Cars and Bikes
BMW CE 02 electric scooter India launch confirmed on October 1 The BMW CE 02 is all set to become the Bavarian manufacturer’s next major launch in India and will arrive on October 1, 2024. The company is expanding its electric vehicle range with the CE 02, which arrived just weeks after the CE 04 was launched in the country. While the CE 04 is a full import, the BMW CE 02 is made in India by the manufacturer’s domestic partner TVS Motor Company. We have ridden the CE 02 and watch out for our review on on October 1.
EU to vote on 45% tariffs for Chinese EVs on October 4, fears of trade war looms The European Union is planning to vote Oct. 4 on whether to impose tariffs as high as 45 per cent on imported electric vehicles made in China, according to people familiar with the matter.
Ola S1 X 2kWh e-scooter gets PLI certification Ola Electric on Friday said its electric scooter S1 X 2kWh has received a compliance certificate as per the eligibility requirements under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. With this, the company now has five products in both premium and mass-market two-wheeler products that are certified under the PLI scheme, Ola Electric said in a statement.
Chinese EV makers are existential threat to western auto giants, says Ford CEO From being seen as followers in the footsteps of Western brands, Chinese carmakers have swiftly evolved into a force to be reckoned with in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. No longer content to play second fiddle, these companies are setting new standards in engineering and innovation, making it a real challenge for legacy automakers like Ford.
Stepping into future? Flying cars may soon be a reality. Check details Flying cars always capture the imagination of everyone in the world: a future where traffic jams and long commutes are just mere history. For decades, sci-fi movies and futuristic visions have shown people soaring above the streets, but that fantasy is slowly coming closer to reality.
2024 MG Windsor EV: Variants explained. Which variant is best for you MG has announced the price list for the Windsor EV. While the MG Windsor EV was earlier launched at ₹9.99 lakh with battery as a service (BaaS) option, now the company announced the outright purchase prices for the electric vehicle. Meanwhile, without the BaaS option, the MG Windsor EV starts at ₹13.50 lakh.
MG Windsor EV full prices revealed, starts from ₹13.50 lakh with fixed battery JSW MG Motor India has announced the full price list on the new Windsor EV and the range starts from ₹13.50 lakh, going up to ₹15.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The ex-showroom prices include the battery cost, which is why the base Excite variant costs ₹13.50 lakh, ₹3.5 lakh more with the fixed battery as against the battery rental option, which retails at ₹10 lakh for the same variant along with a ₹3.5 per km rental cost.
Volvo Cars to roll out 10 new, updated models by 2026, hybrids on the table Volvo Cars is gearing up to roll out an entire wave of new and updated models after having scaled back their ambitions for a 100 per cent EV lineup by 2030. Over the next two years, the Swedish automaker is planning to launch 10 models, which include completely new models as well as updated or electrified variants of older ones. Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan reportedly revealed its revised roadmap during a September 17 meeting with its US and Canadian retailers.
VW targets job cuts in China to lower costs amid sales decline and EV shift Volkswagen AG has begun to trim corporate jobs in China as it works to reduce overhead by a target of 20 per cent globally over the next three years.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV set for launch tomorrow: Price expectation Mercedes-Benz has been gearing up to further solidify the electric vehicles presence in India with the imminent launch of the EQS SUV. The company has already introduced the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV at a price of ₹2.25 crore, ex-showroom. The Mercedes-Benz EQS is set to be launched on 16th September 2024.
MG Windsor EV vs Mahindra XUV400: Which electric SUV should be your pick MG Windsor EV has been launched in India after a lot of hype. It comes as a rebadged iteration of the Wuling Cloud EV and as the third electric car from MG in India after the ZS EV and Comet EV. The Indian electric car market has been witnessing an increasing number of products being introduced over the last few years, in both the mass market and luxury segments. While homegrown Tata Motors holds the lion s share in this space, SAIC-owned British car marque MG Motor too grabbed a lot of attention with its respective electric cars. At the same time, automakers like Hyundai and Mahindra too offers their respective products in the mass-market electric car space in India.
Lotus teases upcoming Theory 1 EV sports car, to be revealed on September 16 this year Lotus has just brought out three new teasers for their upcoming sports car, with which the brand is expected to go the electric route. At present, the model is called the Lotus Theory 1 and it is going to be unveiled on September 16. The British carmaker is well-known for its ICE-powered sports cars, but it is now expected to pursue electrification in the coming years, having launched the Lotus Emira as its final ICE vehicle.
Ola Roadster electric motorcycle teased in video. Check out its features Ola Electric has teased the Roadster in a video posted on the social media platform, X. In the footage, Ola has showcased an up-and-running model of its recently unveiled electric motorcycle. This model, showcased in the video is one of the most production-ready iterations of the motorcycle to date.
Chinese EV giant BYD ramps up hiring as Beijing prioritises employment BYD has significantly ramped up hiring, increasing its workforce to more than 900,000 people as of Friday, a senior manager said, making the Chinese electric vehicle giant one of the largest employers in the country.
EU plans vote on tariffs for Chinese electric vehicles on September 25 The European Union is aiming to hold a vote on introducing definitive tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China on Sept. 25, according to people familiar with the plan.
Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury SUV India launch confirmed for September 16 Mercedes-Benz India is all set to expand its electric vehicle lineup further with its next offering, the EQS electric SUV. The company recently introduced the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV in the country and has now confirmed the launch of the regular EQS electric SUV on September 16, 2024. This will be the automaker’s sixth electric offering in India apart from the EQA, EQB, EQE SUV, EQS luxury sedan.
Mahindra XUV.e9, BE.05 spotted yet again. Check details It has been raining electric vehicles lately. First it was the much anticipated Tata Curvv EV that was launched, followed by the Mercedes Maybach EQS SUV and then the upcoming MG Windsor EV. Beyond these, another Indian carmaker is also prepping up to launch its electric vehicles. We are talking about Mahindra.
Italy demands EU rethink 2035 combustion engine ban. Check details Italian officials said the European Union’s plan to ban sales of new internal combustion engines from 2035 should be reviewed. “The ban must be changed, Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said on the sidelines of the Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio, on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como, on Saturday.
Kia EV9 electric SUV listed on India website ahead of launch on October 3 The upcoming Kia EV9 is now listed on the South Korean carmaker’s Indian website ahead of its awaited launch on October 3. The all-electric SUV was recently teased on Kia India’s Instagram page and the website listing puts the teaser clip in full focus once you click on the new model page.
Thai EV sales set to miss target as banks tighten auto loans Thailand’s electric vehicle sales are set to miss targets this year as lenders turn more cautious in sanctioning new auto loans with the nation’s household debt hovering near a record, according to an industry group.
