'Mahindra's Electric 3-Wheeler Sales Cross 50,000 Mark' plus 4 more

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• Mahindra's Electric 3-Wheeler Sales Cross 50,000 Mark
• Maruti S-Presso Now With New K-Series Engine & Other New Features
• 2022 Hyundai Tucson is Now Available for Bookings in India
• Porsche India Records 118% Sales Growth, Best Ever Half-Year Result
• Mumbai Gets 3 New Yamaha Blue Square Showrooms

Mahindra's Electric 3-Wheeler Sales Cross 50,000 Mark Posted: 18 Jul 2022 06:15 AM PDT The cumulative sales of Mahindra's electric 3-wheeler has crossed the 50,000 mark, the company announced via a press statement. Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited (MEML) celebrates its 50000 electric 3-wheeler customers milestone this month. Mahindra Electric started its electric 3-wheeler journey with the e Alfa Mini in 2017, and since then has successfully launched the Treo, Treo Yaari, Treo Zor, and e Alfa Cargo. Out of all the electric Mahindra 3-wheelers sold, the Treo range has received the maximum awards with some notable mentions being the Global Awards for Excellence in auto retail marketing for electric 3-wheeler of the year 2019 and made-in-India Innovation of the Year by ET Global Automotive Summit 2022 for the Treo and Apollo SCV of the Year 2021and ET Shark Awards 2021 for the Treo Zor. Suman Mishra, CEO of MEML, said, "It is indeed a momentous occasion for all of us as we go from strength to strength in building this category, and we are thankful to our satisfied customers for this. Electric Vehicles are helping customers with increased earnings while delivering sustainability and therefore we expect the growth momentum to continue."

Maruti S-Presso Now With New K-Series Engine & Other New Features Posted: 18 Jul 2022 04:00 AM PDT The Maruti S-Presso is now available in a new K-series engine option that is said to be much more refined and fuel-efficient and features idle start-stop tech. The Maruti S-Presso with the Next Gen K-Series 1.0L Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine offers enhanced fuel efficiency of 25.30 Km/l in Vxi(O)/Vxi+(O) AGS, 24.76 km/l in Vxi/Vxi+ MT and 24.12 km/l in Std/Lxi MT. The new model comes with ESP with Hill Hold Assist across all AGS variants and electrically adjustable ORVMs (Outside Rear-View Mirror) in the Vxi+/Vxi+(O) variants. Introducing the new S-Presso, Mr. Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, "S-Presso with its bold SUV-ish design has carved a strong niche for itself. Within a short span of around three years, we have sold over 202,500 units of S-Presso, a strong testimony that it stirred the right notes with customers. With many advanced features, coupled with spacious interiors, and a commanding SUV stance, the mini SUV S-Presso witnessed a positive uptake among customers. The new S-Presso with refined 1.0 K-series Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine with Idle Start-Strop technology, enhanced fuel efficiency and added features will offer an engaging drive experience to customers. We are confident that our customers will much appreciate the new S-Presso." Powered by highly efficient and refined Next Gen K-Series 1.0L Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine with Idle Start-Stop technology, the new S-Presso delivers 49 kW of power at 5500rpm and 89 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm. Packed with safety features like Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, Pre-tensioner and force limiter Front seatbelts with Front seatbelt reminder, high-speed alert system, reverse parking sensors standard in all variants and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill Hold Assist in AGS variants, the S-Presso offers a whole new safe driving experience to you and your loved ones.

2022 Hyundai Tucson is Now Available for Bookings in India Posted: 18 Jul 2022 03:38 AM PDT The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is now available for bookings in India. Customers can book the car at Hyundai Signature outlets across the country or online. Commenting on the commencement of bookings, Mr. Tarun Garg, Director (Sales, Marketing & Service), Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, "The all-new TUCSON has been crafted with unique and revolutionary elements that bring together luxury, technology and innovation. Conceptualized as the most iconic SUV of modern times, the all-new Hyundai TUCSON was developed to exude an innovative yet futuristic appeal. Through its elegance and dynamism, this modern premium SUV reflects Hyundai's Superior quality and brand identity." He further added, "The all-new Hyundai TUCSON showcases a quintessential embodiment of Hyundai's futuristic design identity and in its new avatar, offers our customers an extravagant mobility experience. The all-new Hyundai TUCSON will form the perfect expression of Hyundai's commitment to India, introducing an unmatched benchmark for this segment." The 2022 Hyundai Tucson will be offered across Hyundai Signature outlets with 246 outlets open in 125 cities. The company will offer the new car in two feature-loaded packages – Platinum and Signature. While the Platinum Variant will offer customers over 45 Standard Safety features, the Signature variant will offer customers over 60 Safety features.

Porsche India Records 118% Sales Growth, Best Ever Half-Year Result Posted: 18 Jul 2022 02:00 AM PDT Porsche India has announced that it has recorded a 118% sales growth for the first half of the year which is the German brand's best ever half-year sales result. Apart from that, the company is going to add two new dealerships in the country. Overcoming continual challenges that impact the automotive industry worldwide, Porsche India delivered more cars between January to June this year than the individual full year figures from 2018, 2019 and 2020. The arrival of the Porsche Taycan EV and a strong desire for SUVs carried the momentum through the first half of the year with 167 Cayenne and 125 Macan accounting for 77 per cent of all sales, followed by the Taycan with 37 units. The iconic Porsche 911 Coupe recorded 27 units and the family-sized limousine Panamera accounted for 19 sales. Manolito Vujicic, Brand Director, Porsche India said the figures are an encouraging sign that the industry is recovering with demand for high-end sports cars returning to pre-pandemic levels: "July marks 10 years of Porsche India serving this region and there's no better way to acknowledge this than with our best ever half year sales performance for the first half of 2022. "With the continued push towards electrification, we are heartened to see strong demand for the Taycan from day one, making it our third best-seller so far this year. Our customers and stakeholders have been outstanding and continue to be the backbone that lets Porsche India thrive. We strongly believe that success breeds success and building on our 2021 performance which was our best full year since 2014 and our strong 2022 first half, we are delighted to welcome two new retail partners to the Porsche India network which will be announced in the coming months."

Mumbai Gets 3 New Yamaha Blue Square Showrooms Posted: 17 Jul 2022 09:45 PM PDT Three new Yamaha Blue Square showrooms have been opened in Mumbai. They are designed to offer end-to-end sales, service, and spare support and embed Yamaha's racing DNA of excitement, style & sportiness. The three new Yamaha Blue Square showrooms include - Swastik Auto in Ulhasnagar, Dolphin Auto in Saki Naka and AIMS Yamaha in Manpada. These outlets are designed to offer a sense of community, creating a space for customers to connect with the ethos of the brand. 'Blue Square' is designed to define the legacy of Yamaha's role in global motorsports with 'Blue' characterizing the brand's racing DNA and 'Square' defining an entry into the world of Yamaha. The 'Blue Square' outlet carries forward Yamaha's racing DNA through a visual and exhibitory outline seen on the exterior porticos of the outlet and a BLUE-themed interior. With the newly launched outlets, Yamaha currently has 5 Blue Square showrooms operational in Maharashtra. With these newly launched showrooms, the premium Blue Square showroom footprint across India stands at 7 3outlets, with showrooms in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Delhi, and the other North-Eastern States. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Eishin Chihana, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies said, "As a part of 'The Call of the Blue' brand campaign, Yamaha is excited to announce the launch of 3 new Blue Square showrooms in Mumbai. Being the business capital of India, Mumbai is extremely important for Yamaha and these premium outlets will pave the way for building a stronger reach in the region. Through these Blue Square showrooms, we want every customer to attain a sense of belonging to Yamaha's rich heritage in international motorsports. These premium outlets will enable our customers to interact with the brand, acquire product information, and check out the range of Yamaha accessories and apparels, providing them with a unique buying and ownership experience."

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