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In a groundbreaking move, Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, has set a new standard in the country’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) segment by introducing Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) in its CNG-powered vehicles—the first of its kind in the industry. Today, Tata Motors officially opened bookings for the Tiago and Tigor iCNG AMT models, marking a significant leap in the evolution of CNG-powered cars.
BMW is set to unveil the eighth-generation 5 Series, along with its electric counterpart. Further, the i5, in an elongated and more opulent form during the 2024 festive season in India.
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, has set a new benchmark in India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution with the launch of its first pure EV – the Punch.ev. This groundbreaking release signifies a transformative shift in the needs and lifestyle of the contemporary customer, combining reliability with cutting-edge technology. Versatile and Multi-Talented: The Tata Punch.ev E
In a groundbreaking development within the Indian automotive landscape. Hyundai Motor Company is set to inject a substantial investment of ₹7,000 crore into Hyundai’s Talegaon facility in Maharashtra. This strategic move comes after the acquisition of the mothballed factory from General Motors in 2023. Further, signaling Hyundai’s intent to expand its manufacturing footprint in India.
In a groundbreaking announcement today, Mahindra & Mahindra, renowned as the country’s premier SUV manufacturer, introduced the much-anticipated 2024 Mahindra XUV700. Priced attractively at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the latest edition showcases significant exterior and interior updates, accompanied by an all-new Napoli Black color variant.
In a recent announcement, MG Motor India has introduced the latest version of its popular model, the 2024 MG Astor. Costing ₹9.98 lakh, the new Astor is available in five variants – Sprint, Shine, Select, Sharp Pro, and Savvy Pro. The vehicle maintains its distinctive design both inside and outside, while retaining its unchanged mechanical specifications.
In a remarkable display of success, BMW Group India has set a new record for annual sales in 2023. Especially, encompassing all three of its prestigious brands – BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad. The automotive giant delivered an unprecedented total of 14,172 cars (BMW and MINI) and 8,768 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) from January to December. BMW, with 13,303 units sold, and MINI, with 869 units sold, contributed significantly to this achievement.
Stuttgart – Porsche, the esteemed luxury car manufacturer, is rigorously testing the prototype of its all-electric Macan as it gears up for the vehicle’s eagerly awaited world premiere. A decade after the launch of the original Macan, the upcoming electric version stands out as the first Porsche model built on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE).