About Amaan Ahmed
- With the automotive universe on the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime transformation, Amaan believes that the present is the most exciting of times for a motoring enthusiast. Having spent nearly a decade covering the auto sector for several leading publications including BBC TopGear and Firstpost, he is now deeply invested into the electric vehicle space, as the learnings to be made are immense. Amaan also enjoys sport nearly as much as he enjoys cars, bikes, and hopes to be at the Isle of Man TT someday.
Author Articles
Ather Energy To Refund Charger Cost For E-Scooters Purchased Till April 12, 2023
By Amaan AhmedMay 4, 2023 04:50 PM
Including the total cost of reimbursing customers who paid an additional amount for the charger of their e-scooter, Ather is set to shell out around Rs 140 crore.
Hyundai Exter Micro-SUV Spotted Fully Undisguised Ahead Of World Premiere
By Amaan AhmedMay 4, 2023 12:27 PM
Set to rival the hot-selling Tata Punch, the Hyundai Exter features some interesting styling touches including H-shaped light motifs, dual-tone alloys and faux skid plates.
TVS To Refund iQube Customers Who Paid Over Rs 1.50 Lakh For The E-Scooter
Under what it terms a ‘goodwill benefit scheme’, TVS Motor Company will reimburse ‘customers who have paid over and above the threshold limit’ of the FAME-II scheme.
Hero MotoCorp To Reimburse Vida V1 Buyers For Chargers; Slashes E-Scooter Prices
By Amaan AhmedMay 3, 2023 07:57 PM
Both variants of the Vida V1 electric scooter have had their prices reduced by Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000.
FAME-II Controversy: Hero Electric Receives Notice For Subsidy Recovery
By Amaan AhmedMay 2, 2023 07:02 PM
In response to the letter from the authorities, Hero Electric says the question of refunds ‘does not apply’; Okinawa denies receiving a notice.
Electric Two-Wheeler Sales In April 2023: Overall Sales Dip Sharply, But Ola Sales Soar
Compared to March, registrations of electric two-wheelers in India dropped by 23 per cent in the month of April as the industry continues to grapple with controversy over subsidies.
Citroen C3 Aircross First Look: In Pictures
By Amaan AhmedApr 28, 2023 01:04 PM
With the C3 Aircross, Citroen is aiming to secure a slice of the lucrative compact SUV market in India
Maruti Suzuki To Launch Innova Hycross-Based Hybrid MPV Soon
Set to become the flagship model in Maruti Suzuki’s passenger vehicle portfolio, the new MPV will be manufactured at Toyota’s plant in Bidadi, Karnataka.
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Unveiled; PHEV Has Up To 115 KM Of Electric-Only Range
The new E-Class has grown in size and is packing far more tech than before; to be offered with a range of mild- and plug-in hybrid powertrains overseas.
Maruti Suzuki Makes ESC Standard On Most Models In Light Of Bharat NCAP Rollout
By Amaan AhmedApr 25, 2023 03:13 PM
All Maruti Suzuki cars and SUVs – barring the Alto K10, S-Presso manual and Eeco – are now equipped with electronic stability control.
Hyundai Exter Micro-SUV Previewed In Official Design Sketch Ahead Of Global Debut
Set to go up against the hot-selling Tata Punch, the Exter will be the smallest SUV in Hyundai India’s line-up.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Launched At Rs 7.46 Lakh; Available With Two Engine Options
Based on the Baleno hatchback, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx slots in below the Brezza compact SUV in the company’s overall portfolio.
Volkswagen Virtus 1.5 TSI GT Manual Debuts Alongside New Trims For Taigun GT
Volkswagen revealed a total of six derivatives of the Virtus sedan and Taigun SUV at its 2023 annual brand conference.
Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 Super-Luxury SUV Debuts; Will Have Range Of Up To 600 km
The first-ever all-electric Maybach, the EQS 680 employs twin electric motors for a combined peak output of 649 bhp.
Ather 450X price slashed; features dropped from base variant following subsidy pause
Prices of Ather’s 450X e-scooter now include the cost of a bundled charger, after anonymous emails to government officials led to the FAME-II subsidy disbursal for a number of brands being held up for a few months.
Tata Nexon Crosses 5 Lakh Units Production Milestone
By Amaan AhmedApr 11, 2023 04:40 PM
A key pillar of Tata Motors’ present-day passenger vehicle line-up, the Nexon – which is still in its first generation – has crossed the 5 lakh units production mark within 6 years of its launch.
Jeep Meridian Upland, Meridian X Editions Launched In India; Priced From Rs 33.41 Lakh
By Amaan AhmedApr 11, 2023 03:42 PM
While the Meridian X packs a styling kit better suited to urban settings, the Meridian Upland brings cosmetic as well as feature additions useful for long-distance adventures.
Upcoming MG Comet EV To Feature Twin Screens, Voice Command System; Launch Likely By May
By Amaan AhmedApr 7, 2023 04:17 PM
Latest teaser of MG’s compact electric vehicle confirms the presence of a two-spoke steering wheel, two 10.25-inch screens and a rotary drive selector.
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class World Premiere Slated For April 25
By Amaan AhmedApr 7, 2023 02:13 PM
In its latest generation, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan is set to be offered with a variety of electrified powertrains.
Harley-Davidson Nightster Special Joins India Line-Up For 2023; Priced At Rs 18.29 Lakh
For 2023, a handful of Softail and Touring bikes in Harley-Davidson’s India portfolio will also be available in the 120th Anniversary Edition paint scheme.