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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.
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Mahindra XUV700 Orders Jump 40% In July Following Price Cut For AX7, AX7 L Trims
Nearing three years in the market, the XUV700 continues to witness strong demand, having received close to 8,000 bookings on a monthly basis in the first quarter of FY2025.
MG Cloud EV Teased In First Official Video; India Launch In September
Sold abroad under SAIC’s Wuling sub-brand, the Cloud – which could be renamed for the Indian market – is set to slot in between the Comet and ZS EV in JSW MG Motor India’s portfolio.
Production Citroen Basalt Exterior Previewed Ahead Of August Launch
Citroen’s first coupe-SUV for India is primed to go up against the incoming Tata Curvv, which will also be launched next month.
Production-Spec Tata Curvv Coupe-SUV Exterior Revealed Ahead Of August 7 Launch
Even in production form, Tata’s first coupe-SUV appears to have carried over most of the design and styling cues seen on the original concept unveiled all the way back in 2022.
Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo Launched With Dual-Cylinder Option; Priced From Rs 8.50 Lakh
Following in the footsteps of Tata Motors, Hyundai has also deployed a dual CNG cylinder setup in its entry-level SUV to make it more space-efficient.
New Skoda Kodiaq Diesel Under Consideration For India; Likely To Be A Full Import
Demand for diesel SUVs is heavily skewed across certain Indian states, so Skoda is mulling introducing a diesel variant of the new-generation Kodiaq SUV as a CBU in select regions.
Skoda Rules Out Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain For India-Bound New Kodiaq
Overseas, the second-generation Kodiaq is available with a full-fledged plug-in hybrid powertrain that enables a pure-electric driving range of over 100 kilometres, but it will not go on sale in India.
New Skoda Kodiaq India Launch Slated For Mid-2025; To Continue With 2.0L TSI
Launched in India seven years ago, the first-gen Skoda Kodiaq will soldier on for a few more months before the second-generation SUV arrives next year.
Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG Motorcycle Launched In India At Rs 95,000; Offers 102 KM/KG Claimed Mileage
Deliveries will begin in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat in Phase 1; first-ever CNG bike will be available in a total of three variants.
Tata Motors’ EV Sales Drop To 18-Month Low In June: Find Out What Tata Attributes The Slowdown To
June marked the third consecutive month of a year-on-year drop in sales of battery electric vehicles for market leader Tata Motors, which reported sales of 4,657 EVs last month.
Bajaj Chetak Premium To Be Renamed Chetak ‘Blue Line 3201’: Here’s Why
The Chetak electric scooter, which is now available in a total of three variants, will soon adopt a new naming nomenclature to make it easier for buyers to understand their positioning.
Ather Energy Announces Third Plant In Maharashtra With Capacity Of 1 Million Electric Two-Wheelers
Roughly 18 months on from operationalising its second manufacturing facility, Ather Energy has now confirmed it will spend Rs 2,000 crore to set up a state-of-the-art two-wheeler plant in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
New BMW M5 Revealed: 717 BHP Super-Sedan Gains Plug-In Hybrid Power; Weighs Over 2.4 Tonnes
Seventh-generation BMW M5 is the biggest and heaviest one yet; to enter production in July 2024 ahead of global sales commencing at the end of the year.
The A-Z Of Bugatti Tourbillon: Power, Top Speed And Other Key Stats Of All-New V16 Hypercar
The successor to the Chiron packs a brand-new engine developed in conjunction with Cosworth; the Tourbillon is the most expensive new series production car in the world.
Tata Punch EV, Nexon EV Secure Five Stars In Latest Bharat NCAP Crash Tests
Notably, Tata’s entry-level electric SUV has scored the highest points yet for adult and child occupant protection in Bharat NCAP tests; latest round makes it four Tata cars tested so far.
TVS iQube Recalled: Bridge Tube To Be Inspected On Select 2023 Models
Two-wheeler giant will conduct inspection of TVS iQube models manufactured between July and September 2023; recall coincides with a customer's social media video detailing an incident of frame breakage on the electric scooter going viral.
Bajaj Chetak 2901 Blue Line Launched At Rs 95,998; Most Affordable Chetak Yet
The Chetak 2901 Blue Line will be available in a total of five colours; has a certified range of up to 123 kilometres.
Ather Rizta Review: The Ather For Every Indian Family?
Six years on from the launch of its maiden product, Ather Energy has readied its second scooter, aimed at winning the hearts of Indian families. Does the Rizta have the ingredients to make it a winner?
Stellantis To Launch China’s Leapmotor EVs In India By End-2024
While the company is yet to confirm the models chosen for launch, it is likely to be the Leapmotor T03 electric hatchback and C10 electric SUVs that will make it to Indian shores first.
TVS iQube ST 5.1 kWh Launched At Rs 1.85 Lakh Alongside More Affordable Variants
Originally unveiled in May 2022, the range-topping iQube ST has finally gone on sale; costs Rs 40,000 more than the iQube S.
