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23 Jun 2024

Electric Vehicles

BII plans additional $300 million investment in Indian EV ecosystem

British International Investment (BII), a development finance institution from the UK, has revealed its intention to invest an additional $300 million in India's electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem over the next three years.

23 Jun 2024

BMW

BMW greenlights development of affordable electric models i1 and i2

BMW has given the go-ahead for the development of two entry-level electric vehicles, the i1 and i2.

23 Jun 2024

Kawasaki

Kawasaki launches W230 classic roadster bike: Check top features

Kawasaki has introduced the W230 classic roadster bike in the Japanese market.

23 Jun 2024

Hyundai

Hyundai ALCAZAR crosses 75,000 sales in Indian SUV market

Hyundai's premium SUV, the ALCAZAR, has celebrated its third year in the Indian market with robust sales figures.

23 Jun 2024

Skoda

2025 SKODA KODIAQ spotted testing in India: What to expect

The second-generation SKODA KODIAQ has been sighted undergoing testing on Indian roads.

23 Jun 2024

Electric Vehicles

BIS unveils two new safety and quality standards for EVs

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced two new standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606:2024, aimed at improving the safety and quality of electric vehicles (EVs) in India.

23 Jun 2024

Lexus

Lexus is readying new 600hp V8 sportscar as LFA successor

Lexus is preparing to launch a new V8-engined sportscar, believed to be the successor of the LFA.

22 Jun 2024

Triumph Motorcycles

Triumph Bonneville Bobber gains new matte color option in India

Triumph has unveiled a new color scheme for its Bonneville Bobber motorcycle in the Indian market.

22 Jun 2024

MINI

2025 MINI Cooper S, Countryman eSUV launching on July 24

MINI has confirmed the launch of the 4th-gen Cooper S and the updated Countryman E electric SUV in India on July 24, 2024.

22 Jun 2024

MG Motor

MG's upcoming 'Intelligent CUV' spied testing in India

A joint venture between JSW and MG Motor is set to introduce several New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in India.

22 Jun 2024

BMW

BMW CE 04 e-scooter's India launch set for July 14

BMW has officially confirmed the launch of its CE 04 electric scooter in India, slated for July 14.

22 Jun 2024

Japan

Japan bolsters smart car development amid global competition

Japan is ramping up its efforts to promote the development of smart cars — vehicles with safety and entertainment systems controlled by cloud technology.

22 Jun 2024

Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Motoverse 2024 registrations now open: How to apply

Royal Enfield has officially started accepting registrations for its annual motorcycle festival, Motoverse.

22 Jun 2024

BMW

BMW opens pre-bookings for new 5 Series LWB in India

BMW has announced the commencement of pre-bookings for its new-generation 5 Series Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India. The official launch is slated for July 24.

22 Jun 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Fronx Velocity Edition now available across more variants

Maruti Suzuki has expanded its SUV range with the Fronx Velocity Edition, which is now available in 14 different variants.

22 Jun 2024

Ola Electric

Ola S1 EV range available with benefits  worth ₹15,000

Ola Electric has launched a series of offers and benefits worth up to ₹15,000 across its electric scooter lineup.

22 Jun 2024

Hyundai

Hyundai KONA Electric discontinued ahead of CRETA EV's debut

Hyundai has silently discontinued the KONA Electric model in India, as indicated by its removal from the company's website.

22 Jun 2024

Autonomous vehicles

Cruise pays fine to resume testing in California after accident 

Cruise, a self-driving subsidiary of General Motors, has settled a dispute with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

22 Jun 2024

Audi

Audi Q6 e-tron spotted testing in India: Check features

Audi's Q6 e-tron, an electric SUV destined for the Indian market, has been spotted for the first time in the country.

21 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

Tesla is using LiDAR sensors to improve its self-driving tech

Tesla, last month, made an unexpected move by purchasing LiDAR sensors worth $2 million from Orlando-based manufacturer Luminar.

21 Jun 2024

Mahindra

Mahindra XUV 3XO clocks 10,000 sales in first month

Mahindra's latest SUV, the XUV 3XO, has made a strong debut in the Indian market, clocking 10,000 sales within the first month of its launch.

21 Jun 2024

Electric Vehicles

Methane to power EVs? Bill Gates-backed startup claims battery breakthrough

US-based start-up, Molten Industries, has announced a significant breakthrough in battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs).

21 Jun 2024

Bugatti

Meet Tourbillon, Bugatti's 1,800hp plug-in hybrid that replaces iconic Chiron

Bugatti has unveiled the Tourbillon, a V16 plug-in hybrid hypercar, as the successor to the Chiron.

20 Jun 2024

Germany

McMurtry Speirling beats Mercedes-AMG One to set new lap record

The McMurtry Speirling, a compact electric vehicle (EV) from McMurtry Automotive, has set a new record on the Hockenheim track in Germany.

20 Jun 2024

India

SUV demand fuels 19% growth in Indian auto industry valuation

The Indian automobile industry has seen a significant 19% increase in value during the financial year 2023-24, reaching ₹10.22 lakh crore.

20 Jun 2024

Force Motors

Force Motors mulls automatic transmission for Gurkha SUV in India

Force Motors is contemplating the introduction of an automatic gearbox for its popular Gurkha SUV, as per Autocar India.

19 Jun 2024

Jeep

Jeep resurrects V8-powered Wrangler Rubicon due to popular demand

Jeep has announced the unexpected return of its V8 off-roader, the 2024 Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition, for the 2025 model year.

19 Jun 2024

Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover revives Freelander as new EV line

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to revive the Freelander brand as a new line of electric vehicles (EVs).

19 Jun 2024

Ola Electric

Ola Electric to launch 4 e-bikes in India by 2026

Ola Electric has revealed plans to introduce its electric motorcycle lineup in the first half of FY2026.

19 Jun 2024

Ferrari

Ferrari's first electric car to cost around ₹4.5 crore

Ferrari, the renowned luxury car manufacturer, is gearing up to launch its first fully electric vehicle (EV) with a starting price of at least €500,000 (around ₹4.5 crore).

19 Jun 2024

BMW

BMW unveils 4th-generation X3 SUV with new design, advanced features

BMW has pulled the covers off its fourth-generation X3 SUV, showcasing a fresh design, advanced features, and a new platform.

19 Jun 2024

Triumph Motorcycles

Everything we know about Triumph's Elvis Presley-inspired Bonneville T120 bike

Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled a limited edition of the Bonneville T120, named the Elvis Presley.

18 Jun 2024

Skoda

SKODA announces significant price cut for SLAVIA, KUSHAQ cars

SKODA has declared a substantial price reduction, nearly ₹1 lakh, for its SLAVIA sedan and KUSHAQ SUV models.

18 Jun 2024

Electric Vehicles

eBikeGo eyes EV two-wheeler fleet expansion to 1 lakh

eBikeGo, an electric vehicle rental service, has announced plans to expand its electric two-wheeler fleet to one lakh units by FY26.

18 Jun 2024

Citroen

Citroen C3 Aircross 'Dhoni Edition' launched at ₹11.8 lakh

Citroen has introduced a new variant of the C3 Aircross in India, dubbed the 'Dhoni Edition.'

18 Jun 2024

Audi e-tron GT

Meet RS e-tron GT Performance, Audi's most powerful car ever

Audi has introduced its most powerful production car to date, the 2025 e-tron GT.

18 Jun 2024

Jeep

Jeep to launch Citroen C3-based SUV in India by 2027

Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, has announced the development of a new-generation Jeep Renegade. The model is set to hit the market by 2027.

18 Jun 2024

Volvo

Volvo ends S60 sedan's production after 24 years

Volvo has announced the cessation of its S60 model's production after a 24-year run in the US market.

18 Jun 2024

Hyundai

Hyundai to launch 4 new EVs in India by 2025

Hyundai has announced plans to introduce four new electric vehicle (EV) models in India, including the much-awaited CRETA EV, by the last quarter of fiscal 2025.

18 Jun 2024

Elon Musk

Elon Musk announces work on Tesla's 'epic' Master Plan 4

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has confirmed that he is currently working on the fourth iteration of the company's Master Plan.