CURVV, currently in its production-ready avatar, will first be made available as an electric vehicle, to be followed by its internal combustion engine counterpart.
The sharp increase in commodity prices on account of the Russia-Ukraine war has put automakers in a fix. After the frequent price hikes in the current fiscal, manufacturers fear that any more price increases may further dent the already weak demand in certain segments. "We have taken several hikes and cannot immediately do it again. "We will have to closely watch the situation and act accordingly," said an official at an auto firm, declining to be identified. Even for companies like Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, which has had a strong volume run and a robust order book, passing on the entire costs has been tough.
Sporting a compact four-cylinder, two-litre engine, this new sedan will be the smallest five-seater luxury saloon under the Jaguar brand.
You might have heard of celebrities throwing extravagant parties, but this bash from a basketball legend will leave you dumfound.
While this hip-hop edition is unlikely to drive Merc's market share, the SUV exemplifies what the German automaker is best known for: Innovative engineering and, in this particular case, putting a smile on the face, discovers Pavan Lall.
'More than one brand in a showroom is too risky because customer loyalty in this market is low. Most people don't drive different cars made by the same manufacturer for a lifetime, they experiment.'
While the rich are buying expensive luxury vehicles in Patna, the poor continue to suffer. The pandemic, discovers M I Khan, has cast new light on the stark economic divide in the capital city of Bihar, India's poorest state.
The challenge for BMW is to overtake Mercedes-Benz, which bounced back three years ago to become king of the hill.
The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Toyota, Mercedes Benz and BMW, have announced a hike already.
The car it not only the most powerful four-wheel in its segment but also offers more features compared to the competitors.
Every year, carmakers announce at the end of November or December their plans to increase prices of their vehicles by January.
These styles show us how 'thinking outside the box' can go wrong.
Models in ridiculous hats take over the runway during the Mercedes-Benz China Fashion Week.
Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg has apologised for colliding with team mate Lewis Hamilton during Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix and has been disciplined, his Mercedes team said on Friday.
However, it has an auditory feature that throws up a soft but audible whirring sound like a spaceship while driving as well as a different tone on the outside to let bystanders know a car is on its way, says Pavan Lall.
In response to Mercedes-Benz' new cars which it introduced in 2014, Audi is all set to launch 10 products in 2015.
These trends are clearly not for the faint hearted.
Only 36 per cent in Japan and 44 per cent in Germany were willing to use such vehicles.
From Audi A8 to Honda Civic, here's what the auto industry has lined up in 2019.
Japanese auto major Toyota will hike prices of its vehicles across all models in India by up to 3 per cent from January to offset rising input costs.
Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.
Audi's strategy seems to point to pushing technology to directly connect with consumers using digital platforms and marketing to synchromesh into one seamless experience, says Pavan Lall.
A German brand just launched a bag that has been run over by a Merc.
The chief guest normally travels with the Indian president in his car.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday seized two more luxury cars allegedly used by suspended Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze, sources said.
Borussia Dortmund reached the German Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win at VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday as fans protested against high ticket prices by staying away at the start and throwing tennis balls on to the pitch.
With festive season around the corner, automakers are launching their best cars.
The new faces of 2020 who are breaking stereotypes in the fashion industry.
The Australian Fashion Week was filled with great looks and steal-worthy trends.
Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff has dismissed plans for the world's first driverless motor racing series as having little to do with sport, despite the German carmaker's interest in the technology.
Vettel, now 17 points behind the Briton after starting eight ahead, led from pole position until rain caused chaos in the closing laps, with the German skidding into the barriers in front of his home fans.
Lewis Hamilton can win his third Formula One world championship on Sunday but the Mercedes driver will have to wait a while longer before he can be truly hailed as one of the greats, according to Jackie Stewart.
Here we encapsulate all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.
If you are planning to buy an electric car in the near future, it would be highly advisable to wait for these upcoming electric SUVs.
We dare you to wear these hot looks from the Istanbul Fashion Week.
The top driver for the Indian workforce while choosing an employer are salary and employee benefits, followed by work-life balance and job security.
'Will you take a Mercedes Benz or Rolex watches or fancy shoes to your grave?'
While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively participating in the government's e-mobility mission, by launching electrified versions of their existing models, the global firms believe electric is not the best solution for a country where the primary source of power generation is coal, and where infrastructure is a big impediment.
This year's edition, three years lost to the pandemic and scheduling, wore a distinctive shade of green, and, as would befit an era of technology shift from internal combustion engines to electric motors, had a clutch of high-technology exhibits and concepts. But the excitement of the expo's heyday was missing.
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