Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is looking at the option of setting up local assembly operations in India, as rising demand for its cars runs up against strict import limits and supply constraints. As reported by Bloomberg, people familiar with the matter have indicated that the company is evaluating semi-knocked-down (SKD) or similar assembly routes…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor recently revealed the new Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella electric SUV in the Indian market. Based on the Suzuki e-Vitara, the Ebella EV shares a majority of its core components with its Maruti counterpart. This reveal marks a key milestone for Toyota, marking its entry into India’s mass-market EV segment with a mid-size…
India and the European Union have finally wrapped up talks on a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The deal aims to bring down import duties on EU-made cars sharply, from as high as 110 per cent to as low as 10 per cent over time. However, luxury carmakers have said that customers should not expect…
Fresh spy images of the upcoming Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 have surfaced from overseas test runs. While earlier test mules spotted in India hinted at a more aggressive, fairing-equipped version, the version spotted now appears without a quarter fairing. Here’s what we know so far and what can be expected from this upcoming motorcycle….
India and the European Union have finalised a pact that sharply lowers import duties on completely built vehicles, bringing the levy down from 110 per cent to 10 per cent. India currently levies import duties on fully built cars ranging from 70 per cent to as high as 110 per cent. Under the new India-EU…
India and the European Union have finalised a pact that sharply lowers import duties on completely built vehicles. The changes could affect both premium and mass-market segments, improving price competitiveness and widening options in a market that relies heavily on imports. India currently levies import duties on fully built cars ranging from 70 per cent…
Tata Motors recently brought back the iconic Sierra nameplate, and the new-generation SUV now starts at Rs 11.49 lakh, ex-showroom. Positioned in the highly-contested midsize SUV segment, the reborn Sierra’s base-spec Smart+ trim packs in a long list of features. If you’re planning to buy the Tata Sierra and are considering the entry-level variant, here’s…
Mahindra and Mahindra has issued an official clarification after a BE 6 electric SUV caught fire on the road, an incident that gained traction after a video circulated on social media. The footage, widely shared online over the past few days, raised questions about the safety of the newly introduced electric model and sparked extensive…
India’s long-pending free trade agreement with the European Union is close to being announced, Reuters reported. This deal could bring significant relief for buyers of imported luxury cars. According to the report, the deal will see India sharply reduce import duties on cars from EU countries, a move that could make premium models from brands…
Mahindra and Mahindra recently launched the new Mahindra Thar Roxx Star edition in the Indian market. The new Star Edition is based on the top-of-the-line AX7L variant and features a revised blacked-out treatment for both the exterior and interior, while also bringing a new paint option to the Thar line-up with the Star Edition. Interested…
