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Mahindra & Mahindra to ride on immersive Qualcomm tech for new Scorpio-N

Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday announced a collaboration with chip-maker Qualcomm to bring latest technology advancements for comfortable, safe and intelligent driving experiences in its all-new Scorpio-N vehicle.

Volkswagen's billionaire clan plotted CEO ouster when he was on US trip

Decision blindsided jet-lagged CEO under contract until 2025; software missteps were last straw after labour clashes

Robots help upgrade crash-testing for cars

The role of the automotive industry in supporting the use of emerging technologies by regulators can improve the quality of vehicles across the world

Citroen launches all-new C3 in India, prices starting at Rs 5.7 lakh

Automaker Citroen India on Wednesday launched its all-new model C3 with introductory prices starting at Rs 5.7 lakh (ex-showroom). The company, which is a part of the Stellantis group formed by the merger of two global auto majors FCA and Groupe PSA, has forayed into the fast-growing sub-4 meter segment with its new offering. The C3 comes powered with a 1.2 litre petrol powertrain tagged between Rs 5.7 lakh and Rs 8.05 lakh. The company has introduced the model with two trims -- 1.2 Puretech 82 mated with five speed manual transmission and 1.2 litre Puretech 110 with six speed manual transmission. "With this launch, Citroen enters the mainstream B-hatch segment in India and we are confident the new C3's customised comfort USP will make it attractive and unique for consumers," Stellantis India CEO & Managing Director Roland Bouchara said in a statement. This is the first model from the company's C-Cubed family of vehicles that are designed and engineered in India, for Indians, he .

Electric two-wheeler adoption gaining traction in semi-urban, rural markets

Contrary to popular belief, adoption of electric two-wheelers is on an uptrend in semi-urban and rural areas thanks to subsidised power that helps users cut the running cost of a vehicle

'Right to Repair': Soon, consumers & third-party vendors may fix products

Committee identifies farming equipment, cell phones, consumer durables among sectors for policy

BYD Auto goes past Tesla globally, but has low-key India presence

The Chinese auto group opened an office in India in 2007 both as an electric vehicle manufacturer with licensed technology for making electric buses and as a contract manufacturer for mobile devices

The making of a super app: What the myTVS online platform will offer

The myTVS online platform will offer a range of multi-brand services for passenger cars

M&M, British Int'l Investment to build portfolio of five e-SUVs by 2027

At $9.1 billion valuation, BII will have a stake of 2.75-4.76% in the new EV company

When the chips are down: Why vehicle prices in India keep increasing

The primary reason is the supply chain bottlenecks arising due to a shortage of semiconductors

Auto service firm GoMechanic launches Rs 30 cr partner stock option scheme

Programme, which covers workshops, retailers, distributors and consultants pan-India, will have a 4-year vesting duration with yearly vesting at 25% and a cliff period of a year

Nissan India announces appointment of Mohan Wilson as Director Marketing

Automaker Nissan Motor India on Monday said it has appointed Mohan Wilson as Director Marketing, Product and Customer Experience effective July 1

ICE feels the ScorpioN sting: SUV maker M&M targets brand building

SUV maker plans to stay aggressive in cranking out new models

Auto sales jump in June as global semiconductor shortage eases

Maruti Suzuki dispatched 128,999 units to its dealers in June as against 128,432 units in the same period last year

SUVs to tractors: M&M not taking foot off pedal, on recovery road

Favourable agri macros, improving SUV demand, and easing commodity prices augur well for automaker

Maruti looks to regain market share in SUV segment with 4 new models

Cars will be across all price segments in a market where company's rivals have lead

Maruti Suzuki launches Brezza 2022; check prices, features, other details

The second-generation Maruti Suzuki Brezza 2022 will be available in manual and automatic transmission options, priced between Rs 7.99 lakh and Rs 13.96 lakh

BNCAP decoded: Why new car safety ratings are important for India

BNCAP is the India equivalent of the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP)

Want to buy a Mahindra XUV700? Your waiting time might be 22 months

The Mumbai-based $15.8 billion cars-to-factory equipment conglomerate took the wraps off its Scorpio-N late Monday, an automobile it bills as the "Big Daddy of SUVs"

TVS to bet on electric vehicles; to come up with 5-25-kW products

TVS Motor Company is coming up with multiple products in the two- and three-wheeler segments