The electric commercial vehicle (e-CV) industry in India seems to be in good nick this year, having clocked 1,000-plus unit retail sales for three straight months: May to July 2025. July 2025 sales of 1,248 units are the second highest monthly sales after the FAME II-ending March 2024’s 2,156 units. January-July retails of 7,054 units… Continue reading Electric commercial vehicles register 1,000-plus sales for 3 months in a row
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Building the Future of People Mobility in India
India’s mobility landscape is evolving. From fragmented, conventional options to structured, professionally managed solutions, this shift is being fuelled by rising demand for services that are not only reliable and quality-driven but also aligned with the expectations of both individuals and enterprises. Today, the market is no longer defined by mere access; it is shaped… Continue reading Building the Future of People Mobility in India
Weekly News Wrap: Magnet Shortage Hits Output And Launch Plans
India’s auto sector witnessed a week of high activity, marked by fresh product plans, shifting competitive dynamics, uncertainty around rare earth supply, and notable policy developments. Hero MotoCorp moved aggressively to defend its turf in the 125cc motorcycle segment and expand the Harley-Davidson lineup, while Bajaj Auto and Ather Energy scrambled to manage production challenges triggered by China’s… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Magnet Shortage Hits Output And Launch Plans
Round 1 of JK Tyre Racing Weekend Concludes in Coimbatore
Round 1 of the 28th JK Tyre Racing Championship concluded at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on August 10, 2025, with Anish Shetty winning all three races in the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup and Bhuvan Bonu claiming victory in all JK Tyre Novice Cup races. Shetty, a 30-year-old rider from Hubli who is settled… Continue reading Round 1 of JK Tyre Racing Weekend Concludes in Coimbatore
US EV Sales Surge as Federal Tax Credit Deadline Approaches
Electric vehicle sales in the United States are experiencing a significant surge as consumers race to take advantage of federal tax credits worth up to $7,500 before they expire on September 30, according to a CNBC report citing auto industry analysts. The tax breaks, which apply to new, used and leased EVs, are being eliminated… Continue reading US EV Sales Surge as Federal Tax Credit Deadline Approaches
As Entry-Level Sales Slide, Maruti Eyes Nexa and Arena SUV Launches to Regain Momentum
Even as the Indian passenger vehicle market heads towards its slowest growth since the Covid pandemic, Maruti Suzuki remains confident about its long-term prospects — projecting industry volumes to touch 6 million units by the end of the decade, up from the current 4.2–4.3 million. The company is banking on a sharper premium push through… Continue reading As Entry-Level Sales Slide, Maruti Eyes Nexa and Arena SUV Launches to Regain Momentum
Maruti Suzuki Unveils Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition to Mark NEXA’s 10th Anniversary
Maruti Suzuki India Limited launched the Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition on Saturday to commemorate 10 years of its NEXA retail channel. The limited edition SUV features an exclusive matte black colour wrap and is offered exclusively in the Strong Hybrid Alpha+ variant. The PHANTOM BLAQ Edition builds on the Grand Vitara’s existing design with… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Unveils Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition to Mark NEXA’s 10th Anniversary
Waiting at the MOT centre is the scariest 40 minutes of my year
I’d be a hopeless sports coach. I don’t just suspect that’s the case, I fairly well know it, having spent a season ‘managing’ the Pear & Partridge FC, my local pub’s football team, 20 years ago. Other than a notable 5-4 victory after being 4-0 down at half-time (local newspaper headline: ‘Lovely Pear For Comeback… Continue reading Waiting at the MOT centre is the scariest 40 minutes of my year
Future of camping? We spend a night with Dacia’s £2000 sleep pack
If a recently married man tells people he’s going to be sleeping in his car that night, concern, it seems, is the immediate reaction. “No,” I tell them, “this is for fun.” Little do they know that the Dacia Duster I will be using is fitted with a fold-out bed, a double(ish) mattress and a… Continue reading Future of camping? We spend a night with Dacia’s £2000 sleep pack
Exclusive: Ola becomes first Indian EV maker to sell over 900,000 units
Ola Electric has become the first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in India to achieve and surpass retail sales of 900,000 units. As per the retail sales statistics on the Vahan portal, the company which entered the Indian electric two-wheeler market in mid-2021, has sold a total of 917,886 units till end-June 2025 (see sales data… Continue reading Exclusive: Ola becomes first Indian EV maker to sell over 900,000 units