Bengaluru-based e-mobility startup Simple Energy, which has been in the market with its Simple One and Simple Dot One electric scooters, is eyeing demand for e-two-wheelers from across the country. According to the company’s Co-Founder, Shresth Mishra, “People are increasingly adopting electric two-wheelers, and the EV penetration in the 2W segment has already crossed 4-5%,… Continue reading ‘People are increasingly adopting electric 2Ws’: Simple Energy’s Shreshth Mishra
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Zoomcar revamps website as wedding season drives 43% surge in bookings
Zoomcar, a car-sharing platform in India, reported a 43% year-on-year increase in bookings for November 2024, largely attributed to the country’s bustling wedding season. The company stated that this year’s wedding season has significantly boosted demand for its self-drive car services. To address this growing demand and cater to a wider audience, Zoomcar has revamped… Continue reading Zoomcar revamps website as wedding season drives 43% surge in bookings
Mercedes-Benz to launch new AMG CLE 53 in India next year
Mercedes-Benz will launch the new AMG CLE 53 in India by late 2025, Autocar India can confirm. The AMG CLE 53 version, unveiled in December 2023, gets styling upgrades and boost in performance over the E 53 coupe it replaces. Mercedes also sells the CLE 53 with a convertible roof in international markets. It is… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to launch new AMG CLE 53 in India next year
Kia Sonet crosses 1 lakh sales in 2024
Kia India announced that its New Sonet compact SUV has surpassed 1 lakh sales in 2024, achieving this milestone within 11 months of its launch in January. Priced from ₹7.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the New Sonet has consistently attracted customers, registering an average of nearly 10,000 units sold each month. The petrol variants have accounted… Continue reading Kia Sonet crosses 1 lakh sales in 2024
It would be great to see Jaguar prove the doubters wrong in 2025
I don’t know how much of a hope this is going to be, but I’d love nothing more in the motoring world in 2025 than for Jaguar to look like a company with a big future. The furore around the branding change is out of the way, and reaction to the Type 00 concept car… Continue reading It would be great to see Jaguar prove the doubters wrong in 2025
Volkswagen to bring Golf GTI to India by August next year
After years under evaluation, Volkswagen will finally bring the Golf GTI to India. Expected to arrive by August 2025, the souped-up hot-hatch will be brought in under the government’s homologation-free import route (up to 2,500 units a year are allowed), and act as an aspirational, halo model for Volkswagen India. While this will be the… Continue reading Volkswagen to bring Golf GTI to India by August next year
Volkswagen to bring Golf GTI to India by August next year
After years under evaluation, Volkswagen will finally bring the Golf GTI to India. Expected to arrive by August 2025, the souped-up hot-hatch will be brought in under the government’s homologation-free import route (up to 2,500 units a year are allowed), and act as an aspirational, halo model for Volkswagen India. While this will be the… Continue reading Volkswagen to bring Golf GTI to India by August next year
How Manmohan Singh’s economic reforms transformed India into an automotive manufacturing hub
In the early 1990s, India stood at a crossroads. Restrictive policies burdened the economy, and industries like automotive struggled to grow. Enter Manmohan Singh, the then Finance Minister of India (1991–1996), whose bold economic reforms would not only rescue the nation from a financial crisis but also lay the groundwork for a thriving automotive industry.… Continue reading How Manmohan Singh’s economic reforms transformed India into an automotive manufacturing hub
BRANDED CONTENT: How metro cities are changing the accident game
Urbanisation is a defining feature of modern India. Metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai are hubs of economic growth and opportunity. However, as these cities grow, they face an alarming rise in road accidents, creating a new set of challenges for urban living. The bustling streets, heavy vehicular traffic, and rapid urbanisation are… Continue reading BRANDED CONTENT: How metro cities are changing the accident game
BRANDED CONTENT: How to Keep Your Car Roadworthy Amid Pollution Control Norms?
Pollution control norms are considered crucial to ensure road safety and environmental conservation. The Government is also striving to enforce stricter laws to reduce pollution and promote a cleaner environment. Therefore, owning a car comes with a responsibility to ensure it remains roadworthy both in terms of safety and complying with environmental regulations. So, read… Continue reading BRANDED CONTENT: How to Keep Your Car Roadworthy Amid Pollution Control Norms?