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Simple Energy to launch new e-scooter on May 23

Bengaluru-based electric vehicle start-up Simple Energy, which began production of its first electric scooter, the Simple One, from its Shoolagiri plant in Tamil Nadu on May 5, is to officially launch the EV on May 23. The company had previously showcased the scooter and announced a price, but there was radio silence about commencement of deliveries after… Continue reading Simple Energy to launch new e-scooter on May 23

Simple Energy to launch new e-scooter on May 23

Matter Energy to open bookings for Aera electric bike on May 17

Ahmedabad-based start-up Matter Energy has announced that bookings for its first electric motorcycle, the Aera, will begin on May 17, 2023. Customers can book the two-wheeled EV on the company’s website as well as on Flipkart. The bookings will be open across 25 cities in India including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar and… Continue reading Matter Energy to open bookings for Aera electric bike on May 17

Matter Energy to open bookings for Aera electric bike on May 17

An old hand is steering Honda Cars India in a new direction

As the last financial year recedes into the distance, Honda Cars India is set to post its second consecutive year of profits. The buoyancy is a sign that the company, which took the hard call of shutting down its Greater Noida factory in 2020 as part of its strategy to prioritise profitability over volumes, is… Continue reading An old hand is steering Honda Cars India in a new direction

Ola sets up the largest D2C automobile retail network in India, opens 500th Experience Centre in Srinagar

EV firm Ola Electric, today announced the opening of its 500th Experience Centre (EC) in Srinagar District of Jammu & Kashmir, as part of its strategy to expand its direct-to-consumer (D2C) presence in the country. Ola commands a 98% market reach in the country, on the back of its omnichannel strategy and speed of offline… Continue reading Ola sets up the largest D2C automobile retail network in India, opens 500th Experience Centre in Srinagar

Ola sets up the largest D2C automobile retail network in India, opens 500th Experience Centre in Srinagar

‘Challenges opened up an opportunity to monetise the MG brand,’ says Rajeev Chaba, CEO Emeritus, MG Motor India

Having explored multiple options for joint ventures and partnerships over the last few years, MG Motor India, the British brand owned by SAIC Corporation has decided to divest its majority stake in the company and it is currently in negotiation with multiple potential suitors – right from High-Net-Worth Individuals, corporates and financial partners. With its… Continue reading ‘Challenges opened up an opportunity to monetise the MG brand,’ says Rajeev Chaba, CEO Emeritus, MG Motor India

Honda reveals electric EM1 e scooter with 41km range and 45kph top speed

Honda has revealed its first electric vehicle on two wheels for European riders. The EM1 e follows the Japanese automaker’s September 2022 announcement of plans to introduce 10 or more electric two- wheelers globally by 2025. It is also a notable first step towards meeting Honda’s stated aim of carbon neutrality for all its motorcycle… Continue reading Honda reveals electric EM1 e scooter with 41km range and 45kph top speed