Auto Expo 2018 Day 2 highlights: The new Maruti Suzuki Swift was launched today with an introductory price of Rs 4.99 lakh. Emflux Motors unveiled their all-electric e-superbike Emflux One as well. UM Motorcycles will also unveil its first electric cruiser motorcycle.
While the Maybach S650 is priced at Rs 2.73 crore, the Maybach S650 is tagged at Rs 1.94 crore (ex-showroom all India).
At the Auto Expo 2018, Tata Motors unveiled several new commercial vehicles (small, intermediate and large) along with their electric bus.
Carmakers giving autoshows a miss is now a broader global trend, with these firms preferring to reach out to younger customers directly through the socal media or through tech-focused events.
This year’s expo, which kicked-off Wednesday here, the numbers on display surged 10-fold to over 50 electric and hybrid vehicles, a reflection of the government’s aggressive target to electrify all new vehicles by 2030.
Auto Expo 2018: SR125 has the DNA of Aprilia and is more affordable, Piaggio India CEO and MD Diego Graffi told reporters here. Powered by a 3-valve engine, SR125 comes with 14-inch wheels and wider tyres. The vehicle will be available across Aprilia and Vespa dealerships in the country.
Auto Expo 2018: SMIPL is witnessing a year-on-year growth of 40 per cent in the Indian market and would strengthen its portfolio in scooter and 150 CC motorcycle segments every year.
The petrol versions of the car are priced between Rs 5.34 lakh and Rs 7.9 lakh while the diesel trims are tagged between Rs 6.73 lakh and Rs 9.15 lakh. The car comes with various safety features like dual airbags as standard feature.
Auto Expo 2018: The company unveiled its SP Concept, an SUV designed and developed for the Indian market. It will be the first product to go on sale in the country in the second half of next year.
The company also showcased its Formula One car R.S. 17, the first car put together from scratch by the Renault Sport Formula One Team, Renault India said.
Auto Expo 2018: The concept car has an upright stance with higher seating and ground clearance, along with a horizontal hood giving it an urban SUV image, which is strengthened by a bold and upright front.
Auto Expo 2018 Highlights: Japanese auto major Honda and Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday unveiled new products. Honda unveiled three new products, including the all new Amaze, which will hit the market during the upcoming fiscal.
Auto Expo 2018 - Vehicles is scheduled from February 9-14 at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida and the Auto Expo 2018 - Components which will take place from February 8-11 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Delhi Auto Expo 2018: Automobile giants including Toyota, Hyundai, Tata Motors and Mahindra are all expected to present electric and hybrid vehicles. The push for emission-free vehicles is in line with the government's 'all-electric by 2032' objective.
Mercedes is updating its A-Class with a new look and engines, roomier interior and semi-autonomous driving features that can help pilot the car in highway traffic.
Audi, a unit of Volkswagen, said in a statement that the models had been included in a voluntary recall of 850,000 diesel vehicles with V6 and V8 TDI engines announced in July.
The luggage space has been increased by 58 litres, around 28 per cent more than the second-generation Swift, and has around 24mm more headroom
"Lamborghni Urus will change the game for Lamborghini in India in terms of volumes and we expect to grow our volumes 2.5-3 times," said General Manager for Asia Pacific Andrea Baldi.
The Discover 110 model, powered by 115.5 cc engine will be available for Rs 50,496, while Discover 125 with a 124.5 cc power unit is priced between Rs 53,491 and Rs 56,314 for drum and disc version, respectively (Ex-showroom Maharashtra).
Sonowal said the state ranks 3rd amongst the raw silk producing states in India and has the highest concentration of bamboo resources.
Despite the increased push towards manufacturing more electric car models, automakers are failing to see the low response to the available battery-powered vehicles.
Sales of passenger vehicles, including Scorpio, XUV500, Xylo, Bolero and Verito, were down 7 per cent to 15,543 units compared to 16,799 units in December 2016.
The company, which plans to launch its first EV in India by 2020, also said it will conduct a study to find consumer insights to prepare for the journey.
Despite being much cheaper than its U.S.-based rival, the NIO ES8 looks a formidable opponent against the the Model X. It's a large, all-wheel drive seven seater that accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds.
"Investment shall mainly be for power units and batteries. Infrastructure development in collaboration with some partners may be another area where we would look forward to make our investments".





