JSW MG Motor India announced that its Hector SUV model is now certified for E20 fuel compatibility, making it compliant with the Indian government’s mandate requiring all gasoline-fueled vehicles manufactured after April 1, 2025, to run on 20% ethanol-blended fuel. The E20 material compatible Hector will be available in 1.5 L Petrol MT and CVT… Continue reading MG Hector Now E20 Fuel Compliant
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Oben Electric Introduces 8-Year Battery Protection Plan for Electric Motorcycles
Oben Electric announced today the launch of its ‘Protect 8/80’ battery protection plan, offering 8 years or 80,000 kilometers of comprehensive coverage for its Rorr EZ electric motorcycle at a cost of ₹9,999. The plan will be available starting May 1, 2025, to both existing and new customers. The warranty covers all battery-related issues including… Continue reading Oben Electric Introduces 8-Year Battery Protection Plan for Electric Motorcycles
Oben Electric Introduces 8-Year Battery Protection Plan for Electric Motorcycles
Oben Electric announced today the launch of its ‘Protect 8/80’ battery protection plan, offering 8 years or 80,000 kilometers of comprehensive coverage for its Rorr EZ electric motorcycle at a cost of ₹9,999. The plan will be available starting May 1, 2025, to both existing and new customers. The warranty covers all battery-related issues including… Continue reading Oben Electric Introduces 8-Year Battery Protection Plan for Electric Motorcycles
ChargeZone to ramp up capital expenditure in FY26
Vadodara-based EV charging startup ChargeZone, which has announced its partnership with various charge-point operators, including Statiq, Pulse, Chargemod, Electreefi, and Ennovator, to emerge as the single-largest CPO in the country with a network strength of over 13,500 EV charging stations across the country, is bullish about the business potential in the coming future. The company,… Continue reading ChargeZone to ramp up capital expenditure in FY26
Euro NCAP standards threatening small, affordable cars
However, Euro NCAP board member and Thatcham Research chief technical offi cer Richard Billyeald argues that the higher standards demanded by regulators, and the star ratings that come attached to them, are important to buyers of new cars. “Euro NCAP has always pushed way beyond legislation, and that’s what it’s designed to do,” he said. “Legislation… Continue reading Euro NCAP standards threatening small, affordable cars
Chinese firms almost double UK market share on electrified demand
Sales of cars from Chinese brands in the UK grew 88% in March, as brands including BYD, MG, Omoda and Jaecoo expanded their footprint here. Chinese brands sold 28,883 cars in March to give them a market share of 7.5%, up from 4.0% in March 2024, according to figures published by the Society of Motor… Continue reading Chinese firms almost double UK market share on electrified demand
ChargeZone Expands to Become India’s Largest EV Charging Network
ChargeZone has established itself as India’s largest electric vehicle charging platform with a network expansion to over 13,500 charging stations nationwide, the company announced today. The milestone comes as part of the company’s efforts to support India’s transition to clean mobility. The expansion was achieved through OCPI-based roaming partnerships with multiple EV infrastructure providers including… Continue reading ChargeZone Expands to Become India’s Largest EV Charging Network
Maruti Grand Vitara is fastest midsize SUV to hit 300,000 sales
The Maruti Grand Vitara, launched on September 26, 2022, has driven past the 300,000 cumulative sales milestone in the domestic market in the first week of April 2025. The premium midsize SUV has taken 31 months to achieve the milestone, beating the previous best of 37 months by the Hyundai Creta, which continues to be India’s… Continue reading Maruti Grand Vitara is fastest midsize SUV to hit 300,000 sales
Trump considering exemption for automakers on some tariffs, White House says
People work on the production line of auto parts at a carmaker in Qingdao in east China’s Shandong province Saturday, March 1, 2025. Yu Fangping | Feature China | Future Publishing | Getty Images President Donald Trump is considering exemptions for automakers from some tariffs announced by his administration, the White House confirmed Wednesday to… Continue reading Trump considering exemption for automakers on some tariffs, White House says
Trump wants automakers to move vehicle production to the U.S. It’s not that simple
Ford Motor Company’s electric F-150 Lightning on the production line at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2022. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – When President Donald Trump hinted last week at a reprieve from 25% auto tariffs, he suggested it would be to allow automakers more… Continue reading Trump wants automakers to move vehicle production to the U.S. It’s not that simple