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.
With a reduction in FAME-II subsidies for electric two-wheelers, the price of the Matter Aera 5000 will start at Rs 1.74 lakh from June 6 onwards.
Following the launch of the rear-wheel-drive variant, Mahindra is currently focusing on ramping up production of the three-door Thar.
The SUV manufacturer has struggled to utilise its full production capacity in the last few months due to specific semiconductor shortages.
Having extended free charging across its Grid network for about four years, Ather Energy has now commenced beta testing of a paid charging programme.
The first all-electric 5 Series derivative, BMW’s i5 will be offered in both single- and dual-motor versions overseas.
EV start-up Simple Energy has also revised the range figure for the One e-scooter, owing to a change in kerb weight.
From June 1, 2023, electric two-wheelers will only be eligible for a subsidy of Rs 10,000 per kWh of battery capacity, as opposed to the Rs 15,000 per kWh offered at present.
With the original allocation for two-wheelers in the FAME-II scheme now exhausted, incentives will be slashed by as much as 62 per cent from June 2023 onwards.
Four of Japan’s leading automotive players have joined hands to address technical challenges hindering adoption of hydrogen powertrains.
At launch, the Hyundai Exter will be available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, as well as the option of a factory-fitted CNG kit.
The first SUV to wear the Honda badge in India since the CR-V, the Elevate is expected to be available in petrol and strong hybrid forms.
To expand its electric vehicle portfolio and develop future vehicle platforms, Hyundai will invest Rs 20,000 crore over the next 10 years.
A fully-owned subsidiary of China’s SAIC Motor, MG Motor India has announced it will dilute its shares and set up a new plant in Gujarat, with an eye on firming up its long-term plans.
The 700-watt ‘Dot’ charger will be offered as an option to buyers of the entry-level 450X electric scooter for an added cost.
Following government intervention, TVS, along with other electric two-wheeler firms, has now included the price of the offboard charger into the scooter’s ex-showroom cost.
Including the total cost of reimbursing customers who paid an additional amount for the charger of their e-scooter, Ather is set to shell out around Rs 140 crore.
Set to rival the hot-selling Tata Punch, the Hyundai Exter features some interesting styling touches including H-shaped light motifs, dual-tone alloys and faux skid plates.
Under what it terms a ‘goodwill benefit scheme’, TVS Motor Company will reimburse ‘customers who have paid over and above the threshold limit’ of the FAME-II scheme.
Both variants of the Vida V1 electric scooter have had their prices reduced by Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000.
In response to the letter from the authorities, Hero Electric says the question of refunds ‘does not apply’; Okinawa denies receiving a notice.
