Nissan has increased the prices of the Gravity MPV in India, just months after the model was launched in February this year. The updated prices now range from Rs 5.73 lakh to Rs 9.08 lakh, ex-showroom, with the revision affecting all variants of the seven-seater MPV. The latest increase also marks the end of the introductory price offered at launch.Nissan Gravitate: New, variant-wise priceAfter a price hike of Rs 8,000, the entry-level Visia MT variant is now priced at Rs 5.73 lakh. Acenta MT trim has become costlier by Rs 9,000. Nissan has implemented the biggest revision in the N-Connecta…
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India has officially entered the E85 fuel era. Recently, the country’s first E85 fuel dispenser was inaugurated in Delhi, the price of this fuel is Rs 82.12 per liter. This makes it cheaper by about Rs 20 than regular E20 petrol in the national capital. On paper, this sounds like a big win for operating costs. But there’s another side to the story that buyers need to understand: fuel efficiency.E85 Gasoline Fuel Efficiency Explained E85 fuel is a blend that contains 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Ethanol is typically produced from sugarcane, corn, and other agricultural feedstock. However,…
German automaker Audi has finally unveiled the new Audi Nuvolari, a high-performance hybrid hypercar that is expected to serve as a spiritual successor to the iconic R8. The Nuvolari hypercar will enter production in early 2027, with production capped at 499 units globally. The model is the first production vehicle to feature the brand’s new design language. The company has also moved away from its traditional alphanumeric naming strategy. Rather than reviving the R8 badge, the new hypercar is named after pre-war racing driver Tazio Nuvolari, who later competed for Auto Union, one of Audi’s predecessor brands. Audi said development…
French carmaker Citroen has teased an updated version of its entry-level electric hatchback for India. The refreshed model is expected to arrive in the form of the new Citroen eC3 The teaser confirms a series of cosmetic upgrades for the EV. Apart from this, some new features are also expected in it. Here’s a quick look at what to expect. Citroen eC3 TheeC3 Citroen is also expected to offer LED DRLs and LED fog lamps in place of the simple setup seen in the current model. Other visible changes include redesigned dual-tone alloy wheels and ORVMs with integrated turn indicators.The…
There is a new entrant in India’s ride-hailing market. Green SM Limo, the all-electric cab service operated by Vietnam’s Vingroup, has officially launched operations in India from Delhi-NCR from June 5, 2026. The company plans to deploy around 10,000 electric vehicles in Delhi-NCR alone.This platform has emerged as a challenge for players like Ola and Uber. However, it has entered the market with a different business model. Unlike traditional ride-hailing aggregators, which rely on driver-owned cars from multiple manufacturers, Green SM will operate a company-controlled electric fleet. It allows the operator to manage everything from vehicle quality and maintenance to…
UltraViolet has announced a new ownership benefits program. Called ‘Kill the Petrol Bill’, the initiative offers cashback benefits to buyers of the Ultraviolette F77 and X-47 based on their previous usage of petrol-powered two-wheelers.Under the scheme, customers can get cashback equal to the kilometers traveled on their old motorcycle or scooter in the last two years. For example, a rider who has covered 20,000 km on his existing two-wheeler will be eligible for a cashback of Rs 20,000. UltraViolet says customers can avail benefits of up to Rs 30,000 under the program.According to UltraViolet, riders switching to the F77 or…
Tata Motors has recently launched the new Tata Tiago facelift in the Indian market. The new model features a heavily updated exterior, new interior, additional features, improved safety and more. The update is the second major revision for the hatchback since its introduction in India more than a decade ago. It continues to compete with rivals like Maruti Suzuki Swift, Celerio and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios.It also gets a new variant lineup: Smart, Pure, Pure+, Pure+ A, Creative and Creative+, with prices ranging from Rs 4.69 lakh to Rs 8.55 lakh (ex-showroom). It continues to be offered with a single…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is stepping into India’s growing anime and pop-culture sector with a new partnership. The carmaker has announced its collaboration with Animation Express for Anime India 2026, a multi-city event series focused on anime, manga, gaming and Japanese pop culture.Toyota in Anime India 2026: Venue and Dates The first event under this partnership will take place on 6th and 7th June at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The Delhi edition of Anime India 2026 will feature a J-pop concert by Yurika and the India debut of popular Japanese voice actor Inoue Kazuhiko, best known as the voice behind Naruto’s…
Renault India today announced an ARAI-certified fuel-efficiency figure of 19.41 kmpl for the Duster’s 1.0-litre turbo TCe 100 petrol engine, making it the most fuel-efficient powertrain currently offered in the SUV range. The mileage figures are higher than the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol variant, which returns 17.75 kmpl with the manual gearbox and 18.45 kmpl with the automatic transmission. The 1.0-litre engine is available in Authentic, Evolution and Techno trims, priced between Rs 10.49 lakh and Rs 13.49 lakh (ex-showroom).Design-wise, Renault has introduced India-specific design changes to the new generation Duster while retaining the overall silhouette of the third-generation global model. The…
The AI-generated image is used for representational purposes. India’s effort towards alternative fuels has taken a major step forward with the launch of E85 fuel in Delhi. Introduced on World Environment Day, the new ethanol-blended fuel is priced at Rs 82.12 per liter in the national capital, making it about Rs 20 cheaper than regular E20 petrol, which currently sells at Rs 102.12 per litre.The first E85 fuel dispenser in Delhi is at an Indian Oil outlet. It was inaugurated by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. E85 fuel contains 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.At…