MAHINDRA TO LAUNCH NEW SUVS IN INDIA

HIGHLIGHTS

• Mahindra & Mahindra is planning to launch many new SUV models in India.
• So far, seven new models are expected to be launched.

Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra is set to develop new sport utility vehicles (SUVs)...

HYUNDAI AND AFFILIATE KIA MOTOR REPORTS FALL IN U.S VEHICLE SALES IN 2020

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• Hyundai and affiliate Kia Motor reports fall in U.S vehicle sales in 2020.
• Hyundai and Kia combined sold 1,208,374 vehicles in 2020.
• The carmakers' overall sales fell by 12 percent to 6.35 million units from 7.19 mill...

HYUNDAI AND INEOS ENTER INTO MOU FOR MAKING INROADS IN HYDROGEN ECONOMY

• Hyundai Motor Co. and INEOS, one of the world's prime chemical producers headquartered in London, announced on Nov. 23 the signing of a MoU to explore new opportunities to accelerate the global hydrogen economy.
• Hyundai and INEOS will in tandem investigate opportunities for...

RENAULT SAMSUNG QM6 SUV FOR EXHILARATING DRIVE AMIDST BREATHTAKING EMBELLISHED EXTERIOR

• A year and a half after presenting its sports utility vehicle QM6 with sophisticated upgrades including new powertrains, Renault Samsung Motors introduced a new flavor of the bestselling model this month with a revamped look.
• Renault Samsung’s QM6 has been a best-selling ...

SSANGYONG TO DRIVE OUT WITH ALL-NEW SUV ‘REXTON’ SANS MAHINDRA

• Even with its largest shareholder Mahindra & Mahindra's reaffirmation that no additional capital or investment will be made in struggling SsangYong Motor, the Korean carmaker is striving to see a visible recovery with its brand-new mid-tier Rexton-branded SUV.
• Last week...

HYUNDAI GENESIS SPORTS SWANKY SUV GV70 DESIGN TO FUEL MARKET DESIRE

• Hyundai Motor‘s cherished iconic brand Genesis revealed the design for its new luxury midsize SUV GV70 on Thursday, which is slated to hit the market later this year.
• With the model’s name inspired by the initials of the brand, Genesis and its “versatility,&rd...

EUROPE: HONDA REVEALS ITS FIRST ELECTRIC SUV MODEL CONCEPT

Highlights:

• Honda has revealed its very first electric SUV concept
• Design wise, the electric-SUV is more likely the same as its standard SUV design in the style of its popular SUV model CR-V

Honda has revealed the electric SUV concep...

KIA MOTORS TO ROLL OUT SEVEN HYPNOTIC EV’S ON INDIGENOUS PLATFORM BY 2027

• Kia Motors is expected to launch seven EV’s by 2027 employing the company’s sophisticated EV platform, a move that will accelerate the transition to EVs in the growing sustainable car market.
• The first model, called CV and developed with Electric Global Modular Plat...

MITSHUBISHI CORP. TO SHUT DOWN THE PAJERO SUV PLANT IN GIFU PREFECTURE

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• Mitsubishi Corp. to shut down the Pajero SUV plant in Gifu prefecture.
• The final decision will be made on July 27.
• Only two domestic factories will be used to assemble vehicles hereafter.
• In 2018, the Gifu pla...

GM WANTS TO BRING ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN SOUTH KOREA

HIGHLIGHTS

• General Motors wants to expand its presence in South Korean vehicle market by introducing electric vehicles.
• Electric car 2020 Bolt EV received a good response in South Korean vehicle market.

General Motors Co. wants to ex...

THAILAND TOO CAUGHT IN THE DEADLY GRIP OF CORONAVIRUS WITH 109 FRESH CASES AND ONE DEATH ADDING TO ITS TALLY

• Thailand has been audience to coronavirus cases escalations with 109 cases today and 1245 infections till date.
• The authorities of Thailand ordered closure of several more public outlets and business offices to curb the menace.

Thailand, in th...

AMERICANS ARE AFTER BIGGER CARS WHILE THE WORLD IS ON FIRE

Highlights:

• Twenty years from now, it is expected that climate change will be higher than ever.
• CUVs make up more than 40 percent of the American car market.
• Americans are shifting from sedans towards light trucks.

Climate...

SUVs, GASOLINE CARS SALES RISE IN 2019 IN KOREAN AUTO MARKET

Highlights:

• Nearly 1.8 million vehicles were registered in South Korea in 2019.
• Sales of the sedan have seen a slump of 8.2 percent as compared to a year before.
• Sales of SUVs have surged by 7.2 percent on-year.

Sports Uti...

TOYOTA CAMRY: THE BESTSELLING CAR OF US

Highlights:

• Toyota Camry is the bestselling passenger car in the United States in 2019 and the bestselling vehicle of all time.
• It is one of the most successful vehicles of Toyota.
• Toyota is not in-line with other carmakers to cut the produ...

HYUNDAI’S SECOND-GENERATION CRETA SUV TO HAVE OVER 50 CONNECTIVITY FEATURES

Highlights:

• The 2020 Hyundai Creta launch is ready to be launched in India on March 17. The auto industry gears up to see the competition in the SUV segment become fiercer.
• Just like the automobile manufacturer's several recently-launched vehicles...

MG MOTOR, KIA MOTOR FOCUSED ON UVs

Highlights:

• The Foreign brands which are coming to India in 2020 are focusing more on the launch of UVs as it is the new trend.
• MG Motors showcased Gloster sport-utility vehicle in Auto expo 2020.
• Kia unveiled the Carnival multi-purpose veh...

FORD WILL UNVEIL THE 2021 BRONCO IN MARCH

Highlights:

• Ford is all set to unveil its 2021 Bronco off-road SUV in March.
• Bronco sports are set to run on roads first followed by the Bronco in early 2021.
• It will have a base option of turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-four with a twin-turb...

TESLA RECALLS MOST OF ITS MODEL X SUVS AFTER DETECTING A POWER STEERING ISSUE

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•          Road salt is known to be troublesome for auto enthusiasts. The de-icer used during extreme winters on roads is detrimental to the Tesla Model X as well.

•  ...

2021 BRONCO: THE NEW FORD SUV

Highlights:

• It is speculated that the new Ford 2021 will offer multiple powertrain configurations and has an all-wheel-drive system.
• The new SUV has a two-door version.
• The base engine will likely be the turbocharged 2.3-liter inline-four w...

A CLOSE LOOK AT HYUNDAI’S NEW GENESIS GV80

Highlights:

• The most awaited Genesis GV80 luxury car consists of an optional all-wheel-drive layout, dual panoramic sunroof, and large 22-inch alloys.
• It will have a turbocharged engine with a capacity of 2.5-liter and 3.5-liter gasoline engine.
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