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Perseus Announces Entry into the EV Market with Plans for a Compact SUV by 2027

Perseus, a British-headquartered premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, has announced its market entry and outlined plans for its first model, a compact SUV, set to launch in European markets by late 2027. The company is adopting a scalable and asset-light business model, securing partnerships with global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to support production. Perseus… Continue reading Perseus Announces Entry into the EV Market with Plans for a Compact SUV by 2027

Chartered Speed Expands Public Transport Services with Electric Bus Deployment

Chartered Speed has secured a contract from Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to operate over 900 electric buses under the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Scheme. The initiative will see the deployment of these buses across 13 cities in three states—Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Meghalaya. The company will be responsible for procuring, operating, and maintaining the electric… Continue reading Chartered Speed Expands Public Transport Services with Electric Bus Deployment

BMW Group India Partners with Bengaluru Airport for VIP Mobility

BMW Group India has become the official luxury mobility partner for the VIP Terminal at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru. The company will provide the all-electric BMW i7 sedan and the MINI Countryman for VIP movements, offering premium transport for dignitaries, business leaders, and other VIPs. Vikram Pawah, President and CEO of BMW Group India,… Continue reading BMW Group India Partners with Bengaluru Airport for VIP Mobility

BMW Group India Partners with Bengaluru Airport for VIP Mobility

Rilox EV Introduces E-Mobility Division for EV Leasing in India

The new division, Rilox E-Mobility, will offer leasing solutions starting April 1, 2025, with a focus on cost-effective EV deployment, battery-swapping integration, and fleet management technology to support businesses and individual users. Rilox EV, an Indian electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced the launch of Rilox E-Mobility, a dedicated division focused on EV leasing. The new… Continue reading Rilox EV Introduces E-Mobility Division for EV Leasing in India

Montra Electric Expands Presence with First e-SCV Dealership in Karnataka

Montra Electric has opened its first electric small commercial vehicle (e-SCV) dealership in Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru, marking a step in its expansion in Karnataka. The dealership, operated in partnership with TVS Vehicle Mobility Solution Pvt. Ltd, features a 3S facility (Sales, Service, Spares, and Charging) at 45/4, Industrial Suburb, Tumkur Road, Yeshwanthpur. The inauguration event was… Continue reading Montra Electric Expands Presence with First e-SCV Dealership in Karnataka

MG Comet EV 2025 Launched with Updated Features and New Variants

JSW MG Motor India has introduced the MG Comet EV 2025 with updated features across its variant lineup. The electric vehicle is priced from ₹4.99 lakh, with the option of Battery-as-a-Service at ₹2.5 per kilometer. Bookings for both the new Comet EV 2025 and the recently launched Comet BLACKSTORM edition are open for ₹11,000 at… Continue reading MG Comet EV 2025 Launched with Updated Features and New Variants

Ultraviolette Tesseract Surpasses 50,000 Pre-Bookings Within Two Weeks

Ultraviolette Automotive has announced that its latest electric scooter, the Tesseract, has surpassed 50,000 pre-bookings within two weeks of its global unveiling. This milestone highlights the growing consumer interest in electric two-wheelers and marks a significant step for the company as it expands its portfolio beyond performance motorcycles, the company said. The Tesseract, positioned as… Continue reading Ultraviolette Tesseract Surpasses 50,000 Pre-Bookings Within Two Weeks

New wheel hub design cuts lorry fuel consumption

Spanish engineering firm Fersa has revealed a new wheel hub design that’s claimed to improve a vehicle’s fuel efficiency by more than 3%. It has been devised to minimise rolling resistance in lorries without compromising durability, bringing new developments in metal surfacing and the lubricant used inside the hub. “We have been working on the… Continue reading New wheel hub design cuts lorry fuel consumption

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.132)

On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior wonder what’s going on at Ford in Europe, riff on whether people are buying (or not buying) Teslas, discover the upcoming Longbow electric sports car, the Morgan Supersport, and much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an Autocar… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.132)