, has announced the launch of refreshed editions of its best-selling products – the Seltos and the Sonet, in India today. These refreshed versions of the products are now introduced with multiple new features; also, many existing features from higher variants are now being extended to lower variants. There is also an introduction of Paddle Shifters in both the newly refreshed Seltos and Sonet. Apart from this, the company ...
Mahindra to open Advanced Design Centre for Mobility Products in UK
Mahindra Group announced today the setting up of Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (M.A.D.E) in the West Midlands, U.K. The new Centre of Excellence (CoE), will be a part of the Mahindra Global Design Network that includes the Mahindra Design Studio in Mumbai, India, and Pininfarina Design in Turin, Italy. M.A.D.E is a strategic enhancement of Mahindra’s global design capabilities and renews its commitment to bring to its customers, sophisticated, authentic SUVs with an unmissable p...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces Customer Connect Program 2.0
Driven by the commitment of providing the highest level of quality service, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced “Customer Connect Program 2.0” to support and provide a sense of assurance to customer in the uncertain times. With the objective to maximize support and in line with the ‘Customer First’ philosophy the company announced a host of initiatives to ensure hassle free maintenance and benefits such as: - *Extension o...
Suzuki Motorcycle India appoints Satoshi Uchida as New Company Head
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today announced the appointment of Mr. Satoshi Uchida as the New Company Head. As a part of the SMC’s global revamp, Mr. Satoshi Uchida succeeded Mr. Koichiro Hirao with effect from May 1st, 2021. Being at the helm of the company, Mr. Satoshi Uchida who comes with more than 30 years of valuable experience across various global markets, will be responsible to explore new ...
Suzuki Motorcycle India extends free service and warranty period
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today announced the extension of free service, warranty and extended warranty, considering the convenience of the customers amidst the second wave of Covid-19 outbreak. This announcement will come as a sigh of relief to all those customers whose free service or warranty period expires in between 1st April 2021 to 31st May, 2021. All these customers will now get an extension ...
Kia Motors India changes its official name to ‘Kia India’
Kia India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Corporation, has announced its new corporate name - ‘Kia India’ as a part of its new brand identity and brand purpose of ‘Movement that Inspires’. The name change which symbolises Kia becoming an enterprise that invests in and produces more than just vehicles to offer a long-range of sustainable mobility solutions. The brand has removed the word ‘Motors’ from its earlier name after ratification by the Mi...
Kia India introduces an industry-first ‘Satisfaction Guarantee Scheme’ for Carnival
Kia India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Corporation has rolled out the ‘Satisfaction Guarantee Scheme’ offer for the new buyers of its extravagant MPV – Carnival, across India. Under this industry-first initiative, private owners of the luxurious car can return the vehicle if they are not pleased with the car within the first 30 days of its purchase. The company has introduced this one-of-a-kind initiative, which allows buyers to avail this new offer valid on a...
Kia teases first images of the all-new Sportage
Kia Corporation has revealed the first official teaser images of the all-new Sportage – the fifth incarnation of the brand’s most popular SUV model. Due to be revealed in July in Korea, the all-new Sportage has been carefully crafted to establish new benchmarks in its segment – for its advanced exterior and interior design, connectivity tech, and responsive yet highly efficient powertrains. Revealed earlier this year to great acclaim from the design community, Kia&rsqu...
TKM confirms partial resumption of operations at its Bidadi plant
TKM confirms partial resumption of operations at its plant at Bidadi in Karnataka beginning 15th June, 2021. Operating at the prescribed workforce strength of 50%, TKM will resume its operations as well as enhance training of all employees for the “new normal”, both in terms of facilities and processes. Furthermore, all such operations will be carried out in strict concurrence with all State and Central Government’s directives. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, we are...
TKM introduces 'Door Delivery' to improve accessibility for Genuine Parts
Aimed at reinforcing its relentless commitment to enhance customer experience, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced a first-of-its-kind “Door Delivery” option for customers to procure genuine parts. An extension of the “Toyota Parts Connect”- a key outreach program aimed at assisting customers with the availability and accessibility of genuine parts launched in 2015, the recently launched “Door Delivery” option will further improv...
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 ...
Minda Industries limited (‘MIL’) has announced that it has won bid to acquire of 51% stake in leading automotive lighting manufacture UZ Chasys LLC (UZ Chasys) in Uzbekistan for a purchase consideration of 83.1 Bn Soms equivalent to Rs 58 Cr. Uzbekistan government is moving toward liberalization of economy and divesting their stake is some of the government controlled entities. As part of this process, Uzbekistan Government is divesting their 51% stake in UZ Chasys through auct...
Maruti Suzuki expands ‘Subscription’ services to Jaipur, Indore, Mangalore and Mysore
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) today announced the expansion of ‘Subscription’ services to four new cities - Jaipur, Indore, Mangalore and Mysore. With this rollout, customers can now opt for Maruti Suzuki Subscribe services in 19 cities. MSIL has launched a marketplace model for Maruti Suzuki Subscribe that will serve as a unified platform to offer customised car subscription products through multiple partners at competitive rates. It offers added convenienc...
Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), part of Anglian Omega Group and Valeo, the world leader in automotive electrification technology, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), through which Valeo will provide the electric powertrains for OSM Vehicle Range. Valeo will provide its 48V electric powertrain system (reducer, integrated Motor and Inverter) along with the Powertrain Control Unit for Omega Seiki Mobility cargo three-wheelers “Rage and Rage Frost”. I...
Renault India commences exports of Kiger to Nepal
Renault India has commenced exports of its sub-4 metre compact SUV Renault Kiger to Nepal. Renault Kiger is the latest in the line of revolutionary products launched by Renault in India that has established itself as a Stunning, Smart and Sporty B-SUV. The all-new Renault Kiger will be offered in Nepal through Renault’s distributor - Advanced Automobiles Pvt. Ltd, part of Vaishal Group which is one of the largest group in Nepal. Renault has an extensive cove...
Ola Scooter gets 100,000 reservations in a day
Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO, OLA Electric tweeted saying, that they had clocked 100,000 bookings for the revolutionary Ola Electric scooter on Day One of opening reservations. "That's 99,999 other people like you who aren't just thinking about sustainability but doing something about it too. Thank you fellow revolutionary. It only gets better from here."
Hyundai Alcazar clocks over 11,000 bookings
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), country’s First Smart Mobility Solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception, today announced a superlative customer response for its recently launched versatile and premium SUV – Hyundai Alcazar. Launched less than a month ago, Hyundai Alcazar has already garnered over 11 000 Bookings in a short span of time. Commenting on the remarkable bookings performance, Mr Tarun Garg, Director (Sales, Marketing & Service), Hyundai Motor ...
Maruti Suzuki winning hearts: Celebrates 50 lakh sales in rural markets
With its sustained efforts and focus, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has attained the mark of 50 lakh sales cumulatively in rural markets. With over 1700 customized outlets in rural parts of the country, the Company was first to believe in the potential of upcountry markets. Today, reaping the benefits, nearly 40% of the total MSIL sales come from rural markets. Speaking on the success, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maru...
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...
TKM extends battery warranty on Self-charging Hybrid Electric Models, putting ‘Customers First’
In line with its commitment to encourage the adoption of electrified vehicles, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the extension of battery warranty for its Self-charging Hybrid Electric Vehicles (SHEVs) in India. The warranty is extended from the existing three years or 100,000 kilometres to eight years or 160,000 kilometres (whichever comes first) for all its SHEV models – Toyota Camry & Vellfire, sold with effect from August 1, 2021. The announcement also coincides with ...
Kia India prioritises customer convenience with new innovative offerings
Kia India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kia Corporation, has introduced attractive finance schemes for its customers, offering multiple flexible repayment options and other convenience benefits across its entire product portfolio, in partnership with ICICI Bank and Yes Bank. Kia India has also announced an industry-first ‘Peace of mind’ value added product with a peerless ‘No questions asked’ unique proposition, specifically designed to cater to the need...
Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) announces Second Edition of GT Cup India 2021
Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) e-Motorsport is back, and it is bigger and better than ever before. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced India’s participation in the second edition of the fastest e-Motorsport race in Asia scheduled in August and September this year. Since its India debut in August 2020, the virtual race has enabled the brand to connect with motorsports enthusiasts by providing them with engaging and exciting avenues. This year, based o...
Renault India commences exports of Kiger to South Africa
Renault India has commenced exports of its sub-4 metre compact SUV Renault Kiger to South Africa. Developed and produced in India, for Indian customers first, before taking it globally, Renault Kiger is the latest in the line of revolutionary products launched by Renault in India, that has established itself as a Stunning, Smart and Sporty B-SUV. Mr. Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO & Managing Director, Renault India Operations said, “With the...
Suzuki Motorcycle India registers over 112% growth in July’21
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan recorded 73,083 unit sales in July 2021. The company sold 60,589 units in the domestic market and exported 12,494 units in July 2021. Mr. Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd. said, “With the unlock phase in many cities and decline in COVID-19 cases due to the second wave, we ramped up the production while continuing to follow the detailed o...
Komaki's thoughtfully designed EV - XGT X5 - gains momentum with elderly and specially abled people
Komaki has taken the EV market by storm in the last two quarters with a stellar sales performance across models. The growth of the EV division was driven by a nationwide expansion with multiple dealerships coming up in the northern and southern states of India. The growing adoption of EVs is visible among the masses as is indicated by the sales figures in the last two quarters. A total of 21,000 units have already been sold in the first half of 2021 – testimony to the growth pace of the...
Renault India celebrates 10 glorious years in India with over 7 Lakh delighted customers
Renault India today started the tenth anniversary celebrations of its operations in India. The occasion marked the launch of a new RXT (O) variant of the newly launched Renault Kiger along with several attractive schemes & promotions for all the existing and potential customers in the month of August 2021. The Renault Kiger RXT(O) will be available in 1.0L Energy Engine in both MT and AMT transmissions. The RXT(O) variant will get some of the customer favorite premium feature...
TKM unveils ‘Virtual Showroom’ for customers to ‘Experience Toyota from Anywhere’
In the true spirit of its Customer First philosophy, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), today launched a one-of-its-kind ‘Virtual Showroom’ to further digitalize customer experience in the new normal. The virtual showroom enables customers to seamlessly look through their favourite Toyota vehicles online, and also helps them book their dream car directly from the virtual showroom. It is already integrated with payment gateway and will soon facilitate the best offers...
Renault India presents all new Kiger to Tokyo Olympics 2020 Silver Medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Renault, which is in its 10th year of operations in India, presented Renault Kiger to the Ace weightlifter and #TokyoOlympics2020 Silver Medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for her stunning performance on the world stage and making every Indian proud of her feat. Hailing from a village in East Imphal, Mirabai not only lifted the spirits of the entire nation but with her dedication and commitment, she also became an inspiration for other athletes. Her journey finds resonance with a billion Ind...
Kia sells two lakh Seltos in two years
Kia India, the fastest-growing carmaker of the country, celebrates two years of its India operations with three back-to-back milestones in a row. Soon after achieving the tag of the fastest carmaker to record three lakh sales in India, Kia rejoices the two lakh sales mark of its flagship product for the country – the Seltos. The company also affirms a leading position in the connected car revolution with 1.5 lakhs connected cars sold. Contributing over 66% of KIN's tota...
Kia introduces top trim ‘X Line’ on the Seltos to enhance premium quotient
Kia India, the fastest-growing carmaker of the country, has introduced a top-of-the-line ‘X Line’ trim for its successful mid-SUV offering the ‘Seltos’. The Seltos X Line will add more premiumness and exclusivity to the Seltos badge. Positioned to be “A New Species of Badass”, the Seltos X Line is offered in a first made-in-India ‘Xclusive Matte Graphite’ colour that extends a premium touch to the car’s exteri...
In line with the Government of India’s mission to foster adoption of electrified vehicles and following the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of the xEV SHIKSHA web application. SHIKSHA, which stands for Smart Hub of Information and Knowledge about Self-Charging Hybrid for All, is an initiative to educate and create awareness among customers and the public about electrified vehicle (xEV) technologies, their benefits to them and ...
Komaki ramps up production ahead of Festive Season
Ever since its inception in the year 2016, Komaki has been hailed for revolutionising the automobile industry with its unique electric vehicles. It has stuck to its objective of bringing to the fore innovative, environment friendly, high standard and cost effective electric vehicles. Komaki’s sales raked up in 2021, with a whopping 21,000 vehicles being sold across all its showrooms present in every corner of the nation. As the festive season in India inches nearer, Komak...
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz clocks 3 Lakh sales; Fastest ever in the Premium Sedan Segment
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has attained sales of 300,000 units fastest in the premium sedan segment. Inspired by elegance with luxury, Ciaz comes packed with segment leading space, plush interiors and a powerful 1.5 litre petrol engine with Smart Hybrid technology that offers best in class fuel-efficiency. Equipped with NEXA Safety Shield’s advanced safety features, Ciaz provides safety assurance to the customers. Speaking on the milestone, Shashank Sr...
Maruti Suzuki Swift clocks cumulative sales of 2.5 million units
Reigning over Indian roads for more than 16 years, India’s favorite premium hatchback Swift’s success has been nothing short of phenomenal. India’s No. 1 selling car of 2020-21 has transcended its own records by clocking cumulative sales of 2.5 million units. Swift had created the premium hatchback segment in the country, with its launch in 2005. Delivering unmatched driving experience, global styling, outstanding performance and immense customer fan following, Swift has ...
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...
Maruti Suzuki unveils S-Assist: An industry-first AI-based 24x7 virtual car assistant for NEXA
Maruti Suzuki India Limited today launched an industry-first AI (Artificial Intelligence) based 24x7 virtual car assistant app, called “S-Assist” for its NEXA customers. The scan and voice-enabledvirtual car assistant, S-Assist, optimizes the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide an immersive online post-purchase experience to customers. Launching the S-Assist, Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Director, Service, Maruti Suzuki Indi...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor clocks domestic wholesales of 9284 units in September 2021
Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced that the company sold a total of 9284 units in the month of September 2021, thereby registering a growth of 14% when compared to the domestic sales in the month of September 2020. The cumulative wholesales of TKM for the period January to September 2021 stands at 94,493 units when compared to 47,743 units sold in the corresponding period last year, thereby registering a growth of 98%. Commenting on the sales, Mr. V. Wiseline Sigamani, Associate G...
Maruti Suzuki clocks domestic sales of 66,415 vehicles in September 2021
Maruti Suzuki India Limited posted total sales of 86,380 units in September 2021. Total sales in the month include domestic sales of 66,415 units, sales to other OEM of 2,400 units and exports of 17,565 units. Sales volume of the Company in September 2021 was adversely impacted due to shortage of electronic components. The Company took all possible measures to limit the adverse impact. The sales figures for September 2021 are given below: Catego...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches new Legender 4X4 variant
In line with Toyota’s philosophy of making “Ever- Better Cars”, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today unveiled a new 4X4 variant of its highly successful SUV, Legender. The Legender was first launched in January 2021 in 4X2 diesel variant together with the new Toyota Fortuner. The Legender is uniquely positioned as “Powered in Style” to cater to the diverse needs of both performance enthusiasts and those seeking a luxury SUV. Its bold proportions bring to li...
XUV700 registers unprecedented 25,000 bookings within 57 minutes
Mahindra XUV700 today clocked 25,000 bookings in 57 minutes of its booking commencement which is an unprecedented milestone in the Indian automotive industry. The volume of 25,000 XUV700s made available today at the launch prices reflects up to six months of production depending on the variant. It also makes the XUV700 the first four-wheeler in India to hit this milestone. Bookings will now reopen starting 10am on 8th October. Customers can book their pre...
Renault Kiger offers Best-In-Segment Mileage
Renault, which is in its 10th year of operations in India, today announced a special feat achieved by its new sub-four metre compact SUV, Kiger. Powered by a world-class turbocharged 1.0L petrol engine Kiger not only offers more performance and a sporty drive, but also boasts best in segment fuel efficiency of 20.5 Kmpl, as per the ARAI Testing Certification. Renault Kiger is fitted with a three-cylinder turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol engine, with a power output of 100 P...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches Innova Crysta Limited Edition this festive season
To make this festive season more exciting, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of Toyota Innova Crysta Limited Edition with cool new Tech features to bring thrill and fun to its existing legacy of Quality, Durability & Reliability. Designed to offer exclusivity and convenience, the package is crafted to elevate the practicality and enhance user experience of the legendary MPV. The Innova Crysta is loaded with many features like Apple Car Play and Android...
Komaki Electric Vehicles to soon launch their revolutionary Electric Cruiser Bike
Delhi-based EV manufacturer, Komaki Electric Vehicles, has announced that it is going to launch India’s first electric cruiser bike in January 2022. The launch is poised to shake up the Indian EV motorcycle segment and get more people interested in buying electric vehicles. . This stunning electric bike is going to be affordable for every customer. Indian market lacks quality cruisers and most Indian customers dream of owning a Harley Davidson and an Indian Motorcycle, but they...
Kia’s acclaimed design philosophy inspires iconic art sculptures
Kia Corporation’s revered new design philosophy – ‘Opposites United’ – has helped to shape and craft a series of thought-provoking art sculptures displayed at this year’s Gwangju Design Biennale in Korea. Launched earlier this year, the daring and bold ‘Opposites United’ philosophy has been highly praised by design critics around the world, with the language taking inspiration from the contrasts found in nature and humanity. At the c...
Maruti Suzuki opens bookings for all-new Celerio
Maruti Suzuki India Limited today announced the commencement of bookings for its much awaited, stylish All-New Celerio. Announcing the bookings open for the All-New Celerio, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited,said, “Since its launch, Celerio took the market by storm with its unique style and the revolutionary Auto Gear Shift (AGS) Technology, that helped democratize the two-pedal technology in t...
Ki Mobility launches Digital Mobility platform for Electric Vehicles
Ki Mobility Solutions, India’s first full-stack O-to-O (online to offline) digital platform that operates myTVS brand - India’s largest integrated multi-brand vehicle service provider - today announced the launch of a comprehensive digital mobility service platform for electric vehicles (EV). Accordingly, Ki Mobility will offer its entire portfolio of solutions and pan India network to help EV manufacturers to jump-start their operations across the country. ...
Maruti Suzuki launches India’s most fuel-efficient petrol car*: All-New Celerio
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) today announced the launch of its much-awaited compact hatchback – stylish All-New Celerio. India’s most fuel-efficient petrol car*, the All-New Celerio offers a stellar mileage of 26.68 km/l**. Powered by next-generation Dual Jet, Dual VVT K-Series engine with Idle Start-Stop technology, it offers a spirited drive experience. Equipped with new-age design, enhanced road presence, host of safety, and smart features, the All-New Celerio is all set ...
Kia today revealed the first official images of the Kia Concept EV9, an all-electric SUV concept that embodies the company’s commitment to become a sustainable mobility solutions provider. Following the launch of EV6, the Kia Concept EV9 is an intriguing glimpse into the future direction of the all-electric SUV, combining progressive design, state-of-the-art tech, and an advanced all-electric powertrain in one pioneering package. The first visuals of the concept SUV show an ultram...
Komaki to launch its latest high-speed scooter 'Venice' in 10 colors
Delhi-based EV manufacturer, Komaki Electric Vehicles, has announced that it is going to launch its new electric scooter under the moniker of ‘’VENICE’’. This will be the 5th addition to its range of high-speed registration models. It will be made available in 10 poppy colors at an affordable price to please the Indian customers. Equipped with regenerative braking, repair switch, and mobile connectivity, this model is going to be a perfect blend of modern tec...
Suzuki Motorcycle India launches New Suzuki Avenis
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today announced the launch of its Brand New Scooter, Suzuki Avenis. The new 125cc scooter is truly futuristic in every sense, be it advance features or additional convenience apart from having most appealing sporty styling. Powered by SEP Technology and loaded with Suzuki Ride Connect, New Suzuki Avenis will ensure sportiest and zippiest ride in town. The Bluetooth® e...
Kia reveals Official Sketches of Kia Carens –Bold, Premium and Sophisticated Recreational Vehicle
Kia India has teased sketches of Kia Carens, the company’s highly-anticipated model due for its world premiere on 16 December, 2021. With luxurious interiors, smart connectivity features, bold exteriors and generous space for all occupants including even the third row ones, the Kia Carens is all poised to create a new class of recreational vehicles in India. The Kia Carens has been designed keeping in mind the evolved, unmet needs of modern Indian families who want to enjoy commuting to...
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...
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...
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today launched new exciting colours for its range of 125cc scooters, Suzuki Access 125 and Suzuki Burgman Street. The company has introduced the Suzuki Access 125 Standard Edition in ‘Metallic Dark Greenish Blue’ and ‘Metallic Matte Black’, and Suzuki Access 125 Ride Connect Edition in ‘Glossy Grey’. Similarly, Suzuki Burgman Street’...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces senior leadership changes for the Year 2022
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, today announced organizational changes effective from 1st January 2022. Key resources have been aligned and assigned responsibilities in a way, so as to drive synergy and efficiency throughout the organization. The Key Executive Changes announced are – Mr. Raju B. Ketkale as Executive Vice President, Manufacturing Mr. Yoshinori Noritake as Executive Vice President & Chief Technical Officer Mr. Tadashi Asazuma as Executive Vice Presiden...
Kia India, today revealed the trim details and technical specifications of the Kia Carens, ahead of its launch. The bookings of the vehicle to begin from the January 14, 2022. The 3-row recreational vehicle, Kia Carens, will be offered in 5 trim levels - Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury and Luxury Plus, coupled with multiple powertrain and seating options. All the 5 trim levels will offer the Robust 10 Hi-safety package as standard, making the Kia Carens safe for a fami...
Suzuki Motorcycle India rolls out 6 millionth vehicle from its Gurugram plant
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today rolled out its 6 millionth vehicle from its manufacturing facility at Kherki Dhaula, Gurugram. The recently launched Suzuki Avenis became the 6th millionth celebratory unit. Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. said, “This year marks the completion of Suzuki Motorcycle India’s 15 years...
Audi India opens bookings for its legendary Audi Q7
Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the commencement of bookings for its next-generation Audi Q7 in India. Powered by a new powerful 3.0L V6 TFSI petrol engine, the new Audi Q7 promises a perfect blend of performance, style, comfort and drivability. The Audi Q7 can be booked at an initial booking amount of INR 500,000. Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “After nine product launches in 2021, we are excited to step into th...
Kia supports Australian Open 2022 with official tournament vehicles and opening of Kia Arena
Kia Corporation will support the Australian Open 2022 (AO22) – the prestigious tennis Grand Slam event of the Asia-Pacific region – with a series of marketing activities that highlight the company’s vision for and commitment to sustainable mobility. As the Major Partner of AO22, Kia on January 13 held an official vehicle handover ceremony at the newly christened Kia Arena in Melbourne Park, attended by Kia and Tennis Australia executives, former Austra...
Kia India to open pre-launch bookings for the Kia Carens on 14th January
Kia India, the fastest-growing carmaker in the country, today announced the commencement of the pre-launch bookings for its 3-row recreational vehicle, The Kia Carens from the 14th January, 2022. Customers can book the much-anticipated Kia Carens from the comfort of their homes through Kia India’s official website alongside its authorized dealership network across the country at a booking amount of INR 25,000. Like Sonet and Seltos, Carens is another ‘Made-in-I...
Kia India registers 7738 bookings for Carens within the first 24 hours
Kia India, the fastest growing carmaker in the country, today revealed that the Kia Carens has received a tremendous response from the Indian customers, with 7738 bookings registered on the very first day. The company opened the pre-bookings for prospective customers on 14 January’22 through the Kia India official website www.kia.com/in and via any of the authorized dealerships of Kia India by paying an initial booking amount of INR 25,000. Commenting on the developme...
Maruti Suzuki launches All-New Celerio with S-CNG Technology
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, today announced the launch of the CNG variant of stylish and urban All-New Celerio. The introduction of the All-New Celerio with S-CNG technology is aligned with the company’s commitment to further strengthen its growing green vehicles portfolio in India. Powered by next-generation Dual Jet, Dual VVT K-Series 1.0L engine, the All-New Celerio with S-CNG technology delivers an incredible mileage of 35.60 km/kg* and has a CNG tank capacity of 60 litres (water f...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches India’s much-awaited Lifestyle Utility Vehicle - Hilux
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), today, launched the iconic Hilux in the Indian market to cater to the needs of customers seeking an incredible lifestyle utility vehicle that is best suited for off-roading adventure drives on tough terrains, and everyday city use. The name Hilux, which is derived from ‘high’ and ‘luxury’, known for extreme ‘toughness’ and ‘ruggedness’ across terrains of the world for decades. Today’s launch ends the ...
Maruti Suzuki announces bookings open for ‘New Age Baleno’
Always thrilling customers with people-first breakthrough innovations, Maruti Suzuki India Limited today announced the commencement of bookings for its much-awaited, technologically advanced premium hatchback the “New Age Baleno”. Announcing the bookings open for the New Age Baleno, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The Baleno brand has redefined the premium hatchbacks in India. W...
Made in India Renault Kiger amongst Top 5 finalists at 2022 World Car Awards
Continuing to win hearts of customers in India and across the world, the Renault KIGER has made it to the Top 5 finalists of the prestigious World Car of The Year 2022 (WCOTY). Renault Kiger is competing in the 'World Urban Car of the Year' category, reiterating its popularity among car enthusiasts across its markets. With its distinctive SUV design, great space and utility, smart features and world-class sporty engine, Renault Kiger is targeted at th...
Kia India launches Carens in India; Special introductory price starts from INR 8.99 Lakhs
Kia India, the fastest-growing carmaker in the country, today announced the launch of its fourth and latest 'Made-for-India' offering, the three-row recreational vehicle, Carens. The Carens' Premium Smartstream 1.5 Petrol 6MT variant is priced competitively at INR 8.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom, pan-India). The Carens is offered in 19 variants with prices ranging from INR 8.99 to 16.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom, pan-India). This highly anticipated model is available in 5 trims, 3 engine and 3 t...
Renault Kiger achieves 4-Star Adult Occupant Safety Rating from Global NCAP.
Renault’s sub-four metre compact SUV – Renault KIGER has been awarded with the 4-Star Safety Rating for Adult occupant safety by Global NCAP, the foremost global car assessment programme. Launched in early 2021, Renault KIGER is a breakthrough product that has established itself as a Sporty, Smart and Stunning B-SUV in India. An outcome of a collaboration between the design teams in France and India, Renault KIGER is the third global car to be laun...
Kia India crosses 5 lakh dispatches, including 4 lakh domestic sales and 1 lakh exports
Kia India, the country’s fastest growing carmaker, today announced completion of 5 lakh dispatches from its Anantapur plant, including both domestic and export market. With this, the company has also surpassed the 4 lakh sales milestone in the country and has already exported over 1 lakh cars to more than 91 countries, since it started shipping Seltos in September 2019. Kia India also became the number 1 UV exporter in the country, with a market share of over 25% in 2021. Tae-J...
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...
Maruti Suzuki introduces a new ‘Customer Convenience Package’
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, today rolled-out a new ‘Customer Convenience Package (CCP)’ for its customers. This new Customer Convenience Package will cover customer vehicles for unforeseen failures in engine due to hydrostatic lock and fuel adulteration. The initiative is aimed to further strengthen the Company’s after-sales service connect with customers. Elaborating on the Customer Convenience Package, Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Directo...
Kia India introduces multiple sales and aftersales initiatives for Carens’ customers
Kia India, the fastest-growing carmaker in the country, has announced multiple sales and aftersales initiatives, exclusive to Kia Carens customers. The company has introduced a ‘My Convenience Plus’ programme, offering comprehensive coverage and peace of mind to customers. Adding to this, the company has also launched attractive India and industry first value added products, exclusive to Carens’ customers, giving various convenience benefits. This, coupled wit...
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...
Kia wins 2022 Red Dot Award for ‘EV6 Unplugged Ground’
Kia has won another 2022 Red Dot Award for its ‘EV6 Unplugged Ground’ brand cultural space in Seongsu, Seoul. The innovative complex, where people can experience the award-winning EV6 in fun and imaginative ways, picked up the prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ title in Red Dot’s ‘Interior Architecture and Interior Design’ category. With ‘EV6 Unplugged Ground’, Kia wanted to make a statement about its refreshed brand and first dedicated ele...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Announces Price of iconic Hilux
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), today, announced the ‘One Nation One Price’ of the iconic Hilux at Rs. 33,99,000/- (ex-showroom price for 4*4 MT Standard). Launched earlier this year, the Hilux is aimed to fulfil the needs of the customers seeking an incredible lifestyle utility vehicle that is best suited for off-roading adventure drives on tough terrains, and everyday city use. The details of the Ex-showroom Price (grade-wise), are as follows: Grades ...
Renault India strengthens its presence in rural India
Further widening its reach in the rural areas, Renault India has announced opening of 300 Renault Booking Centres across India in collaboration with CSC Grameen e-Stores, a subsidiary of CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd (CSC-SPV). Through this initiative, Renault India and CSC aim to increase accessibility in remote regions and provide rural customers an opportunity to book their favourite Renault car within their locality with ease and convenience. The customers can book the...
Pre-Bookings for Next-Gen Ertiga commence
Maruti Suzuki today announced the commencement of bookings for the Next-Gen Ertiga. One of India’s most loved MPV* “Ertiga” is all set to inspire togetherness again in its fresh and energized avatar. The Next-Gen Ertiga is powered by Next Gen K-series 1.5L Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine with Progressive Smart Hybrid Technology. The Next-Gen Ertiga will be driven by an advanced 6-speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters, taking the customer comfort to ...
Kia India introduces refreshed Seltos and Sonet
Kia India, the country's fastest-growing carmaker, today announced the launch of refreshed versions of two of its most popular products, Kia Seltos and Kia Sonet. These refreshed versions now come with multiple updates and additional features that further enhance the value propositions of both these products. In addition, many existing features from higher variants are now being extended to lower variants. With an enhanced focus on safety, Kia India will now offer 4 airbags...
Bookings for All-New XL6 now open at NEXA
NEXA today opened bookings for its premium MPV*, the All-New XL6. Packed with Next-Gen K-Series engine, advanced transmission, array of sophisticated comfort & convenience features, and bold styling, the All-New XL6 offers a complete package in line with the aspirations of evolving NEXA customers. Announcing the bookings open, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The XL6 ...
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...
Skill-Lync, India's leading engineering EdTech start-up, has announced that it has built an in-house Electric Vehicle to help its students gain insights into the future of the automotive industry. In line with the company’s vision of providing deep expertise to its students, the vehicle has been built by a team of 6 in-house experts at Skill-Lync in collaboration with professionals from leading OEMs in the country. Built over a course of 9 months and at an approximate cost o...
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...
Kia announces its entry into India’s EV market; to bring in limited units of EV6
Kia India, the fastest-growing carmaker in the country, announces its entry into the Indian EV market with EV6. The first BEV from Kia, the EV6, is globally acclaimed for its design, quality, and features and was first unveiled globally in March 2021. The vehicle is built on Kia’s new dedicated EV platform E-GMP and is pegged to offer premium mobility solutions to its customers. The most hi-tech Kia ever made, the EV6 is a true game-changer, designed from the ground up to make electric ...
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...
Kia secures multiple wins at prestigious iF Design Awards 2022
Kia has secured multiple high-profile accolades at the prestigious iF Design Awards 2022, signaling the strength of the brand’s Opposites United product design ethos, as well as its innovative approach to engaging with current and prospective electric vehicle (EV) customers. The EV6 all-electric crossover played a central role in all four of Kia’s iF Design Award wins. As well as securing the ‘Automobiles/Vehicles’ design award, the EV6 was in the spotligh...
Mahindra & Mahindra deliver over 500 Bolero Pik-ups in J&K under 'Project Mumkin'
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), one of India's leading automotive companies, announced handover of over 500 Bolero Pik-up vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir under the 'Project Mumkin'. 'Project Mumkin' is a customized livelihood generation program by the J&K administration. The Mission Youth J&K, and the Vehicle Manufacturers are providing financial assistance to the youth in the region to acquire new small commercial vehicles (SCVs) to create avenues for s...
TKM clocks Two Million cumulative wholesale in India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced that the company has achieved a significant milestone of two million cumulative wholesale units, ever since its inception in India. The company registered this feat in April 2022, while handing over the Cool New Glanza as the 2 millionth vehicle from its dealership, Nippon Toyota at Trichur, Kerala. Over the years TKM has continued to expand its world-class lineup to provide a wide range of options, tailored to meet the evolving needs of In...
Maruti Suzuki Driving School celebrates new milestone of 500 driving schools across 240 cities
Maruti Suzuki today announced the milestone of 500 Maruti Suzuki Driving Schools (MSDS) in country. India’s leading professional driving training school now has presence across 242 cities with 500 state-of-the-art driving training schools. Launched in 2005, MSDS has imparted driving training to more than 1.7 million customers. Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited, sa...
New Range Rover Sport revealed with epic spillway climb
The New Range Rover Sport has made its global premiere with a dramatic world-first climb up a flooded dam spillway in Iceland. The epic ascent saw New Range Rover Sport resist the surging torrent of water flowing down the ramp of the Karahnjukar Dam – the biggest of its kind in the world – at a rate of 750 tonnes per minute. A loss of traction risked plunging down the perilous 90 metre drop at the base of the spillway to the valley floor below. The third generation of Land R...
In yet another venture towards revolutionizing the Electric Vehicle (EV) market, Komaki is set to launch two more advanced electric scooters – DT 3000 and the Komaki LY, on 24 May 2022. These vehicles will be Komaki’s third and fourth breakthrough in the EV market this year – depicting the company’s commitment to aggressive R&D activities, production capacity and prompt response to the ever-changing demands in the market. Komaki’s DT 3000 is powered by a r...
‘Kia goes electric’ with the launch of EV6 in India
Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country, today announced the price of EV6 for India starting at Rs. 59.95 Lakhs. It also stated that Kia India’s parent company, Kia Corporation will be launching 14 BEVs by 2027 across global markets in a big step towards increasing focus on sustainable mobility globally. Kia India is evaluating other EVs for the Indian market and confirmed its plans of developing an India-centric EV in RV body type to be launched by 2025. ...
Maruti Suzuki announces bookings open for All-New Hot and Techy Brezza
Maruti Suzuki today opened bookings for the country’s most awaited compact SUV – All-New Hot and Techy Brezza. In a teaser released today, the company teased the All-New Brezza with an Electric Sunroof. Packed with an array of sophisticated new-age tech, comfort, convenience and connected features, All-New Brezza is set to rule the heart of Indian customers again. The All-New Hot and Techy Brezza will be available with a new youthful & energetic design, modern and spaciou...
Kia Sonet surpasses 1.5 Lakh sales milestone in under two years of its launch
Kia India, the country's one of the fastest-growing carmakers, celebrates the 1.5 lakh unit sales of its smart urban compact SUV – Kia Sonet. The vehicle achieved this remarkable feat in just under two years after its launch in September 2020. Contributing over 32% of KIN's total sales, the Sonet has been a widely appreciated model in its segment, fuelling the compact SUV segment's growth. Being the segment disruptor, Sonet democratised and led the adoption of the iMT techno...
All-New Hot and Techy Brezza to offer holistic safety with 360 view camera
Ahead of its launch, Maruti Suzuki today teased customers with 360 View Camera in the All-New Brezza. Accentuating the tech and safety quotient of the car, the 360-view camera in All-New Hot and Techy Brezza ensures unmatched superiority of safety and convenience for the customers. A comprehensive and immersive all-round view with 360 view camera enables drivers to make more informed decisions while parking or manoeuvring the vehicle at tight spots. Instilling much more confidence &...
Kia India inaugurates its fourth training centre in India
Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country, today inaugurated its fourth training centre in India, in Kolkata. The facility is located at Budge Budge, Kolkata and spreads across 10,000 square feet. While keeping customer convenience at the core of its service operations, the new training centre reinforces Kia India's emphasis on imparting world-class training to the dealership workforce. The state-of-the-art facility is equipped to handle soft skill training and techni...
Pre-bookings open at NEXA for Grand Vitara
Maruti Suzuki India Limited today opened bookings for its upcoming premium SUV – The Grand Vitara. Building on the momentum of its recent launch of the All New Brezza in the compact SUV segment, the Company is all set to strengthen its presence in the Mid-SUV segment with the Grand Vitara scheduled for global unveiling on 20th July 2022. Leveraging the expertise of Suzuki design & engineering and born from a legacy of legendary SUV capabilities, the Grand Vitara with i...
Maruti Suzuki's S-PRESSO now with new refined engine and enhanced fuel-efficiency
Maruti Suzuki today announced the launch of the new S-Presso with Next Gen K-Series 1.0L Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine with Idle-Start-Stop technology. The New S-Presso offers enhanced fuel-efficiency of 25.30 Km/l in Vxi(O)/Vxi (O) AGS, 24.76 km/l in Vxi/Vxi MT and 24.12 km/l in Std/Lxi MT. The new S-PRESSO now has ESP with Hill Hold Assist across all AGS variants and electrically adjustable ORVMs (Outside Rear-View Mirror) in the Vxi /Vxi (O) variants. Designed to inspire a ...
Kia India crosses 5 lakh sales milestone in less than 3 years
Kia India, one of the fastest growing car makers in the country, sets another benchmark, surpassing the 5,00,000 domestic sales milestone in just under 3 operational years, making it the quickest carmaker in India to achieve the feat. Including exports, Kia India’s cumulative dispatches soar to 6,34,224 units from its Anantapur manufacturing facility. Backed by the strong performance of Carens, the company secured its last 1 lakh sales in just 4.5 months. With its strong performance in ...
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...
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...
HOP Electric Mobility's HOP OXO receives 5000 bookings from dealer partners before commercial launch
HOP Electric Mobility, India's fastest-growing electric vehicle manufacturer, has received an astounding response for its flagship high-speed electric bike, HOP OXO. This pioneering product is likely to be launched in August this year. The booking window was opened briefly for HOP Electric Mobility's dealer partners to pre-order the first production batch. And, already 5000 units have been pre-booked even before the commercial launch. For now, the company has closed the booking window...
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, recorded 1,00,000 bookings for the All-New Scorpio-N within 30 minutes of the booking commencement at 11:00 am today, translating into an ex-showroom value of ~₹18,000 crores / ~USD 2.3 billion. Customers’ enthusiasm for the All-New Scorpio-N has been extraordinary – the Scorpio-N recorded 25,000 bookings within one minute of booking commencement. The deliveries of the All-New Scorpio-N wil...
Kia Seltos now offers six airbags as standard
Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country, has announced today that its most popular SUV in the Indian market, Kia Seltos, is now the first car in its segment to get six airbags as standard across all variants, offering superior safety to the occupants. Besides the Kia Seltos, six airbags as standard fitment are also offered on the Kia Carens, making Kia India the only mass segment manufacturer offering this important safety feature as standard. The decision to provide si...
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...
Bookings now open for Maruti Suzuki All-New Alto K10
Maruti Suzuki is all set to re-energize the country’s hatchback segment with the All-New Alto K10. The Company today announced bookings open for its yet another blockbuster - the All-New Alto K10. The All-New Alto K10 is equipped with a host of comfort, safety, convenience, and connectivity features. Announcing the bookings open for the All-New Alto K10, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, &...
Komaki to add Venice Eco scooters to its high-speed fleet
To further increase the fervor of the festive season, Komaki has planned to launch Venice Eco, a scooter with 3rd generation TFT screen, during Navratri. The high-speed advanced electric vehicle, Venice Eco will be launched with 3rd generation TFT screen for better navigation and stress-free ride. Equipped with fire-resistant Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LiPO4) battery and real-time lithium battery analyzer, the sleek and trendy Venice Eco will be available in seven different colour opt...
Jaguar Land Rover today announces a global upskilling drive, in a bid to train 29 000 people in the next three years for its connected and data capabilities, and to support the rapid transition to electrification. The company’s Future Skills Programme will see more than 10 000 Jaguar Land Rover and franchised retailer employees in the UK, and nearly 19 000 across the rest of the world trained in skills vital to electrification, digital and autonomous cars. This underlines the company...
Komaki launches Venice Eco, high-speed scooter in budget segment
To further re-shape the electric vehicle ecosystem in the country, Komaki has launched a new advanced high-speed electric two-wheeler – Venice Eco, the first economic model in Komaki’s 7th edition of high-speed registration models during the festive season. The new EV model is available pan India at a very competitive ex-showroom price of Rs 79,000. An eye-catching price tag makes Venice Eco impressive and affordable among high-speed EV enthusiasts. “Komaki has...
First Hero Dirt Biking Challenge concludes with a thrilling finale; Asad Khan crowned champion
In keeping with its firm commitment to promote multiple sports and sportspersons, Hero MotoCorp - the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters - today crowned the off-Road Riding Champion in India after a more than four month-long rigorous contest among riders and enthusiasts across the country. The Hero Dirt Biking Challenge (HDBC), which was launched in July 2022, concluded with the final race where the Top-20 riders from acro...
Kia delivers 200 EV6s in India till date; More units planned
Kia India, one of the fastest growing carmakers in the country, has delivered 200 units of the Kia EV6 to customers till date. This number is already twice the initially planned 100 units for the entire year. Now, the company is planning to further increase the total allocation of EV6 in 2022 and complete most of the pending deliveries within this year. The EV6 is the first Electric Vehicle by Kia in the country and was launched in June’22, however, the deliveries to customers began ...
Kia India enables sale of aftersales initiatives on its ‘My Kia’ app
Kia India, the fastest-growing carmaker in the country, launched its digitised Omni channel aftersales initiative – Ownership Programs Online Sales. Aimed at offering utmost transparency and flexibility to the customers, the Ownership Programs Online Sales empowers Kia customers to purchase different Service/Ownership Offerings/Programs, such as Extended Warranty, My Convenience, Accessories, and many more from their My Kia app. In addition, the program enables customers to monitor thei...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches All New Innova HyCross
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today ushered a new era in Innova＊s journey by unveiling the Innova HyCross, a Self-Charging Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (SHEV). Based on Toyota New Global Architecture(TNGA), the latest Innova celebrates Toyota＊s globally recognized Quality , Durability and Reliability backed by advanced technology, to appeal to the Indian customers. The new Innova HyCross is powered by 5th Generation Self-Charging Strong Hybrid Electric...
Castrol and ki Mobility Solutions collaborate to strengthen Indian automotive aftermarket ecosystem
Castrol India Limited (CIL), one of India’s most valued lubricant players and Ki Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (KMS), a leading Indian player in the independent automobile aftermarket business, have announced a collaboration to leverage each other’s strengths and expand the country’s automotive aftermarket ecosystem via ‘myTVS’, KMS’s digitally integrated multi-brand service platform for two and four wheelers. CIL will acquire a 7.09% stake in KMS with a ...
Kia India launches Certified Pre-Owned Car Business ‘Kia CPO’
Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country, has announced the commencement of its Certified Pre-Owned Car Business ‘Kia CPO’ for customers. With exclusive Kia CPO outlets, the company intends to provide a new age experience to customers, in line with new car buying experience, that will allow them to sell, buy or exchange pre-owned cars, backed by hassle-free ownership transfers and customized finance options. Starting certified pre-owned car bus...
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...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor commences bookings for iconic Hilux
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the opening of bookings for its iconic lifestyle utility vehicle - The Hilux. Needless to mention, since its launch in early 2022, the Hilux has received overwhelming customer response, appreciated for its great styling, and driving comfort. Owing to Hilux’s high demand and various factors impacting the supply, the bookings for legendary Hilux was temporarily halted. However, with today’s announcement, the order taking for ...
Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country, showcased a glimpse of the future where mobility is more sustainable, innovative, and truly connected. The brand also unveiled its All-Electric SUV Concept – the Kia Concept EV9, at the 16th edition of the Auto Expo, highlighting its vision of becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider. Shaping an innovative future, the brand showcased the Kia KA4, a luxury RV, offering sophisticated design, world-class safet...
TKM enthralls with the Concept of “Thrill & Joy of Moving Together†at Auto Expo 2023
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has displayed its exciting range of products and technologies at the Auto Expo 2023 aimed at meeting the aspirations and evolving needs of customers and to deliver ‘Mass Happiness to All’. Based on the theme of Thrill and Joy of Moving Together, the Toyota stall situated in Stall No. 10 is conceptualized on three distinctive themes of Technology Zone, Emotional Zone & Sustainability Zone. Over its 25 glorious ...
TKM expands customer reach with inauguration of Exclusive Toyota Genuine Parts Distributor
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced inauguration of Toyota Genuine Parts Distributor, Vijaya Auto Drive in Bengaluru, Karnataka. As part of its commitment to provide customers with genuine parts with highest quality in the market, Toyota will appoint 20 such Exclusive Toyota Genuine Parts Distributors by first quarter of 2023, aiming to cater to the needs of about 3000 retailers and garages across the country. Safety being of paramount importance for Toyota, the appointment...
Manasi Tata takes over as Vice Chairperson of TKM
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced that Ms. Manasi Tata will take over as the new Vice Chairperson with immediate effect. Furthermore, Ms. Manasi will also take over as the Vice Chairperson of Toyota Kirloskar Auto parts (TKAP). The resolution passed in its board meeting, comes after the untimely demise of Late. Mr. Vikram S. Kirloskar, former Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Already serving as a member of the Board of Directors at Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, ...
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 ...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces prices of Urban Cruiser Hyryder’s CNG Variant
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the prices of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder’s CNG variants. TKM had earlier announced its foray into the CNG segment with the launch of Toyota Glanza and Urban Cruiser Hyryder in November 2022. The details of prices are as per the below table. Details of Urban Cruiser Hyryder E-CNG variants ex-showroom price, is as follows: Grade Name Transmission Price in Indian Rupees ...
Mahindra XUV400 gets 10,000 Bookings on Extended Republic Day Weekend
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, recorded over 10,000 bookings for their recently launched e-SUV, Mahindra XUV400, since bookings commenced in 34 cities at 11:00am on January 26, 2023. This translates to an approx. seven-month delivery period. Launched earlier this month, the all-electric SUV starts from INR 15.99 lakh. The introductory prices are applicable on first 5,000 bookings for each of the two variants. Mahindra aims to deliver 20,000 units o...
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...
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, today launched exciting new colour schemes for Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Gixxer series. The iconic ‘Born of Greatness’ series is admired for its aggressive styling, dynamic riding experience and boasts off a sportier and an alluring appeal than ever before. The company unveiled Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 in Metallic Matte Stellar Blue, Metallic Matte Black No.2 and Metal...
Women biking enthusiasts participated in TVS Eurogrip’s Brunch & Biking Special Edition
With International Women’s Day round the corner, TVS Eurogrip Tyres organised a specially curated edition of its riding event Brunch & Biking for women riders of Mumbai today. The event celebrated womanhood, while also spreading awareness on women’s safety and equality. Women biking enthusiasts from across the city participated in the ride. The event was flagged off by Aishwarya Pissay - a professional racer. The start point was Gandhi Maidan in Chembur. ...
Suzuki Motorcycle India launches its first OBD2-A and E20 compliant premium range of scooters
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation today launched its OBD2-A and E20 compliant premium range of scooters. The company has taken a step ahead towards eco-friendly mobility solution by introducing E20 fuel-compliant scooters including Access 125, Avenis and Burgman Street range. These scooters can run on the petrol having an ethanol blend of upto 20%. In addition, the E20 compliant engine which comes in Access 125, Avenis an...
Suzuki Motorcycle India launches renewed ‘Apparel and Merchandise’ Collection
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation has launched renewed ‘Apparel and Merchandise’. The ‘Apparel and Merchandise’ for 2023 includes lifestyle collection which will be made available at all Suzuki Premium two-wheeler dealerships. Designed to be aspirational, the launch aims to solidify company’s position as a motorcycle brand in the country. The lifestyle collection focuses on creating a w...
The second edition of TVS Motosoul, the ultimate biking festival, committed to delivering two days of fun, revving and exhilarating events concluded successfully in Goa today. Day 2 of the festival witnessed some unique launches and collaborations from the stable of TVS Motor’s premium business, to further propagate the essence of community rides amongst its growing customer base in the country. TVS Racing Performance Gear unveiled a new range of hi-tech Bluetooth comm...
BMW Motorrad GS Experience 2023 thrills adventure seekers in Bengaluru
BMW Motorrad commences its most awaited training program – GS Experience 2023 in Bengaluru. GS Experience will offer riders a unique opportunity to experience the exceptional capabilities of BMW Motorrad’s class-leading legendary GS range in its natural habitat. The two-day curated training sessions are designed exclusively for BMW adventure motorcyclists and will be held at Adventure Riders Den Enduro Park, Harohalli, Bannikuppe, Karnataka on 25-26 March 2023. BMW Motorr...
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...
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation registered an overall sales figure of 97,584 units in March 2023. The company sold 73,069 units in the domestic market and exported 24,515 units in March 2023. During the period from April 2022 to March 2023, the company sold a total of 938,371 units, which represents a significant increase of 24.3% compared to the previous financial year in which 754,938 units were sold. Commenting on th...
After creating a segment-winning proposition with the launch of revolutionary Intelligent Transmission technology (iMT) in petrol versions of the Sonet and the Seltos in 2020 and 2021, Kia is now empowering all its diesel models with iMT. All manual transmission diesel versions of Kia will now be upgraded to 6iMT versions which will now come as a standard transmission in its refreshed RDE-compliant vehicle 2023 editions of the Seltos, the Sonet, and the Carens to be available from 1st April 2...
Suzuki Motorcycle India appoints Mr. Kenichi Umeda as the New Managing Director
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Kenichi Umeda as the new Managing Director of the company. Mr. Umeda succeeds Mr. Satoshi Uchida, who has completed his term as the Managing Director of the company. Mr. Kenichi Umeda brings with him over 27 years of valuable industry experience across various global markets. At Suzuki Motorcycle India, Mr. Umeda will be responsible for...
Kia to open bookings for 2023 Kia EV6 on 15th April, 23; Aims to grow premium EV segment in India
Kia India, today, announced that it’s soon opening the bookings for its globally acclaimed and premium offering – the 2023 Kia EV6 which has become the best-selling Premium Electric Vehicle in India in just seven months of its launch. Kia commenced its electrification journey last year in June 2022 with EV6 and closed 2022 delivering the product to 432 happy customers. Despite the long waiting period owing to the global supply chain issues last year, Kia manage...
Suzuki introduces stunning New Colours for its legendary Hayabusa
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation today launched a new series of vibrant colours for the third generation Hayabusa model which has now become OBD2-A compliant. The iconic Hayabusa has been Suzuki’s flagship motorcycle since its inception and the third generation model has been ruling riders’ hearts around the world from the day it was launched. The new-generation Hayabusa has been armed with unique styling design to p...
2023 Kia EV6 Bookings re-open today!
Kia India today commenced the bookings for its best-selling and 2023 World Performance Car of the Year - The 2023 Kia EV6. The company is also offering exclusive ownership privileges to the first 200 buyers which include 95% buyback policy within 30 days, free periodic maintenance for 5 years, and 8 years/ 160000 Kms warranty on the battery. Kia launched the EV6 in June 2022 and started its electrification journey in India. Since then, it has already sold 432 units with an overwhelmi...
Renault India launches enhanced range of Kiger
Renault, the leading European brand in India, has refreshed KIGER’s variant portfolio with enhance value proposition, now offering KIGER RXT (O) MT variant at an attractive pricing of INR 7.99 lacs with class leading features like 8” touchscreen with wireless connectivity, LED Head lamps, Alloy Wheels & High Center Console and a whole gamut of features offering enhanced driving experience. The company has also launched best ever offers on RXZ version w...
With nurturing talent being at its forefront since 1982, TVS Racing announces its partnership with KidZania, one of the world’s leading edutainment theme park to create a first-of-its-kind racing experience for young enthusiasts riders. Committed to grow motorsport while breaking myths and stereotypes about motor racing, TVS Racing introduces a tailored and curated experience zone for the new riders aged between 5 – 16 years. The TVS Racing experience zone at KidZania...
Kia Sonet gets a wild new avatar with Special Aurochs Edition
Kia India, one of the fastest-growing premium carmakers in the country, has launched a new wild avatar of Sonet with a special Aurochs edition. The new edition comes equipped with petrol and diesel engines, with prices starting at Rs 11.85 lakh. Sonet, Kia’s second innovation in the country has been a massive hit amongst customers and has sold a total of 2,41,369 units till April 2023. With the increasing demand for SUVs in the country, the launch of the new Aurochs edition is expected ...
Suzuki Motorcycle India’s entire domestic product line-up is now E20 compliant
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced the launch of E20 compliant V-Strom SX, Gixxer 250 series and Burgman Street EX. Following this futuristic announcement, Suzuki’s all domestic two-wheeler products will be able to run on petrol having an ethanol blend of up to 20%. Currently, the company sells the recently launched E20 compliant Gixxer series, Access 125, Avenis, and Burgman Street through its authori...
Kia Seltos crosses the 5 Lakh sales milestone in just 46 months
Seltos, India’s most loved SUV and the first and best-selling premium SUV of Kia India has reached the 5-lakh mark in just 46 months of its launch. The iconic brand and the original Badass which started its journey with Kia’s India foray in August 2019 reinvented and unlocked immense value for the SUV segment. It has become a source of pride for India&39;s automotive industry with its segment-first features, accelerated performance, class-leading connectivity, and futuristic desig...
In a bold pursuit to elevate the overall ownership experience and set an unprecedented industry standard, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today unveils the highly-anticipated 'Extended Warranty Plus (EW Plus)' program, an advanced iteration of their extended warranty offering, now available across all scooter and motorcycle models up to the 250cc segment. With this move, Honda becomes the pioneering two-wheeler manufacturer in the industry, delivering unparallele...
Kia unveils the Most Evolved, Safest, and Smartest Seltos in India
Kia, India's leading mass premium carmaker, is ready to grow the premium RV segment with the most anticipated launch of its latest innovation, the New Seltos. Designed for the always-on-the-go new-age customers, the New Seltos delivers a power-packed, smarter, and safer driving experience, accentuated by stunning exteriors and all-new interiors. Seltos is one of the biggest brands for Kia Corporation with 1 out of every 10 Kia cars sold globally being a Seltos. The new Seltos will grow...
Skip the line with the K-Code and drive home the New Kia Seltos before everyone else!
Last week, Kia unveiled its most-anticipated, Safer and Smarter midsize SUV – The New Seltos, loaded with 32 safety features, including segment-best level 2 ADAS. And guess what? For the first time ever, Kia has introduced a special treat for all the existing Seltos owners who have played a role in making Seltos one of the most-loved brands in India. Say hello to the exclusive K-Code initiative! The K-Code initiative is a token of gratitude for Seltos owners, including ...
Suzuki Motorcycle India rolls out 5 millionth Access 125 from its Gurugram plant
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation has achieved a significant production milestone as the company rolled out 5 millionth Access 125 from its Kherki Dhaula plant situated in Gurugram, Haryana. Access 125 was the first scooter in the 125 cc segment at the time of its launch in 2007. Today, Suzuki Access 125 has come a long way in proving its supremacy in the Indian market and achieving a significant market share in the country. T...
New Seltos pre-bookings open starting 14th July’23
Kia, India's leading mass premium carmaker, today announced the commencement of bookings for the New Seltos from 14th July 2023. The new Seltos is the most-anticipated SUV in India, unveiled on 4th July'23. Kia also announced high-priority bookings via the 'K-Code' program which ensures shorter delivery time to all bookings done with K – code. The K-code can be generated by existing Seltos owners from the Kia India website and 'MyKia app to upgrade their Se...
Kia India, today celebrated the historical milestone of dispatching one million vehicles from its futuristic manufacturing facility at Anantapur by rolling out the first unit of its newest innovation - The new Seltos. This celebration also marks the production commencement of New Seltos which is one of the most evolved, Safer, and Smarter SUVs to be available in India. The new Seltos comes with a new-age design, 32 safety features including the most-advanced Level 2 ADAS with 17 Features and ...
Kia records segment’s highest first-day bookings with 13,424 pre-orders of New Seltos
The most-anticipated launch of the year, New Seltos has recorded the segment’s highest first-day bookings with 13,424 pre-orders within 24 hours. Out of these, 1,973 bookings were done using the K-Code which was a special program to expand the Seltos community by giving existing Seltos owners special access to unlock a world of high-priority delivery for the new potential buyers. Kia has set a new segment-best record with these bookings as it surpassed first-day booking numbers for rece...
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...
Kia launches most-advanced New Seltos at a special introductory price
Kia India, the country's premium carmaker, today launched the best Seltos drive experience with the New Seltos starting at a special introductory price of INR 10,89,900 (Ex-showroom) pan-India. Unveiled earlier this month on 4th July 2023, the new Seltos is the most-anticipated SUV which comes in 18 variants with top of the trim with ADAS– GT-line & X Line in both Diesel and Petrol engines, costing INR 19,79,900 & INR 19,99,900, ex-showroom pan-India, res...
Kia introduces lowest Comprehensive Ownership Cost* Program
Kia India, a leading premium carmaker, is now extending its successful 'My Convenience Plus' Aftersales program to new Seltos customers. This breakthrough program optimizes the comprehensive ownership cost* to an exceptional low of just INR 0.82/Km, offering a hassle-free ownership experience, vast service offers & coverage with an array of benefits to customers. Through 'My Convenience Plus', new Seltos owners can enjoy additional savings of up to 10% on car-care servi...
Godawari Electric Motors open bookings for its upcoming e-scooter ‘Eblu Feo’
Godawari Electric Motors, manufacturers of the Eblu range of electric 2 and 3-wheelers, announced the commencement of bookings for the company’s first and upcoming e-scooter, Eblu Feo at the momentous occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day. Godawari Electric Motors is officially foraying into the EV two-wheeler segment with the launch of India’s first family e-scooter. Customers can walk in at any of the company dealerships across India and pre-book t...
New Kia Seltos secures over 31,716 bookings in just one month
After recording the segment's highest first-day bookings, Kia India, proudly announced that the New Seltos has now clocked 31,716 bookings in just one month. Pre-bookings for the most anticipated SUV, Kia Seltos began on 14th July 2023 at an attractive price ranging between INR 10.89 lakh and INR 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Seltos is the core brand that established Kia in India and the earlier version has already sold over 5 lakh units since 2019. Close to 55% of these bookings have been...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) sets yet another milestone in the realm of sustainable mobility by unveiling a Prototype of the World's First BS 6 (Stage II) Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle. As a part of its unwavering commitment to India’s national objectives, TKM has been actively pursuing technologies that are aligned with the unique energy landscape of the country and can help rapidly displace fossil fuel consumption at large scale as well as achieving low carbon emissions on a compr...
Kia Seltos surpasses 50,000 bookings in 2 months
Kia India, a leading premium carmaker has crossed 50,000 bookings for the new Seltos in just 2 months. With this, Kia becomes one of the fastest OEMs to cross the mark in the highly competitive mid-SUV segment. The company has also completed 4,00,000 domestic sales this month and 5,47,000 sales of Seltos including exports since its inception. Following the successful trend set by its predecessor, the new Seltos continues to be the preferred choice among customers, with a substantial ...
Suzuki Motorcycle announces dates for the first edition of Suzuki Matsuri
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced the inaugural edition of Suzuki Matsuri. To honour the Spirit of Motorcycling, Suzuki Matsuri will be an epic full-day event of fun and adventure for motorcycle enthusiasts. The first edition of Suzuki Matsuri will be on October 1, 2023, from 2 PM onwards at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the heart of New Delhi. Passes for the event are available exclusively on Pay...
Kia adds two new Seltos Variants with ADAS for faster deliveries during Festive Season
Reiterating its customer-centricity, Kia India, one of the leading mass premium carmakers in the country, has unveiled two new variants: GTX (S) and X-Line (S), positioned between the premium HTX variant & GTX and X-Line variants. These variants fill the gap between the premium HTX variant and the GTX and X-Line models, aiming to reduce waiting times and enrich the value proposition for customers. The GTX (S) and X-Line (S) variants introduce significant enhancements, including ADAS...
Kia launches Solar Powered Green workshop, targets 150 more by 2026
Kia India, a leading mass premium carmaker, is bringing alive its vision of becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider in India by inaugurating Kia’s first Green Workshop at Rohtak, Haryana. The solar panel powered facility optimizes water and energy usage extensively which helps in meeting more than 80% of the energy requirements while powering an EV AC charging unit. Kia is also replicating its plant's water recycling model in this workshop by recycling 100% of the wate...
SKIL Cabs and BluSmart partner to Revolutionize Corporate Car Rentals in Delhi NCR and Bangalore
SKIL Cabs, a prominent player in India's car rental industry, and BluSmart, India’s leading EV ride-hailing service, and EV charging infrastructure operator, have recently announced their strategic collaboration to redefine corporate car rentals with a strong emphasis on sustainability, reliability, and innovation. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the journey towards cleaner and greener mobility options for corporate travelers. The cornerstone of this c...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Showcases Special-purpose Hilux at the Indo-Pacific Armies Chief's Conference
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) proudly showcased a Toyota Hilux which has been uniquely modified through its authorised external vendor, during the Indo-Pacific Armies Chief's Conference (IPACC) held on 26th – 27thSeptember in New Delhi. Hosted by the Army Design Bureau, Indian Army, in collaboration with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), the Defence Equipment and Technology Display coincides with the Indo-Pacific Armies Chief's Conference (IPACC), Indo-Paci...
Kia launches Carens X-Line trim
Kia India, one of the country's leading premium carmakers, introduced the exclusive X-Line trim in its Carens line-up today, starting at a price of 18.94 Lakhs. It offers two variants, Petrol 7DCT and Diesel 6AT, available in 6-seater configuration, priced at 18,94,900 and 19,44,900, respectively. This new trim boasts significant exterior and interior design enhancements unique to the X-Line styling, showcasing the captivating Xclusive Matte Graphite Exterior Colour and Xclusive Two To...
Suzuki Motorcycle India successfully concludes the inaugural edition of Suzuki Matsuri
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation has successfully concluded its first edition of Suzuki Matsuri. A thrilling and eventful day tailored for motorcycle enthusiasts. The inaugural edition was held on October 1, 2023, at the renowned Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, situated in the heart of New Delhi. Suzuki Matsuri was a multifaceted event that offered a diverse range of experiences to all. Attendees were treated to the rhyth...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced its participation in the Eastern Naval Fleet Drive 'The Eastern Arc,' organized by the Eastern Command of the Indian Navy Today, the fleet drive started-off to continue over the next 12 days, covering 17 cities and spanning a total distance of approximately 6000 kilometers, along two radial routes and groups, on the East Coast of India. The flag-off ceremony of this important event was held at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, i...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced its east zonal flag-off of the 'Great 4X4 Expedition by Toyota,' bring the fourth exhilarating drive in a series of adventurous off-road journeys across India. This captivating event promises an unforgettable experience, uniting off-roading enthusiasts in the picturesque landscape of Ajodhya Hill Top, Purulia, West Bengal, from October 13th to 15th, 2023. The first of this expedition commenced in May 2023, with successful drives held in the...
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation today signed a strategic partnership with Infineon Technologies AG, a global semiconductor leader, to secure power semiconductors in support of the growing electric vehicle demand worldwide. Under the agreement, Hyundai and Kia will purchase core power semiconductors of automotives, including diode, insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) and silicon carbide (SiC) power modules. The agreement builds on the two parties’ long-running c...
Omega Seiki Mobility inaugurates First in Segment Green-Energy Powered COCO Service Centre in NCR
Omega Seiki Mobility has raised the bar with the inauguration of its first in segment avant-garde Company-Owned-Company-Operated (COCO) Service Centre for their Electric Vehicles. Nestled strategically at Sector 15 A, Faridabad, Haryana- 121007. Boasting an expansive 30,000 sq ft. footprint and equipped with 7 state-of-the-art service bays staffed by a team of over 20 highly skilled service engineers, the COCO Service Centre is poised to deliver a seamless and unparalleled experience for cust...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), today proudly announced its association with the prestigious Hornbill Music Festival in Nagaland, India, for the second consecutive year through the title sponsorship. This most popular music festival is being held at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama in the Kohima District of Nagaland from Dec 1st – 10th of 2023. TKM’s association with the Hornbill Music Festival reflects the company’s core social values, aligning with its vision...
Kia Sonet has Lowest Maintenance Cost in Compact SUV segment: Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, India’s top Growth Advisory Company, released its Total Cost of Ownership Benchmark analysis, revealing Sonet to have the lowest maintenance cost in the Compact SUV segment. While the Diesel Model Maintenance Cost is 14% lower, the Petrol Model of Sonet takes it further with a 16% lower Maintenance Cost than the segment average. The analysis further reveals that the Diesel Model of Sonet tops the segment with a complete value-for-money pack...
Kinetic Green, a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles in India, launched its highly anticipated, all-new electric scooter, ZULU, at an event in Mumbai. Kinetic Green also unveiled a new brand identity today along with a brand philosophy statement- “Planet at Our Heart”. Speaking at the launch, Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO, of Kinetic Green, said, “This is a significant moment for the Kinetic Green family and the EV industry at large. Kineti...
Riding on the success of the inaugural edition of Suzuki Matsuri in Delhi, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) is back with second leg of its flagship event. The Suzuki Matsuri, a vibrant festival dedicated to honoring the spirit of motorcycling, is scheduled to take place in the Silicon Valley of India – Bangalore on 17 December 2023, at the JK Grand Arena. Continuing with the tradition, the Suzuki Matsuri in Bangalore ensures an exhilarating day for motorc...
New Kia Sonet debuts with a Bold New Design, ADAS, and 6 Airbags
Kia, India's leading mass premium carmaker, has introduced the new avatar of its second best-selling innovation, The New Sonet, first in India. The more muscular and sportier Sonet has been designed keeping in mind modern couples and professionals who are tech-savvy and are looking for a one-stop mobility solution. It packs ADAS with 10 autonomous features, including Front Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), and Lane Following Assist (LFA) to name a f...
Pre-Booking opens for most-premium compact SUV Sonet from tonight!
Kia, India's leading mass premium carmaker, today, announced the commencement of bookings for the New Sonet from December 20, 2023, starting tonight. The most premium value Compact SUV, Sonet, premiered globally from India on December 14th, 2023. Kia India also reintroduced the 'K-Code' priority booking initiative to skip the waiting queue. Customers can avail of the K-Code from any existing Kia customer, which can be used for booking through the Kia India website (www.kia.com/in)...
Suzuki Motorcycle India’s Suzuki Matsuri echoes with success in Bangalore
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, successfully concludes the second edition of Suzuki Matsuri in Bangalore, marking an unforgettable celebration of motorcycling culture and community spirit. Held at the JK Grand Arena, the event witnessed participation from more than 3,300 enthusiasts showcasing their passion for motorcycling. Expressing gratitude to the participants, Mr. Devashish Handa, EVP Sales, Market...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has displayed its exciting range of advanced green technology product line-up, and its localization initiatives at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. The display at the pavilion is centred around the theme ‘Grow India - Grow with India’, underscoring the company’s commitment to key national priorities of , ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’, ‘Energy Security’, and ‘Carbon Neutrality’ through ‘Multiple P...
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan is showcasing a captivating exhibit at the ongoing Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, featuring the brand's global prowess and future mobility solutions in the world of motorcycles. The SMIPL pavilion at Hall no. 06, Stand No. 01 offers an immersive experience to visitors through its global range of motorcycles: V-STROM 800DE and GSX-8R. These cutting-edge motorcycles exemplify Suzuk...
In a landmark move for both the electric vehicle (EV) sector and e-waste management, Omega Seiki Private Limited (OSPL), a prominent figure in the electric vehicle industry, and Attero, a distinguished leader in e-waste management and lithium-ion battery recycling, have signed an MoU that marks a significant leap for the electric vehicle sector and lithium-ion battery recycling. With over 10,000 electric vehicles already deployed by Omega Seiki, Attero will play a key role in r...
New Kia Seltos crosses 1 Lakh Bookings
After setting a record for the highest first-day bookings in its segment, India's Kia Seltos continues its winning streak, surpassing over 100,000 bookings since its launch in July’23. During this period, the company has received 13,500 bookings (approximately) every month. The starting price for the New Seltos in India is 10.99 Lakhs (Ex-showroom). Since its initial launch in August 2019, Kia has manufactured over 6 Lakhs Seltos units in India, with nearly 75% sold in the domestic ...
Kinetic Green launches E-Luna, an All-Electric and Stylish Avatar of the Iconic Luna
Kinetic Green, a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles in India, proudly introduced the highly anticipated E-Luna today, a stylish, multi-utility electric two-wheeler with advanced technology and features, at a prestigious event in New Delhi. This all-new electric version of the iconic Luna was unveiled at the hands of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, alongside Dr. Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Indu...
Suzuki Motorcycle India celebrates monumental milestone: 1 Million 2Ws produced within FY 2023-24
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today announced a significant achievement in its history. With unparalleled dedication to excellence and innovation, SMIPL has reached the remarkable milestone of producing 1 million two-wheelers within the financial year 2023-24. This milestone marks the full utilization of the plant’s annual production capacity in less than a year. The very popular Suzuki Access b...
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...
Kia EV9 selected as a Top Three in the World finalist in twin 2024 World Car Awards categories
The 2024 Kia EV9 has been named as a Top Three in the World finalist in two categories for the upcoming 2024 World Car Awards. The selection places the all-electric EV9 as a contender in the final round of judging for the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle titles. Inaugurated in 2003, the World Car Awards are renowned globally as a benchmark for excellence, celebrating outstanding achievements in the automotive industry. Recognition for the Kia EV9 in this...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) proudly continues its exciting partnership with the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), showcasing the iconic Hilux being its official vehicle partner. The ISRL marks the world's first franchise-based supercross league in India, and TKM’s collaboration through the iconic Hilux has created unforgettable experiences, captivating audiences, and setting new standards for motorsports and automobile enthusiasts across the country. Following the first and s...
Kia Seltos, Sonet and Carens offer lowest maintenance cost: Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, India’s top Growth Advisory Company, has revealed in its latest Total Cost of Ownership Benchmark analysis that Kia’s best-selling innovations - Seltos and Carens offer segments' lowest maintenance expenses in both diesel and petrol variants. According to the research findings, Kia Carens has emerged as the frontrunner in the family mover segment, showcasing the most economical maintenance costs for both petrol and diesel variants by 21% and 26%, respe...
Tech-driven Mobility: Kia India hits 400,000 Connected Cars sales
Kia India, renowned for enabling new tech-driven mobility experiences, has driven past yet another milestone by recording sales of over 400,000 connected cars. The Connected Car variants contribute more than 44% to Kia India's overall domestic dispatches, representing one of the best industry case studies. Furthermore, Kia India's Connected Car variants are growing at 30.9% CAGR, outpacing the global growth forecast of 18% by 2032. The Seltos, with a 65% contribution, holds the pri...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor flags off its 5th ‘Great 4X4 Expedition’ in the North-East Region of India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the flag-off of the 'Great 4X4 Expedition by Toyota,' held in Guwahati, being the fifth exhilarating drive in a series of adventurous off-roading conducted in various regions of India. This captivating event in the unique and highly significant Northeast region promises an unforgettable experience, uniting passionate off-roaders in the picturesque landscape of PRP Valley and explore some of the scenic locations in Meghalaya region, from 8th...
BYD SEAL accelerates to 500 bookings within 15 days in India
BYD India, a subsidiary of the world's leading New Energy Vehicles (NEV) manufacturer, achieved a landmark as it witnessed 500 bookings of its BYD SEAL luxury sport sedan within 15 days of launch. The consistent rise in bookings highlight the growing demand for technologically packed, high performance, competitively priced luxury EVs. The BYD SEAL is a globally-acclaimed product and has been nominated as a finalist for ‘World Car of the Year’ at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show. ...
Kia announces price hike across its line-up starting April 1, 2024
Kia India, a leading premium carmaker, has announced up to 3% price increase across all its mass models, including Seltos, Sonet & Carens, starting April 1, 2024. This decision is attributed to the escalation in commodity prices and supply chain-related inputs. It marks the first price adjustment by the company this year. Commenting on the price adjustment, Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, National Head -Sales and Marketing, Kia India said, "At Kia, we consistently strive t...
Kia EV9 secures double win at the 2024 World Car Awards
The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle. Selected by a jury of 100 distinguished automotive journalists representing 29 countries, the World Car Awards recognized the Kia EV9’s innovative design, spacious seven-seat interior,&nb...
Suzuki Motorcycle India launches all-new V-STROM 800DE
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, heralds in a new dimension of Adventure Motorcycling in India. Riding on solid reputation earned by V-Strom Family, SMIPL today launched the much-awaited Suzuki V-STROM 800DE in India. Embracing the spirit of ‘Adventure is its Purpose’, the all-new Suzuki V-STROM 800DE is all set to usher in an exciting new era of dual-purpose pleasure to riders across ...
Kia Launches 2024 Refreshed Seltos; new HTK variants with Petrol IVT and Diesel AT
Kia India is enhancing the premium value proposition of the 2024 Refreshed Seltos with an updated combination of engine & transmission and enhanced features across the trim line. The newly launched Seltos now boasts 26 trims with the introduction of two new variants - Petrol G1.5 HTK IVT and Diesel 1.5L CRDi VGT HTK 6AT. Among the updates, Kia’s most popular mid variant, HTK , receives long-awaited premium additions such as Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof, Drive an...
Kia launches 4 New Entry and Mid-Level variants of Sonet with Sunroof
Kia India has introduced 4 new entry and mid variants in the refreshed Sonet adding the much popular premium features like sunroof. The newly introduced HTE(O) and HTK(O) variants are now available with Petrol G1.2 and Diesel 1.5 CRDi VGT engines. While the HTE(O) gets an added sunroof over the existing HTE variant, the HTK(O) gets a Sunroof, LED Connected Taillamps, Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) and Rear Defogger over the features of the existing HTK variant. ...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches All-New Urban Cruiser TAISOR
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), today launched the All-New Toyota URBAN CRUISER TAISOR, a dynamic addition to its robust and full range of versatile SUV line-up in India. Marking the company’s re-entry into the A-SUV segment, the All-New Toyota URBAN CRUISER TAISOR is positioned to offer a sense of prestige derived from the modern styling, cutting-edge features and advance technologies, which also makes it a perfect choice for Indian customers. The new product further reinforces the compa...
Tasman: Kia reveals the name of its pickup truck
Kia has confirmed the name of its highly anticipated pickup truck: the Kia Tasman. Inspired by the rugged beauty and pioneering spirit of Tasmania, the island at the southernmost tip of Australia, the name evokes a spirit of adventure and exploration. The Kia Tasman represents the brand’s bold first step into the global C-segment pickup truck market. Not just a practical work partner, the Kia Tasman redefines the concept of a lifestyle pickup t...
Kinetic Celebrates Inauguration of Arun Firodia Research Floor at IIT Bombay
Kinetic Group proudly announced the inauguration of the Arun Firodia Research Floor at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Powai. The inauguration ceremony, held on Friday, 5th April 2024, was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director of IIT, faculty heads, students, and members of the Kinetic family. Arun Firodia, an alumnus of IIT Bombay, has been a pivotal figure in India's engineering and automotive landscape, exemplifying innovation, e...
Toyota Kirloskar Motor introduces New Innova HyCross Petrol GX (O) Grade
In line with its ‘customer-first’ culture and responding to their requirements, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the introduction of a new grade in the Innova HyCross the GX (O) petrol variant. The latest addition to the Innova HyCross line-up, boasts of over 10 advanced comfort and technology features thus raising the bar of the value proposition for customers who are seeking for more. Bookings of the Innova HyCross the GX (O) grade is already open with deliverie...
After marking a quarter-century of unparalleled excellence in the world of motorcycling, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, announces the launch of the Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition in India. This commemorative edition pays homage to the iconic Hayabusa's legacy while introducing features that redefine sophistication. Featuring a striking orange and black-based body, the Ha...
Kia wins prestigious 2024 Car Design Award for Brand Design Language
Kia Corporation (Kia) has been honored at the 2024 Car Design Award ceremony, receiving the prestigious accolade for ‘Brand Design Language’. As part of its much lauded brand relaunch, Kia unveiled its revolutionary new design philosophy, ‘Opposites United,’ in 2021. The design philosophy harnesses three energies - tension, harmony, and dynamism - to create fresh perspectives and develop new ideas inspired by the contradicting forc...
Komaki Ranger XE turns more capacious to suffice overarching needs of Indian commuters
In a pioneering move to redefine India's clean mobility landscape, Komaki, a trailblazer in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, proudly announces the launch of a modified version of Ranger XE. The new model is equipped with a 60-litre storage box, catering to the growing needs of Indian commuters who look for style and efficiency alike. This latest addition underscores Komaki's unwavering commitment to delivering seamless and eco-friendly riding experiences while stunning the market ...
Suzuki Motorcycle India reaches 8-million-unit milestone in cumulative 2W production
Creating another milestone, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, today celebrated the landmark of producing 8 million cumulative two-wheelers in India. SMIPL’s journey to 8-million-units production SMIPL began its operations in India in February 2006 with mass production of its flagship scooter Suzuki Access 125 at its production facility located at Kherki Dhaula in Gurgaon. Since its inception, the company ...
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 ...
Instrument clusters play a big role in the choice of your car. More often than not, it is the instrument cluster that is a big deciding factor in terms of whether you've taken a shine to the car or not, after having liked the exterior design, of course. Besides, after your purchase, the instrument cluster continues to be a daily source of joy during your commutes to work as well as on those long holidays to the hills. T...
On February 14th, 2019, as News of the Pulwama attack flashed on the television screen at Ajmer airport, Umesh Gopinath Jadhav, 38, who along with his band members, was waiting to catch a flight back to Bangalore, after performing at a music show, got queasy. As the body count of the martyred soldiers started rising, Jadhav, became more uneasy and found himself asking, “What am I, as a civilian, doing about this?” After arriving in Bangalore, he decided that he would not ...
Homegrown manufacturers shine on day one at Auto Expo 2020
Day one of the AutoExpo 2020 began with a bang. The overall sentiment, largely impacted by a slowdown in the automobile sector and outbreak of coronavirus, was mostly nullified by some showstoppers, especially Indian manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra and Mahindra, who were at the forefront while displaying their capabilities and readiness for the adoption of new technologies. Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest passenger vehicle manufacturer announced i...
KIA to go full throttle in 2020
Manohar Bhat, Head, Sales & Marketing, KIA, talks to TURN OF SPEED about their latest product, the Carnival, their "teething problems" and their plans to enhance customer-satisfaction levels. TOS: Tell us about your latest launch, the Carnival, people have been comparing it to the Toyota Innova? MB: The comparisons are odious. This is a new segment that we have created. The KIA Carnival is not only high end, but it is also longer and wider than any of the existing vehicles toda...
Get off the road to get on the road to recovery
“Unprecedented times,” without a shadow of a doubt, has to be the word of 2020. And why not, afterall, not many of us have known or seen anything like the Coronavirus crisis that is unfolding before our eyes. Nevertheless, while we all know that we will battle this crisis and come out triumphant, it is also important to understand that this can only be achieved by disciplining ourselves and remaining indoors. Meanwhile, the Auto industry, which has gone out of its way and offered ...
Labour remobilisation is going to be an uphill task for the automotive industry in the coming months as many have already taken the road back to their hometowns. With the current pandemic posting an uncertainty that most of us are unfamiliar with, at least the ones born post the World Wars, life is not going to be the same, and neither is the manner in which contractual labour and manufacturing are looked at in the country. Interestingly,concerns such as safety and security but most ...
The first step is to get production started on a sustainable basis: R.C. Bhargava
The last few weeks have been unprecedented and unpredictable, as the country went into a sudden and complete lockdown to flatten the COVID-19 curve and all economic activities came to a halt from March 25, 2020. Naturally, production of vehicles was also stopped and the facilities of India's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki India, fell silent. Now, as the lockdown has been eased and factories are again allowed to resume production, the big question is how to revive demand in a market wher...
Nissan Motor India Private Ltd. (NMIPL), has been present in India for almost fifteen years now. In fact, it boasts a portfolio of two brands, Nissan and Datsun, and has also set up an R&D Center with its global alliance partner, Renault, near Chennai. Over the years, Nissan, has offered us a mixed bag of exciting products for the Indian market that have included hatchbacks, MUVs, SUVs and sedans. Who can forget the Nissan X-Trail and the Nissan Teana? Recently, they introduced the n...
Hitting a sixer with the Gixxer
With a legacy that can be traced back to legendary bikes such as the GSX-R and the Hayabusa, the Gixxer, has been quite a sensation on the Indian Motorcycle scene, also featuring in blockbuster Bollywood films. Now, in a bid to strengthen its BS-VI portfolio, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) recently launched its 250cc successor siblings, the GIXXER SF 250 and the GIXXER 250. ‘Born of Greatness’, this machine sports a high-performance engine developed exclusively...
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...
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...
Though the Indian automotive scene did face some headwinds due to the slowdown followed by the Coronavirus pandemic, manufacturers across the country are now trying to steady their ships and surge ahead as the ‘new normal’ takes over. With a steady stream of launches scheduled in the coming months, leading up to the festive season, a time when many new automobile purchases are made in India, we bring you a selection of cars that auto manufacturers are gearing up to launch. ...
Just when dealers thought that the arrival of the Festive season would bring with it a new hope of revival, washing away their pandemic blues, the news of Harley Davidson Motor Company “discontinuing its sales and manufacturing operations in India” sent shock waves through them. Now, even customers are clueless about their fate, and the road ahead seems rocky as they weigh their options whether to sell, cancel their bookings and/or hunt for alternate service ar...
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...
"You've got to keep reinventing. You'll have new competitors. You'll have new customers all around you," said Ginni Rometty, CEO, IBM and this couldn't be more apt for the sub-4-metre SUV segment. It was the summer of 2013 when Ford rolled out the EcoSport, which not only kick-started India's youngest and the most competitive segment, the compact SUV class, but also created a whole new set of customers. Fast forward to 2020 and the buyer is spoilt with choices wi...
Maruti Suzuki Swift gets a facelift
For all those who have been wanting to buy the Maruti Suzuki Swift, here’s some good news – the much loved hatch has now received a facelift. Considering the Swift has been hugely popular with Indian customers over the years, it has now been designed keeping in mind the evolved preferences of the modern day customer. The Swift now gets a new engine update, a few new features, some tech upgrades, and a few minor cosmetics changes as well. Offered in six colour options, it ...
Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, while addressing the past, the present, and the future, also discusses how cross-consideration isn’t really a big problem for Maruti Suzuki, how ‘fatigue factor’ vis-à-vis a segment does eventually set in, their two price hikes in less than six months, how the trajectory of technological progression depends on the consumers, as well as their design philosophy. Read on… TOS: Wha...
Maruti Suzuki launches online finance portal
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) customers can now finance their cars online, anywhere and anytime, with Maruti Suzuki Smart Finance. The new digital service has been made available for Arena and Nexa customers. It is also available pan India and will cover a wide range of buyer profiles. Customers can access the platform on www.marutisuzuki.com and www.nexaexperience.com. Maruti Suzuki Smart Finance was rolled out in select cities as a pilot project in December 2020...
Kia recently revealed the all-new Sportage which currently sits in its 5th generation guise. On this 5th-gen Sportage, which is based on a new platform, and has a more driver-centric design, Kia, has made numerous changes in order to further elevate the brand and take it to a whole new level. It sure seems like Kia is moving in the right direction. Inspired by Kia’s new design language, Opposites United, the Sportage looks sharp and dominating. The front fascia of the Sportage ...
Nissan and Renault have both launched B-SUVs in India, the Magnite and the Kiger respectively. While Nissan has priced the Magnite from INR 5.59 lakh (prices ex-showroom), Renault has priced the Kiger from INR 5.45 lakh onwards. Both the compact SUVs are similar in several aspects, except for the different styling cues. Unlike the Toyota Glanza and Maruti Suzuki Baleno, both these compact SUVs have a distinctive feel and are not merely a rebadged version of the other. Since both...
Coming Soon: Upcoming Sedans and Hatchbacks
It is the new year. Let us find out what 2022 holds for us. Here's a closer look at the upcoming sedans including one of the most successful nameplates in Indian automotive history, a crossover that will add a quirky twist to its segment and the country’s leading manufacturer’s refreshed premium hatchback. So sit back and read about these upcoming vegicles to see what catches your fancy. Honda City Hybrid India’s favourite sedan, the Honda City, wil...
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...
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 ...
It is no secret that electric cars are all the rage, globally. From an upstart EV company becoming the most valuable automotive company in the world to people’s rightful enthusiasm for a cleaner future, electric cars are on the minds of motorists around the world. However, while everyone is talking about EVs, is the picture very different on the streets and are several countries indeed seeing a slower transition? We sit down (virtually, of course), and speak with industry captains, Rama...
Affordability of electric mobility has always remained a pain point for both the manufacturers and buyers. The recent amendment in the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II) announced by the Department of Heavy Industry on June 11th, 2021, is expected to fast-track adoption of electric mobility in the two-wheeler space in the country, and provide much needed impetus, in terms of demand, to the segment. According to the amendment...
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...
Sultan of Swing – Uday Narang
Uday Narang, Founder & Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM), is a man who has made it his mission to bring about an electric revolution in India and going by the speed at which he is moving, there is little to stop him from going forth and accomplishing all that he has set out to do. Excerpts from the interview… TOS: What can we expect to see from Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) in the coming year in terms of new products? UN: Two years back, OSM, developed, Rage ....
The Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz slayer has arrived. Volkswagen Virtus, cousin of the Skoda Slavi, is that sedan which already has people swooning over its good looks and robust build quality. Expected to be priced between INR 10-20 Lakh, the Volkswagen Virtus, is definitely the next big thing on the sedan scene.
Here's a look at the newly launched 2022 Maruti Suzuki XL6 from the outside as well as from the inside. Full review coming up soon. If you like our content, do consider subscribing to our Youtube channel: turnofspeed.
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.
We drove the Maruti Suzuki Brezza 2022 AT and MT and here's what we think of the latest offering from the car manufacturer...
Rachna Tyagi, Editor, TURN OF SPEED, reviews the new, cutting edge, Kia Sonet, unveiled in December 2023, which comes packed with not just safety features but also a bunch of connected car features. Besides 19 variants, the company is now offering new diesel manual options on the new Sonet. This compact SUV is all set to create a new benchmark vis-a-vis the connected car experience. Get ready to enjoy its refreshed interiors and its tech features as we bring you the complete lowdown. ...
E-LUNA: Electric Dreams Come True
Kinetic Green launched the feature-packed E-LUNA, the electric avatar of the iconic Luna. The E-LUNA was launched by Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India. It was indeed a proud moment for the Father-Daughter duo, Dr. Arun Firodia, Chairman of Kinetic Group and Sulajja Firodia Motwani, Founder and CEO, Kinetic Green. The company claims that the E-LUNA is not only designed and engineered in India but is also the most affordable high-speed ...
Toyota's Urban Cruiser Taisor makes its debut. The 12th addition to Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM)'s range, this compact SUV, mark's the car manufacturer's re-entry into the A-SUV segment. The #Taisor boasts advanced #tech and cutting edge #features along with an elegant #design that is bound to make heads turn. Available with a 1.0-L Turbo and a 1.2-L Petrol and E-CNG options, it gets 5MT, 5AMT and 6AT options to choose from. The #Toyota #UrbanCruiser #Taisor also ...
