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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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Tata Harrier EV Top Speed, Kerb Weight Revealed
Equipped with two motors in QWD guise, the Harrier EV is the quickest-accelerating road-going Tata passenger vehicle till date, but also its heaviest.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Ertiga To Get 6 Airbags As Standard Soon; S-Presso, Ignis Set To Miss Out
Barring six models in its entire passenger vehicle portfolio, Maruti Suzuki now offers six airbags as standard equipment on all its cars and SUVs, and most of the remaining products will get more airbags soon.
Toyota Fortuner Neo Drive Mild-Hybrid Launched In India At Rs 44.72 Lakh
Available only with the 4x4 automatic variant of the SUV, the Fortuner Neo Drive – equipped with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system – commands a Rs 2 lakh premium over the regular Fortuner diesel.
Ola S1 Z, Gig Electric Scooters Launch Delayed As Company Grapples With Sales Slowdown
Announced at the end of 2024, the latest additions to Ola Electric’s scooter lineup were to reach customers starting April 2025, but rollout has now been pushed forward.
Upcoming Nissan SUVs Won’t Get A Diesel Engine; Duster-Based 5-Seat SUV Confirmed For Mid-2026 Launch
In a media interaction, Nissan India MD Saurabh Vatsa confirmed the company will roll out three new products over the course of the next 24 months, two of which will be based on the Alliance’s CMF-B architecture.
Suzuki E-Access India Launch Confirmed For June 2025
The e-Access will be available for purchase initially only in cities with the highest electric two-wheeler penetration.
Hero Vida VX2 Is Rebranded Vida Z; Spied Undisguised Ahead Of July 1 Launch
Unveiled at EICMA 2024 as the Vida Z, Hero MotoCorp’s latest electric scooter will bear the ‘VX2’ name when it goes on sale in India in the coming months; to be available in at least two trim levels.
All-New Nissan Micra EV Unveiled With 40 and 52 kWh Battery Options; Up To 408 KM Range
In its sixth generation, Nissan’s iconic hatchback has dropped its cherubic appearance for a beefier, SUV-like shape; will only be available with a pure electric powertrain.
Zeno Emara Electric Motorcycle Priced At Rs 1 Lakh; Features Swappable LFP Batteries, 100 KM Real-World Range
Set to be manufactured in Delhi-NCR, the Emara is a utility-focused electric motorcycle that will first go on sale in Bengaluru late in 2025; promises 30-degree gradeability and a maximum payload capacity of 250 kg.
Honda To Slash Hybrid Powertrain Costs By Over 50%; Plots 13 New HEVs Starting 2027
Lowering its estimate for battery electric vehicle sales by 2030, Honda foresees a sharp rise in demand for hybrid electric vehicles worldwide; will also deploy next-generation ADAS across its portfolio.
2025 Suzuki Access Gains Colour TFT Display; Priced At Rs 1.02 Lakh
Commanding a premium of roughly Rs 7,000 over the Ride Connect edition launched at the start of the year, the Access Ride Connect TFT also ushers in a new paint option.
Hero Vida Z Electric Scooter Primed For July Launch In India
The latest addition to Hero’s Vida family will be a simpler, more family-focused offering that is likely to be available with single- and dual-battery options.
Kia Carens Clavis Unveiled: Facelifted MPV Gets Panoramic Sunroof, L2 ADAS
Bookings for the Kia Carens Clavis – which is expected to be priced reasonably higher than the standard Carens – will open at midnight on May 9.
Norton Motorcycles India Launch Confirmed For 2025; India-UK FTA To Help “Scale Faster”
Having been on display at the last few editions of the Auto Expo, Norton’s offerings will finally go on sale in India later this year, more than five years after TVS Motor Company acquired the British marque.
High-End British Cars, SUVs To Get Cheaper With Conclusion Of India-UK Free Trade Agreement
Cars and SUVs from the likes of Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce, among others, will benefit directly and substantially from the just-concluded FTA between India and the United Kingdom.
River To Launch Second Electric Scooter In 2026; Plots Larger Production Facility
While the start-up is yet to reveal the exact positioning of its next model, it has confirmed it will stick to making utility-oriented scooters as it widens its reach across India.
Land Cruiser-Inspired MG Cyber X Electric SUV Debuts At Auto Shanghai 2025
Boxy e-SUV's design follows in the footsteps of established and wildly popular 4x4s; second model in MG’s ‘Cyber’ family of BEVs.
Maruti Suzuki E Vitara Range, Kerb Weight, Performance Figures Revealed
The company’s first battery electric SUV will go into production in May at its Gujarat plant; will be sold with two battery options.
Kia Syros Receives 5 Stars In Bharat NCAP Crash Tests; Betters AOP Score Of Nexon, XUV 3XO
The first made-in-India Kia to secure five stars in a New Car Safety Assessment Programme, however, trails the Skoda Kylaq on overall scores for adult and child occupant protection.
Honda Activa E Review: In Pictures
You’d expect an electric scooter bearing the hallowed ‘Honda Activa’ name to vault straight to the top of sales charts – and the Activa E has nearly all the right ingredients to rise to the summit, but one crucial factor stands in the way of its success.
