BYD India recently introduced its DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology in India, bringing its globally established plug-in hybrid system to market. Designed as an electric-first hybrid powertrain, this technology combines a petrol engine, electric motor and battery pack, while delivering a claimed combined driving range of over 1,200 km.How does this work?Unlike conventional hybrid systems, which rely primarily on the internal combustion engine, the DM-i is engineered to operate on electric power for a significant portion of daily driving. The petrol engine is primarily used to generate power and support the battery when required, although it can also directly drive…
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Bengaluru-based startup Ather Energy has started rolling out its Voice on Ather feature for eligible customers, which enables voice-based interactions on select electric scooters through an OTA software update. This functionality is available on Ather 450X, 450 Apex, and Rizzta Z equipped with Gen 3 hardware or newer. This rollout does not extend to the 450S and Rizta S. Eligible owners are getting this feature through the company’s OTA update program.First demonstrated at Ather Community Day 2025 as part of the EtherStack 7 platform, the feature allows riders to use natural voice commands to access navigation, vehicle settings, calling functions,…
Hyundai India has updated the Creta N Line range in India, revising prices for select variants while also streamlining the SUV’s variant lineup. These changes follow company-wide pricing adjustments announced earlier this month. A notable development is the removal of the N8 DCT and N8 dual-tone DCT variants from the Creta N Line portfolio. Hyundai has not officially confirmed its discontinuation, but both variants are no longer listed on the company’s website, indicating that they have been removed from the range.With these variants no longer available, the entry point into the Creta N Line lineup has increased. Earlier the price…
Mahindra’s upcoming Vision S has been spotted testing on Indian roads again, indicating that the development of the compact SUV is in progress. The model is expected to strengthen the company’s presence in the sub-four-metre SUV segment, where the XUV 3XO is currently its only offering. The Vision S was first showcased as a concept at Mahindra’s Freedom NU event, previewing the brand’s future direction for compact SUVs. Although the production version is expected to undergo some changes, recent test mules reveal that it has retained its straight proportions and strong design elements. Recent spy shots indicate that Mahindra has…
Korean automaker Hyundai has teased the fourth-generation Hyundai i20, and revealed the hatchback’s exterior design details ahead of its global debut. The latest preview confirms a new connected lighting setup on both the front and rear, marking a major styling change for the model.At the front, the new i20 features a full-width LED light bar that connects Y-shaped daytime running lamps at either end. The main headlamp units are placed lower on the bumper, giving the hatchback a more distinctive lighting system. A similar approach is adopted at the rear with connected LED tail-lamps joined by a light strip, while…
BYD India today showcased its DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology in India, bringing the company’s globally established plug-in hybrid system to the country. This technology is expected to support BYD’s future product plans in India and boast a combined driving range of over 1,200 km. Unlike traditional hybrid systems, which rely primarily on gasoline engines, BYD’s DM-i takes an electric-first approach. Under most driving conditions, the vehicle operates using electric power, with the engine kicking in when additional energy or range is needed. The system is designed to combine the efficiency of an electric vehicle with the convenience of a…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor recently launched the updated 2026 Toyota Innova Crysta, priced at Rs 19.72 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2026 model includes minor cosmetic changes, additional features, and more. The updated Innova Crysta is priced higher than before, with price increases ranging from Rs 32,000 to Rs 83,000 across the variant lineup. Interested customers can book the new Crysta online or by visiting their nearest dealership and the MPV will continue to compete with the likes of Mahindra XUV 7XO, Maruti Invicto and Kia Clavis. In this article let us compare the new Crysta with Mahindra XUV 7XO. price, variants The…
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…
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…