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Skoda Kodiaq facelift production begins in Aurangabad ahead of launch in January 2022: Here are the details

In India, the Skoda Kodiaq – earlier sold only with a diesel engine – will be a petrol-only model in facelift form; under its hood will be the 190 hp, 2.0-litre TSI engine.

EBikeGo to start manufacturing Torrot Muvi electric scooter in India from March 2022: Check specs

The Torrot Muvi is an e-scooter with two removable lithium-ion battery packs, has a claimed range of up to 103 kilometres on a full charge.

MG readying all-electric crossover for India in the Rs 10-15 lakh segment, expected to launch by 2023

Targeting the mass segment of personal e-mobility, MG’s new electric crossover for India will be positioned as a ‘volume EV model’.

Citroen C5 Aircross prices in India to be hiked by over Rs 90,000 from January 2022: Here’s why

In January 2022, Citroen India will roll out what will be the second substantial price hike for the Citroen C5 Aircross SUV within a year of its market launch.

Hyundai to launch six pure electric vehicles in India by 2028, to invest Rs 4,000 crore into EV R&D

Over the next six years, Hyundai India will introduce six battery EVs built on modified versions of existing platforms as well as on the E-GMP architecture.

Stellantis to introduce AI-enabled software on its vehicles, targets additional revenue of 20 billion euros

Stellantis will work with iPhone manufacturer Foxconn on customised cockpits and Waymo to push autonomous driving into its LCV delivery fleets.

New Triumph Tiger 1200 makes global debut: Biggest Triumph ADV is lighter, more powerful and tech-heavy

Set to be launched in India in 2022, the all-new Triumph Tiger 1200 will be offered in a total of five variants, including long-range ‘Explorer’ versions.

Kia Carens previewed in design sketches ahead of world premiere on 16 December: Check out new pictures

Barring the Mahindra Marazzo, the Kia Carens will have no direct rivals but will have to contend with three-row SUVs such as the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus and Tata Safari.

Volkswagen Tiguan facelift launched in India at Rs 31.99 lakh, deliveries to begin mid-January 2022

Now assembled at the VW Group’s Aurangabad facility, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in a single, fully-loaded variant powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S launched in India at Rs 15.51 lakh, deliveries to commence end-2021

The arrival of the Harley-Davidson Sportster S in India marks Harley-Davidson’s second major launch in the country after the Pan America 1250.

Millennials make up majority of used car buyers in India, prefer hatchbacks the most: Report

Among used car buyers in India, the most preferred body type is hatchbacks (43 percent willing to buy) followed by SUVs (26 percent willing to buy).

Maruti Suzuki says lengthy waiting periods owing to global chip shortage may hamper demand

Depending on models and variants, the waiting period for Maruti Suzuki cars can range from weeks to months in the domestic passenger vehicles market at present.

Tata Motors, Honda and Renault consider hiking car prices early in 2022 to offset rising input costs

Set to join Maruti Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz and Audi in rolling out price hikes for passenger vehicles in January 2022 are Tata Motors, Renault and Honda.

Audi Q7 facelift to finally be launched in India in 2022, three-row SUV to return in petrol-only guise

The facelifted Audi Q7 is expected to be offered with the same 3.0-litre, 340 hp six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that powers the Audi Q8.

Mahindra’s Classic Legends resurrects the BSA Gold Star: Check out new 650 cc retro bike in first pictures

Legendary British motorcycle marque BSA has been revived by Mahindra’s Classic Legends two-wheeler division; first model is the reborn 2022 BSA Gold Star.

Honda will make portable battery for small EVs in India, to begin battery swap services in 2022

Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt Ltd will offer battery swap services for electric two- and three-wheelers and provide technical support to vehicle OEMs.

Cars to get pricier at the start of 2022: Maruti Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz and Audi announce price hikes

While Maruti’s price rise planned for January 2022 will vary for different models, Mercedes-Benz India will hike prices of select models by up to two percent.

Tesla Cyberquad for kids goes on sale: Pint-sized quad has 24 km range, costs as much as an Ather 450X

A downsized version of the Cyberquad shown at the debut of the Cybertruck, the Tesla Cyberquad for kids will start shipping in the US in the next two to four weeks.

Royal Enfield and Belstaff roll out special-edition apparel celebrating 120 years of RE: Here are the details

To celebrate its 120th anniversary, Royal Enfield teamed up with Belstaff to come up with a range of T-shirts, riding jackets and other collectibles.

Bounce Infinity E1 e-scooter launched in India at Rs 79,999, has a claimed range of 85 km

Based on 22Motors’ Flow, the Bounce Infinity E1 will also be available for purchase with the lithium-ion battery, at a price of Rs 68,999; deliveries begin in March 2022.

Bounce Infinity E1 electric scooter launch highlights: Maiden Bounce e-scooter has a range of 85 km

Deliveries of the Bounce Infinity E1 e-scooter are slated for early next year; potential buyers can book the scooter by making an initial payment of just Rs 499.

State-wise EV subsidies in India: A handy list of incentives and benefits for electric vehicles in each state

Aside from the Central government’s FAME-II scheme, most Indian states have devised their own policies and offer additional subsidies to promote adoption of electric mobility.

Maruti Suzuki says semiconductor shortages easing off, but it still holds 2.5 lakh pending orders

With the global chip shortage no longer acute, Maruti Suzuki’s November production was at 82-83 percent against the 40 percent in September and 60 percent in October.

Honda Navi launched in the US, becomes first developed-in-India Honda 2W to be sold in the States

Discontinued in its home market a few years after its introduction, the Honda Navi is now the most affordable two-wheeler in the company’s US line-up.

Tesla confirms it has shifted corporate headquarters from California to upcoming Gigafactory in Texas

Tesla says it has officially moved its corporate headquarters from Silicon Valley to a large factory under construction outside of Austin, Texas.

Toyota Hilux pick-up truck set to be launched in India early in 2022, will rival the Isuzu V-Cross

The Hilux will be the third model in India based on Toyota’s IMV platform alongside the Fortuner and Innova, and will borrow several components from these vehicles.

India has subsidised around 1.65 lakh electric vehicles under Phase-II of FAME scheme as on 25 Nov

Under Phase-II of the FAME India scheme, about 1.65 lakh electric vehicles have been supported so far by way of demand incentive amounting to about Rs 564 crore.

Kia Carens is the name of Kia’s all-new MPV for India, to debut on 16 December ahead of 2022 launch

Set to bridge the gap between the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Innova, the Kia Carens is expected to be offered with a choice of petrol and diesel engines.

Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis team up with US-based Factorial Energy to develop solid-state EV batteries

Factorial Energy and Mercedes-Benz will jointly develop solid-state batteries; aim to begin testing prototype cells as early as next year.

Ather Energy commissions second plant to ramp up production to 400,000 units amid surging e-scooter demand

The second Ather Energy plant will also be based in Hosur, and will have a yearly production capacity of 280,000 units; set to go live in 2022.