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Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Auto recap, May 25: Tata Altroz EV plan paused, Nissan GT-R to come back, new Maharashtra EV policy detailed
Here is your quick check on the biggest developments in the world of automobiles. Here is your quick check on the biggest developments in the world of automobiles. Notify me The automotive industry is progressing rapidly, presenting difficulties in staying abreast of all the latest advancements. At HT Auto, we are dedicated to delivering the most relevant and current information as it becomes available. Below is a concise overview of the key highlights from Sunday, May 25. Tata Altroz EV plan paused for now. Here's why Tata Motors launched the updated Altroz premium hatchback in the Indian market earlier this week at an introductory starting price of ₹ 6.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The premium hatchback now comes available in petrol, diesel and CNG fuel options, while transmission choices include manual, automatic and AMT units. In fact, Tata Altroz is the only premium hatchback in the Indian market that comes with a diesel engine. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Toyota Glanza rival was supposed to receive an all-electric iteration as well. It has long been speculated that Tata Motors, which currently holds the lion's share in the Indian electric passenger vehicle market with models such as Tiago EV, Tigor EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV and Curvv EV, is working on Altroz EV. However, the homegrown car manufacturer has now confirmed that it has paused the plan to launch the Altroz EV temporarily. Also Read : Tata Altroz EV plan paused for now. Here's why Godzilla will be back, promises Nissan as a new GT-R is on the card Nissan GT-R may not be currently in business, but that doesn't diminish the consumer attention towards this car. And keeping that in mind, Nissan is working on a new GT-R. The Japanese car manufacturer that has been sailing through troubled waters has confirmed that a new GT-R is in development. Nissan GT-R, which is popularly known as Godzilla as one of the insanely powerful sportscar is gearing up for a return. Auto Express has quoted Nissan's VP of Product Marketing Strategy, Arnaud Charpentier, saying that the GT-R will be back, without a doubt. This comment comes at a time when Nissan is undertaking a massive cost-cutting agenda after losing billions in recent years due to sales slumping short of investments. Also Read : Nissan working on a new GT-R, promises to reinvent notion of a sports car New Maharashtra EV policy aims 30% electric vehicle adoption by 2030 The new Maharashtra EV Policy has received the green signal from the government. With this, the Maharashtra government is aiming to achieve 30 per cent electric vehicle penetration in he state by 2030. The new Maharashtra EV Policy promises a comprehensive supportive ecosystem for electric mobility. It lays down that new residential buildings in the state must provide EV charging facilities and also offers incentives such as a toll waiver for electric vehicles. The new Maharashtra EV Policy has become effective from April 1, 2025 and will remain enforced till March 31, 2030. The Maharashtra government claims that it aims to make the state a leading hub for electric vehicles in the country through incentives, infrastructure expansion and manufacturing support. With this policy, the state government aims to prevent 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1,000 tonnes of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector by the end of this decade as part of the Clean Mobility Transition Model. Also Read : Maharashtra EV Policy: Govt aims 30% electric vehicle adoption by 2030 through a comprehensive supporting ecosystem Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 26 May 2025, 07:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Godzilla will be back, promises Nissan as a new GT-R is on the card
The new Nissan GR-R is on the card and it claims to come reinventing the notion of a sportscar. The new Nissan GR-R is on the card and it claims to come reinventing the notion of a sportscar. Check Offers Nissan GT-R may not be currently in business, but that doesn't diminish the consumer attention towards this car. And keeping that in mind, Nissan is working on a new GT-R. The Japanese car manufacturer that has been sailing through troubled waters has confirmed that a new GT-R is in development. Nissan GT-R, which is popularly known as Godzilla as one of the insanely powerful sportscar is gearing up for a return. Auto Express has quoted Nissan's VP of Product Marketing Strategy, Arnaud Charpentier, saying that the GT-R will be back, without a doubt. This comment comes at a time when Nissan is undertaking a massive cost-cutting agenda after losing billions in recent years due to sales slumping short of investments. Also Read : Upcoming cars in India While the car manufacturer's new product strategy centres on the usual body styles like SUVs and crossovers, owing to the high demand for such models, the next-generation GT-R is also in development. 'There are people working on this. When, how, honestly, this we don't know. But today, we don't just need to make a sports car, but to do one with a powertrain that we foresee [working] in the coming years. If it is electric or electrified, it needs to remain a sports car. [But] if you end up with the same performance as an EV SUV, this is an issue," Charpentier said. He also said that upon arrival, the new Nissa GT-R will reinvent the notion of a sports car. It's been about a year and a half since the company hinted that the next GT-R might come as a fully electric car. The Hyper Force concept, an ultra-angular supercar promising about 1,341 bhp peak power, was described as a tangible dream to achieve by the end of the decade. Also, it previewed what the new Nissan GT-R may look like. While Nissan is still enthusiastic about a new GT-R, there are a host of challenges ahead of this project as well. The struggling Japanese carmaker has bigger priorities and is unlikely to favour a GT-R soon at the expense of a high-volume SUV. Surely, a new supercar would boost Nissan's image and draw more people into the showrooms, but in reality, the OEM may be more inclined to play it safe with volume-driven vehicles like SUVs and crossovers. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 25 May 2025, 13:29 PM IST
Motor 1
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Nissan: We Have People Working On a New GT-R
Nissan is undertaking a massive cost-cutting agenda after losing billions in recent years due to sales falling short of investments. While the new product roadmap centers on the usual suspects, crossovers and SUVs, there's still hope for fun cars. The Z is soldiering on and could one day be joined by a new Silvia . Better yet, a next-generation GT-R is also in development. Yes, Godzilla will return, eventually. Speaking with Motor1 last month at the New York Auto Show, Nissan USA's chief product planner confirmed, 'The GT-R will be back, without a doubt.' Now, another high-ranking official is reinforcing that statement. Arnaud Charpentier, VP of Product Marketing Strategy, told Auto Express that the company is actively working on a new supercar: 2023 Nissan Hyper Force concept 'There are people working on this. When, how, honestly, this we don't know. But today, we don't just need to make a sports car, but to do one with a powertrain that we foresee [working] in the coming years. If it is electric or electrified, it needs to remain a sports car. [But] if you end up with the same performance as an EV SUV, this is an issue.' Whatever direction Nissan takes with the R36, Charpentier says the flagship must 'reinvent the notion of a sports car.' It's been about a year and a half since the company hinted that the next GT-R might be fully electric. The Hyper Force concept , an ultra-angular supercar with 1,341 horsepower, was described by Nissan Europe's VP of design, Giovanny Arroba, as 'a tangible dream to achieve by the end of the decade.' As you can see, various Nissan executives are eager to talk about a new GT-R, even if its release remains far off. They're not alone. Nissan North America's Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira, has suggested the R36 could be twinned with a third-generation Acura NSX . The next GT-R may also go electric since an 'NSX-type' EV has already been confirmed to arrive later this decade. Nissan's new boss, Ivan Espinosa, is an enthusiast who drives his Z to work every day . His predecessor, Makoto Uchida, described him as a 'real car guy.' Espinosa is also keen to bring back the Silvia, giving us reason to hope for either a new GT-R or a more accessible sports car. Nissan Hyper Force concept 44 Still, we need to stay realistic. Nissan is cutting 20,000 jobs, closing seven factories, eliminating six vehicle platforms, rebadging several Renault models , pausing development on some products, and reducing parts complexity by 70 percent. How does a niche product like a sports car fit in in this grim context? It's not as though the Z is a major commercial success that would encourage executives to greenlight another performance model. The struggling Japanese automaker clearly has bigger priorities and isn't likely to favor a GT-R or a Silvia at the expense of a high-volume SUV. Nissan is also developing a new Sentra sedan, among other mainstream models, that must come first. Sure, a new supercar would boost Nissan's image and draw more people into showrooms, but the bean counters are more inclined to play it safe with volume-driven vehicles. The Latest From Nissan: The New Nissan Micra Is Actually a Reskinned Renault 5 Nissan's New Boss Candidly Admits What Went Wrong Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Auto Express Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Auto Express
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New Nissan GT-R and expanded Nismo range to spearhead brand's renaissance
Times have been tough for Nissan in the last few years, but its plan for revitalisation is now coming together as the brand regroups and focuses on a new generation of models. Core to this plan is the high-performance sub-brand Nismo, which Nissan says will form one of three key nameplates, including Patrol and Juke, that it will rebuild the brand around. Advertisement - Article continues below Speaking with Auto Express, Nissan's regional vice president of marketing and mobility, Arnaud Charpentier, said: 'I see a future for Nismo. It's very clear. We will put this in the centre of the brand… We have Nismo, Patrol and Juke. Those strong nameplates for the brand are the equity. This is how we thrill our customers, so it will for sure come.' In regards to new Nismo models, nothing has yet been confirmed, but a new Nissan GT-R is definitely part of the plan. 'There are people working on this,' he told us. 'When, how, honestly, this we don't know. But today, we don't just need to make a sports car, but to do one with a powertrain that we foresee [working] in the coming years.' Of course, making a new GT-R is much more difficult than it was when the former R35 model was in development. In the EV age, straight-line performance and the augmentation of the drivetrain that were once a hallmark of the GT-R are relatively easy to attain thanks to the flexibility of electric motors. Nissan's top-brass are aware of this, and know the GT-R will need to be something different. Charpentier continued: 'If it is electric or electrified, it needs to remain a sports car. [But] if you end up with the same performance as an EV SUV, this is an issue... We need to reinvent the notion of a sports car.' What happens with Nismo is a little clearer, but the question of whether it will be expanded, Toyota GR-style, to include both high-performance versions of existing models and bespoke sports models remains to be seen. A quick way to offer high-performance models could start with a Nismo version of the new Micra, borrowing the e-motor and chassis upgrades from its Alpine A290 sister car. Other upgraded models, such as a hot version of the forthcoming Juke EV, could be a possibility, but the high level of variation between different markets could mean tastier models based on the Patrol SUV will be exploited in overseas markets. Nissan knows that its position as a global automotive super-power is no longer a foregone conclusion, so leaning into the nameplates that have brand equity will be critical in separating itself from competition from Chinese brands. Click here for our list of the best performance cars ...
