Ola Electric has announced a massive price cut for its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh, making it significantly more accessible to buyers. The price of this model has now reduced from Rs 1,89,999 to Rs 1,29,999, i.e. a reduction of Rs 60,000.This drop in price has come after the company has increased the production of its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell. However, there is a catch. With the new pricing, the company is moving away from regular open sales to a limited buying window model. This means that the motorcycle will be available only during specific time…
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Tata Sierra ICE Edition image has been used for representational purposes. Tata Motors is preparing to expand its electric vehicle lineup with the much-awaited Sierra.ev, which is expected to go on sale in May 2026. The electric SUV will arrive a few months after the launch of its ICE counterpart, whose sales have already crossed 20,000 units within about four months. Here’s a quick look at what we can expect from the model.Tata Sierra EV: what to expectThe Sierra.ev will be positioned as a mid-size electric SUV, slotting below the Tata Harrier EV and possibly above the Curve.ev in the…
Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast has officially opened bookings for its upcoming electric MPV, the MPV7, in India ahead of its market launch. The new electric MPV can be reserved from today by paying a token amount of Rs 21,000, with its launch scheduled to take place on April 15 in Delhi. Here’s a quick look at VinFast’s plans in the near future.Vinfast MPV 7Limo Green and more to followThe MPV7 will mark VinFast’s entry into India’s highly competitive family car segment, with the model primarily targeted at private buyers. Along with this, the company will also introduce Limo Green, a…
India’s passenger vehicle market closed the fiscal year on a strong note, with most carmakers reporting good year-on-year growth in March 2026. Better demand, strong SUV portfolio and growing interest in electric vehicles helped drive volumes across all brands. A quick look at how carmakers fared.At the top of the chart, Maruti Suzuki India continued to lead the market with total sales of 2,25,251 units in March 2026, up 16.72 percent compared to 1,92,984 units sold in March 2025. Domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 1,66,219 units, which is 10.27 percent higher than 1,50,743 units in the same month last…
The Center has approved a proposal to strengthen the electric vehicle infrastructure in Rajasthan, approving financial assistance of Rs 81.12 crore to set up new charging stations in major cities and highways in the state. As per PTI report, the scheme offered by Rajasthan Akshay Urja Nigam Limited aims to make EV use more practical and accessible for both urban commuters and long distance commuters.Under the approved project, a total of 591 EV charging stations will be installed at 262 locations. These will be spread across four smart cities of Rajasthan as well as on major national and state highways,…
JSW MG Motor India has taken a step towards expanding its SUV portfolio by filing a design patent for the Starlight 560 in the country. The model, which is already sold internationally under the Wuling brand, is expected to come to India as a three-row SUV and may take on rivals like the Mahindra XUV 7XO in the competitive segment.The patent filing gives a clear indication of the design direction. The SUV features a bold front with a blacked-out fascia and rectangular grille. The LED headlamps are placed high at the front. The overall look is modern, with black cladding…
March 2026 saw several launches, facelifts and line-up revisions across various segments in the Indian automotive market. Key introductions included updated mid-size SUVs like the Skoda Kushaq and Renault Duster, while models like the Hyundai Xcent and Verna received mid-cycle updates. The manufacturers also revised the variant offerings with changes to the Kia Sonet and Tata Harrier EV line-ups. In the premium segment, Lexus entered India’s EV space with the ES 500e. Activity in the automotive market is expected to continue in April 2026, with many carmakers preparing for new launches, updates and EV introductions. Upcoming developments are likely to…
TVS Motor Company has launched the updated 2026 Apache RTR 160 4V. As part of this update, the model gets a range of feature upgrades across all its variants. Here’s a quick look at some of the key details.2026 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: What’s newOne of the biggest attractions is the introduction of Class-D projector headlamps with LED DRLs, as well as a full LED lighting setup, which is now available across the entire range. Apart from this, the motorcycle also gets assist and slipper clutch as standard fitment.Apache RTR 160 4V has been introduced in three variants. The…
The new Kia Seltos has scored a full five-star rating in the India NCAP crash test. The SUV scored almost perfect results, scoring 31.70 out of 32 for adult safety and 45 out of 49 for child safety. This result also makes the Seltos the highest scoring internal combustion engine (ICE) model assessed under India NCAP. India NCAP based its assessment on the diesel-automatic HTE (O) and GTX variants, with the rating applicable to all versions of the model.adult resident security (AOP) Result: 31.70/32The SUV scored 15.70 out of 16 points in the frontal offset deformable barrier test and a…
The Hyundai Venue along with the sportier Venue N Line has been crash tested under the India NCAP programme, and the results are now out. The compact SUV has shown strong performance in both adult and child occupant protection, making it one of the safer options in its segment.Hyundai Venue crash tested under BNCAP: How it fared In the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) category, the Venue scored 31.15 out of a maximum of 32. It scored 44.46 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection (COP). These scores apply to all variants of the model sold in India.Looking at the detailed…