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Hero Electric targets sales of 1 lakh e-scooters in 2021, to set up new production facility

Production of three lakh electric two-wheelers is what Hero Electric is aiming for with increased investment.

Jeep seven-seater SUV could bear 'Meridian' name in India, first interior teasers revealed

First teaser images confirm the Jeep Meridian seven-seat SUV will have the same dashboard as the Compass facelift.

EU hands $1 billion fine to Volkswagen and BMW for colluding on emission-control systems

The EU Commission slapped Volkswagen and BMW with a $1 billion fine after Daimler revealed the cartel’s existence.

Stellantis outlines electric future: 98 percent of portfolio to be electrified by 2025

Battery electric vehicles from the Stellantis group will have a total range of 500 kilometres to over 800 kilometres.

Benelli 502C twin-cylinder cruiser to be launched in India late-July, bookings open

The Benelli 502C is a power cruiser that features a 500 cc parallel-twin engine making 47.5 hp and 46 Nm of torque.

Volkswagen Group vehicles with wireless connectivity to feature Huawei's 4G technologies

A new agreement with a Volkswagen Group supplier is Huawei’s largest automotive licensing deal yet.

BMW CE 04 electric scooter debuts in production form with 130-kilometre range

The BMW CE 04 e-scooter replaces the C Evolution, and has an 8.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

Tata Dark Edition family grows: All-black Altroz Dark, Nexon Dark, Nexon EV Dark launched

The Tata Nexon and Nexon EV, as well as the Tata Altroz, are now available in stealthy Dark editions – at a premium.

Ampere Electric’s Magnus and Zeal e-scooters now cost less than Rs 50,000 in Gujarat

Benefiting from the Gujarat EV policy, the Ampere Magnus and Zeal now cost less than Rs 50,000 in the state.

Range Rover Evoque updated for 2021, priced from Rs 64.12 lakh: Find out what’s new

For 2021, the Range Rover Evoque gets more equipment than the model introduced last year.

Now, track the status of your Revolt RV400 electric bike online from production to delivery

Revolt Motors’ Vehicle Online Tracking (VOLT) system enables buyers to check status of their bikes till delivery.

Hyundai Elantra N world premiere confirmed for 14 July, likely to get 280 hp turbo-petrol

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra is set to get a 2.0-litre petrol engine paired with a six-speed manual or an eight-speed DCT.

Bugatti merges with Croatia’s Rimac Automobili, electric Bugatti models on the cards

Rimac and Volkswagen will set up a joint venture focused on Bugatti; new company to be named Bugatti-Rimac.

Gujarat EV policy impact: Okinawa’s high-speed electric scooters now start as low as Rs 44,391

Under the Gujarat EV policy 2021, high-speed Okinawa electric scooters are eligible for a subsidy of up to Rs 20,000.

Tesla registers record deliveries of over 200,000 vehicles as semiconductor shortage tests industry

Tesla delivered 201,250 vehicles in the second quarter, overtaking the previous record set in January.

Ola electric scooter hits Bengaluru roads in the hands of CEO Bhavish Aggarwal: Watch video

The launch of Ola’s electric scooter is imminent; said to have class-leading acceleration and under-seat storage.

Gujarat EV policy impact: Ather 450 Plus, Ather 450X now most affordable in Ahmedabad

The Gujarat EV policy has resulted in a straight price drop of Rs 20,000 for the Ather 450 Plus and Ather 450X.

Facelifted BMW M5 Competition super-sedan launched in India at Rs 1.62 crore

With a 625 hp V8, the 2021 BMW M5 Competition can do 0-100 kph in a scant 3.3 seconds.

Volvo reveals future EV plans: 1,000 km range target, in-house OS and Concept Recharge

Volvo Cars aims to introduce an electric vehicle with a real-world driving range of 1,000 km by 2030.

Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift makes world premiere, gets 207 hp engine and 7-speed DSG

A midlife refresh brings the Volkswagen Polo GTI in line with the standard Polo visually; does 0-100 kph in 6.5 seconds.

India’s road transport ministry issues draft notification for ethanol blending in petrol

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a blend of 12 percent and 15 percent ethanol in petrol.

Tata Altroz Dark Edition, Nexon Dark Edition spied ahead of early July launch

Both the Tata Altroz Dark Edition and Tata Nexon Dark Edition sport an all-black colour scheme inside and out.

Canada declares only zero-emission vehicles will be sold in the country by 2035

A shift to EVs will help Canada meet its overall net-zero carbon emissions target for the economy by mid-century.

New car emissions in Europe drop for the first time since 2016, but EU's 2020 target still not met

Average emissions from a new car registered in the EU, the UK, Iceland and Norway fell by 12 percent in 2020.

Hyundai Alcazar petrol-automatic review: Room to stretch

The new, three-row Hyundai Alcazar is fine if you want seven seats, but excellent if you need just four.

Skoda Kushaq: Is Skoda’s Hyundai Creta fighter really too expensive?

At its launch price, the Skoda Kushaq faces a threat not just from midsize SUV incumbents but also newer three-row SUVs.

Facelifted Range Rover Sport SVR launched in India, priced from Rs 2.19 crore

The 2021 Range Rover Sport SVR gets a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine that makes 575 hp and 700 Nm.

Honda to manufacture its own EVs for North America after GM-made models go on sale

Honda plans to use its own manufacturing for a series of electric vehicles that’ll follow the GM-built EVs.

Tata Motors to have 10 new battery electric vehicles by 2025, says N Chandrasekaran

In addition to rolling out 10 new EVs, Tata will also leverage group strengths for domestic battery manufacturing.

Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSI DSG review: A midsize SUV for drivers

If you can’t beat them, join them, and with the Kushaq, Skoda completes its line-up of SUVs for every category.