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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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BMW iX SUV Is BMW’s Best-Selling Electric Vehicle In India
Contrary to general perception, it is the pricier iX SUV, and not the more accessible i4 sedan, that is clocking the highest volumes among all BMW EVs in India.
BMW Motorrad India Reports Sales Of 4,667 Two-Wheelers In First Half Of 2023
Sales of BMW Motorrad’s two-wheeler range rose by 50 per cent in India compared to the same period in 2022.
Kia Rolls Out One Millionth Made-In-India Vehicle; Seltos Makes Up Over 50% Of Total Production
The milestone vehicle was the first customer unit of the facelifted Seltos compact SUV.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Debuts With Up To 641 BHP; Likely To Be First Full-Fledged N Model For India
Most potent version of the 2022 World Car Of The Year packs a larger battery, two motors and the biggest brakes yet seen on a road-going Hyundai.
Toyota Innova Crysta, VW Tiguan, Hyundai Tucson Set For Price Hike As MPVs, Crossovers To Attract 22% Cess
In the 50th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) council, it has been decided that all utility vehicles – including MPVs and crossovers – will be subject to the same compensation cess as SUVs.
Ather 450S To Miss Out On Touchscreen; Will Feature A Colour LCD Instead
Prices from Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom), the entry-level Ather electric scooter will have a redesigned dashboard with a more cost-effective display.
Triumph Speed 400: Is The Inflated Price Circulating Online Legitimate?
At the launch, Triumph shocked everyone with the introductory price for its latest motorcycle, but an on-road price break-up – doing the rounds on social media – has raised eyebrows.
Kia EV9 Set For India Launch In 2024; Electric SUV Has A Range Of Up To 541 KM
Following the success of the EV6, Kia is now gearing up to introduce its flagship electric vehicle in India next year.
Maruti Suzuki Invicto Racks Up Over 6,200 Bookings Before Launch
The Invicto is based on the Toyota Innova Hycross, and is only available with a strong hybrid powertrain.
Gogoro To Open EV Battery Swapping Stations In Maharashtra Starting Late-2023
Having commenced pilot testing in the Delhi-NCR region, Gogoro has now entered into an ‘Ultra Mega Project’ agreement with the Maharashtra government.
Aston Martin’s Upcoming EVs Will Feature Lucid Battery Tech And Motors
As part of a ‘strategic supply agreement’, the British supercar marque will source key components for its electric vehicles from the California-based start-up.
Maruti Suzuki EVX Electric SUV Spied In Production Form For The First Time
Caught on test in Poland, the production version of the EVX has a twin-screen layout on the inside; expected to have a range of over 500 km.
Listen To The Harley-Davidson X440’s Bassy Exhaust Note In First Action Video
The made-in-India Harley-Davidson X440 will be unveiled in full on July 3, and is expected to go on sale in the following weeks.
Tesla Chief Elon Musk Meets PM Modi; Remains Non-Committal On India Entry Time Frame
Following a ‘fantastic’ meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Musk said it is ‘quite likely’ the company will make a ‘significant investment’ in India.
Simple Energy Plots Cheaper E-Scooters With Smaller Battery, Sharper Focus On Utility
The EV start-up is also contemplating a long-range variant with a third battery pack for its flagship One e-scooter.
Maruti Suzuki Invicto’s Success Will Hinge On ‘Good Marketing’: Shashank Srivastava, MSIL
The Invicto – based on the Toyota Innova Hycross – will almost certainly be the most expensive Maruti Suzuki passenger vehicle till date.
Matter To Subsidise First 40,000 Aera Electric Motorcycle Buyers
The Aera’s launch price accounted for a FAME-II subsidy of Rs 60,000, which has now been slashed, but Matter is extending the introductory offer to all 40,000 orders it has received so far.
Simple Energy Targets Deliveries Of 100 One E-Scooters In June
Having taken well over a year and a half to put its maiden electric scooter into production, the EV start-up only delivered a handful of scooters in Bengaluru on June 6.
Innova Hycross-Based Maruti Suzuki Invicto MPV To Be Launched On July 5
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.
Volvo EX30 Electric SUV Revealed: Entry-Level Volvo EV Has Up To 480 KM Range
The smallest Volvo SUV till date, the EX30 will be offered with two battery pack options; India launch likely in 2024.
