How the trade treaty with EU benefit Indian Auto Components Industry

The Indian Auto Components Industry was pleased to be included as a top priority sector in the first phase of a Make in India campaign. Previously, it had been considered unimportant and frequently overlooked in comparison to the vehicle industry.

Tiguan, Volkswagen's best-selling SUV, makes global debut in new avatar. Check what has changed
Volkswagen Tiguan SUV is now based on the carmaker's new MEB-Evo platform. The SUV stands slightly bigger than its previous generation version with a length of 4,539 mm, width of 1,842 mm and 1,639 mm of width without roof rails. The wheelbase remains unchanged at 2,680 mm. As far as the design is concerned, the new Tiguan appears more rounded with hint of influence from the ID.4 electric SUV. It now gets a horizontal hood, IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights and rounded wheel arches. However, the bigger changes can be found inside.

Mahindra XUV700, Thar, Scorpio-N prices hiked ahead of festive season: New price list
The XUV300 continues to be the entry point to Mahindra SUVs in India, while XUV700 marches on as its flagship ICE offering. Moreover, pricing for the all-electric XUV400 hasn't been revised this time around, while the Bolero and Bolero Neo do not see an increment either.
 

Kia India ramps up production, adds two new trims to address non-metro demand
New Delhi: South Korean car manufacturer Kia India is ramping up its production capacity from 4,000-5,000 units starting October to cater to the high demand of the recently-launched Seltos Facelift. The company has received orders for over 50,000 units in just 63 days of its launch.

‘We aim to double Jeep Compass sales in India by end Dec’
New Delhi: Dutch multinational automotive group Stellantis, which markets Jeep and Citroen in India, is planning to double sales of the Jeep Compass SUV by the end of 2023.

Mahindra Scorpio-N SUV price hiked again. Check new price list
Mahindra Scorpio-N SUV is offered in five variants which include Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8, and Z8L. All these variants are offered with both petrol and diesel engine options. The entry-level diesel variant Z2 with manual transmission will now cost ₹13.76 lakh (ex-showroom). The price of top-spec diesel variant Z8L 4WD with automatic transmission, the most expensive one in the Scorpio-N lineup, has been increased by ₹2,000 to ₹24.53 lakh (ex-showroom). The top-end petrol variant Z8L six-seater with automatic transmission will now cost ₹21.78 lakh (ex-showroom). The Z4E Diesel 4WD variant with seven seats and manual transmission has received the biggest price hike of Rs. 81,000. It will now cost ₹18.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Curvv coupe SUV nears production, what to expect
In April 2022, Tata Motors unveiled the Curvv electric SUV concept and took everyone by surprise with its futuristic and sharp design language and the coupe-like sloping roofline. We later saw the Curvv in its close to production avatar at the 2023 Auto Expo in January and were again surprised to see how close the production version was to the concept model of the SUV. At the Auto Expo unveil, Tata Motors had claimed that it plans to launch the Curvv SUV in the market by early 2024, however, unlike the concept car, the SUV will first be offered with ICE powertrains. Now, our sources close to the development have confirmed that the coupe SUV is close to the start of production.
 

Honda Amaze available with offers upto ₹41,000 in September
Honda Amaze is a direct competitor to the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor. The price of the Honda Amaze starts at ₹7.10 lakh and goes up to ₹9.71 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. The Amaze is being sold in three variants - E, S, and VX.

isuzu delivers emergency response pick-up truck to Tamil Nadu Traffic Police
From the images, it can be seen that the Isuzu Veera is equipped with a winch in the front and is finished in a white colour scheme with red and blue stripes. The rear has been completely transformed to carry the patient. It is expected that the pick-up truck consists of a bed and other necessary emergency equipment.

Top car makers like Maruti, Hyundai bet on rail freight to get emission levels on track
As the world of mobility makes a beeline towards a greener tomorrow, rail freight is gradually catching up as one of the preferred modes of transportation. Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai are among the top market players that have been actively using railways for dispatches of cars. Both these companies, have seen more than 5-fold jump in their exports through Railway.

Hyundai offers discounts of up to Rs 2.0 lakh in September
As the festive season inches closer, automakers have started offering various schemes to lure customers into their showrooms. Hyundai has announced offers for the month of September that includes benefits of up to Rs 2.0 lakh.  These benefits are offered on selected variants of models including Grand i10 Nios, Aura, i20, Verna, Alcazar, and Kona EV. No benefits are being offered in high-selling models like Creta, Venue or the recently launched Exter. Premium offerings like Tucson and Ioniq 5 also miss out on monthly discounts.

Top 5 best selling mid-size SUVs in August— Creta, Grand Vitara, Scorpio
 

2023 Tata Nexon EV facelift: Which variant to pick
The 2023 Tata Nexon facelift is available in seven different exterior colour options, namely Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Flame Red, Fearless Purple, Creative Ocean, Empowered Oxide, and Intensi-teal. Customers can choose from six different trim options – Creative+, Fearless, Fearless+, Fearless+ S, Empowered, and Empowered+.

2023 Tata Nexon EV vs. Mahindra XUV 400 Electric: Which electric SUV should you go for?
Tata Motors has recently unveiled the 2023 edition of its popular Nexon EV, priced at Rs 14.74 lakh. This updated Nexon EV boasts significant enhancements while retaining its familiar design, putting it in direct competition with the Mahindra XUV 400 electric. Let's compare these two electric vehicles (EVs) across key aspects:

Tata Motors on top gear to boost EV sales
Pune: Tata Motors, India’s third largest car maker, will launch six new electric cars over the next two years to boost its leadership position in the electric market and grow the green segment in the country.

2023 Tata Nexon EV facelift vs Hyundai Kona EV: Which electric SUV to choose
Here is a price and specification comparison between the 2023 Tata Nexon EV facelift and the Hyundai Kona EV.

BYD India delivers 200 units of Atto 3 electric SUV in a single day
BYD India has delivered 200 units of the Atto 3 electric SUV in a single day at a mega event recently. To celebrate its 16 years in the country, the event was conducted in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kochi. The BYD Atto 3 e-SUV is available at a starting price of Rs 33.99 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.
 

2023 Tata Nexon facelift on-road prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and more
Tata Nexon facelift: Exterior and Interior

Mukesh Ambani convoy gets new Rs 10 crore bullet-proof car, check out the ‘gold’ Mercedes sedan
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, is the richest person in the country and the 11th richest man in the world. He leads India’s most valuable company by market share. Although Mukesh Ambani is one the most celebrated Indian industrialists across the globe, it isn’t easy to be that rich. The richest Indian spends a hefty amount when it comes to security. Whenever Mukesh Ambani or his family that includes Nita Ambani, Akash Ambani, Anant Ambani, Shloka Mehta Ambani and the grandkids, step out of Rs 15000 crore Antilia, a huge convoy of massive SUVs and security cars guards the Ambani family. Mukesh Ambani upgrades his convoy from time to time and as per latest reports, the billionaire has invested a huge amount in a new bulletproof Mercedes-Benz car. Mukesh Ambani has now added Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard luxury sedan finished in Kalahari gold to his convoy.

Lexus India introduces limited edition sports coupe LC 500h at ₹2.5 crore
 

Volvo Cars to end production of diesel engine cars by early 2024
 As automakers and governments the world over are looking for sustainable mobility options, diesel engines might not live on forever. Sales of diesel models have declined rapidly in Europe since Volkswagen's emission-cheating scandal and carmakers have been gradually reducing the number of diesel models available in their model line-ups. While diesel vehicles comprised more than 50% of Europe's new car sales in 2015, it accounted for just over 14% of sales in July.

Electric bus tenders get a lift from ₹4,100 cr payment fund
New Delhi : The government is ready to offer a payment security mechanism to vehicle manufacturers who bid for its tenders for electric buses, after the failure of the previous bidding round, according to several people in the government and industry.

Hinduja group looking for partners for e-bus service company
Hinduja group flagship firm Ashok Leyland is scouting for partners for its subsidiary OHM Global Mobility, which is engaged in providing mobility services of its electric buses, a top company official said.

Yamaha bikes available with Rs 3000 cashback, down payment starting from Rs 7999 during Ganesh Chaturthi
To celebrate and welcome the festivities in the state of Maharashtra, Yamaha Motor India has announced special offers in lieu of the on-going Ganesh Chaturthi. Valid till 30th September 2023, the exclusive cashback and finance offers are currently applicable on Yamaha’s 150cc FZ model range and RayZR 125cc Fi Hybrid in Mumbai, while on Yamaha’s 150cc FZ model range and Fascino 125cc Fi Hybrid in the rest of Maharashtra.

Bengal transport dept to frame guidelines for use of two-wheelers for commercial purposes
The West Bengal transport department will soon come out with detailed guidelines for better regulation and safe operation of non-transport two-wheelers for commercial purposes in the state, an official said on Tuesday. He said a meeting chaired by West Bengal Transport Secretary Saumitra Mohan with different aggregators such as Ola, Uber, Rapido, InDrive and online delivery agencies such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zomato and Swiggy discussed the unregulated operation of non-transport two-wheelers for commercial purposes.

2024 KTM 390 Duke vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Triumph Speed 400 comparison
KTM set the performance standards in the sub 500cc segment with the launch of the 390 Duke back in 2013. This made other manufacturers up the performance quotient in their motorcycles and in 2023, KTM managed to outdo all its competition again in terms of performance.

Honda Motocompacto mini-scooter that fits inside car boot offers 19 km range
Honda has unveiled a new electric mini-scooter called the Motocompacto. The scooter is designed to be compact and foldable, making it easy to store in a car boot or carry on public transport.
 

New Ducati Scrambler range launched in India
Ducati has announced the launch of the new Ducati Scrambler, with a more contemporary style and with an even more vibrant personality. The new generation Ducati Scrambler in India is priced at Rs 10.39 lakh onwards, ex-showroom. Ducati says that the new Scrambler range is completely redesigned, with a new chassis and a host of electronic aids. 

Made in India Suzuki Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF 250 launched in Australia. Check prices, specs, features
Deliveries for the Suzuki Gixxer 250 twins in Australia will commence from November onwards

Biggest Bajaj Pulsar launch confirmed in coming months– Pulsar 400 on cards?
Bajaj Pulsar is one of the most renowned motorcycle brands in the Indian two-wheeler market. Over the past two decades, Bajaj has created a niche for itself by offering multiple models in the Pulsar range. Currently, the Chakan-based bikemaker retails twelve models in the Pulsar lineup with recent additions including N160, P150, N250 and F250.

Back Bajaj Auto’s Rajiv Bajaj signals at entry-level CNG bike: Report
Bajaj Auto Ltd managing director Rajiv Bajaj has signalled at an entry-level CNG bike, a cheaper option to offset the high petrol prices, a report by CNBC-TV18 said.

Ola Electric to showcase futuristic electric superbike concept at Indian GP: Report
Ola Electric will unveil its electric superbike concept, known as Diamondhead, at the MotoGP, according to a report in the Times of India. Diamondhead is one of the four concept electric two-wheelers that Ola unveiled on August 15, 2023.

Ather Energy scripts new moves in the e-scooter space, Preps for electric motorcycle ride in the ‘background’
New Delhi: Electric motorcycles are gradually entering the electric vehicle (EV party), and the electric two-wheeler market leader Ola Electric plans to spice things up with four e-motorcycles starting next year. However, Ather Energy isn’t excited enough to join the race yet.

Aventose S110: This new electric scooter offers 200,000 km service life, multiple charging, and battery options
Aventose Energy today said that its Aventose S110 has received ARAI certification.

Ola Electric offering up to ₹19,500 benefits on S1 range on Ganesh Chaturthi
 Meanwhile, Ola Electric started rolling out the beta version of the MoveOS 4 for its electric scooters on September 15 and it comes as the biggest software update that the EV manufacturer has announced. The new version of the MoveOS operating system brings in a host of new features and improvements to existing features. The public rollout will take another month. So, it could be around late October.

Quantum Energy joins Bluwheelz to deploy 5,000 e-scooters
 

Ather ready with new models
 

Brent's rise leaves a crude impact on user companies & shares
Rising crude prices tends to be bad news for India as it has always weighed down on the economy in the past. With Brent crude futures at about USD 95 a barrel due to supply cuts by oil producing countries like Saudi Arabia and Russia, market participants have begun evaluating its impact with the country importing more than 80% of its oil needs.

FOWE's patented water emulsion tech to clean dirty fuel for Indian refiners
New Delhi: It is considered a dirty fuel and has often been banned from use in the national capital and other cities around the world. But now a Monaco-based firm is offering Indian refiners a patented technology to emulsify fuel oil with water that helps cut down on emissions as well as gives better energy yield. FOWE Eco Solutions (FOWE) says a process known as cavitation using its Cavitech device allows for emulsification of fuel oil, also known as furnace oil, with fresh water on land or onboard a vessel. This process does not require any additives or further processing.

Elections and crude realities: India freezes fuel prices amidst rising global crude rates
New Delhi: Despite the sharp rise in global crude oil prices, India has managed to keep the petrol and diesel prices remained static since May 2022. Experts attribute this to the upcoming elections in a few states and the general elections in early 2024, indicating political considerations might be outweighing economic imperatives.

EV charging operators in TN mull expansion as fleet electrification takes off
 

Making right noises: Delhi Police clamp down on high decibel levels, polluting vehicles
 

OTO teams up with Suryoday Bank in 2W financing space
Bengaluru: OTO, a digital two-wheeler commerce and two-wheeler financing platform, has collaborated with Suryoday Small Finance Bank, a new-age bank, to focus on two-wheeler financing, particularly for the underserved customer segments. OTO has set an ambitious target to disburse more than ₹1,000 crore in FY 2024 through its lending partners and anticipates that this partnership will significantly contribute to achieving this milestone.

Android Auto, Google Built-In to now support Zoom audio calls
Drivers can now access WebEx and Zoom without a smartphone

Tata Nexon EV price, variants explained
Tata Nexon EV facelift powertrain, variants explained

Tata Motors aims to double EV fleet sales in 2023
Source Credit: Autocar India

While it looks to expand its range of electric vehicles for personal buyers, Tata Motors – the country's largest electric carmaker – continues to enjoy strong traction in the fleet market. With an orderbook of over 40,000 cars, Tata Motors forecasts its fleet sales to more than double to 15,000 units in the current calendar year, and as such, its fleet sales may account for 12-15 percent of its total sales of 1 lakh units that it is targeting for the current financial year.  
 

Volvo to end diesel car production by early 2024
Volvo Cars said on Tuesday that it will end production of any remaining diesel models by early 2024 as it heads towards becoming an all-electric carmaker.

Volkswagen's battery unit PowerCo investor could be big client: CFO
Volkswagen could score one of its major clients as a strategic investor in its battery unit PowerCo, Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz said, not ruling out that there could be several investors down the line.

UAW to strike at more US auto plants if no progress made by Friday
The United Auto Workers union said it would announce on Friday more plants to strike if no serious progress was made in talks with Ford, General Motors and Chrysler-parent Stellantis, adding to pressure on the Detroit Three automakers.

US lawmaker to urge chip industry group to reduce China investments
The chair of the U.S. House of Representatives' committee on China on Tuesday planned to meet with a semiconductor industry group to express concerns over U.S. investments in China's chip industry, according a source familiar with the matter.

Toyota Introduces gigacasting machinery to speed up EV production
New Delhi: Toyota Motor has unveiled a prototype of its gigacasting equipment, a technology poised to revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. This advanced machinery can create one-third of a car body in just three minutes. Toyota aims to streamline its EV production, reduce plant investment, and minimize manufacturing preparation lead times, all in pursuit of its goal to sell 3.5 million EVs annually by 2030.

Germany's SEFE studying hydrogen production, WIGA stake hike
Nationalised German gas importer and trader SEFE on Tuesday said it was interested in clean hydrogen production under its remit to help spearhead the green energy transition.

Mercedes CEO pushes for open markets as China tensions grow
Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s top executive sees measures to decouple from China as a risk to healthy competition and global automotive supply chains.

Hyundai Motor's South Korea union accepts 12% wage hike deal
Hyundai Motor Co and a union representing its South Korean workforce on Monday sealed a wage deal that will boost annual pay by about 12%, avoiding a strike and production losses at the company's biggest manufacturing base.

Hyundai, Kia avert UAW-like union strike in Korea, accepts wage hike demand from workers
Hyundai and Kia faced a major workers' union strike over demands for higher pay packages and for the retirement age to be increased. The National Labor Relations Commission had allowed the Hyundai's unionised workers to go on strike last month. Hyundai's workers union is one of the biggest in South Korea with nearly 45,000 members.

Taiwan's TSMC to help train German students for semiconductor careers
Germany's Saxony state signed an agreement with Taiwanese chip giant TSMC on Tuesday to train German students in an effort to meet the growing demand for workers in the semiconductor sector.

Trump to skip next Republican debate, give speech to auto workers
Former US President Donald Trump plans to give a speech in Detroit on Sept. 27 to a crowd of union workers, skipping the second Republican presidential debate, an aide said on Monday, and instead inserting himself into a dispute between striking workers and America's leading automakers.

Ford could face strike in Canada, adding to US labor pressure
Ford Motor could face a strike in Canada if no agreement is reached by 11:59 p.m. Monday with the union representing about 5,600 Canadian auto workers, just days after workers at one of its U.S. plants went on strike.

Gotion, Inobat to build 20 GWh battery plant in Europe by 2026
Chinese battery maker Gotion High Tech and Slovak battery startup Inobat said on Monday they will jointly build an electric vehicles battery factory in Europe by 2026 with an initial output of 20 gigawatt hours (GWh).

China and EU hold talks on AI, cross-border data flow amid renewed EV tensions
China and the European Union held talks on topics including artificial intelligence and cross-border data flows on Monday in Beijing, amid disputes over an EU probe into China's electric vehicle (EV) subsidies.

In EV battle, Toyota bets on new technology and old-school thinking
At factories in Japan's industrial heartland, Toyota has turned to self-propelled assembly lines, massive die casting and even old-fashioned hand polishing as it aims to make up for lost ground in battery electric vehicles.

Canadian union extends deadline in talks with Ford
A Canadian union early on Tuesday extended its deadline in labor talks with Ford in an effort to reach a contract deal, even as the Detroit Three automakers still face a separate coordinated U.S. strike by the United Auto Workers union.

Tesla reaches new milestone, rolls out 50 lakh electric cars
 The popularity ofTesla electric vehicles has soared over the past few years. The brand's ever-increasing product lineup, expedited production pace, growing number of manufacturing plants, growing inclination towards electric vehicles, increased awareness about vehicular emission and its impact on environmental pollution, rising fuel costs, and stringent emission norms impacting the rising costs of vehicles have played key roles in the growth of Tesla's EV sales. The achievement of the new milestone of 50 lakh units comes as a testimony to that.

Shell opens its largest EV charging station globally in China