Carmakers take the multiple powertrain ride

Carmakers take the multiple powertrain ride

Mumbai: Car buyers in India are spoilt for choice when it comes to powertrains. Carmakers from industry leader Maruti Suzuki to Tata Motors, Toyota Motor, Honda and Citroen, a relatively newcomer in the Indian market, offer diverse options in powertrains, from petrol, diesel and CNG to flexible fuel, electric and hybrid. Diversification of the engine, … Read more

2024 Porsche Panamera launched in India; Check price, features, performance and more

2024 Porsche Panamera launched in India; Check price, features, performance and more

The 2024 Porsche Panamera has officially launched in India, starting at a price of Rs 1.70 crore (ex-showroom). Deliveries for the third-generation Panamera are set to begin immediately. This latest version of the Panamera comes with numerous updates in design, features, chassis, and powertrain. Under the hood, the updated Panamera boasts a 2.9-litre, twin-turbo, V6 … Read more

KPIT Technologies: EV not a fad but a structural change in auto industry: Ravi Pandit, KPIT Technologies

KPIT Technologies: EV not a fad but a structural change in auto industry: Ravi Pandit, KPIT Technologies

“There is work that is being done on the charging infrastructure. Charging infrastructure needs a lot more work to do and we are also doing some work in that area,” says Ravi Pandit, Chairman, KPIT Technologies.Can you outline for the benefit of our viewers that how has KPIT benefited because of EVs? How much of … Read more

In the green race, auto companies hop on powertrains

In the green race, auto companies hop on powertrains

Mumbai: Carmakers in India are increasingly navigating a mix of powertrain technologies from petrol to hybrids to electric, driven by policy initiatives, tougher emission norms and changing customer preferences, among others. Automakers said alternative fuel technologies such as electric, hybrids, compressed natural gas (CNG), biogas and flex fuel need to coexist with traditional fuel options … Read more

Earlier, it was about functionality in a car, now it is about aspiration: Shashank Srivastava, Maruti Suzuki India

Earlier, it was about functionality in a car, now it is about aspiration: Shashank Srivastava, Maruti Suzuki India

Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, says “the transformation of Maruti Suzuki is one of the biggest achievements of the company. Of course, we have contributed hugely to the Indian manufacturing sector. We are the leaders in the automobile for the last 40 years of its existence. But it goes beyond that and … Read more