India is gearing up for a hydrogen-powered introduction in its commercial vehicle segment, with the Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) technology poised to hit the roads in the next two to three years. Dr. Sukrut S. Thipse, Senior Deputy Director at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and Head of the Engine Development Lab,… Continue reading H2-ICE vehicles to hit roads in 2-3 years, says ARAI’s Dr. Sukrut S. Thipse
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Hyundai Creta and Mahindra Scorpio lead Top 10 midsize SUVs in April-October
India’s utility vehicle market, which currently has 70 models comprising SUVs and MPVs and spanning mind-boggling 870 variants, continues to benefit from unabating demand particularly for compact SUVs (below 4000mm length) and midsize SUVs. Of the estimated wholesales of 2.42 million passenger vehicles (up 1% YoY), UV sales of 1.56 million units (up 13%) accounted… Continue reading Hyundai Creta and Mahindra Scorpio lead Top 10 midsize SUVs in April-October
Tata Punch and Maruti Brezza in close fight for compact SUV supremacy
Small is big in the Indian SUV market, if one goes by the sales of the compact SUV models. In the first seven months of FY2025, this extremely popular sub-segment of the utility vehicle industry clocked wholesales of an estimated 796,575 units in April-October 2024 (up 13% YoY). This constitutes 51% of the total UVs sold (15,69,297… Continue reading Tata Punch and Maruti Brezza in close fight for compact SUV supremacy
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter charges electric 2W market with Activa E, QC1
After a long wait, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has finally made its debut in the Indian electric two-wheeler market with the launch of two electric scooters – the Activa E and the QC1, one for personal commute primarily, and the other focused on budget customers. The Japanese two-wheeler maker is the only major traditional two-wheeler… Continue reading Honda Motorcycle & Scooter charges electric 2W market with Activa E, QC1
We aim to create a new category with BE 6e and XEV 9e, says Rajesh Jejurikar
To accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, Mahindra & Mahindra has launched its Electric Origin SUVs BE 6e and XEV 9e at disruptive prices, to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, undercutting mainstream internal combustion engine vehicles by Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh on the road. Launching the vehicles in Chennai on Tuesday,… Continue reading We aim to create a new category with BE 6e and XEV 9e, says Rajesh Jejurikar
Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e: What sets these built-from-scratch EVs apart?
Mahindra & Mahindra today unveiled the BE 6e and the XEV 9e, the first two of its ‘Born Electric’ EVs. It has strived to set them apart from many of the EVs in the market that share their core design elements with their traditional, petrol- or diesel-based counterparts. But does building these models from the ground… Continue reading Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e: What sets these built-from-scratch EVs apart?
Ola Gig electric scooter launched at Rs 39,999
Ola has launched its first B2B-oriented electric scooter in India, and it is available in two variants. The Gig is priced at Rs 39,999, while the Gig+ is priced at Rs 49,999. Ola Gig design, range, top speed details The new Ola Gig has been designed to be a commercial two-wheeler and, as such, it… Continue reading Ola Gig electric scooter launched at Rs 39,999
Mahindra launches Electric Origin EV models BE 6e and XEV 9e – Price and Specs
Mahindra & Mahindra has today launched the first two of its ‘Born Electric’ SUVs, seeking to redefine India’s electric vehicle landscape. The BE 6e, starting at ₹18.90 lakh, and the XEV 9e, priced from ₹21.90 lakh, represent a new chapter in premium electric mobility, built on the groundbreaking INGLO (Intelligent Electric Global) architecture and powered… Continue reading Mahindra launches Electric Origin EV models BE 6e and XEV 9e – Price and Specs
Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e to hit the road in Q1 2025
Mahindra & Mahindra has launched its electric-origin EV SUV at a starting price of Rs 18.9 lakh and going up to Rs 21.90 lakh. The company has launched the pack 1 entry variant of BE 6e at Rs 18.9 lakh, whereas the pack 1 of XEV 9e is priced at Rs 21.9 lakh ex-showroom. The… Continue reading Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e to hit the road in Q1 2025
Mahindra’s Electric SUV BE 6e priced at Rs 18.9 lakh
Mahindra & Mahindra has launched its electric-origin EV SUV at a starting price of Rs 18.9 lakh and going up to Rs 21.90 lakh. The company has launched the pack 1 entry variant of BE 6e at Rs 18.9 lakh, whereas the pack 1 of XEV 9e is priced at Rs 21.9 lakh ex-showroom. The… Continue reading Mahindra’s Electric SUV BE 6e priced at Rs 18.9 lakh