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Electric two-wheeler sales hit 11-month low of 45,734 units in June

The retail sales numbers for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry for June 2023 are out – 45,734 units. This statistic is as per the government’s Vahan website as of 7am today (July 1) and should increase marginally as additional new EV registrations from across the country are factored in. Following the industry’s best-ever performance in… Continue reading Electric two-wheeler sales hit 11-month low of 45,734 units in June

Electric two-wheeler sales hit 11-month low of 45,734 units in June

Hero MotoCorp to hike prices of motorcycles and scooters from July 3

Hero MotoCorp will make an upward revision in the ex-showroom prices of its motorcycles and scooters, effective from July 3, 2023. The company said that the price increase will be around 1.5% and the exact quantum of the increase will vary for specific models and markets. The upward revision of the prices of motorcycles and… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp to hike prices of motorcycles and scooters from July 3

Bharat NCAP norms set to come into effect from October 1, 2023, says a ministry official

The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme crash test norms are set to come into effect from October 1, 2023, Mahmood Ahmed, additional secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), informed Autocar Professional. This comes at a time of growing consciousness on safety norms, with homegrown brands like the Tata and Mahindra scoring 5 stars… Continue reading Bharat NCAP norms set to come into effect from October 1, 2023, says a ministry official

Motherson and Marelli unveil first automotive lighting tool room in India

Motherson in collaboration with Marelli, have announced the inauguration of Motherson Automotive Lighting Tool Room. This is the first-ever tool room in India dedicated to automotive lighting. The plant was inaugurated by R.C. Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India, and Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, in the presence of other… Continue reading Motherson and Marelli unveil first automotive lighting tool room in India

Motherson and Marelli unveil first automotive lighting tool room in India

Maruti Suzuki’s Nurture Programme grants PoC to 6 early-stage startups from East and Northeast India

Maruti Suzuki India, in collaboration with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), has announced the names of six startups chosen for its Nurture programme. These startups include DriverShaab, Route2Jute, OiHelp, Hopun Innovations, Backyard Creators, and Salutem Ridegear. The startups offer solutions in various areas such as driver aggregation services, jute-based accessories, hyperlocal delivery services, micro electric… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Nurture Programme grants PoC to 6 early-stage startups from East and Northeast India

Honda Elevate bookings open on Monday, July 3

Honda will officially open bookings for the upcoming Elevate midsize SUV on Monday, July 3, our dealer sources have confirmed. The Elevate’s booking amount will be pegged at Rs 21,000, and it’s a much-awaited new launch from Honda India in several years, joining the crowded and fiercely competitive midsize SUV segment. Our dealer sources have also confirmed that… Continue reading Honda Elevate bookings open on Monday, July 3

Oben Electric set to begin Oben Rorr deliveries in July

Oben Electric is set to start deliveries of its performance electric motorcycle, Oben Rorr, in the first week of July 2023. The EV maker recently opened its first experience centre in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, and has a distribution network in major Indian cities and plans to meet the demand of 21,000 pre-orders by scaling manufacturing… Continue reading Oben Electric set to begin Oben Rorr deliveries in July