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Seshan Vijayraghvan is among those who chose to be an automotive journalist just for the pleasure of getting their hands on all the awesome 4-wheeled and 2-wheeled machines that comes their way. A writer by day and a reader by night, this South-Indian Mumbaikar's love for cars and bikes is as strong as his beloved filter coffee. His current desire is to procure a mint-condition Premier Padmini and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
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Auto Sales January 2023: Indian Carmakers Kickstart New Year With Double Digit Growth
Here’s a brief look at how the top car manufacturers in India have performed with regard to sales in January 2023.
Auto Sales January 2023: MG Motor India Reports Over 4% Drop In Volume
In January 2023, MG Motor India sold 4,114 units in India, witnessing year-on-year decline of 4.45 per cent compared to 4,306 vehicles sold in January 2022.
Ather Energy Rolls Out Its 1,00,000th Electric Scooter In India
Ather Energy launched its first scooter, the Ather 450 back in 2018, and took a little over 4 years to achieve this milestone.
Hyundai Installs Ultra-High Speed Public EV Charging Network Across Key Highways In India
The new ultra-high speed EV charging stations will be open to the public and to all passenger EV owners from February 1, 2023.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder CNG Variants Launched; Prices Begun At Rs. 13.23 Lakh
Toyota is offering the company-fitted CNG kit with two variants of the Hyryder – S and G, which are priced at Rs. 13.23 lakh and Rs. 15.29 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Toyota Reintroduces Innova Crysta With Diesel-Only Variants; Bookings Open At Rs. 50,000
The 2023 Toyota Innova Crysta comes in four variants – G, GX, VX, and ZX, and will be powered by a 2.4-litre diesel engine with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard.
Tata Motors Reports Profit Of Rs. 2,958 Crore In Q3 FY2023; Revenue Grows By 22.5%
For the quarter that ended on December 31, 2022, Tata Motors reported a consolidated net profit of Rs. 2,957.71 crore, as against the Rs. 1,516.14 crore loss the company registered during the same October-December period in FY2022.
Mahindra Bolero Neo Limited Edition Model Launched, Priced At Rs. 11.50 Lakh
The new Mahindra Bolero Neo Limited Edition model will be based on the top-spec N10 trim. The model also comes with a few new features like – dual-tone faux leather upholstery, rear parking camera, and roof rails among other offerings.
TVS Reports 22% Rise In Q3 FY2023 Profit At Rs. 353 Crore; Revenue Grows 15% YoY
During the quarter that ended on December 31, 2022, the company's profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs. 352.75 crore. Compared to the Rs. 288.31 crore PAT reported during the same October to December period in 2022, the company witnessed a growth of 22 per cent year-on-year.
Maruti Suzuki Recalls 11,177 Units Of Grand Vitara Over Faulty Seat Belt Mounting Brackets
Maruti Suzuki India suspects a possible defect in rear seat belt mounting brackets, which in a rare case, may loosen in the long run and impact its functionality.
Anand Mahindra To Hand Over Exclusive Edition XUV400 To Auction Winner At Formula E Event
The one-of-one XUV400 electric SUV will be auctioned off for a social cause. Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra will hand over the car to the winner on February 10, 2023, at an Exclusive Mahindra Event during the Formula E weekend in Hyderabad.
Mahindra To Build EV Plant In Pune; Signs MoU With Maharashtra Government At World Economic Forum
Mahindra says it will be spending around Rs. 10,000 crore to build EVs in the state, and the investment has been approved under the Maharashtra Government’s industrial promotion scheme for Electric Vehicles.
Rohit Suri, President And MD Jaguar Land Rover India, To Retire From March 31
Jaguar Land Rover India's President and Managing Director, Rohit Suri will take retirement from his position with effect from March 31, 2023. He has been part of the company for the last 14 years.
Maruti Suzuki Begins Exports Of The Grand Vitara To Latin American Markets
The first shipment of Grand Vitara recently sailed to Latin America from the Kamarajar port. The company aims to export Grand Vitara to more than 60 countries across Latin America, Africa, Middle East, ASEAN and neighbouring regions.
Hop Electric Launches High-Speed Variant Of Leo Electric Scooter
The new Hop Leo Hi-Speed electric scooter will be priced around Rs. 97,000 (ex-showroom, Jaipur) approx. It comes with 120 km range and a top-speed of 52 kmph.
Auto Sales 2022: Renault India Reports 9% Drop In Annual Sales At 87,118 Units
In 2022, Renault sold 87,118 vehicles in the Indian market. Compared to 2021, the French carmaker saw a year-on-year decline of 9 per cent in sales, while its market share in India dropped by 0.7 per cent.
2023 Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Azure To Be Launched On January 20
Compared to the standard Bentayga, the 2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure comes with a 180 mm longer wheelbase. The SUV made its global debut in May 2022, and now the company is finally bringing it to our shores.
2023 BMW X7 Facelift Launched In India; Prices Begin From Rs. 1.22 Crore
The 2023 BMW X7 facelift is offered in both petrol and diesel options - X7 xDrive40i M Sport and xDrive40d M Sport. They are priced at Rs. 1.22 crore and Rs. 1.25 crore (ex-showroom, India) respectively.
Maruti Suzuki India Has Transported Over 3.2 Lakh Cars Via Railways In 2022
Maruti Suzuki India, which obtained Automobile Freight Train Operator (AFTO) license in 2013, has transported over 1.4 million vehicles using railways in the last 10 years. The company says it has resulted in offsetting over 6,600 MT CO2 emissions.
