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A number of improvements over the current Chetak Premium, but also a couple of steps backwards. Bajaj has launched a new version of its electric scooter called the Chetak Urbane, which will cost you Rs 1.15 lakh in its standard form, or Rs…

Jimny Thunder Edition is available on both, Zeta and Alpha variants.Maruti Suzuki has been offering attractive discounts and benefits on the Jimny SUV for a few months. The Jimny was earlier available at a discount of around Rs 1 lakh…

Next-gen 5 Series will get three powertrains in India; will continue to rival the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Audi A6. The current-gen BMW 5 Series sedan has been sold out in India. The seventh-gen 5 Series was launched back in 2017 and…

Lamborghini India head Sharad Agarwal says that demand is at an all-time high and most models are witnessing an 18- to 20-month waiting period.For Lamborghini's 60th anniversary celebrations, the brand organised an event where they…

The Sonet will be the second SUV in its segment to come with ADAS; price announcement in January 2024. The Kia Sonet facelift is due to be revealed in full on December 14, 2023, and the Korean brand has begun its campaign to create…

450 Apex will sit at the top of the current Ather range of e-scooters. A couple of months ago we exclusively reported that Ather is working on a special edition 450 series e-scooter with more performance to commemorate its 10-year…

Chetak Urbane will look similar to the current Chetak Premium but will have simpler underpinnings. A new government document has revealed to us that a simpler and most likely, more affordable Bajaj Chetak variant is in the works. This…

Along with introducing a broader range of vehicles, the JV will look at augmenting local sourcing, improving charging infrastructure, and the expansion of production capacity.SAIC Motor and the JSW Group have entered into a strategic joint…

The 2024 AM Awards is now open for entries. It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the hard work and successes of your dealerships, teams and heads of business The AM Awards is known for its commitment to rewarding excellence and…

Instead of a stipulated time frame or a quantum of benefit, carmakers urge the government to extend EV tax incentives until a sales threshold has been achieved.Leading carmakers like Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki and Audi India say the tax…

The 10th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally will be flagged off on Sunday, December 3, from Taj Lands End, Bandra.The 10th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally (MBCCR) will take place on the first weekend of December…

Speaking at Autocar Professional's EV Conclave, some companies believe that in the next 3 years they’ll be on a level footing with their ICE counterparts. The FAME-II subsidy has played a crucial role in supporting the transition from ICE…

At the Autocar Professional India EV Conclave, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility MD Shailesh Chandra said that transition to BEV not a choice, but an imperative.The long-term story of Battery Electric Vehicle is not a choice, it is an…

The company is already profitable in India thanks to a significant export base, says Aditya Jairaj, deputy MD, Stellantis.Stellantis is Europe’s second biggest automaker and has leveraged India as a key export hub for internal combustion…

Shailesh Chandra, MD of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, says falling lithium-ion battery prices and low GST rates could help achieve this. With battery costs falling to a record-low of around $130 (Rs 10,800 approx.) per kilowatt hour,…