Automobile Archives — Page 14 of 30

August 23, 2019 No Responses

Kia Tackles Hyundai Creta With New Seltos

A major competition between Hyundai Creta and the new Kia Seltos is unfolding. The new Seltos is manufactured in India. Kia Motors India, the local arm of the Korean carmaker, sees sister brand Hyundai as a competitor in the country,...

August 22, 2019 No Responses

Suzuki XL6 Debuts

Maruti Suzuki has launched its new premium MPV XL6. Based on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga MPV, this new model comes as a six-seater and with BS-VI compliant petrol powertrain only. Maruti Suzuki XL6 comes with a fresh styling that makes...

August 14, 2019 No Responses

Jaguar Land Rover Delivers 37,945 Units In July

For the Month of July 2019, Jaguar Land Rover’s global sales grew by 5 per cent at 37,945 units. According to the company, the sales growth was fueled by the recovery in the Chinese market, where the automaker’s retail sales...

August 8, 2019 No Responses

Kia Motors Targets Africa, Others With New Seltos SUV

South Korean auto major, Kia Motors is looking to export its made-in-India mid-sized SUV Seltos to various global markets like Africa and South America. The company, which has set up its manufacturing base in Andhra Pradesh with an installed production.....

August 8, 2019 No Responses

Mercedes-Benz Delivers 188,857 Units In July

Mercedes-Benz started the third quarter with a new sales record for the month ofJuly: A total of 188,857 cars with the three-pointed star were delivered (+12.7%). The ongoing model changes in the high-volume compact-car segment had a positive impact on...

July 27, 2019 No Responses

Kia To Roll Out Seltos SUV July 31

South Korean auto major, Kia Motors is all set to roll out its first made in India mid-SUV, Kia Seltos, from its plant located in Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh on July 31. “Kia Motors will roll out the first car...

July 17, 2019 No Responses

VW Declares 974,400 Sales In June

Volkswagen Group in June 2019 recorded 1.6 per cent increase in its global sales, amounting to 974,400 units. The company explained that the number is mostly driven by 15 per cent growth in the Chinese market, where the Volkswagen Group...

July 15, 2019 No Responses

Daimler Trucks Tests New Digital Vehicle Systems

Daimler Trucks has taken a new initiative to test and develop the new digital operating menus and apps. The German CV manufacturer has involved the truck drivers to test the digital system on-board the new Mercedes-Benz Actros. The company has...

July 14, 2019 No Responses

Samsung Unveils Remote-Controlled 5G Car

Samsung has revealed its 5G enabled car that can be operated remotely. developed in association with Vodafone. The South Korean technology giant claims, this connected car s first-of-its-kind virtual reality car. Based on a Lincoln MKZ, the car was being...

July 12, 2019 No Responses

DFM Debuts In Nigeria, Partners Dana Motors

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – DongFeng Motor Corporation (DFM) has commenced business activities in Nigeria in collaboration with Dana Motors. Under the arrangement, products from DFM stable such as Pick-Ups, Sports Utility Vehicles...

July 9, 2019 No Responses

Coscharis Welcomes New 7 Series

The all new BMW 7 series is has arrived in Nigeria courtesy Coscharis Motors. The BMW brand flagship comes with a more distinctive, luxurious and outstanding dynamics. It stands out with its prestigious, elegant appearance, superlative comfort and exceptionall...

June 29, 2019 No Responses

Nissan Records Ten Millionth Vehicle At Sunderland Plant

Nissan Sunderland Plant is celebrating another record-breaking milestone as the ten millionth vehicle rolls of the production line. A statement explained that it has taken the plant 33 years to reach the ten million mark – making it the fastest...

June 28, 2019 No Responses

Mercedes-Benz To Assemble Cars In Egypt

Mercedes-Benz has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Government for local assembly of passenger cars in the country. This planned commitment is set to further improve the market position of Mercedes-Benz Cars in Egypt, the company sai...

June 25, 2019 No Responses

Daimler Gives Profit Warning

Daimler cut its 2019 earnings after lifting provisions for issues related to its diesel vehicles by hundreds of millions of euros. Group earnings before interest and tax this year are now expected to be at last year’s level, the carmaker...