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Honda Cars India Weighs Return of CKD Models, Calls ZR-V a ‘Test Case’
Honda Cars India Weighs Return of CKD Models, Calls ZR-V a ‘Test Case’

autherKetan Thakkar calendar22 May 2026

Honda says the ZR-V e:HEV could help assess demand for premium models in India, with local assembly and wider portfoli...

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Honda Cars Actively Looking for Partnerships in India
Honda Cars Actively Looking for Partnerships in India

autherKetan Thakkar calendar22 May 2026

Honda Cars India President and CEO Takashi Nakajima said the automaker is open to and actively looking for partners.

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Honda Sharpens City Sedan With Hybrid Tech and Premium Features for New-Age Buyers
Honda Sharpens City Sedan With Hybrid Tech and Premium Features for New-Age Buyers

By Kiran Murali, Mugdha Mishra & Ketan Thakkar calendar22 May 2026

Refreshed Honda City gets redesigned styling, larger screens, ADAS and enhanced cabin experience as the brand doubles ...

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Honda Cars India Targets Double-Digit Growth in FY27, Plans Six New Launches in Major India Push
Honda Cars India Targets Double-Digit Growth in FY27, Plans Six New Launches in Major India Push

autherKetan Thakkar calendar22 May 2026

Japanese automaker to strengthen SUV portfolio, hybrid lineup and premium positioning as India emerges among Honda’s t...

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Exclusive: JSW Motors Secures Rs 8,000 Crore SBI Funding for New Energy Vehicle Venture
Exclusive: JSW Motors Secures Rs 8,000 Crore SBI Funding for New Energy Vehicle Venture

By Prerna Lidhoo and Ketan Thakkar calendar20 May 2026

JSW group is looking beyond vehicle assembly and attempting to build an integrated new-energy ecosystem from the groun...

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Exclusive: NCR May Stop New Petrol-Diesel Cab Additions
Exclusive: NCR May Stop New Petrol-Diesel Cab Additions

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh and Ketan Thakkar  calendar18 May 2026

Delhi’s draft EV policy and Haryana’s EV charger mandate for buildings had already hinted at a larger NCR clean mobili...

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After Steering DeMerger, Iveco Bid, Tata Motors CHRO Kandi Moves On; Nambiar to Lead Next Phase
After Steering DeMerger, Iveco Bid, Tata Motors CHRO Kandi Moves On; Nambiar to Lead Next Phase

autherKetan Thakkar calendar14 May 2026

Sitaram Kandi exits Tata Motors after leading HR through the demerger and Iveco acquisition process, with DP Nambiar s...

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Deep Drive Podcast | Why EV Platforms May Gain Engines
Deep Drive Podcast | Why EV Platforms May Gain Engines

By Sergius Barretto calendar09 May 2026

EV platforms find new life as hybrids enter the frame.

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Carmakers Enter FY27 with a Stronger Growth Outlook than Two-Wheeler Makers
Carmakers Enter FY27 with a Stronger Growth Outlook than Two-Wheeler Makers

autherKetan Thakkar calendar09 May 2026

Passenger vehicle OEMs guide for double-digit expansion on SUV demand and capacity ramp-up; motorcycle makers see slow...

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Hyundai’s Margin Repair Plan: Price Hikes, Lower Discounts And Chennai Ramp-Up
Hyundai’s Margin Repair Plan: Price Hikes, Lower Discounts And Chennai Ramp-Up

autherKetan Thakkar calendar08 May 2026

The company says volume growth, calibrated price hikes, lower discounts, better Chennai utilisation and cost optimisat...

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What will be the primary battery technology powering mainstream EVs five years from now?

What will be the primary battery technology powering mainstream EVs five years from now?

Lithium-ion

 

46.67%

Sodium-ion

 

15.71%

Solid-state

 

20.24%

None of the Above

 

2.62%

Not Invented Yet

 

14.76%

Total Votes : 420