Cars & UVs
Volkswagen drives in midsize SUV Taigun under India 2.0 initiative
The Taigun will take on the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and soon-to-be launched MG Astor. The vehicle comes tagged between Rs 10.50-17.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Volkswagen has received 12,221 pre-bookings for the SUV Taigun so far. Ashish Gupta, brand director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said the Taigun has a localization content of 95%.
Volkswagen drives in Taigun, eyes 10% share of mid-sized SUV market in India
Volkswagen has launched the Taigun at an introductory price range of Rs 10.49-17.49 lakh, to take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
Volkswagen gives priority to India ahead of big SUVs launch
With preference given to launch markets - where India is a key critical pillar for the emerging market, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India will source a respectable quantity of chips to make the most of expected high demand for Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.
Temporary reduction in import duties to help build volumes required for manufacturing electric vehicles in India: Audi
In the short term, if the import duties are reduced, it would enable the company to bring more cars equipped with the latest technology to the country. On gaining adequate volume, it could also start making them locally, he said.
After Tesla, now Mercedes-Benz calls for reduced import duty on cars
Mercedes supported Tesla's call for reduced import duty on completely imported cars. It says that Indian customers might end up paying double of what customers in US or other western markets have to pay.
Small cars too need adequate number of airbags to ensure safety, says Nitin Gadkari
Mostly, lower middle-class people buy small economy cars and "if their car won't have airbags and when accidents happen, then it may result in deaths. So, I appeal to all car manufacturers to provide a minimum of six airbags across all variants and segments of the vehicle," Gadkari said.
MG Motor India hopes to double sales this year riding on new SUV Astor
Incidentally, MG Motor is operating at 60-70% of potential capacity currently due to the shortage of semiconductors. While the supply of the chips is expected to improve in the first quarter of 2022, it may take up to a year for the situation to completely normalise, Rajeev Chaba, president of MG Motor India, told ET.
Tata Motors drives in Safari Gold Edition at Rs 21.89 lakh
The auto major noted that it is currently leading the high SUV segment with a market share of 39 per cent (YTD), and the launch of this outstanding product along with the upgrades to its existing range, is a symbolic act to celebrate the success with its customers.
Ford wakes up badly burnt from its India dream
Ford took a $2 billion hit to stop making cars in India. Its retreat marks the end of an Indian dream for US carmakers. It also follows its exit from Brazil announced in January, reflecting an industry pivot from emerging markets to what is now widely seen as make-or-break investment in electric vehicles.
Citroen unveils new model C3 for Indian market; launch in first half of 2022
In India, Citroen's new model C3 would be rolled out from the company's Chennai-based manufacturing plant in the first half of 2022. The C3 SUV-inspired hatchback C3 is a vital part of this international ramp-up and the first stage of the growth strategy.
Kia drives in updated Carnival with price starting at Rs 24.95 lakh
Kia came up with all-new Limousine variant of the refreshed Carnival with the introduction of four variants -Limousine+, Limousine, Prestige and Premium.
Tata Motors drives in XPRES-T EV for fleet segment at Rs 9.54 lakh
The sedan would come in two trims -- XpresT 165 and XpresT 213 - with a range of 165 km and 213 km. The two variants of XpresT 165 are tagged at Rs 9.54 lakh and Rs 10.04 lakh, while the XpresT 213 trims are priced at Rs 10.14 lakh and Rs 10.64, respectively.
MG Motor unveils Astor; enters highly competitive mid-size SUV segment
Astor, the five-seater mid-size model, is based on the MG's successful global platform, ZS and comes with two engine options - the Brit Dynamic 220 TURBO petrol engine with a six-speed AT (automatic) delivering a 140ps of power and VTi Tech petrol engine with a manual transmission and an eight-speed CVT, delivering 110ps of power.
Force Motors' all-new version of Gurkha SUV unveiled; deliveries to begin in October
Gurkha SUV's new version will be available in five colours red, orange, green, grey and white, and the price would be announced in the last week of September post which dealers shall start taking bookings. The only carryover from the previous generation Gurkha is the Mercedes G-Wagen inspired look and imposing stance.
Take steps to keep afloat Ford Motor in Tamil Nadu: O Panneerselvam urges CM M K Stalin
According to Panneerselvam, Ford's decision to exit from its Vehicle and Engine manufacturing plants in Chennai by the second quarter of 2022 will affect the future of about 4,000 direct employees and also that of about 40,000 indirect workers.
Maruti Suzuki Swift crosses 25 lakh cumulative sales milestone
The model, which was the country's leading model in terms of sales in the last fiscal, has transcended its records by clocking cumulative sales of 2.5 million units, MSI said in a statement.