In spite of the 500 Hybrid being something of a hack job, cobbled together with whatever Fiat had lying around on the shelves, the end result is fairly impressive. The Firefly engine is particularly well suited to nipping around town, with the majority of its grunt coming in at just 2000rpm. Advertisement With six tightly spaced… Continue reading Fiat 500 Hybrid
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myTVS Targets 30-40% Annual Growth, Poised to Turn PBT Positive
Automotive service provider myTVS expects to close the current financial year with revenues of about ₹2,100 crore and aims to sustain annual growth of 30-40% over the next few years, Managing Director G. Srinivasa Raghavan said. The company has grown at a CAGR of 35-40% in the last four years and is “fairly confident” of… Continue reading myTVS Targets 30-40% Annual Growth, Poised to Turn PBT Positive
Fiat Grande Panda Electric gains entry trim with steel wheels
The Fiat Grande Panda Electric has gained a new entry-level trim in the UK, meaning it now starts from £20,995. The Pop grade that was previously exclusive to the Grande Panda Hybrid replaces Red trim, bringing 16in steel wheels, LED headlights and two-tone black and blue cloth upholstery. Cars painted red will now feature (RED) badging no… Continue reading Fiat Grande Panda Electric gains entry trim with steel wheels
“All over the place”: haphazard incentive cuts threaten EV confidence
Experts are warning against the “haphazard” removal of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle incentives, following further adjustment to fleet tax breaks as part of the 2025 Budget. Businesses are critical for the UK’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market, accounting for around 80% of registrations across both, according to the latest Department for Transport… Continue reading “All over the place”: haphazard incentive cuts threaten EV confidence
Porsche 911 GT3 R proves old-school engineering isn’t dead
With so much of the news from manufacturers these days focused on software-defined vehicles, we could be forgiven for believing the era of grassroots engineering has long passed. Thankfully it hasn’t, and the same basic principles still apply to making cars go, stop, steer and hold the road, even if the backroom tools used to do… Continue reading Porsche 911 GT3 R proves old-school engineering isn’t dead
Royal Enfield Unveils Bullet 650 at Motoverse 2025
Royal Enfield introduced the Bullet 650 to the Indian market at Motoverse 2025, an annual motorcycling festival held in Vagator, Goa. The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 marks the expansion of the company’s long-running Bullet lineup into the mid-capacity segment. Powered by a 648cc parallel-twin engine from the 650 Twin platform, the motorcycle is positioned as… Continue reading Royal Enfield Unveils Bullet 650 at Motoverse 2025
Jejurikar Says Mahindra’s De-Risking Measures Have Shielded Volumes Amid Supply Chain Volatility
Mahindra & Mahindra’s multi-pronged de-risking strategy has helped the company maintain production volumes despite ongoing global and domestic supply chain uncertainties, Executive Director Rajesh Jejurikar said. He noted that the company has acted on multiple fronts to diversify sourcing and build buffers for critical components. “We have put in place multiple de-risking and mitigation actions… Continue reading Jejurikar Says Mahindra’s De-Risking Measures Have Shielded Volumes Amid Supply Chain Volatility
Battery Smart Unveils First Impact Report Showcasing India’s EV Progress
Battery Smart, India’s largest battery-swapping network for electric two- and three-wheelers, has released its first Impact Report titled “Redefining Mobility, One EV at a Time,” marking a significant milestone in documenting the company’s contribution to India’s electric vehicle transition. The report, validated by TÜV SÜD, presents comprehensive data on the company’s operations since its founding… Continue reading Battery Smart Unveils First Impact Report Showcasing India’s EV Progress
Mahindra Ramps Up EV Capacity to 8,000/Month as It Eyes 3X Penetration by 2028
Mahindra & Mahindra plans to raise its electric vehicle operating capacity from the current 5,000 units a month to 8,000 units a month by March 2026, following the addition of the new XEV 9S to its line-up. The company is currently producing 4,000–5,000 units a month. Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director, Mahindra & Mahindra, said capacity… Continue reading Mahindra Ramps Up EV Capacity to 8,000/Month as It Eyes 3X Penetration by 2028
Vedanta Aluminium Expands Electric Forklift Fleet to 142 Units
Vedanta Aluminium has expanded its electric forklift fleet to 142 vehicles, establishing what the company describes as India’s largest industrial electric forklift operation. The expansion represents more than double the previous fleet size and spans the company’s operations in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The announcement coincides with World Sustainable Transport Day, observed annually on November 26… Continue reading Vedanta Aluminium Expands Electric Forklift Fleet to 142 Units