The World Economic Forum has selected Exponent Energy for its 2025 Technology Pioneers list, recognizing 100 early-stage companies from 28 countries driving innovation across industries. Ten Indian startups earned spots on the list, with Exponent Energy joining companies developing technologies in space, robotics, healthcare, and logistics sectors. Exponent Energy has developed a charging system that… Continue reading Exponent Energy Named Among World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers List
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Cummins India Launches Battery Energy Storage Systems for Domestic Market
Cummins India today announced the launch of its Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support India’s clean energy transition. The company will offer the systems in 10ft and 20ft containers with energy outputs ranging from 200 kWh to 2 MWh. The new BESS range is equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries and features liquid cooling… Continue reading Cummins India Launches Battery Energy Storage Systems for Domestic Market
Geopolitical Tensions Impact Passenger Vehicle Sales in May 2025; Two-Wheeler Segment Shows Resilience: ICRA
The Indian passenger vehicle (PV) industry witnessed a 13.6% contraction in retail sales in May 2025 compared to April 2025, with volumes dropping to 3,02,214 units from 3,49,939 units. According to ICRA, subdued consumer sentiment driven by heightened geopolitical tensions in northern India following the India-Pakistan conflict, impacted demand despite continued discounting by automakers. In… Continue reading Geopolitical Tensions Impact Passenger Vehicle Sales in May 2025; Two-Wheeler Segment Shows Resilience: ICRA
Indian Motorcycle Announces 2025 Price List for Heavyweight Models in India
Indian Motorcycle, a division of Polaris Industries has released its official price list for Model Year 2025 heavyweight motorcycles in India. The updated prices apply to the Chief, Indian Springfield, Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, and Roadmaster series. Prices for the Chief range begin at ₹23.52 lakh, Indian Springfield at ₹41.96 lakh, Challenger at ₹36.12 lakh, Chieftain… Continue reading Indian Motorcycle Announces 2025 Price List for Heavyweight Models in India
Mahindra Launches Bolero MaXX Pik-Up HD 1.9 CNG at ₹11.19 Lakh
Mahindra & Mahindra introduced its Bolero MaXX Pik-Up HD 1.9 CNG at an ex-showroom price of ₹11.19 lakh. The new variant offers a payload capacity of 1.85 tonnes and is equipped with a 2.5-litre turbocharged CNG engine producing 61 kW and 220 Nm torque between 1,200–2,200 rpm. The vehicle comes with a 180-litre CNG tank… Continue reading Mahindra Launches Bolero MaXX Pik-Up HD 1.9 CNG at ₹11.19 Lakh
Mercedes-AMG SL Purespeed
Despite the long nose and wide footprint, the Purespeed never feels unwieldy. There’s smoothness and precision to the steering, while the inclusion of rear-wheel steering, as on the standard SL, helps to rotate it quickly and cleanly into tighter bends. There’s real fluidity to its actions over the more challenging Mille Miglia backroads; the chassis… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG SL Purespeed
Peugeot E-Traveller
The E-Traveller has been given a light refresh over its blunt-nosed predecessor to bring it into line with the rest of the French marque’s passenger car range. As such, the E-Traveller boasts plenty of Peugeot design hallmarks which have come to signify the brand, such as the new logo and LED three-claw light signature that… Continue reading Peugeot E-Traveller
I love race tracks – but dune-bashing is my top driving activity
Can you really love something that you’ve done only a handful of times? I certainly enjoyed getting married and, as my better half will (hopefully) be reassured to read, don’t plan to do it again. I’m confident that I’d have a blast parachuting, even bungee jumping, without necessarily feeling the need to sign up for… Continue reading I love race tracks – but dune-bashing is my top driving activity
Top Autocar award winner Ho Sung Song on making Kia a world-beater
Kia wasn’t broken when Ho Sung Song took over as president and CEO in 2020, but he has still managed to fix it. He has transformed Kia’s product range, introducing many segment-best electric cars that have added incremental volume; overhauled and modernised the company’s brand image and logo; entered new segments with the likes of… Continue reading Top Autocar award winner Ho Sung Song on making Kia a world-beater
Mega-power Taycan rival shows radical future of Mercedes-AMG
“Some might see it as a sports car, others as a grand tourer,” said Schäfer. “It merges both worlds. But the most important thing is it must evoke desire.” Its most striking design element can be found up front, where AMG’s Panamericana grille has been reshaped into a more concave, oval form with 10 vertical… Continue reading Mega-power Taycan rival shows radical future of Mercedes-AMG