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Hyundai shows first images of new high-performance Ioniq 6 N EV

Hyundai Motor Company has today unveiled the first teaser images of the is soon-to-be-launched Ioniq 6 N, marking the brand’s next bold leap in its electrification journey. Building on the runaway success of the award-winning Ioniq 5 N – which in just two years has bagged a number of industry accolades, motorsport victories, and record-breaking… Continue reading Hyundai shows first images of new high-performance Ioniq 6 N EV

Hyundai shows first images of new high-performance Ioniq 6 N EV

Exclusive: Bajaj Auto sells 75,000 electric 3Ws in two years, readies to launch e-rickshaw

Bajaj Auto, India’s largest three-wheeler manufacturer as well as exporter, has clocked retail sales of over 75,000 electric three-wheelers. This is as per the latest statistics on the government of India’s Vahan portal (June 11, 2025). This sales milestone comes just about inside two years of the Pune-based company entering this sub-segment of the electric… Continue reading Exclusive: Bajaj Auto sells 75,000 electric 3Ws in two years, readies to launch e-rickshaw

Exclusive: Bajaj Auto sells 75,000 electric 3Ws in two years, readies to launch e-rickshaw

Tata Motors Expects Harrier EV 4WD to Contribute 20% to Model’s Total Sales

The launch of the electric Harrier brings four-wheel-drive tech back to Tata Motors – last seen in the Safari Storme, which was discontinued over five years ago. Called Quad Wheel Drive (QWD), the system consists of two motors, one on each axle, and Tata expects sales of this version to be significant. Tata expects higher… Continue reading Tata Motors Expects Harrier EV 4WD to Contribute 20% to Model’s Total Sales

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Becomes First Compact Sedan in India to Receive 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating

Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s All-New Dzire has become the first compact sedan in India to receive a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). The certificate was formally presented by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, during an event in the capital. In the same round of testing,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Dzire Becomes First Compact Sedan in India to Receive 5-Star Bharat NCAP Rating

The Growth of the Second-hand/Refurbished Bike Market in India

India is a nation that moves on two wheels. Two-wheelers have been the most affordable means of personal transportation for decades, navigating congested roads, reaching the farthest of places, and providing a lifeline to the millions. As urbanisation intensifies and rural connectivity increases, the need for affordable and reliable mobility has never been greater. For… Continue reading The Growth of the Second-hand/Refurbished Bike Market in India

China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions Threaten India’s Automotive Production: CRISIL

India’s automotive sector faces potential production disruptions and delayed electric vehicle launches due to China’s export restrictions on rare earth magnets, which India imports over 80 percent of its requirements from the dominant global supplier. The restrictions, implemented in April 2025, mandate export licenses and detailed end-use disclosures, creating a clearance process that takes at… Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Export Restrictions Threaten India’s Automotive Production: CRISIL