IPM India expands sustainable logistics network

Philip Morris International’s (PMI) India affiliate, IPM India Wholesale Trading Pvt Ltd expanded its sustainable logistics network through the adoption of energy-efficient practices and a shift to greener transportation methods. The company’s initiatives over the past year have resulted in a cumulative reduction of 684 tonnes of CO2 emissions, with a target to achieve this… Continue reading IPM India expands sustainable logistics network

GreenLine Mobility partners with Exide industries to introduce LNG trucks in logistics

GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, a company under Essar’s Green Mobility initiative, has partnered with Exide Industries, a prominent battery manufacturer in India, to incorporate LNG-powered trucks into Exide’s logistics operations. The initiative is intended to support Exide’s efforts toward achieving a more sustainable supply chain.   The collaboration involves the use of GreenLine’s LNG-powered fleet,… Continue reading GreenLine Mobility partners with Exide industries to introduce LNG trucks in logistics

GreenLine Mobility partners with Exide industries to introduce LNG trucks in logistics

GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, a company under Essar’s Green Mobility initiative, has partnered with Exide Industries, a prominent battery manufacturer in India, to incorporate LNG-powered trucks into Exide’s logistics operations. The initiative is intended to support Exide’s efforts toward achieving a more sustainable supply chain.   The collaboration involves the use of GreenLine’s LNG-powered fleet,… Continue reading GreenLine Mobility partners with Exide industries to introduce LNG trucks in logistics

DriveX expands nationwide with 30+ new stores in 2024

DriveX, an Indian platform for refurbished two-wheelers, has announced the opening of its new store in Varthur, Bangalore. This is part of the company’s broader expansion strategy, which has seen the launch of over 30 new stores across the country in the past 12 months. The company’s expansion includes new locations in cities such as… Continue reading DriveX expands nationwide with 30+ new stores in 2024

Hyundai India to launch Creta EV on January 17

Hyundai Motor India is to use the upcoming Bharat Mobility Show 2025 in New Delhi as the platform for the launch of its Creta EV, the electric avatar of India’s best-selling midsize SUV. On the outside, the electric SUV will be largely similar to the facelifted Creta launched in January 2024, but it will get… Continue reading Hyundai India to launch Creta EV on January 17

Why a sportier BMW isn’t necessarily a better BMW

Are mainstream BMWs getting sportier, or am I just getting older? I pondered this a little warily the other day, as a road tester accelerating into middle age a little like a hastily parked supermarket grocery delivery van with its handbrake left off. It’s a thought that came to mind after I recently drove a… Continue reading Why a sportier BMW isn’t necessarily a better BMW

British firm working on radical £15k EV with 160-mile range

Warwickshire-based car maker Mika has announced detailed plans for its sub-£15,000 electric microcar. The EV, announced on 20 November, will go toe to toe with the Citroën Ami but is said to offer better performance, greater handling and far more crash safety, as well as an additional seat. Created by Robin Hall, whose acclaimed Mika… Continue reading British firm working on radical £15k EV with 160-mile range

Volkswagen Golf at 50: the hatchback that changed the world

There’s tangible evidence, in the way it both hustles through corners and cheerfully spins up past 5000rpm and on to the distant redline, that you would have felt ever so smug in your German-engineered family hatch. And rightly so, because it is rather delightful. Even winding towards Salisbury Cathedral’s spire on a classic, British sun-to-monsoon sort of… Continue reading Volkswagen Golf at 50: the hatchback that changed the world

Ferocious PHEV demand in China poised to boost UK sales too

Strong demand in China could prove the saviour of the plug-in hybrid globally as the ‘bridge to EV’ technology stumbles at legislative hurdles in the UK and Europe. Chinese makers now dominate the global PHEV market after sales rapidly grew this year, topped by BYD. “Initially of European origin, PHEV technology has gradually become a… Continue reading Ferocious PHEV demand in China poised to boost UK sales too

Ather to increase price for the Rizta from January 1

Ather launched its family-centric electric scooter, the Rizta, a few months ago. Now, dealer sources have informed us that the company will be increasing the price of its most affordable model by Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000 from January 1. Ather Rizta price hike details The Ather Rizta is available in three variants: S (Rs… Continue reading Ather to increase price for the Rizta from January 1