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Mahindra Scorpio N waiting period witnesses massive drop

Mahindra Scorpio N has been a popular choice among buyers ever since it was launched nearly a year ago. For a long time, Mahindra has been facing supply chain issues leading to extended waiting periods. However, the carmaker has recently been working on ramping up production of the Scorpio N along with the XUV700 and Thar, and it now shows as… Continue reading Mahindra Scorpio N waiting period witnesses massive drop

How India’s EV push will impact existing grids

India’s decade-old EV journey has been steadily positive so far despite the occasional hiccup. Indian consumers have taken to the electric vehicle with gusto with EV sales in India hitting 1.17 million units in FY23 and charging past 1,00,000 for six months in a row, but there are worries about India’s EV charging infrastructure and… Continue reading How India’s EV push will impact existing grids

How India’s EV push will impact existing grids

Lithium producers warn that global supplies may fall short of electric vehicle demand: Report

Lithium producers are concerned about issues such as delays in mine permitting, lack of staff, and inflation might hamper their ability to supply enough lithium to meet the electrification demands the world is aspiring to achieve, Reuters reported. Speaking on the side lines of Fastmarkets Lithium and Battery Raw Materials event, Stu Crow, chairman of… Continue reading Lithium producers warn that global supplies may fall short of electric vehicle demand: Report

Tork Motors to open 100 outlets by the end of this financial year, says Kapil Shelke

Kapil Shelke, Founder and CEO of the electric motorcycle manufacturer Tork Motors, aims to open 100 outlets in the country by the end of this financial year, he said upon the inauguration of two new experience zones in Rajkot and Ahmedabad, in Gujarat. The facilities will be home to brand’s KRATOS-R motorcycle and will offer… Continue reading Tork Motors to open 100 outlets by the end of this financial year, says Kapil Shelke

BMW Motorrad rolls out millionth GS with boxer engine

On June 21, 2023, the 1,000,000th GS equipped with a boxer engine rolled off the production line at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin-Spandau – a BMW R 1250 GS. BMW motorcycles have been manufactured in Berlin since 1969 and the BMW Motorrad GS models with boxer engines since 1980. These elemental, authentic motorcycles have… Continue reading BMW Motorrad rolls out millionth GS with boxer engine

Audi signs Neel Jani as simulator driver for development of Formula 1 power unit

Audi is taking the next step in the development of the power unit for its Formula 1 project by signing a simulator driver. Swiss racing pro Neel Jani (39) is going to support the development of the Audi power unit with his experience from various motorsport programs. An update of the dynamic driving simulator for… Continue reading Audi signs Neel Jani as simulator driver for development of Formula 1 power unit

EvoBus to be renamed Daimler Buses to underscore brand connect

On July 12, 2023, EvoBus GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Daimler Buses segment at Daimler Truck, will be renamed Daimler Buses GmbH. The name change will take place throughout Europe and applies accordingly to all national companies. The associated service centres, previously known as ‘BusWorld Home’, will also be given a new name… Continue reading EvoBus to be renamed Daimler Buses to underscore brand connect

One in four Mercedes Benz sold in India is over Rs 1.5 crore, company generates revenue of Rs 3,000 crore from high-end cars

One in every four cars sold by Mercedes Benz India comes from a price bracket over Rs 1.5 crore, the category defined as the TEV or ‘top end vehicles’ by the company. The maker of AMG performance cars and S Class has already hit a mark of 25 percent in the first five months of… Continue reading One in four Mercedes Benz sold in India is over Rs 1.5 crore, company generates revenue of Rs 3,000 crore from high-end cars