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Electrification in last-mile mobility now at inflection point: MEB head

Suman Mishra, CEO, Mahindra Electric Mobility attributes development to Fame II policy, which has turned out to be a game-changer and makes the total cost of ownership neutral for customers

Kia to focus on being a premium brand, stay away from sedans and hatchbacks

Firm is aiming at 30% YoY growth next year as it plans to raise production by over 75,000 units. It plans to expand its footprint from 198 cities with 339 touch points to 225 cities, 400 touch points

Ki Mobility test drives an O2O model for EVs, conventional automobiles

Industry experts point out that this unique model could be a challenge or an opportunity for the company in the coming days as there is no successful model to follow

Kia plans to announce EV strategy for Indian market next year

The company, which unveiled its all new model -- Carens -- for the Indian market, is considering all aspects related to the electric vehicle (EV) segment before coming out with a final blueprint

Kia unveils all-new 'Carens', launch in first quarter of next year

South Korean automaker Kia on Thursday unveiled its all-new model 'Carens' for the Indian market.

PV makers to see cumulative earning loss of Rs 2,000 crore in FY22: Icra

The industry is estimated to lose production of 500,000 units at the end of FY22 due to chip crunch

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India head quits, successor yet to be announced

Gurpratap Boparai, managing director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) has resigned from the company with effect from January 1, 2022

Despite EV hype, will India be the last major economy to ditch auto fuels?

There are over 3 million CNG-fuelled vehicles registered in India

Tata Motors ties up with Bandhan Bank for passenger vehicle finance

Tata Motors on Wednesday said it has tied up with Bandhan Bank for retail finance for its range of passenger vehicles.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor to hike prices across entire portfolio from January

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Wednesday said it will increase prices across its entire product portfolio from January, in order to offset the impact of rise in input costs.

BMW electric all-wheel drive iX sold out on first day of launch in India

Deliveries will start by the beginning of April 2022

Toyota to spend $35 bn on line-up of 30 battery electric vehicles by 2030

By 2030, Toyota is aiming for annual sales of 3.5 million BEVs, CEO Akio Toyoda told a news briefing, equivalent to around a third of its current global sales

EV sales in Delhi six times higher than national average: City govt

The national capital is doing everything possible to reduce its contribution to pollution, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said

Cars roll on to the electric wagon: Manufacturers announce big plans

An aggressive policy push through centralised and state subsidy schemes has nudged automakers to announce plans to launch affordable EVs

Tesla now has 7 EV variants approved in India, says report

Earlier this year, Musk noted that a Tesla factory in India might be possible if Tesla were to succeed with imported vehicles

Maruti Suzuki Super Carry crosses 100,000 cumulative sales mark

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday said its light commercial vehicle Super Carry has crossed one lakh sales cumulative milestone in five years of its launch in the country.

BMW launches iX electric SUV in India, priced at Rs 1.16 cr

BMW launched its technology flagship all-electric SUV iX in India at an introductory price of Rs 1.16 crore, first of three electric vehicles that it plans to drive in the country in the next 6 months

Skoda commences production of new version of SUV Kodiaq

Built on the MQB platform, the model further builds on its strengths of safety, driving dynamics, comfort, and technology, the automaker said in a statement.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio emerges younger, nattier as an entry-level city car

The new Celerio is wider and taller than the earlier version by 55 mm

MG Motor India exploring export opportunities in UK, South Africa

MG Motor India is exploring export opportunities in the UK and South Africa besides drawing up plans to tap right-hand-drive countries in the global automotive market