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.
Speaking at the second edition of the Ather Community Day in Bengaluru, Amitabh Kant, former Niti Aayog CEO, said other countries may race ahead of India if domestic firms do not prioritise entry into major global markets.
The latest product to emerge from the Toyota-Suzuki global alliance, the Urban Cruiser Taisor is based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx crossover; will feature a handful of styling changes.
At a press briefing in Chennai, the Renault-Nissan alliance announced it will roll out four C-segment SUVs in the coming years.
While group firm Skoda is gearing up to launch its most affordable SUV in India in 2025, Volkswagen has opted out of re-entering the sub-Rs 10 lakh passenger vehicle market with its own derivative.
The German carmaker’s first battery electric vehicle for India will be shipped in as a full import from Europe; India-spec model likely to get larger battery and adaptive chassis.
In its home market, Suzuki uses the Escudo moniker for the Vitara compact SUV; names could be used for upcoming Maruti models.
Having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Tamil Nadu at the start of 2024, the Vietnamese firm began work on a vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in the state in February.
As per the Indian government’s latest policy, electric vehicle OEMs must commit a minimum investment of USD 500 million (approx. Rs 4,150 crore) towards operationalising local manufacturing facilities within three years.
After a relatively quiet 2023, MG Motor India is gearing up for two launches in 2024, one of which will be an electric vehicle; company to reveal future plans on March 20.
The Tata Motors Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Tamil Nadu to explore the prospect of establishing a vehicle production facility in the state.
A model year update for Chinese EV firm Build Your Dreams’ SUV also brings new exterior and interior colour schemes and additional features.
The most potent version of Porsche’s all-electric sedan will also be available in track-only form with the ‘Weissach’ package, and will go from 0 to 200 kmph in a scant 6.4 seconds.
While details of the electric two-wheeler start-up’s latest accessory are scarce at this point, it is likely to incorporate a handful of smart features.
Brands that will see their electric vehicles become more expensive owing to the introduction of a lifetime tax in the state include Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, BYD, Volvo and Audi.
Despite its relatively low profile in the Indian context, China’s Build Your Dreams quietly grew to become the market leader in the Rs 30 lakh - 70 lakh battery electric vehicle market in India last year
China’s Build Your Dreams appears to have benefited from positive word-of-mouth marketing in the Indian market, as the brand saw overall volumes grow more than five-fold in 2023.
Pune-based electric vehicle (EV) start-up Tork Motors has slashed the price of the Kratos R to boost sales before the FAME-II scheme ends later this month.
The transport ministry has put forth a draft notification outlining the creation of the ‘L2-5’ category of modular three-wheelers, as well as the requisite type approval requirements for such ‘transforming’ vehicles.
Designed and developed in India, Skoda's Tata Nexon rival will mark the company's re-entry into the competitive sub-Rs 10 lakh passenger vehicle market
Built to rival the Tesla Model 3, the BYD Seal, in AWD form, has a total power output of 523 bhp and 670 Nm of torque.