About Amaan Ahmed
Amaan AhmedConnect with this authorWith 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.
Articles of Amaan Ahmed

Hyundai i20 Facelift Launched At Rs 7 Lakh: Gets 6 Airbags As Standard, Drops 1.0L Turbo
A new base ‘Era’ trim lowers the entry price of Hyundai’s premium hatchback; prices hiked by Rs 20,000 to 25,000 for existing variants.
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Toyota Century Luxury SUV Debuts: Gets Rear Seats That Recline Fully Flat And A Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
Based on the Japanese carmaker’s TNGA platform, the Century SUV will have a pure-electric range of up to 69 kilometres.
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BMW Neue Klasse Concept Previews 3 Series-Size Electric Sedan Due In 2025
Featuring pared-down design and styling, the BMW Neue Klasse will comprise a range of all-electric models, including sedans and SUVs.
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New Tata Nexon Debuts; Gains Twin-Screen Setup And Dual-Clutch Automatic
Bookings for the new iteration of Tata’s popular subcompact SUV will open on September 4.
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Greaves Electric Mobility Serves Notice To SMEV In Bid To Distance Itself From EV Lobby
In a letter dated August 30, Greaves Electric Mobility (GEM) has urged the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles to expressly clarify that GEM is not a part of the EV lobby.
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Maruti Suzuki Behind In EV Race, But Not Late: Chairman RC Bhargava
The first battery-powered vehicle from India’s leading carmaker is slated for launch in FY2025.
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Toyota Innova Hycross Flex-Fuel Hybrid MPV Makes World Premiere In India
The ethanol-powered Innova Hycross Hybrid is powered by a modified 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine.
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Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Name Trademarked: Stealthy Offshoot Of New Himalayan 450?
The launch of the much-awaited Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is slated to take place in November 2023.
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Why the TVS X May Be Doing Other Electric Scooters A Favour: Opinion
Designed to highlight TVS’ capability as a technology powerhouse, the X bears an astronomical price tag, which may just have a positive rub-off on other premium e-scooters.
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Toyota's Electrified Flex-Fuel Prototype To Make Global Debut In India On August 29
The prototype will be the world’s first model that complies with BS6 Phase-II emission norms to be equipped with an electrified flex-fuel powertrain, as per the carmaker.
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TVS X Electric Scooter Launched At Rs 2.50 Lakh; Has 140 KM Range, 105 Kmph Top Speed
Deliveries of TVS’ flagship electric scooter will begin in December 2023.
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Bharat NCAP Vehicle Safety Programme Launched; Over 30 Models Already Nominated For Testing
India’s own vehicle safety programme, which requires manufacturers to voluntarily submit cars for testing, will officially be operational from October 1, 2023.
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Royal Enfield ‘Reown’ Used Bikes Programme In The Offing; Name Trademarked
Royal Enfield appears to be set to follow premium brands such as Ducati and Triumph Motorcycles with its own pre-owned motorcycles arm.
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Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) Vehicle Safety Tests To Be Launched On August 22
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will launch the much-awaited Bharat New Car Assessment Programme.
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Audi Q8 E-Tron, Q8 E-Tron Sportback Electric SUVs Launched; Prices Start At Rs 1.14 Crore
Both the standard and coupe-SUV versions of the EV are available with two powertrain options.
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Ather Plans New Family Electric Scooter; Launch Targeted For 2024
Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta envisions a three-strong scooter lineup for the start-up; next model to focus on comfort and convenience.
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Ather Energy Won’t Build Sub-Rs 1 Lakh E-Scooter Anytime Soon: CEO Tarun Mehta
The most affordable Ather electric scooter available today is the 450S, and it’s likely to remain the entry point to Ather ownership for some time to come.
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Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 First Look: Flagship E-Scooter Gets Lighter And More Powerful
Shifting to the reworked ‘Gen 2’ platform, the revamped Ola S1 Pro is now India’s most powerful electric scooter.
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Ola S1 Pro Gen 2 Launched At Rs 1.47 Lakh; Promises Higher Range And More Power
Lightened and redesigned frame, coupled with an enhanced battery, has resulted in the S1 Pro Gen 2’s certified range rising to 195 kilometres.
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Entry-Level Simple E-Scooter To Come With Fixed Battery; Dot One Name Trademarked
The Simple Dot One electric scooter will slot in below the flagship One model, but will still cost in excess of Rs 1 lakh.
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