Cars & UVs
Looking at co-creation, co-development in India: Kishore Jayaram of Rolls Royce
"It's not about sales or technology developed overseas and transferred to India. It is about creating a joint IP in India," Kishore Jayaram, India and South Asia Prez of Rolls Royce India, said while talking to ET Now.
5 car maintenance scams you should beware of
Mechanics often recommend unnecessary procedures like engine decarbonising and dressing, adding extra costs to your bill. Modern engines are designed to be highly efficient and do not require decarbonization until at least 50,000 KM.
Toyota looks to set up third manufacturing plant in India
Toyota is reportedly considering setting up a third manufacturing plant in India due to increased demand and long waiting periods for certain products. The Japanese automaker currently operates two plants in the country, but they are running at almost full capacity. Details about the new plant, such as production capacity, location, and investment, have not been disclosed.
Car sales in September set to touch fresh highs on strong festive demand
Car sales in India are expected to reach record highs in September, driven by strong consumer demand during the festive season and the launch of new SUV models. Industry sources predict that car makers will dispatch around 365,000-370,000 units in September, representing a growth of 3-4%. The industry is also set to continue with aggressive dispatches in October and November. While dealers are stocking up for the surge in sales, the underlying demand remains strong.
Renault's Urban Night Limited Edition: What Sets It Apart?
Renault India has introduced the new Urban Night Limited Edition for the Kiger, Triber and Kwid, setting the tone for the festive season. While the Kwid and Triber get a black exterior paint for the first time, all three models get a smart mirror monitor, ambient lighting, illuminated scuff plates and puddle lamps.
Kia India to hike Seltos, Carens prices by up to 2% from Oct
Kia India has announced that it will increase the prices of its Seltos and Carens models by up to 2% starting from October 1. The decision comes as the company aims to compensate for rising raw material prices and the investments made in the new Seltos model. However, the entry-level Sonet model will not see a price hike. Kia India also sells an electric model, the EV6, in the country.
MG Motor mulls options for setting up a second India plant
MG Motor began operations in India in 2019. At present, the company has five models being sold here and their sales number around 5,000 units per month. Two of these five models are electric vehicles (EV). Currently, 25 per cent to 30 per cent of the company's India sales are coming from the EVs, sales data showed.
Volvo cars to stop diesel production by early 2024
Majority owned by China's Geely, Volvo has committed to going fully electric by 2030. While a majority of the cars Volvo sold in Europe were diesel as recently as 2019, in 2022 they made up just 8.9% of the Swedish carmaker's sales.
How real-time machine learning can make the self-driving cars more smart
Real-time machine learning and compression techniques are essential for the advancement of self-driving technology. These techniques enable vehicles to make split-second decisions, such as predicting a pedestrian's movements or adjusting paths for cyclists. Advanced machine learning models play a crucial role in recognizing pedestrians, predicting movements, and navigating complex traffic situations.
Jeep Compass Price Drop: Starting at just Rs 20.49 lakh
Jeep Compass MT starts at Rs 20.49 lakh. Automatic variants are priced from Rs 23.99 lakh. (Image credits: Jeep-India.com)
Jeep India launches 2023 Compass 4X2; prices reduced by up to Rs 6 lakh
Jeep India has introduced the 2023 Compass in a new 4X2 variant, offering a more affordable entry point for Indian consumers. The starting price for the Compass has been reduced by nearly Rs 1 lakh, making it more accessible. The automatic variant has also seen a significant price reduction of around 20%.
Citroen C3 Aircross SUV launched in India. Price, specs, and other details
The C3 Aircross is available in three variants and shares the same platform as the C3 and ëC3. It features a stylish design with LED DRLs, a spacious interior, and a 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol engine. The C3 Aircross will compete with popular SUVs like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
Toyota expects record 2023 sales in India helped by Suzuki ties
Toyota Motor Corp is expecting record annual sales in India, thanks to its partnership with Suzuki Motor, which offers affordable cars. Toyota sold over 160,000 cars in India last year and is on track to exceed that number this year. The collaboration with Suzuki allows the two companies to share technology and vehicles, and Toyota's India business has benefited the most from this partnership.
Will produce diesel cars as long as customers demand: Tata Motors
Tata Motors, which sells a range of electric vehicles from small car Tiago to SUV Nexon, dominates the domestic EV industry with a market share of about 70%. While Hyundai Motor India and MG Motor India also sell EVs, the first electric car from Maruti Suzuki, the country’s top carmaker, is only expected in the next financial year.
Tata Nexon facelift edition launched at a starting price of ₹8.09 lakh
The facelifted version of the Tata Nexon has been introduced with a base price of ₹8.09 lakh.
Tata Nexon and Nexon EV Facelift: Price, specs, more
Tata Motors has launched 2023 Nexon and Nexon EV facelift. The leading SUV maker had opened bookings for the latest Nexon versions on September 4 with a token amount of Rs 21,000. The 1.5-liter diesel engine and 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine options are still available for the Nexon facelift. According to Tata Motors, the Nexon.ev facelift LR variant has an electronically limited peak speed of 150 kmph and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 8.9 seconds.
