Autocar magazine 3 April: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we give our definitive verdict on the new Toyota Land Cruiser, detail Mercedes-AMG’s new Purosangue beater, and drive the world’s best hybrid. News Mercedes-AMG is set to unleash its electric super-SUV as a high-powered flagship based on its own bespoke EV platform – we’ve got the lowdown. Polestar, meanwhile, is lining… Continue reading Autocar magazine 3 April: on sale now

March sees sales of 1.36 lakh EV two-wheelers as FAME subsidy ends

Retail sales of electric scooters and motorcycles in FY24 have hit a record of over 9.44 lakh units as a result of best-ever monthly sales of 1,36,559 units in March 2024.  March 2024 is the only the second instance of monthly sales surpassing 1 lakh units (and that too by a fair margin), the previous… Continue reading March sees sales of 1.36 lakh EV two-wheelers as FAME subsidy ends

March sees sales of 1.36 lakh EV two-wheelers as FAME subsidy ends

Retail sales of electric scooters and motorcycles in FY24 have hit a record of over 9.44 lakh units as a result of best-ever monthly sales of 1,36,559 units in March 2024.  March 2024 is the only the second instance of monthly sales surpassing 1 lakh units (and that too by a fair margin), the previous… Continue reading March sees sales of 1.36 lakh EV two-wheelers as FAME subsidy ends

March sees sales of 1.36 lakh EV two-wheelers as FAME subsidy ends

Retail sales of electric scooters and motorcycles in FY24 have hit a record of over 9.44 lakh units as a result of best-ever monthly sales of 1,36,559 units in March 2024.  March 2024 is the only the second instance of monthly sales surpassing 1 lakh units (and that too by a fair margin), the previous… Continue reading March sees sales of 1.36 lakh EV two-wheelers as FAME subsidy ends

Bookings for Toyota Innova Hycross ZX (O) re-open after temporary halt 

The Toyota Innova Hycross ZX and ZX (O) variants are now available for booking again, as per the company’s official website. Bookings for the two variants were temporarily halted in April last year due to supply-related issues. The prices of the Innova Hycross hybrid have also been hiked, effective April 1, 2024. According to dealer… Continue reading Bookings for Toyota Innova Hycross ZX (O) re-open after temporary halt 

Bookings for Toyota Innova Hycross ZX (O) re-open after temporary halt 

The Toyota Innova Hycross ZX and ZX (O) variants are now available for booking again, as per the company’s official website. Bookings for the two variants were temporarily halted in April last year due to supply-related issues. The prices of the Innova Hycross hybrid have also been hiked, effective April 1, 2024. According to dealer… Continue reading Bookings for Toyota Innova Hycross ZX (O) re-open after temporary halt 

Centre to develop plant for recycling lithium-ion batteries, e-waste in Uttarakhand: IANS 

The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), on Tuesday said it has partnered with startup Remine India to develop a commercial plant for recycling lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and e-waste using indigenous technology in Uttarakhand, IANS reported.  Through the agreement signed recently, the Technology Development Board has pledged financial assistance of… Continue reading Centre to develop plant for recycling lithium-ion batteries, e-waste in Uttarakhand: IANS 

Bengaluru Session | InnerCircle : a CXO Roundtable

The evolving EV landscape in India is offering various opportunities for mobility startups to come up with unique product ideas and innovative business models. As a result, there has been a rapid growth in EV adoption in the country in the last few years, with EV sales cumulatively touching the 1.5-million-unit mark in CY23. While… Continue reading Bengaluru Session | InnerCircle : a CXO Roundtable

Amit Kalyani appointed Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge

Amit Kalyani has been appointed Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge, for a five-year term, beginning from May 11, 2024 till May 10, 2029.  “This is to inform you that upon the recommendations of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company in its Meeting held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024… Continue reading Amit Kalyani appointed Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge