Hero Electric enters insolvency process following Metro Tyres’ petition over unpaid dues
Hero Electric, a once leading Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has been admitted to insolvency proceedings following a petition filed by Metro Tyres over unpaid dues amounting to Rs 1.85 crore. A Delhi bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) initiated the process under the provisions of India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), suspending Hero […]
Hero MotoCorp extends tie-up with Harley-Davidson for new motorcycle
India’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp has extended its partnership with US-based premium motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Motor to co-develop and manufacture a new motorcycle as well as expand the existing co-developed model – X440 – into new variants. Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson have been collaborating since 2020 to co-develop and sell premium motorcycles for India […]
Rolls-Royce Ghost Facelift launched in India, prices start at ₹8.95 crore
Share via: The Ghost Series II arrives just months after the Cullinan Series II made its way to the Indian market and is the The 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II arrives with subtle cosmetic and feature upgrades along with an updated motor Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has introduced the new Ghost facelift in India, bringing the […]
Skoda Kylaq to Mahindra BE 6: Five most talked-about new car launches in 2024
Share via: In 2024, the Indian automotive market saw notable car launches despite slowing sales. Key models included Skoda’s Kylaq, Mahindra’s BE 6 and Curvv EV, … Read more The Indian automotive scene in 2024 featured key launches like Skoda’s Kylaq and Mahindra’s BE 6 and Curvv EV, showcasing innovative designs and technology. MG’s Windsor […]
Ola Electric CTO Suvonil Chatterjee, CMO Anshul Khandelwal resign
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd’s Chief Technology Officer Suvonil Chatterjee and Chief Marketing Officer Anshul Khandelwal have resigned from the company, according to an exchange filing. Chatterjee joined Ola in 2017 as head of design and become Ola Electric’s CTO in November 2022, according to his LinkedIn profile. Before joining Ola, Chatterjee worked with companies such […]
JSW Energy to buy O2 Power’s 4.7 GW renewable energy platform for Rs 12,468 cr
JSW Energy Ltd will acquire a 4,696 MW renewable energy platform from O2 Power Pooling Pte Ltd for an enterprise value of Rs 12,468 crore, marking the energy major’s largest acquisition The acquisition will be made through its wholly-owned subsidiary, JSW Neo Energy Ltd. Sweden-based EQT Infrastructure and Singapore’s Temasek jointly established the renewable energy […]
Zoomcar revamps website as wedding season drives 43% surge in bookings
Zoomcar, a car-sharing platform in India, reported a 43% year-on-year increase in bookings for November 2024, largely attributed to the country’s bustling wedding season. The company stated that this year’s wedding season has significantly boosted demand for its self-drive car services. To address this growing demand and cater to a wider audience, Zoomcar has revamped […]
Kia Sonet Facelift crosses 1 lakh sales mark, sunroof variants account for 79% sales
Share via: Kia clocked the landmark sales figure within 11 months of launch since its arrival in January 2024, which means the Sonet averaged a sale of nearly 10 … Read more The Kia Sonet Facelift has been a brisk seller since its launch but will soon face heat from its sibling, the upcoming Kia […]
Former PM Manmohan Singh preferred his Maruti 800 over BMW, ex-IPS officer shares anecdote
By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 27 Dec 2024, 13:25 PM Share via: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh owned only one car, a modest Maruti 800, which was his preferred choice but the statesman had to use the armoured … Read more Former PM Manmohan Singh was known for his humility evident in his […]
Kia Syros vs Seltos: Top features that separate the two SUVs
Share via: Kia Syros has been unveiled as a premium SUV packed with features and positioned between Sonet and Seltos SUV. Kia Syros is smaller in size than the Seltos. However, the latest Kia SUV packs in more features than its bigger sibling including some that are not offered even in segments above. Kia Syros […]
For Honda, a Nissan rescue comes with only a thin silver lining
“That’s a difficult one,” Mibe, having just announced plans to bring the two firms together under a single holding company, mused earlier this week before a packed room of journalists. His remark raised a few chuckles, but on a serious note, it spoke to real and present qualms over why Honda would ever agree to […]
Autocar Professional’s 2024 anniversary edition is out!
This landmark collector’s edition pulls out all the stops to bring you unparalleled insights into the fast-moving automotive world. We’ve gone all-out to pack in as much high-octane content as possible in our biggest issue ever at a whopping 270 pages. Get exclusive interviews with over 50 top industry CEOs and leaders sharing their visions […]