After a gap of two years, auto shows are back to auto enthusiasts globally. One such show is the world's largest two wheeler and motorcycle show EICMA.

Modern auto technologies showcased at EICMA 2022

Czech automaker, Skoda, has introduced a new mid-size premium sedan - the Slavia. It is a sporty looking car with a low and wide stance, sharp character lines and some design cues from the Kushaq. But the overall design bears resemblance to the larger Octavia sedan and it offers a generous amount of space inside. The Skoda Slavia is being offered with two turbocharged petrol engine options -- a 1.0L TSI with an output of 115 horsepower and a 1.5L TSI with 150 horsepower. We recently got to drive both the options and here's all about our experience with the Slavia.

WION Pitstop | Skoda Slavia review: The enthusiasts' mid-sized sedan

China is the world's largest auto market but due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country and curbs imposed auto manufacturers are scrambling for output.

Shanghai lockdown: Auto manufacturers scramble for output

Ahead of entering the EV market in India, Suzuki's Indian arm has appointed a new CEO. Hisashi Takeuchi has become the new CEO of Maruti Suzuki.

Suzuki's Indian arm appoints new CEO ahead of entering the EV market

Rolls-Royce on Wednesday announced its first fully electric car, the "Spectre", will be available in late 2023, the luxury BMW group brand adding that all its vehicles will be electric by 2030.

Rolls Royce announces fully electric car for late 2023

Big is not always better, especially when it comes to the car market. Ford Motor is an example of how things can ho go horribly wrong even for big players. Also, it is a season of Americans exiting countries and regions, somewhere discreetly and completely and at other places after making the official announcements and by taking one step at a time.

Opinion | Why is Ford exiting India?

Domestic stock market indices trimmed losses to end flat on Wednesday led by gains in metal, auto and IT sectors. The S&P BSE Sensex settled 37 points, or 0.08 per cent lower at 44,618 levels while NSE's Nifty ended at 13,114 levels, up 4.

Sensex ends flat, Nifty around 13,100; auto, metal stocks rise

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it has sold over two lakh cars through the online channel. The company, which initiated its online sales platform around two years back, said the digital channel now covers nearly 1,000 dealerships across the country.

Maruti Suzuki India sells over 2 lakh cars via online channel

After setting a benchmark in the compact crossover segment with its Seltos, Kia Motors is all set to introduce its sub-compact crossover in the Indian market very soon. The Kia Sonet will go up against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Ford Ecosport and the Tata Nexon. But can it be that redefining sub-compact crossover that you always wanted? We recently got a chance to spend a day with the Sonet and we tried to reach very close to the answer.

Kia Sonet review: Can it redefine the sub-compact crossover segment?

Renault acknowledged that its global ambitions had been unrealistic, announcing plans to cut about 15,000 jobs, shrink production and restructure French plants as it pressed the reset button and sought to banish the spectre of Carlos Ghosn.

Renault to lay-off 15,000 people globally | COVID-19 crisis

General Motors Co's self-driving car unit, Cruise, on Tuesday (January 21) unveiled a prototype electric vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals for use in its planned autonomous ride-sharing service.

GM's Cruise unit unveils driverless prototype vehicle for ride-sharing service

When Karl Benz received a patent of what is known as the first practical automobile in 1886, few would have known that his three-wheeled Motorwagen has given birth to an industry.

WION Edit: China set to gain from disruption in auto industry

Pitstop drives the all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid that comes in India with an ex-showroom price tag of INR 37.88 lakh. It gets Toyota's fourth-generation electric hybrid drivetrain with a 2.5-litre petrol engine which delivers 176bhp and 221Nm of torque. In combination with a 118 horsepower electric motor, the Camry offers a combined output of 215bhp. In terms of features, the new Camry gets three-zone automatic climate control, 8-inch multimedia touchscreen, power front seats and all-LED headlamps. Alongside, 9 airbags, ABS with EBD & Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability & Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensor & Parking Assist are among the safety features of the car. Watch our video to know how was our experience with the all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid. #WION #Pitstop #Camry #Toyota #Automobile #AutoReview

Toyota Camry Hybrid review: The eco-friendly luxury sedan | WION Pitstop

Focused on profitability, the Japanese auto major Nissan has told its managers to slash non-essential spending as the automaker grapples with slumping car sales and tumbling profits.

Japanese auto major Nissan orders drastic spending cuts

The Indian auto industry is still not out of the woods yet. According to a report submitted by Society of Indian Automobile manufacturers, the domestic auto industry saw a drop of 16% in sales from April to November.

Indian Auto Industry saw 16% drop in sales from April to November

Equities traded lower during early hours on Wednesday amid weak global cues with auto and realty indices showing the most losses. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its growth forecasts for the global economy for this year and the next.

Nifty slips below 11,300 mark, auto and realty stocks drag

General Motors unveiled its new Corvette model in a glitzy ceremony in California on Thursday night.

Chevrolet unveils new mid-engine Corvette

Ford is preparing for a future of electric and autonomous vehicles by parting ways with 7,000 white-collar workers worldwide, about 10 percent of its global salaried workforce.

Ford to cut 7,000 white-collar jobs worldwide

India fines Volkswagen; NGT expert panel slaps Rs 171-crore fine as health cost

Market benchmark Sensex soared almost 580 points to end at a one-month high of 35,011.65 Friday, propelled by financials and auto stocks, amid cooling global crude prices, rising rupee and a fresh flow of foreign funds.

Sensex climbs 580 points to reclaim 35,000-mark; banking, auto shares steal the show

China's Ministry of Commerce said the country had scored remarkable success since it carried out reform and opening up, noting that China can develop only through reform

Decision to open economy not related to trade friction with US: China

Till now over 60 women have been trained to drive autos by an auto union leader in Kolkata

Women undergo training to drive autos in Kolkata

The stock markets rose due to broadly positive Asian indices, coupled with healthy buying in capital goods, auto, healthcare and metal stocks

Sensex closes 294 points higher, Nifty above 10,500

Among major losers, private banks Kotak Bank, IndusInd Bank Yes bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank fell up to 2.9 per cent.

Budget aftermath: Sensex drops 324 points, Nifty below 11,000 on LTCG jitters

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