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The coronavirus outbreak is proving to be a challenging period for all sectors including the automobile industry. While no cars were sold in April, things are slowly returning to normalcy as carmakers have resumed operations and even reopened select dealerships. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it has partnered with HDFC Bank Ltd to offer flexible finance schemes for new car buyers. Among various kinds of offers in the scheme, it gives customers an option of Read More...

Supercars are a big part of an automobile enthusiast's dream. With their sheer power, looks to die for and an exhaust note straight out of heaven, a supercar has many tricks up its sleeve to entice. Reserved only for a select few who can afford them, for the majority of us, it remains a wallpaper. However, there's a dedicated lot which opts to build one or in this case, one which impersonates the original. These are not kit cars mind Read More...

Chinese auto major Great Wall Motor Company (GWM) on Thursday said it has appointed James Yang as President for its Indian subsidiary. The company has also appointed Mr. Parker Shi as Managing Director for the Indian subsidiary of GWM. China’s largest utility vehicle manufacturer, GWM, through a press release said that Yang brings in rich experience in the areas of R&D, project and marketing management and will be leading the entire GWM India project with major focus on R&D, Plant Read More...

Electric scooter manufacturer Gemopai has announced that the company will launch its new mini scooter Miso to join its range of electric two-wheelers on sale in India. According to a statement by the company, the Gemopai Miso will be launched sometime in June 2020.  Gemopai will pitch the Miso as an efficient and value for money personal mobility vehicle especially in the current scenario of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting mobility across the country. The company is positioning Miso as a Read More...

Kia has unveiled the facelifted version of their Rio hatchback. For the uninitiated, the Rio hatchback and Hyundai i20 are based on the same platform and have the same underpinnings. The updated Rio has received some significant styling upgrades coupled with some minor changes in the cabin as well. The highlight here, however, is the engine. This is the first time that Kia has deployed a 48V mild-hybrid setup paired with one of the first applications of the company’s new Read More...

Okinawa Autotech, one of India's prominent electric-two-wheeler manufacturers, has announced its new custom hand-painting service for its electric scooter buyers in India. This service will be offered on current models and future launches as well. The company through a press release stated that the scooters will be hand-painted by professional artists with premium quality of colors based on the custom theme selected by the buyer. Every theme will be designed by hand to highlight the particular details on the scooter. Read More...

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled a four-year plan to achieve sustainable growth, financial stability and profitability by the end of fiscal year 2023. The scalable plan, involving cost-rationalization and business optimization, will shift the company’s strategy from its past focus on inflated expansion. The decision comes after Nissan reported its first annual operating loss in 11 years. The company ended the 2020 financial year with an operating loss of 40.5bn yen (Rs 2,850 crore). With this new plan, Nissan Read More...

Strengthening its BS6 portfolio, Suzuki Motorcycle India today launched its BS6 compliant quarter-litre Gixxer series. These include the models - Gixxer 250, Gixxer 250 SF and Gixxer 250 SF MotoGP. While the Gixxer 250 has been priced at Rs 163,400 (ex-showroom, Delhi) which is a premium of Rs 3,600 over its BS4 counterpart, the Gixxer 250 SF comes with a price tag of Rs 1,74,000. Whereas the Gixxer 250 SF MotoGP will be retailed at a price of Rs Rs Read More...

The tropical cyclone Amphan has caused widespread damage across the eastern states especially in West Bengal. Many have lost their livelihood and the storm has inflicted great damage on people’s properties including their vehicles. Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), has formed the Hyundai Relief Task Force to support the Cyclone AMPHAN affected Hyundai customers in West Bengal.  To ensure seamless mobility, Hyundai has positioned a dedicated Emergency Roadside Assistance Service Team to support the cyclone affected customers and their vehicles Read More...