ICE dominates 2025 NACTOY finals, few EVs make the cut
The finalists for North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year have been announced, and there are a few surprises November 21, 2024 15:18 The finalists for the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards have been announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show. American brands are largely left out, as the only contenders are the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Ford Ranger and Ram 1500. Although the award has been focusing on electric vehicles recently, most electric vehicles did not make it to the final round of voting this year. The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards have announced its 2025 finalists. There are several themes this year, but the biggest winner seems to be value. Starting with North American Car of the Year, finalists include the Honda Civic Hybrid, Kia K4 and Toyota Camry. These are affordable sedans, with the K4 starting at just $21,990. The Civic Hybrid…
Upcoming Honda cars to launch in India – SUVs, EVs and more
Honda Cars India, which holds a little over 2% market share, saw sales decline by more than 5% in FY24. However, the Elevate mid-size SUV helped the company regain market share, accounting for 39% of total sales in the last fiscal year. To further strengthen its market position, the Japanese automaker plans to launch six new models, including A new generation of surprise as well as city sedan, three-row SUV, subcompact SUV and Elevate EV. Let’s take a closer look at the key details of the upcoming Honda car. Upcoming Honda cars to be launched in India The new generation Honda Amaze will be the first product from the company in its stable. The ultra-small sedan based on the Elevate platform will be launched in December 2024 and will be launched in early 2025. Its design and interior will undergo major changes, and the 1.2L naturally aspirated gasoline engine will continue to be used in the original model. current generation.…
New Nissan 5-seat and 7-seat SUVs and EVs will be launched soon; hybrids,
Nissan India currently has two products in its product portfolio - Magnite small SUV and the X-Trail three-row SUV. Recently, the automaker launched the Magnite facelift with subtle design changes and feature upgrades. Frank Torres, AMIEO regional unit vice president and Nissan India operations president, revealed that as part of its mid-term plan, the company will launch two mid-size SUVs (one 5-seater and one 7-seater) and a mass-market electric SUV global business strategy. All these new models will be available by the end of 2026. Frank also confirmed that the upcoming Nissan electric car will be an "affordable" model. The company is also exploring hybrid and compressed natural gas technologies for the Indian market. In order to enhance the brand image and showcase advanced Japanese technology, Nissan will also launch some global models in India through the CBU (complete vehicle) route. The company already offers the Nissan X-Trail as a CBU unit. Apart from expanding its product portfolio, Nissan also…
Kia Motors to be launched in India – all-new SUVs, MPVs, EVs
share tweet share share e-mail South Korean carmaker Kia has an aggressive product strategy for the Indian market. The OEM plans to expand its product portfolio with a range of ICE-powered models and electric vehicles, as well as update its existing product line. The new Kia Carnival and EV9 will be launched on October 3, 2024. The former will debut in an updated fourth-generation incarnation with noticeable cosmetic changes and feature upgrades, while the latter will be the flagship model with a host of advanced features. In 2025, Kia India will launch the Carens facelift, which has been spotted several times during trials. The compact MPV is likely to get minimal changes inside and out while retaining its existing powertrain setup. The Korean automaker is also working on Kia Karens electric carPrices are expected to start from Rs 2.5 million next year. There are no specifications for the electric MPV yet. The Kia Carens electric test mule was recently spotted…
Nitin Gadkari: India’s electric vehicle market to grow to $1
Nitin Gadkari, India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways, spoke about various issues at the 64th General Assembly of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), with one of the most important issues focusing on the growing electric vehicle market in India. In terms of numbers, the minister estimated that there are currently more than 3 million electric vehicles registered in India. He also estimated that by 2030, the Indian electric vehicle market could reach 10 million units sold annually and create 50 million jobs. On encouraging the development of electric vehicles, the Union minister said that while he is not "against" diesel and petrol, he does believe that public health should be protected from the growing pollution. For the uninitiated, Gadkari has been a passionate advocate for sustainable energy. Last December, at the Electric Vehicle Expo, he made similar remarks about his expectations for electric vehicle sales by 2030. Also read: Maruti Suzuki CEO: Exports to grow threefold by…
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