Category: US Motoring Press

Oben Electric Introduces 24/7 Customer Support Service

Oben Electric launched a 24/7 customer support helpline today, as part of its efforts to address service gaps commonly associated with electric vehicle ownership in India. The Bangalore-based company said the initiative aims to provide continuous support for its electric motorcycle customers. The company reported that 90% of service cases were resolved within 72 hours… Continue reading Oben Electric Introduces 24/7 Customer Support Service

EMO Energy Launches Integrated Energy System for Last-Mile Delivery

EMO Energy announced the launch of NEXO, a vertically integrated energy ecosystem designed for last-mile delivery operations, at its Bengaluru headquarters on June 25, 2025. The system combines solar generation, battery storage, and fast-charging infrastructure to power delivery vehicles at dark stores across India. The company will begin deploying NEXO at 100 dark stores in… Continue reading EMO Energy Launches Integrated Energy System for Last-Mile Delivery

Maruti Suzuki Sets Monthly Service Record with 24.5 Lakh Vehicles

Maruti Suzuki India Limited serviced over 24.5 lakh vehicles in May 2025, marking the highest monthly service load in the company’s history. The record encompasses paid services, free services, and running repairs across the automaker’s extensive network. The scale of operations translates to approximately 170 vehicles serviced and delivered per minute, or around 3 vehicles… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Sets Monthly Service Record with 24.5 Lakh Vehicles

Tata Technologies Partners with AWS for Third InnoVent Hackathon

Tata Technologies has announced the launch of InnoVent 2026, the third edition of its engineering innovation hackathon, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The competition targets 3rd and 4th year engineering students across India and focuses on developing solutions for smart mobility challenges. The hackathon’s theme centers on leveraging technologies including artificial intelligence, generative… Continue reading Tata Technologies Partners with AWS for Third InnoVent Hackathon

ZELIO E-Mobility to Launch Updated Cargo Scooter with Extended Range

ZELIO E-Mobility will unveil an updated version of its Logix cargo scooter in July 2025, featuring an increased range of 120 kilometers per charge compared to the previous model’s 90-kilometer capacity. The Haryana-based electric vehicle manufacturer announced the launch today. The redesigned Logix targets gig workers, delivery professionals, and small business owners involved in last-mile… Continue reading ZELIO E-Mobility to Launch Updated Cargo Scooter with Extended Range

Micra-management: Nissan boss unwraps firm’s comeback plan

Currently reading: Micra-management: Nissan boss unwraps firm’s comeback plan The Japanese firm’s new CEO, 46-year-old Mexican Ivan Espinosa, shares his turnaround plan Open gallery Like the only other non-Japanese CEO did before him, Espinosa will need to forge Renault relations New Leaf will spearhead Nissan’s EV drive in Europe, joined by next-gen Micra and Juke… Continue reading Micra-management: Nissan boss unwraps firm’s comeback plan

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 146)

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior meet to talk Luca de Meo’s exit from Renault, an unusually pleasurable slow driving experience in London, how Volkswagen could use in-wheel motors to create a 4wd ID2 R hot hatchback, the Triumph Spitfire, and much more besides including your correspondence.  Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 146)

Ian Callum turns original Mini into 110bhp hot hatch

Ian Callum’s eponymous design house has partnered with renowned Mini coachbuilder Wood & Pickett to reimagine the city car as a hot hatch fitted with modern technology. It is based on the bodyshell of the Mk5 Mini Sportspack – the wide-arched version built from 1997-2001, at the end of the model’s production run – but is overhauled… Continue reading Ian Callum turns original Mini into 110bhp hot hatch