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News18
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Honda To Add New BEV Next Fiscal With Focus On Hybrid Models, Here's What Top Official Says
Last Updated: The announcement has been made by the new helmsman, Takashi Nakajima, who was recently appointed as the president and CEO of the company. As the electric segment is reaching new heights, a lot of top car makers have started putting more effort into the vertical. Amid the massive boom, the top player, Honda, also announced that bring a new Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for the Indian market. The announcement has been made by the new helmsman, Takashi Nakajima, who was recently appointed as the president and CEO of the company, reported by NDTV Auto. According to the reports, he confirmed that the launch of a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) might take place next fiscal year. Here's What Reports Say The top official did not reveal many details about the same during the event. However, some reports suggested that the upcoming EV will not be based on the Honda Elevate. Instead, it will arrive as a new pure EV, and will be specially made for the Indian market and its road conditions. Electric Sedan Or E-SUV? It is likely to be released in the SUV segment, giving more options to customers to choose from in the EV vertical. Apart from this, the customers can expect the few models with hybrid technology as well. Once launched, the EV might dominate the market and will give tough competition to the ongoing hot-selling products, Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara. It will be considered as the key model for the brand to establish its image in the segment, and contribute to the market with a tech-loaded product to its full potential. Currently, Honda offers a wide range of models in the Indian market. The list includes City, Elevate, Amaze and old-gen Amaze in India. Only the city comes with hybrid technology. The customers can expect the upcoming offerings in the hybrid tech as well, soon. First Published: May 25, 2025, 09:00 IST
NDTV
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Mugdha Mishra Joins Prestigious Women's Worldwide Car Of The Year (WWCOTY) Jury
Mugdha Mishra, Editor of NDTV Auto, the automotive division of NDTV (New Delhi Television), has now been selected as a jury member for the esteemed Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) awards. With this honour, Mugdha joins a global panel of top women motoring journalists from across the world, representing India on one of the most respected platforms in the automotive industry. With her deep understanding of automobiles and years of experience behind the wheel, her selection celebrates not just her individual journey, but also India's growing influence in the global automotive conversation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NDTV Auto (@autondtv) What's WWCOTY? Women's Worldwide Car of the Year is the only car awards group in the world comprised exclusively of women motoring journalists. It was created by New Zealand motoring journalist Sandy Myhre in 2009. She is Honorary President while Marta Garcia is Executive President. This unique award aims to recognize the best cars of the year and to give a voice to women in the automotive world. The voting criteria are based on the same principles that guide any driver when choosing a car. The swearers do not select a 'woman's car' because cars are not gender specific. Aspects such as safety, quality, price, design, ease of driving, benefits and environmental footprint, among others, are considered when casting the votes. The Women's Worldwide Car of the Year is present on all five continents. 82 female judges from 55 countries vote for the best car of the year from their professional point of view. Why WWCOTY? Significant value also means equal representation. The voice of women should be heard! Women play an important role in the purchase of a car, not just for themselves in significant numbers but as influencers in family car buying decisions. Different approach and focus on cars. Women looks at cars differently. They are more oriented towards aspects such as safety, quality, price, design, ease of driving, benefits and environmental footprint. Although the number of drivers is comparable to men drivers in many countries around the world, women are poorly represented in car awards. That is the reason, of course, why WWCOTY was formed - to give women that important voice. For WWCOTY, all three qualities are powerful and embraced in WWCOTY Award. Our common goal is not to choose the best car for women, but to attract their attention as to our collective opinion.
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Top 5 Car Launches In May 2025
The month of the May is going to bring the heat, literally and figuratively. Not only will the summer sun be at its peak, but there are going to be some mouthwatering car launches slated next month. From the Kia Carens facelift to the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Tata Altroz facelift and the twin launches from MG, the Windsor long range and the Cyberster EV, which was showcased in India at the 2025 Auto Expo. Here's a quick lowdown on what to expect from each of the car launches that are likely to happen in May 2025. Recently, the test mule of the 2025 Carens has been spotted on multiple occasions. Following up on the update, NDTV Auto has confirmed that the car will be launched in the Indian market in May 2025. The 2025 Kia Carens will bring a host of changes covering multiple aspects of the SUV, from design to features. From what we know, the MPV will come with a refreshed design. Accompanying the exterior design changes will likely be revisions in the cabin. The vehicle is likely to have a different layout compared to the outgoing version. It might get a bigger infotainment screen and a different instrument cluster. The Carens facelift will get the same engine options as before, which are - 1.5-litre TGDi petrol, 1.5-litre DPFi petrol, and the 1.5-litre diesel engine options. The transmission options include 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT, 6-speed MT, and 6-speed AT. Expect a slight bump in the prices. Volkswagen Golf GTI Presently in its eighth iteration, the Volkswagen Golf GTI boasts a sporty appearance similar to the version available in the global market. This is further enhanced by unique design for the alloy wheel designs, black accents on the front bumper, and a single-exit exhaust. Additionally, the GTI badge has been placed on the front doors. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that delivers 261 hp and 370 Nm of peak torque. This engine pairs with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels. The hatchback is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.9 seconds, with a top speed of 250 kmph. Tata Altroz Facelift Altroz Facelift test mule was spotted with flush door handles and is the first hatchback to feature this element Photo Credit: Team BHP Tata is looking forward to diversifying its lineup with the new avatar of the Altroz. The test mule of the Tata Altroz has been spotted multiple times and is likely to launch on 21st May. The premium hatchback will get new features and an updated design. The Tata Altroz facelift's test mule suggests that it has got a new design, and appears quite sleeker than the current interaction on sale. Also, the front end is likely to get a glossy closed-off upper grille, as seen on Tata Punch. The Altroz Facelift test mule was spotted with flush door handles and is the first hatchback to feature this element. It is likely to get dual-pod LED headlights and dual-tone alloy wheels. MG Windsor Long Range MG Windsor EV MG will likely launch the Windsor EV with a larger battery pack in India next month. The range could go to 400 km on a single charge. The 50.6 kWh battery pack in the Windsor EV is expected to churn out a peak power and torque output of 130 hp and 200 Nm. Also, the new interaction is likely to get a few ADAS upgrades. It is likely to be backed with ADAS features like- surrounding view monitoring, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, autonomous emergency brake, and more. The larger battery pack interaction of the Windsor EV will surely demand a price hike, likely to the tune of Rs. 4 lakh. MG Cyberster EV MG Cyberster The MG Cyberster 2025 is anticipated to steal the show in the EV domain by becoming the first all-electric two-seater roadster that merges heritage with futuristic innovation. The MG Cyberster EV offers two variants. A dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant equipped with a 77 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, making 535 horsepower and 725 Nm of torque, reaching 0-100 kmph in just 3.2 seconds and a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant with a 64 kWh battery pack, producing 320 horsepower and 475 Nm of torque. With a range of up to 580 km on a single charge, the Cyberster is both a performance sports car and a practical long-range electric vehicle. It is expected to compete with EV models like the Kia EV 6, BYD Seal, and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
NDTV
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Exclusive: 2025 Kia Carens Launching On May 8; Will Get ADAS, Design Changes
Kia launched the Carens in the Indian market in 2022, marking its presence in the affordable MPV segment. Since its launch, the model has been bringing in good sales numbers for the brand. However, it's about time for the South Korean manufacturer to launch an updated version of the vehicle, and it seems like they feel the same. Recently, the test mule of the 2025 Carens has been spotted on multiple occasions. Following up on the update, NDTV Auto has confirmed that the car will be launched in the Indian market in May 2025. 2025 Kia Carens: Design The 2025 Kia Carens will bring a host of changes covering multiple aspects of the SUV, from design to features. From what we know, the MPV will come with a refreshed design. This will be seen in the form of the changes in the front fascia, which is likely to adopt the new design language of the brand. It will likely have vertically-oriented headlamps with a new design for the bumper, grilles, and more. While the silhouette is expected to be the same, it will have a new design for the alloy wheels, as well as the rear end. Also Read: Mahindra XUV 900: Much-Anticipated Coupe-SUV Coming? 2025 Kia Carens: ADAS, Larger Touchscreen Accompanying the exterior design changes will likely be revisions in the cabin. The vehicle is likely to have a different layout compared to the outgoing version. It might get a bigger infotainment screen and a different instrument cluster. These might be the units borrowed from either the Syros or the Seltos. Furthermore, we can expect the car to have an extended list of features with additions like ventilated seats for the second row, a panoramic sunroof, and more. Along with the standard safety features, the 2025 Kia Carens will bring a suite of Level 2 ADAS features. This list includes forward collision warning, lane keep assist, blind spot collision warning, and more. Until now, the brand has had these features on offer in the Sonet, Seltos, and Syros. 2025 Kia Carens: Powertrain, Drivetrain The 2025 Kia Carens will carry forward the powertrain options available on the outgoing version. In other words, it will have: 1.5-litre TGDi petrol, 1.5-litre DPFi petrol, and the 1.5-litre diesel engine options. The transmission options include 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT, 6-speed MT, and 6-speed AT. With all of the aforementioned details, we can expect the MPV to have an increased price. Presently, it has a starting price of Rs 10.60 lakh (ex-showroom) and competes against rivals like Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Toyota Rumion, and others in the segment.
