Chargeup, an EV tech platform for last-mile drivers, has raised ₹22 crore in a funding round led by IAN Group, with participation from Cap-A and existing investors. The company will use the funds to expand into high-demand markets and strengthen its technology platform that connects drivers, lenders, and operational services. Founded in 2019 by Varun… Continue reading Chargeup Secures ₹22 Crore in Funding Round
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Chargeup Secures ₹22 Crore in Funding Round
Chargeup, an EV tech platform for last-mile drivers, has raised ₹22 crore in a funding round led by IAN Group, with participation from Cap-A and existing investors. The company will use the funds to expand into high-demand markets and strengthen its technology platform that connects drivers, lenders, and operational services. Founded in 2019 by Varun… Continue reading Chargeup Secures ₹22 Crore in Funding Round
MG SELECT Unveils Irises Cyan Color Option for Cyberster Roadster
JSW MG Motor India has introduced Irises Cyan, a new exterior color option for the MG Cyberster electric roadster through its luxury brand channel MG SELECT, expanding the vehicle’s color palette beyond existing dual-tone offerings. The new blue-green finish joins the Cyberster’s existing color options, which include Nuclear Yellow and Flare Red with black roof,… Continue reading MG SELECT Unveils Irises Cyan Color Option for Cyberster Roadster
VinFast to Bring in India-Specific Electric Scooters in H2 2026; Plans 1-Million-Unit Two-Wheeler Capacity
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast will enter India’s electric two-wheeler market in the second half of 2026 with “India-specific electric scooters”, while simultaneously building out a dedicated two-wheeler manufacturing line with a long-term capacity target of one million units, Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, told Autocar Professional. The two-wheeler programme will be housed… Continue reading VinFast to Bring in India-Specific Electric Scooters in H2 2026; Plans 1-Million-Unit Two-Wheeler Capacity
VinFast to Bring in India-Specific Electric Scooters in H2 2026; Plans 1-Million-Unit Two-Wheeler Capacity
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast will enter India’s electric two-wheeler market in the second half of 2026 with “India-specific electric scooters”, while simultaneously building out a dedicated two-wheeler manufacturing line with a long-term capacity target of one million units, Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, told Autocar Professional. The two-wheeler programme will be housed… Continue reading VinFast to Bring in India-Specific Electric Scooters in H2 2026; Plans 1-Million-Unit Two-Wheeler Capacity
‘Green ICE’ Gives India a Chance to Shape Clean Mobility for the Global South: Toyota Kirloskar’s Gulati
As India accelerates its push towards cleaner mobility, Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice-President of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said that making internal combustion engines (ICE) greener could emerge as a ‘strong strategic advantage’ for India and be the role model for ‘the Global South’, where full electrification remains challenging. The comments come at a… Continue reading ‘Green ICE’ Gives India a Chance to Shape Clean Mobility for the Global South: Toyota Kirloskar’s Gulati
Kia Sonet Crosses 5 Lakh Sales Mark in India
Kia India announced that its subcompact SUV, the Sonet, has achieved cumulative sales of 5 lakh units in the Indian market, marking a significant milestone for the automaker since the model’s launch. The achievement comes as Kia India continues to expand its presence in one of the country’s most competitive automotive segments. Mr. Sunhack Park,… Continue reading Kia Sonet Crosses 5 Lakh Sales Mark in India
Royal Enfield Sells Record Million-Plus Motorcycles in CY2025
Royal Enfield is on a roll. The midsize motorcycle market leader sold a record 10,71,809 units in CY2025, marking the first time that the Chennai-based company has achieved the million-units milestone, in the domestic market, in a calendar year. The record 1.07 million units sold in CY2025 translate into an additional 214,431 units year on… Continue reading Royal Enfield Sells Record Million-Plus Motorcycles in CY2025
Sleek Kia super-GT could make production as EV7
Kia is considering a production version of the Vision Meta Turismo concept as part of plans to expand its range with new bodystyles. The Meta Turismo is a four-door low-slung GT concept with an unusual interior designed to offer different experiences to driver and passenger. While few details have been revealed, it could potentially fit into… Continue reading Sleek Kia super-GT could make production as EV7
Official: New Volvo EX60 is ‘game-changer’ with 503-mile range
The new Volvo EX60 has been revealed as the Swedish firm’s most important model in years, introducing a ‘game-changing’ new platform, a suite of radical in-car technology and the capacity to “end range anxiety” with a colossal, class-leading range of up to 503 miles. The EX60 is Volvo’s fourth bespoke EV, and marks the firm’s entry into… Continue reading Official: New Volvo EX60 is ‘game-changer’ with 503-mile range