Honda Cars India recently launched the new Honda City facelift sedan in the Indian market. The new City includes cosmetic design changes, updated interiors, additional features and more. In the Indian market, this sedan competes with Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Hyundai Verna. Interested customers can book the new City online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. We recently tested the City facelift. In this article, let’s take a look at five pros and cons that you need to know before buying.Pros looks sharpThe biggest feature of Honda City facelift is its updated styling.…
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Maruti Suzuki is set to take a big step towards clean mobility in India with the unveiling of its first flex-fuel passenger vehicle on June 4. The launch will mark the arrival of India’s first mass-market flex-fuel car capable of running on higher ethanol blends.The announcement was recently confirmed by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari during an event in Nagpur. Gadkari said Maruti Suzuki will introduce vehicles capable of running on 100 percent ethanol fuel, also known as E100.What is a flex-fuel car?A flex-fuel vehicle is designed to run on petrol, ethanol or a mixture of…
This article is written by Prateek Kamdar, Co-Founder and CEO, Neuron Energy.More than 1.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) are now on India’s roads, reflecting the country’s growing transition towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility. This rapid adoption closely aligns with India’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, while most of the attention is focused on EV manufacturers and charging infrastructure, the real enabler behind this transformation is energy storage. As India moves from early adoption to large-scale electrification, the ability to efficiently store, manage and distribute energy will determine how sustainably and…
Nissan has taken a humorous dig at Ferrari on social media after the Italian brand revealed its first electric car, the Ferrari Luce. The luxury EV recently made its global debut. Some social media users compared its design to the new third generation Nissan Leaf electric hatchback.The comparison was mainly due to the Luce’s coupe-like shape and similar paint shade. Nissan decided to join the negotiations. Nissan Ireland shared a post on Instagram showing a Ferrari Luce parked next to the new Nissan Leaf. The brand added a cheeky caption that instantly caught attention online. The post reads, “They say…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially announced the price of all-electric urban cruiser Abella E3 in India at Rs 23.60 lakh, ex-showroom. The urban cruiser Abela is the top-spec variant in the E3 lineup and is powered by a 61 kWh battery pack with a front-mounted electric motor. While Toyota has only announced prices for the E3 variant at the moment, prices for the lower E1 and E2 variants are expected to be revealed later.Toyota Urban Cruiser Abella E3: Main DetailsThis setup produces 128kW, equivalent to approximately 174 bhp, along with 193 Nm of torque. Toyota claims that the electric SUV…
Toyota has entered India’s mainstream electric SUV sector with the launch of urban cruiser Abella E3 priced at Rs 23.60 lakh, ex-showroom. The new EV shares its underpinnings and core technology with the Maruti Suzuki E Vitara, making both the electric SUVs mechanically closely related. With the top-end Abella E3 now launched, here’s how both the electric SUVs stack up against each other.toyota urban cruiser abella versus Maruti and Vitara:Design and dimensionsBoth SUVs share the same 2,700 mm wheelbase, although the Abella is slightly longer by 10 mm. At the front, the E Vitara gets a sharp design with heavy…
Hero MotoCorp is set to take a big step towards alternative fuel mobility in India with the launch of its first flex-fuel motorcycle on June 3. The launch event will be attended by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, the brand said.The upcoming motorcycle will become Hero MotoCorp’s first ethanol-powered model for the Indian market. A flex-fuel vehicle is designed to run on gasoline as well as high ethanol blends, including E85 fuel, which contains up to 85 percent ethanol. Currently, most vehicles in India are compatible…
Tesla has revised its India lineup for the Model Y electric SUV. The company has launched the new 2026 Model Y Premium RWD trim, as well as removed the top-spec Long Range Premium RWD variant from sale. The base model Y is now significantly more affordable, with a price cut of over Rs 10 lakh compared to the discontinued long-range premium RWD variant.The newly launched Tesla Model Y Premium rear-wheel drive is priced at Rs 50.89 lakh, ex-showroom, while the earlier Long Range Premium RWD variant, which has now been discontinued, is priced at over Rs 67 lakh. Tesla will…
Tata Motors has launched the 2026 version of Tiago in India. The refreshed Tiago has been launched at a starting price of Rs 4.69 lakh, ex-showroom. The model includes cosmetic upgrades, new features and enhanced safety. Here’s a quick look at some of the key details.Talking about the features, it has 360-degree camera and paddle shifters in AMT version. The hatchback will be available in six variants: Smart, Pure, Pure+, Pure+ A, Creative and Creative+.In terms of dimensions, the Tiago remains unchanged. It measures 3,767 mm in length and comes with a wheelbase of 2,400 mm, while the ground clearance…
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup Ultraviolette has expanded its X-47 crossover lineup in India by launching a new entry-level variant priced at Rs 2.49 lakh, ex-showroom. With this addition, the electric adventure motorcycle is now available in six variants.The newly introduced base trim The biggest difference between the new variant and the higher-spec trims is the absence of the UltraViolet’s HyperSense radar-based rider assistance system.The HyperSense package includes several safety technologies such as blind-spot detection, rear collision warning, lane change assist and overtake alert. UltraViolet says the X-47 is the first motorcycle with integrated radar technology, but the company has now…