ZF equips Nio flagship EV with steer-by-wire steering
ZF is equipping the electric flagship ET9 from Chinese manufacturer Nio with the latest generation of its steer-by-wire system. The technology group is supplying both the steering wheel actuator for steering and for displaying the steering feel as well as the redundant steering gear actuator and the associated software. The Smart Electric Executive Flagship thus […]
Opinion: With a legacy of great cars over 25 years, Brand Skoda is in a good place
Skoda has been in India for 25 years. Over the years, the VW-owned Czech brand has brought a host of technically advanced cars to India. Built to European standards and priced competitively, Skoda captured the attention of the Indian car buying public early on. I clearly remember driving the first modern Skoda to come to […]
Kia Unveils EV4 Sedan And Hatchback
Kia has revealed its EV4 in hatchback and sedan avatar. The Korean automaker will disclose key specifications of the EV4 at the Kia EV Day on February 27. Upon launch, the Kia EV4 will rival the Volkswagen ID 3 and Hyundai Kona electric overseas. Kia will also unveil the EV2 concept and PV5 electric van […]
Lexus LX 500d bookings paused. Here’s when they are expected to resume
Share via: Lexus LX 500d was launched in 2022 with a price tag of ₹2.82 crore. The flagship SUV’s bookings have been halted for the time being. The Lexus LX 500d gets powered by a 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged V6 diesel engine. The bookings for the Lexus LX 500d have been halted. A recent press release issued […]
Folks Motor Expands into EV Retrofitment, Finance, and Asset Management
Automotive retrofitment company Folks Motor said it is expanding its operations into electric vehicle (EV) finance, asset management, and industrial infrastructure. The company, led by Founder and CEO Nikhil Anand Khurana, has developed EV retrofitment technology aimed at converting older petrol and diesel vehicles into electric ones. The firm is working on integrating a range […]
Hyundai’s Pre-Owned Car Sales Grow by 5.8% in 2024, Driven by Certified Program Success
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) reported sales of 157,503 pre-owned cars through its Hyundai Promise program in 2024, marking a 5.8% increase from the previous year. The company’s certified pre-owned car segment contributed 35,553 units, representing 23% of total volume. The i20, CRETA, and GRAND i10 models accounted for 55% of certified pre-owned sales. In […]
Kinetic Engineering Appoints Vinayak Shevade as CFO Amid Rs 177 Crore Growth Push
Kinetic Engineering Limited (KEL) has appointed Vinayak Shevade as its Chief Financial Officer, effective February 17, 2025. Shevade, who brings over 30 years of financial management experience, will oversee the company’s financial operations and strategy implementation. The appointment comes as KEL embarks on a Rs 177 crore investment plan focused on working capital enhancement, manufacturing […]
BYTES Raises Funding to Develop AI Safety System for Two-Wheelers
BYTES, a Bengaluru-based startup developing artificial intelligence-powered safety technology for two-wheelers, has secured funding from WTFund, an investment firm led by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath. The amount of funding was not disclosed. The company is creating an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) that uses computer vision and AI to detect potential hazards and provide real-time […]
Renault Kiger & Triber receive base and mid-level variant updates, price hiked. Here’s how much they cost now…
By: Mainak Das | Updated on: 17 Feb 2025, 13:10 PM Share via: Renault Kiger and Triber’s updated variants have been launched in India at a starting price of ₹609,995 (ex-showroom). Renault Kiger and Triber’s updated variants have been launched in India at a starting price of ₹609,995 (ex-showroom). Renault India has introduced the MY2025 […]
Audi RS Q8 Facelift launched in India with more power, priced at ₹2.49 crore
By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 17 Feb 2025, 12:49 PM Share via: The new Audi RS Q8 facelift gets a nip and tuck in styling but the big update comes to the mighty V8 engine that now makes 850 Nm of peak torque on th … Read more Based on the Audi Q8, […]
Hyundai Creta becomes the best selling pre owned car for Hyundai Promise. Check details
Share via: Hyundai Promise is the pre-owned car division of Hyundai. It reported its best ever yearly sales with over 1.57 lakh units sold, dominated by the Cret … Read more Hyundai Creta became the best selling pre-owned car for Hyundai Promise Hyundai Motor India has announced that its pre-owned car division, Hyundai Promise, has […]
BYD Sealion 7 to launch tomorrow. Check range, specs and expected price
Share via: The BYD Sealion 7 will be available in both RWD and AWD configurations. Both the variants come with the same 82.6 kWh battery pack. Upon launch, the BYD Sealion 7 will challenge the models like Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volvo EX40, and Volvo C40 Recharge in India BYD Sealion 7 will be launched tomorrow, February 17, 2025. The electric performance […]