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Rolls-Royce to ditch combustion and go all-electric by 2030, previews two-door EV named Spectre

The Rolls-Royce Spectre EV will spearhead the luxury marque’s electrification plans and is set to be launched by the end of 2023.

Bajaj Chetak price hiked for the third time in 2021, making it India’s priciest electric scooter

Along with increasing the price of the Bajaj Chetak, Bajaj Auto has also pulled the plug on the base Chetak Urbane variant of the reborn electric scooter.

EBikeGo to install one lakh EV chargers in seven cities, gears up for Rugged G1 e-scooter launch

Electric two-wheeler rental firm EBikeGo has already started setting up its connected EV chargers in Mumbai; will install a charger every 500 metres.

Royal Enfield teams up with footwear specialist TCX, launches riding shoes priced from Rs 8,500

Joining forces with TCX, Royal Enfield will introduce a 'CE Certified' range of accessible riding and lifestyle shoes that have ‘passed stringent safety tests’.

Toyota Fortuner, Innova Crysta, Glanza, Urban Cruiser and Camry to cost more from 1 October

As input costs continue to rise, Toyota India has announced it will hike prices across its locally-produced model range by up to two percent from 1 October.

Tata Altroz crosses one lakh units production milestone within two years of launch

The Tata Altroz – launched at the start of 2020 – has been battling it out with the Hyundai i20 for the position of India’s second highest-selling premium hatch.

Tata Safari Gold Edition first look: Most expensive Tata yet is also the most feature-rich

The Tata Safari Gold Edition brings a host of feel-good features, but they also make it the most expensive passenger vehicle from Tata till date.

Toyota Yaris discontinued in India, set to be replaced by rebadged Maruti Suzuki Ciaz (Toyota Belta)

The Toyota Yaris has been phased out in India a little over three years since its launch; Toyota India promises 10 years of aftersales support to Yaris owners.

World’s highest EV charging station opens in the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh

Bharat AC and Dual Socket Type 2 chargers have been installed by goEgoNetwork in Kaza, Spiti Valley, which can cater to all electric two-wheelers and cars.

Will electric vehicle adoption be impacted by rising wholesale electricity prices?

Wholesale electricity costs in the UK are at their highest levels in years, and this is having a knock-on effect for anything that uses electricity – including electric vehicles.

Hero Electric to set up 20,000 EV charging stations by end-2022, partners with Massive Mobility

As sales of its two-wheelers climb, Hero Electric will work with Massive Mobility to set up 20,000 EV charging stations that would be open to all electric vehicles.

Order to make flex-fuel engines mandatory for all vehicles coming by early 2022: Nitin Gadkari

In a bid to move away from petrol and diesel vehicles, India is pushing for the adoption of flex-fuel vehicles, which will use locally-produced ethanol.

Future Honda cars to feature Google’s Android Automotive OS, first integrated model due in 2022

Android Automotive will be the default operating system for all Honda cars and SUVs going forward; first model with Android OS to be launched in the US late-2022.

Tata Motors has now sold over 10,000 electric vehicles in India, more than 1,000 of them sold in August

With the Nexon EV, Tigor EV Ziptron and Xpres-T EV, Tata Motors currently holds more than 70 percent of India’s electric vehicle market; to launch 10 EVs by 2025.

Maserati Grecale SUV to make its global debut on 16 November, will slot in below the Levante

Sharing its underpinnings with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, the Maserati Grecale will be a shade smaller than the Levante, and will rival the Porsche Macan and Range Rover Evoque.

New Ducati Monster launched in India, prices start at Rs 10.99 lakh: Check variants, features

The all-new 2022 Ducati Monster is equipped with a Panigale V4-inspired aluminium front frame and weighs considerably less, at 188 kg (kerb); deliveries to begin soon.

Volkswagen Taigun launched in India at Rs 10.50 lakh: Check variant-wise prices, features and more

The Volkswagen Taigun will be available in a total of two trim lines, with prices ranging from Rs 10.50 lakh to 17.50 lakh; two turbo-petrol engine options on offer.

Tata Punch mini-SUV to be revealed in full on 4 October: Launch likely closer to Diwali

Set to be launched in the second half of October, the Tata Punch mini-SUV is expected to get a petrol engine option only, with a choice of manual and automated manual transmissions.

Volkswagen Taigun India launch highlights: To be available in Dynamic and Performance lines, priced from Rs 10.50 lakh

The Volkswagen Taigun will be available with two turbo-petrol engine options and a choice of manual and automatic transmissions.

Suzuki GSX-S1000GT sport-tourer revealed as GSX-S1000F successor, will rival Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 SX

The just-revealed Suzuki GSX-S1000GT brings major design and styling changes over the bike it replaces and packs more tech than its predecessor.

Hero Electric to expand annual production capacity to five lakh scooters by March 2022 as demand spikes

By March 2022, Hero Electric’s production facility in Ludhiana will have an annual production capacity of five lakh scooters; company targets production of 50 lakh units by 2026.

Audi e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT launched in India: Electric four-door coupe priced from Rs 1.80 crore

Both the Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT feature a 93.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and are shipped to India in CBU form; claimed e-tron GT range is up to 500 km.

Daimler and BMW taken to court by German environmental group for ‘torpedoing’ climate protection

NGO Environmental Action Germany (DUH) says Daimler and BMW need to set more ambitious climate goals, including ending the sale of fossil-fuel cars by 2030.

Fuel efficiency remains top priority for Maruti Suzuki as frugality becomes ‘even more important’

Maruti Suzuki has maintained that fuel efficiency goals for its future passenger cars and SUVs will be achieved without compromising on the performance of the vehicles.

Now, personalise your Royal Enfield jacket via the brand’s ‘Make it Yours’ customisation programme

Motorcyclists and enthusiasts can now personalise and purchase riding jackets on Royal Enfield’s website, by choosing from a variety of colour, lining and armour choices.

Yamaha Aerox 155 maxi-scooter launched in India at Rs 1.29 lakh: Here's all you need to know

The Yamaha Aerox has a 155 cc engine derived from the Yamaha R15 V4, and will rival the Aprilia SXR 160 in the Indian market.

Car and bike launches this week: New Yamaha R15, Ducati Monster, Volkswagen Taigun and more

India is set to witness the launch of as many as five new models this week, including a brand-new midsize SUV, a four-door EV and some exciting two-wheelers.

Yamaha R15 V4, R15 M launched in India, prices start at Rs 1.68 lakh: Here’s all you need to know

The biggest changes with the 2022 Yamaha R15 V4 are the addition of an upside-down fork and an extensive redesign.

Yamaha R15 V4, R15 M and Aerox 155 India launch highlights: R15 V4 priced from Rs 1.68 lakh, Aerox costs Rs 1.29 lakh

Yamaha India is all set to launch three 155 cc models, including the new Yamaha R15, R15 M as well as the Yamaha Aerox 155 maxi-scooter.

MG Astor first look: With ADAS and in-car assistant, MG’s latest takes aim at Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos

The MG Astor – which is set to be launched early in October – is banking on its long features list to take the fight to established rivals in the fiercely contested midsize SUV segment.