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.
Having begun its journey more than five years ago with the Tigor EV, Tata Motors is today the leading manufacturer of electric vehicles in India.
Despite being the entry point to the brand, the 450S is every bit an Ather, but it also makes its better-equipped sibling look like great value.
There are now a total of three choices in the Ather 450 line-up – the entry-level 450S, and the 450X with two battery options.
With an aim to lure buyers away from basic petrol scooters, Ola’s S1 Air adopts simplicity from a mechanical standpoint, but still packs features that will grab attention.
High charge times and range anxiety remain barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles, but the Bengaluru-based start-up promises to make EV charging quicker, affordable and profitable with a fundamentally simple approach.
Having kickstarted beta testing of its paid fast-charging programme in May, Ather Energy will now charge ‘Grid’ usage fees across four states in the first phase of rollout.
In 2022, Hero MotoCorp made a $60 million (approx. Rs 490 crore) equity investment into California-based Zero Motorcycles.
In the first three months of FY2024, JLR sold a total of 1,048 vehicles in India, representing a 102 per cent increase over the same period in FY2023.
The Tata Group will invest over Rs 42,000 crore into the battery gigafactory, which will produce LFP and NMC chemistry cells for mobility and energy storage purposes.
In the first six months of 2023, four prominent names in India’s luxury car space cumulatively sold over 19,000 vehicles, with the top two brands reporting their best half-yearly figures yet.
Entering its fifth generation, the Hyundai Santa Fe takes a more traditional approach to design and styling with an upright stance and butch persona.
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.
Sales of BMW Motorrad’s two-wheeler range rose by 50 per cent in India compared to the same period in 2022.
The milestone vehicle was the first customer unit of the facelifted Seltos compact SUV.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Following the success of the EV6, Kia is now gearing up to introduce its flagship electric vehicle in India next year.
The Invicto is based on the Toyota Innova Hycross, and is only available with a strong hybrid powertrain.
