Ather Energy Limited has crossed 500 Experience Centres across India, adding 101 new outlets in the past three months as the electric two-wheeler manufacturer accelerates its nationwide expansion. The company plans to reach 700 Experience Centres by the end of FY26, with focus on tier 2 and tier 3 cities in Middle and North India.… Continue reading Ather Energy Expands to 500 Experience Centres across India
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River Launches 8-Year Extended Warranty for Indie Electric Scooter Battery and Motor
River, the Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced an 8-year / 80,000-kilometer extended warranty for the battery and motor of its flagship electric scooter, the River Indie. The program will be available from 1 October 2025 to all new bookings and existing customers, aiming to enhance long-term reliability and ownership confidence. Customers who purchased the… Continue reading River Launches 8-Year Extended Warranty for Indie Electric Scooter Battery and Motor
Maruti Suzuki Announces Massive Price Cuts Up to Rs 1.3 Lakh Following GST Revision
In a significant development for the Indian automotive industry, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced substantial price reductions across its entire vehicle lineup, with cuts ranging up to Rs 1.29,600. The country’s largest carmaker made this announcement through an official intimation to the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on September 18,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Announces Massive Price Cuts Up to Rs 1.3 Lakh Following GST Revision
Texas Instruments Showcases Semiconductor Innovations for EVs and Smart Appliances at Electronica India 2025
Texas Instruments (TI) is presenting its latest semiconductor technologies for energy infrastructure, automotive, and connected appliances at electronica India 2025, held from September 17–19 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre. The company’s exhibit in Hall 3, Booth D11 features demonstrations across HVAC systems, vacuum cleaners, and electric two-wheelers. TI is introducing new ultra-low-cost devices in… Continue reading Texas Instruments Showcases Semiconductor Innovations for EVs and Smart Appliances at Electronica India 2025
Maruti Suzuki Victoris becomes first model to feature Dolby Atmos in India
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has launched the Victoris SUV with Dolby Atmos technology, making it the first vehicle from India’s largest car manufacturer to feature the immersive audio system. The collaboration with Dolby Laboratories brings the premium sound experience to India’s mid-size SUV segment through an 8-speaker Infinity by Harman setup. The Victoris integrates Dolby… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Victoris becomes first model to feature Dolby Atmos in India
Mercedes-Benz to Reintroduce More Physical Buttons in its cars, SUVs
Mercedes-Benz recently showcased the new CLA and the GLC electric SUV. Both models are not only loaded to the gills with tech and features, they also get a high quality interior with multiple textures and materials along with return of physical buttons for some functions. Speaking to our sister publication Autocar UK at the Munich… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to Reintroduce More Physical Buttons in its cars, SUVs
Bijliride Deploys ₹2.1 Crore Investment for Fleet Expansion and Team Growth
Electric vehicle rental startup Bijliride has deployed ₹2.1 crore over the past six months for fleet expansion, technology development, and team growth, scaling its operations to over 4,000 EVs across major Indian cities including Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The capital, raised through High Net-Worth Individual investors in January 2025, has enabled the mobility-tech company to expand… Continue reading Bijliride Deploys ₹2.1 Crore Investment for Fleet Expansion and Team Growth
BEST Veteran Victor Nagaonkar Joins Urban Glide to Lead Urban Bus Operations
Victor Nagaonkar, a transport veteran with over four decades of experience at Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), has joined Urban Glide, a joint venture by Cityflo, to transform urban bus operations across Indian cities facing rapid urbanization and limited public transport capacity. Nagaonkar, who served as Officer on Special Duty to the General Manager… Continue reading BEST Veteran Victor Nagaonkar Joins Urban Glide to Lead Urban Bus Operations
VinFast Partners with ICICI Bank for EV Financing Solutions in India
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has entered into a partnership with ICICI Bank to offer financing solutions for its electric vehicles in India, with the agreement signed by VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau and ICICI Bank’s Product Head for Vehicles Munish Gaur to support the company’s expansion in the Indian EV market. The partnership… Continue reading VinFast Partners with ICICI Bank for EV Financing Solutions in India
Inability to repair EV batteries could cause insurance to spike
Insurance premiums for electric cars will continue to rise unless the UK can find a cost-effective way of repairing damaged batteries rather than replacing them, warns Thatcham Research, an organisation owned by motor insurers. This is because the component is worth up to 55% of the value of a new EV – and more as… Continue reading Inability to repair EV batteries could cause insurance to spike