Mahindra sets focus on EVs, to come up with advanced design centre in UK

• Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (MADE) will be operational from July.

Renault teases its first electric SUV Megane-e ahead of global debut

• The Renault Megane-e will be the brand's first model based on the new CMF-EV platform.

Honda to stop producing cars in India for 12 days amid Covid scare

• The production at its Tapukara manufacturing facility in Rajasthan will be suspended from May 7 till May 18.

Aston Martin DBX almost doubles British carmaker's sales, narrows losses

• The Aston Martin DBX SUV alone accounted for over half of the British luxury car manufacturer's sales in the first quarter this year.

Delhi-Meerut Expressway may remain toll-free till July. Here’s why

• The 82-km-long Delhi-Meerut expressway was formally thrown open for use from April 1.

Tesla gives in to pressure, decides to share car data with owners in China

• The decision comes weeks after protest by a Tesla owner in China during an auto show put the carmaker on the backfoot.
• Chinese authorities had raised concerns that cameras inside Tesla cars could also be used for spying.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace facelift teased ahead of world premiere

• The 2021 Tiguan Allspace will make its global debut next week.

Chinese EV-maker Nio officially enters Europe for the first time

• Nio has launched its first overseas store in Norway and plans to start selling cars in the country as it pushes to expand globally.

Bentley Continental GT Speed gets world's largest brakes

• The new carbon ceramic braking system comes with 440mm diameter front discs combined with new ten-piston front calipers, making it the largest braking system on any car in the world.

Maruti Suzuki’s production shrinks marginally in April

• While it produced more small cars than it did in March this year, production of compact, utility and commercial vehicles have gone down.

Low-cost tunnels without compromising safety need of the hour: Nitin Gadkari

• Nitin Gadkari said his ministry is planning to construct 270 km of tunnel in coming days.

Hattrick of hikes: Petrol and diesel prices go up again for third straight day

• Revision in petrol and diesel prices began on May 4 after a hiatus of 18 days.

Size does not matter: This microcar from Citroen gets a cargo version

• The Citroen Ami mini delivery van gets a luggage space of 260 litres.

Yamaha rolls out sporty-looking 2021 NVX scooter in Malaysia

• The lean and aggressive design lines of the new Yamaha NVX completely sets it apart from the competition.
• 2021 NVX has been offered in two variants - Standard and ABS.
• It can be paired with Yamaha's dedicated Y-Connect smartphone application.

Mahindra's 'Oxygen on Wheels' rolls out in Delhi, says Anand Mahindra

• Mahindra Logistics had rolled out the initiative in Maharashtra earlier this week to help reach oxygen cylinders to medical facilities across the state.

Kia EV6 demands soar in Europe, production to begin soon

• Kia EV6 is priced at 44,990 euros, roughly converted to about ₹40 lakh.

Yamaha E01 electric scooter likely to remain true to the concept

• Yamaha E01 electric scooter will offer improved performance than Passol, EC-02, EC-03, and EC-05.

UP lockdown extension: List of those who will get e-pass exemption to travel

• Those who want to travel during the curfew to avail services apart from the services listed can apply for an e-pass by visiting the official portal of Uttar Pradesh Revenue Department.

Bajaj Auto starts production of 125 cc Husqvarna bikes at Chakan plant

• The new Husqvarna Vitpilen 125 and Svartpilen 125 bikes are set to go on sale in the European markets soon.
• The new Husqvarna 125 model range will come packed with WP-sourced upside-down telescopic front forks.

Oppo may follow Xiaomi, Huawei's footsteps to build its own self-driving car

• Chinese smartphone manufacturers Xiaomi and Huawei have already taken their first steps into the auto industry recently.

2021 Skoda Fabia breaks cover globally, but no plans to launch in India soon

• This is the fourth generation of the Skoda Fabia hatchback since its debut 22 years ago.

Chicago Auto Show set to return after more than a year, to be held in July

• The 2021 edition of the Chicago Auto Show was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Anand Mahindra shares video of Mumbai's first drive-in vaccination centre

• Anand Mahindra applauded the BMC's efforts in a tweet.
• The BMC has started over 135 vaccination centres across Mumbai since the vaccination drive started in India on January 16.

Renault Kiger, India’s most affordable SUV, gets costlier by ₹33,000

• Renault Kiger SUV was launched in India in February this year at a starting price of ₹5.45 lakh.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for the second consecutive day

• On Tuesday, petrol and diesel prices were increased by 15 paise and 18 paise per litre for the first time since March.

Hyundai recalls over 390,000 cars in US over engine fire issue

• Santa Fe, Elantra, Kona and Veloster are among the affected Hyundai cars in the US market, which have been recalled.

Man converts autorickshaw into mini ambulance for Covid-19 patients in Bhopal

• Javed sold his wife's gold pendant and earrings to transform the auto into an ambulance and fit an oxygen cylinder.

Mahindra XUV700 webpage goes online. Official logo revealed in video

• Mahindra has also rolled out a video showcasing the brand logo of the SUV.
• Expect the XUV700 to make the public debut in India this summer.

Maruti Suzuki may reduce production by half as Covid-19 lockdowns hit sales

• Maruti saw a decline of about 5% in orders over the past three days - a sign the worsening pandemic is hitting consumer demand.

Skoda Kushaq bookings to start in June 2021

• The Skoda Kushaq SUV will go on sale in India soon.
• It will be a rival to the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in India.

Hyundai AX1 micro-SUV spotted inside factory. Alloy wheels design revealed

• Hyundai AX1 is likely to make a global debut later in 2021.
• It will be slotted in the newly born micro-SUV segment which currently hosts models such as the Renault Kwid and the Maruti S-Presso.
• It will be offered in a range of variants.

Skoda likely to launch 2021 Kushaq SUV soon

• The launch of the new generation Octavia was put off indefinitely amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis across India.
• Skoda Kushaq SUV was also unveiled earlier this year, but has not been officially launched yet.

Bajaj Fluor and Fluir names registered: What it means

• The newly registered names could be used for electric two-wheelers by Bajaj Auto.
• Both the new trademarks were applied on Feb 19, 2021.

India-made 2021 BMW G 310 GS goes on sale in Japan

• The new G 310 GS was launched by BMW Motorrad India last year.
• It shares the engine and platform with the G 310 R that is the naked sibling of the G 310 GS.

Hyundai’s global sales double in April despite Covid-19 challenges

• Hyundai Motor has announced that it sold 345,777 finished cars to domestic and overseas markets in April.

Suzuki Misano electric concept shows how car designs have evolved

• This is not the first time that Suzuki has tried to build a concept car which has some inspiration from motorcycles.

Best-selling SUVs in India in April: Hyundai Creta, Venue emerge as top choices

• While Hyundai Creta continues to extend its gap with Kia Seltos in the mid-size segment, Venue SUV has overtaken Maruti's Vitara Brezza by a small margin in April.

Mumbai's first drive-in vaccination centre opens in Dadar

• The drive-in vaccination facility has been started in Mumbai's multi-storey Kohinoor public parking lot in Dadar West.

Honda Hornet 2.0-based adventure bike likely to be called NX200

• Honda has registered the name NX200 for its upcoming adventure bike in India.
• It will be based on the Hornet-2.0's engine and platform.
• Honda NX200 will retail from Honda RedWing dealerships.

Ola ropes in new design head who shaped Aston Martin DB9 and Jaguar F-Pace

• Wayne Burgess was the Chief Designer for the Jaguar F-Type sports car, and then Studio Director for the Jaguar F-Pace SUV.

Mahindra's Oxygen on Wheels rolls out in Maharashtra, over 100 vehicles deployed

• Mahindra and Mahindra has said that it will soon extend the service to other cities as well, including Delhi, which along with other states is facing an acute shortage of medical oxygen.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for the first time in over a month

• Petrol will now cost ₹90.55 per litre in Delhi, while diesel will cost ₹80.91 per litre.

Bajaj Auto claims it emerged as India's leading motorcycle manufacturer in April

• Bajaj Auto claims to be the world's most valuable two-wheeler company with a market capitalisation of ₹110,864 crore.

Top 5 cars sold in India in April: Maruti hatchbacks continue to dominate list

• April 2021 was a relief for the auto industry after lockdown last year had put a complete brake on sales.
• The trend of Maruti's smaller cars leading the sales chart continues in April.

Honda N7X seven-seater SUV likely to replace BR-V, may hit Indian shores

• If launched in India, the Honda N7X SUV will rival the likes of Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari among others.

Ford, BMW lead $130 million investing round in solid-state battery startup

• Ford is pushing to electrify key models in its lineup, including the Transit van late this year and F-150 pickup mid-2022.
• By the end of 2021, BMW aims to have five fully electric models available across the BMW and MINI brands.

Mahindra to halt production amid Covid surge, prepones 'scheduled maintenance'

• Mahindra facilities will be shut for at least four days this month, which was earlier planned for June.
• The scheduled maintenance will happen across its divisions in a phased manner.

Volvo Car India announces price hike for select models

• The Volvo cars have become pricier by up to ₹2 lakh, depending on different models.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV breaks cover globally

• The 2022 Pathfinder will be powered by a 284-horsepower 3.5-litre Direct Injection V6 with 351 Nm of peak torque.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk takes a dig at smartphone-makers’ EV ambitions

• Elon Musk was replying to one of the Tesla fans on Twitter, and reacted to companies, known to make smartphones, venturing into the electric vehicles business.

Covid-19 impact: Ashok Leyland cuts production after demand drops

• Ashok Leyland is the latest Indian vehicle manufacturer to halt production amid a massive surge in Covid-19 cases across India.

Electric powertrains can save small hatchbacks in Europe, hints Renault boss

• Luca de Meo said the electrification is the future for survival of the supermini segment in the European market amidst its shrinking sales.

Bajaj Auto posts over 35 per cent drop in two-wheeler sales in India in April

• Bajaj Auto said it sold 1,34,471 units of two-wheelers and commercial vehicles in the domestic market in April.

MG launches crowdfunding campaign for its Cyberster Concept production

• MG has set the deadline of the campaign by July 31 this year

TVS Motor records over 30% drop in two-wheeler sales in April compared to March

• TVS Motor Company registered sales of 238,983 units in April 2021 as against 9,640 units in April 2020.

Stay parked. Stay safe: Carmakers urge people to stay indoors amid Covid surge

• Several carmakers in India have taken to social media with creatives that advise customers to stay at home to break the chain of Covid-19.

Suzuki claims to have sold its highest ever motorcycles in India in April 2021

• Suzuki claims that it received 101 bookings for the third-generation Hayabusa within two days after it was introduced in April 2021.

Crude oil prices slip as pandemic takes a toll on India's fuel sales

• State-level restrictions aimed at stemming infections in India have caused fuel sales in the world's third-largest consumer to drop in April.

Tesla is on thin ice with Chinese regulators

• Elon Musk is used to treating the authorities with contempt. That won’t fly in China.

Vehicle ownership transfer: Road ministry notifies changes in motor vehicle rule

• Now, the owner can put the name of the nominee at the time of registration of the vehicles and can also add it later through an online application.