Mahindra has revealed the prices for the top variant (Pack Three) of its BE 6 and XEV 9e Electric Origin SUVs at the Unlimit India Tech Day event. This announcement follows the launch of the BE 6 and XEV 9e models in November 2024. The prices for the Pack Three variants are ₹26.9 lakh for… Continue reading Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e top variant prices revealed, starts at ₹26.9 lakh and ₹30.5 lakh
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Spinny’s 2024 Report Highlights Trends: First-Time buyers, compact SUVs, and growing shift to online car purchases
Spinny, a leading full-stack used car platform, has released its 2024 annual report, shedding light on notable trends in India’s growing used car market. The report highlights evolving consumer preferences, the rise of online car buying, and the increasing appeal of compact SUVs and hatchbacks among urban car buyers. In 2024, first-time car buyers… Continue reading Spinny’s 2024 Report Highlights Trends: First-Time buyers, compact SUVs, and growing shift to online car purchases
Government plans safety star rating for e-rickshaws
With e-rickshaws becoming a popular mode of transport for last-mile connectivity, the government is looking to push automakers to improve the safety of these vehicles. According to the Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the government is planning to introduce safety star ratings for e-rickshaws. “When e-rickshaws were introduced, we had not mandated… Continue reading Government plans safety star rating for e-rickshaws
VoltUp and Revamp Moto collaborate to deploy 40,000 electric two-wheelers for sustainable mobility solutions
VoltUp, a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) startup, has announced its collaboration with Revamp Moto to deploy 40,000 electric two-wheelers over the next two years. To support this initiative, VoltUp will invest over ₹750 crores in developing infrastructure and expanding its network to improve last-mile mobility solutions. This partnership aims to address challenges faced by delivery executives… Continue reading VoltUp and Revamp Moto collaborate to deploy 40,000 electric two-wheelers for sustainable mobility solutions
Jitendra EV unveils Yunik electric scooter starting at Rs 1.2 lakh
The Yunik features the HyperGear Powertrain, engineered for efficiency, and Spin Switch Riding Modes, which offer a blend of traditional and modern functionality. With a ground clearance of 180 mm and a long, ergonomically designed seat, the scooter ensures comfort for both urban commutes and longer journeys. Powered by a 3.8 kW LMFP detachable… Continue reading Jitendra EV unveils Yunik electric scooter starting at Rs 1.2 lakh
ADVIK to offer advanced brake systems with acquisition of Powersports MTG
Automotive product manufacturer ADVIK has completed the acquisition of Powersports MTG, a German motorcycle mechanical and hydraulic braking system and clutch system manufacturer. The acquisition, completed via ADVIK’s Singapore subsidiary will further its hold in the premium motorcycle safety components. Through its next-gen advanced braking technology, ADVIK will offer hydraulic braking and clutch system to… Continue reading ADVIK to offer advanced brake systems with acquisition of Powersports MTG
Jaguar F-Type gets 693bhp V8 from German tuning house Arden
Production of the Jaguar F-Type may have ended in the summer of 2024, but Arden has breathed some life into the British sports car with a new tuning package that bumps up power, hones the chassis and adds some exterior tweaks – resulting in the ‘AJ 23 SVR’. Arden, established in Germany back in 1972,… Continue reading Jaguar F-Type gets 693bhp V8 from German tuning house Arden
Oben Electric secures Rs 50 Cr in series A funding for expansion
Oben Electric, a homegrown electric motorcycle manufacturer, has secured Rs 50 Crores in its Series A funding round, bringing the total equity funding raised by the company to Rs 150 Crores to date. The funding round saw participation from Ambis Holding US, Kuberan Ventures, Karimjee Group from Africa, Mission Vertical (a US-based VC), the Sanjeev… Continue reading Oben Electric secures Rs 50 Cr in series A funding for expansion
Auto retails in CY2024 rise 9% to 26 million, highest-ever sales for cars, 3Ws, tractors
India Auto Inc has done well in CY2024 and proof of that is in the retail sales numbers released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) today. Retail sales, which constitute the real-world customer deliveries across the country, present a more accurate scenario than the wholesales data which essentially are vehicle dispatches to OEM… Continue reading Auto retails in CY2024 rise 9% to 26 million, highest-ever sales for cars, 3Ws, tractors
Auto retails in CY2024 rise 9% to 26 million, highest-ever sales for cars, 3Ws, tractors
India Auto Inc has done well in CY2024 and proof of that is in the retail sales numbers released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) today. Retail sales, which constitute the real-world customer deliveries across the country, present a more accurate scenario than the wholesales data which essentially are vehicle dispatches to OEM… Continue reading Auto retails in CY2024 rise 9% to 26 million, highest-ever sales for cars, 3Ws, tractors