Mahindra & Mahindra has commenced pre-bookings for its upcoming premium SUV, the XUV 7XO, with customers able to reserve the vehicle from 12:00 PM on December 15, 2025. The company is accepting advance reservations with a booking amount of Rs 21,000 through its dealership network across India and online channels. The XUV 7XO represents a… Continue reading Mahindra Opens Pre-Bookings for XUV 7XO Premium SUV Ahead of January Launch
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Here’s What Maruti Suzuki Thinks About EV Adoption Hurdles in India
Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch its first battery electric vehicle – eVitara – in India, where the adoption of EVs is yet gain significant momentum. The automaker believes that people’s interest in EVs is growing, but the market is still held back by three major issues – real-world driving range, charging infrastructure, and uncertainty… Continue reading Here’s What Maruti Suzuki Thinks About EV Adoption Hurdles in India
Maruti Suzuki to Reassess FY30 EV Sales Outlook After GST Cut on ICE Vehicles
India’s largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, is reassessing the passenger vehicle industry’s forecast of electric vehicle penetration by the end of the decade after recent GST rationalisation widened the price gap between ICE models and EVs. GST 2.0 reduced the tax on small ICE cars [up to 4 metres in length] to a flat rate… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Reassess FY30 EV Sales Outlook After GST Cut on ICE Vehicles
Maruti Suzuki to Introduce Assured Buyback Program, BaaS for eVitara
In a bid to make electric vehicles more attractive to consumers by addressing resale value concerns and higher initial acquisition cost, Maruti Suzuki plans to offer an assured buyback program and introduce Battery as a Service (BaaS) and subscription model for its first battery electric vehicle – eVitara. Partho Banerjee, the company’s senior executive officer… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Introduce Assured Buyback Program, BaaS for eVitara
Tata Sierra Accomplished and Accomplished+ Variants Priced Starting at ₹17.99 Lakh
Tata Motors has announced pricing for the top-tier Accomplished and Accomplished+ variants of the Sierra SUV, with prices beginning at ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The launch marks the return of the iconic nameplate with a comprehensive range spanning five trim levels. The Accomplished variants feature over 230 features and are available in six color options across… Continue reading Tata Sierra Accomplished and Accomplished+ Variants Priced Starting at ₹17.99 Lakh
Ferrari’s EV Play Will Complement, Not Replace ICE Vehicles: CEO Vigna
Ferrari will add electric cars to its portfolio without abandoning combustion engines or hybrids, as it seeks to protect driving emotion and customer choice amid tightening global regulations, chief executive officer Benedetto Vigna said at IIT Bombay’s E-Summit 2025. The Italian luxury sports carmaker, best known for its V12 engines and racing heritage, plans to… Continue reading Ferrari’s EV Play Will Complement, Not Replace ICE Vehicles: CEO Vigna
Dolby Eyes Broader OEM Partnerships as Indian Auto Audio Market Takes Off
The numbers tell a story that hardware specs cannot: India’s automotive audio market will more than double to $712 million within a decade, as per estimates, and Dolby Laboratories intends to capture the lion’s share before global rivals grasp the opportunity. With major players including Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Maruti Suzuki already signed,… Continue reading Dolby Eyes Broader OEM Partnerships as Indian Auto Audio Market Takes Off
Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan
Ten years ago, streets in Kazakhstan were full of BMWs, Volkswagens, Mercedes and many other European car brands that have long been enjoying customer loyalty not only in Kazakhstan, but in the post-Soviet space in general. Today, one cannot miss the fact that Chinese-made BYD, Changan, Chery, Geely appear on the roads much more often.… Continue reading Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan
Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BMW electric vehicle drivers are the latest to gain access to certain Tesla Superchargers in the US (through the North American Charging Standard, or NACS). That makes it the 15th auto brand to get access, either through NACS adapters or a built-in NACS charging port.… Continue reading Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284
Woman Orders Waymo, Finds Man Hiding in Trunk
luckythurman via TikTok Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing service is going through a lot of firsts these days. Earlier this week, a pregnant woman in San Francisco gave birth inside one of the company’s self-driving vehicles while taking it to the hospital in lieu of an ambulance. Now, a different woman has experienced a very different kind… Continue reading Woman Orders Waymo, Finds Man Hiding in Trunk