Autos & Vehicles

Last Updated: May 06, 2023, 11:10 ISTSimple Energy One will rival Ola S1, TVS iQube and Ather 450 (Photo: Simple Energy)Suhas Rajkumar, founder and CEO of Simple Energy, tweeted some lovely pictures of the new electric scooter and informed that series production has commencedBengaluru-based EV manufacturer Simple Energy has rolled out the first unit of the One electric scooter from its Shoolagiri facility in Tamil Nadu. Suhas Rajkumar, founder and CEO of Simple Energy, tweeted some lovely pictures of the new scooter and informed that series production has commenced while the launch will happen on May 23.Also Read: Simple One Electric Scooter Launch Date Announced, Two Year Long Wait Gets Over“Milestone marked! First scooter roll out at Simple Vision 1.0. We’re now gearing up for deliver...

Last Updated: May 05, 2023, 17:22 ISTAprilia RSV4, Tuono V4 Factory get special colour schemes The new ‘Speed White’ shade has a base of gloss white, overlaid with red and violet graphics, reminiscent of the iconic Aprilia branding on the sidesAprilia has rolled out limited-edition variants of two motorcycles of its V4 range – the flagship RSV4 Factory and the Tuono V4 Factory hyper naked. The limited-edition variants come with a special ‘Speed White’ colour which accentuates the motorcycle’s sporty character. This Speed white colour features a rich base of gloss white, overlaid with red and violet graphics. The new shade also brings back the attractive Aprilia stickering across the side of both bikes.Aprilia will produce these variants of the RSV4 Factory and the Tuono V4 Factory in li...

Last Updated: May 05, 2023, 15:56 ISTMaruti Suzuki Baleno Gets a New Safety Feature (Photo: Nexa)Besides three-point seatbelt for the rear center passenger, Maruti Suzuki Baleno also gets ESP and Hill hold as standard featuresMaruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, has added an important safety feature to its popular premium hatchback, Baleno. The latest safety update for the Baleno includes a three-point seatbelt for the rear centre passenger. Although Maruti has given this update only to the Baleno for now, it will likely be added to other models as well.Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, recently announced that all new vehicles must include a three-point seatbelt for all front-facing passengers. This move is aimed at the government’s goal to reduce roa...

Last Updated: May 05, 2023, 13:50 ISTKolkata Metro to start orange line commercial services (Photo: Wikipedia)The new stretch will cover 5.4 km, with five new stations between Kavi Subhash and Hemanta MukhopadhyayA key stretch of Kolkata Metro’s Orange Line will soon be opened to the public. Reportedly, service on the stretch between Kavi Subhash and Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro stations is going to start in the next few weeks. An official confirmation on the date for the inauguration of this stretch, however, is still awaited. Reports suggest that the inauguration will take place by the end of May. Kolkata metro officials are currently conducting a trial run on this route to check the parameters of the line before opening the service to the public.Blue-Orange Line – Ticket PricingKolkata...

Published By: Mayank GuptaLast Updated: May 05, 2023, 11:31 ISTFerrari Purosangue is priced at 390,000 euro which is roughly Rs 3.52 crore (Photo: Ferrari)Ferrari is reopening orders for the Purosangue four-door, four-seater SUV which had been suspended earlier due to initial "unprecedented" demandFerrari (RACE.MI) on Thursday produced a bigger than expected 27 percent rise in first-quarter core profit and forecast a strong second quarter, when deliveries start for its new Purosangue model, for which waiting lists extend to 2026.The Italian luxury sportscar maker said it was reopening orders for the Purosangue four-door, four-seater, which had been suspended due to initial “unprecedented" demand.Also Read: Ferrari Partners with Samsung to Develop OLED In-car DisplaysCEO Benedetto Vigna...

Last Updated: May 05, 2023, 11:28 ISTNyobolt-CALLUM Project Unveil (Photo: Nyobolt)A technology has been created that is manufacturable and scalable while it makes recharging electric cars as convenient as refuelling a petrol or diesel carNyobolt, the battery technology company, is partnering with design and engineering firm CALLUM to bring its fast-charging battery technology to the electric vehicle industry. Nyobolt aims to transform the industry by making recharging as convenient as refuelling a petrol or diesel car. With its patented battery technology, Nyobolt’s world-leading team has taken a systems-level approach, developing fast-charging, high-power battery solutions that use new materials, cell designs, efficient software control and power electronics.By partnering with CALLUM,...

Reported By: Mayank GuptaLast Updated: May 05, 2023, 11:10 IST2023 Hyundai Verna 1.5 L Turbo (Photo: Paras Yadav/ News18.com)All the variants of each and every Hyundai car/SUV sold in India will feature 3-point seatbelt and seat belt reminder as standard safety featuresHyundai India, taking customer safety to possibly the highest level, has standardized 3-point seatbelt and seat belt reminder for all seats across its entire vehicle range in the country. The company has already been offering 6-airbags as standard safety feature across several of its SUV and sedan models in India.Hyundai Venue has also been updated in terms of safety feature as it will now carry Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) and Hill Assist Control (HAC) as factory-fitted equipmen...

Last Updated: May 05, 2023, 09:50 ISTKTM 390 Adventure V starts reaching dealerships (Photo: Autocar)KTM 390 Adventure V is priced at Rs 3.38 lakhs (ex-showroom) and gets a visibly lower ground clearanceKTM fans are eagerly waiting for the low-seat-height variant of the 390 Adventure motorcycle. Latest reports suggest that the low-seat-height variant of the KTM 390 Adventure motorcycle has begun reaching dealerships. Reportedly, KTM is calling this bike the 390 Adventure V.Although KTM has not officially launched the 390 Adventure V, the two-wheeler is already available for purchase at several dealerships. KTM has priced the 390 Adventure V at Rs 3.38 lakh (ex-showroom), as reported by Autocar India. Interestingly, this is the same price as the standard model.The low-seat-height variant...

Published By: Mayank GuptaLast Updated: May 05, 2023, 09:40 ISTPlane (Representative image)The Transportation Department said it will let Chinese airlines increase from eight to 12 U.S.-China round trips per weekThe Biden administration will let Chinese airlines add more flights to the U.S. to match the number of flights that China allows U.S. airlines to fly between the two nations.The Transportation Department said it will let Chinese airlines increase from eight to 12 U.S.-China round trips per week. That is still a fraction of the flights that were allowed between the two countries before the pandemic.Also Read: Congressional Investigators Blame Airline for Most Flight Cancellations, Says ReportThe Transportation Department said in a filing Wednesday that it was acting in response ...

Crisis-hit Go First which has liabilities worth Rs 11,463 crore, has sought voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings and the plea is set to be heard by the Delhi bench of the NCLT on Thursday(REUTERS)Over a dozen pilots and cabin crew participated in the hiring drive by Air India, announced on Wednesday, and another run by its sister airline company VistaraAs crisis-hit Go First suspended the sale of tickets till May 15 after it sought voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings, dozens of its pilots were spotted at a walk-in interview for Air India held in a Tata group hotel near Delhi, reports said on Thursday. “It is very disheartening, the airline was functioning as if everything was normal,” a pilot who joined Go First two years ago and waited in a long line at Tata’s Taj Hotel ...

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: May 04, 2023, 19:30 ISTKochi Water Metro (Photo: Water Metro / https://watermetro.co.in/)According to the schedule of the increased services released by KWML, boats would be operated every 45 minutes from 7.45 AM to 1 PMTo accommodate the huge rush of commuters and joy riders on the Kochi Water Metro, which has witnessed a rise in daily ridership over the past few days, KWML on Thursday said it would be increasing the number of trips on its Vyttila-Kakkanad route.Kochi Water Metro Ltd (KWML) has been operating services only on two routes — first between Kerala High Court and Vypin and then Vyttila to Kakkanad — presently.On the second route, it was operating boats only during peak hours, from 8 AM to 11 AM and 4 PM to 7 PM.Also Read: Delhi Metro A...

Reported By: Samreen PallLast Updated: May 04, 2023, 18:51 IST2023 Skoda Kodiaq 4x4 Launched in India (Photo: Skoda)The brand has increased allocations to 750 units every quarter for the Kodiaq 4X4 in the current year in the Indian marketŠkoda Auto India’s INDIA 2.0 cars have topped the safety charts among cars made in India. Now, the company has introduced its third model, completing its fleet of 5-star-safe cars: the 2023 Škoda Kodiaq luxury 4×4. The price starts at Rs 37.99 lakhs (ex-showroom) and goes as high as Rs 41.39 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the top-end trim. Furthermore, the 2023 Kodiaq is now available in India with allotments of 750 cars every quarter. The vehicle is offered in a total of three trims namely Style, Sportline, and L&K.The Škoda Kodiaq now boasts an updated ...

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: May 04, 2023, 18:07 ISTDelhi Metro (Photo: IANS)A senior official said, the pre-pandemic ridership stood at 60-65 lakh, which has now reached around 50-55 lakhDelhi Metro has responded to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic with “agility and resilience" and the current ridership stands at around 90 per cent of the pre-COVID level, DMRC chief Vikas Kumar said on Wednesday.During his address at the 29th foundation day of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation at the Metro Bhawan here, Kumar also said the DMRC has “scaled many new frontiers" despite hurdles.“We gradually regained the trust of our passengers. And, I am happy to share that we have reached about 90 percent of our pre-COVID ridership," the DMRC chief said.Also Read: Navi Mumbai Me...

All-new Apé Xtra LDX CNG (Photo: Piaggio)Interested customers can purchase the three-wheeler load carrier at the starting price of Rs 2.45 Lakh. The fastest-growing commercial vehicle company in India Piaggio, a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian auto giant announced the launch of the all-new Apé Xtra LDX. The company has introduced the three-wheeler CNG cargo carrier to provide customers with the most suitable options for their needs under the lowest operating costs.The auto comes with a trusted and proven 230cc, air-cooled, naturally-aspirated engine, equipped with the 3-valve technology, which promises high pulling power, and superior working efficiency under a low cost of maintenance.Also Read: 15 Percent of All Vehicles Sold in March 2023 are EVs in Delhi: ReportAll-new Ap...

Last Updated: May 04, 2023, 16:30 ISTe-Sprinto's New Electric Scooter Amery (Photo: e-Sprinto)e-Sprinto's new electric scooter Amery is set to revolutionize urban commuting with a 140 km range on a single chargeIndia’ fastest growing electric two-wheeler brand, e-Sprinto is all set to launch Amery, its newest high-speed electric scooter promising a range of 140 km on a single charge, revolutionizing urban commuting. With a targeted launch date of within a month, Amery has already captured the attention of environmentally conscious consumers and electric scooter enthusiasts across India. The e-scooter is designed for urban riders aged 20 to 35, and comes with advanced safety features, unparalleled performance, and a sleek design that is sure to turn heads. Besides these, the vehicle can ...

Reported By: Mayank GuptaLast Updated: May 04, 2023, 13:31 ISTCitroen C3 Turbo gets the latest Gen III Puretech 110 Turbo petrol engine (Photo: Citroen)Citroen C3 Turbo deliveries will start from mid-May in the Indian market while test-drives and bookings can be made at La Maison Citroën phygital showroomsCitroen India has launched the C3 Turbo at a starting price of Rs 8.28 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) in the country. The entire Citroen C3 variant line-up is now compliant with BS6 Phase II norms. Available in Feel and Shine trims with dual-tone pack as well, Citroen C3 Turbo comes with 13 new features and the latest Gen III Puretech 110 Turbo petrol engine.Also Read: All-New Citroen C3 Aircross Makes Global Debut in India, Details InsideSaurabh Vatsa, Brand Head, Citroën India added, “We...

Shekhar Suman gifts wife luxury EV BMW i7 (Photo: Shekhar Suman/Instagram)The popular actor chose a classy oxide grey metallic color for BMW I7.The Bollywood actor and director Shekhar Suman who gained a lot of popularity after hosting a show named The Great Indian Comedy Show on Star One, recently gifted his wife a brand new BMW i7 luxury sedan worth Rs 2.4 crore. The popular actor chose a classy oxide grey metallic color.It has been reported that Suman went to BMW’s authorised showroom in Mumbai with his wife and two sons. He also shared photos of a performance-oriented car on his official Instagram handle, under which his son Adhyayan Suman congratulated his parents on their wedding anniversary. Shekhar Suman gifts wife luxury EV BMW i7 (Photo: Shekhar Suman/Instagram)Know everything...

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. (File pic: News18)Regarding imports from other countries, the Union Minister told News18 that the government has no intention of restricting the process since it is a free market, but the Indian component industry should start making good quality components with competitive pricesUnion Minister of Commerce & Industry, CAFPD and Textiles Piyush Goyal told News18 that electric vehicles are the future and the auto component makers in India should start making quality components for this sector.During the last Auto Component Expo at Pragati Maidan, some component makers claimed that EV companies prefer importing components from Europe or China, instead of giving time to the local manufacturers to fulfil their demands.While the EV compan...

Last Updated: May 03, 2023, 18:58 ISTTVS iQube (Photo: TVS Motor Company)TVS Motor has been ranked No. 1 for four consecutive years in the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction SurveyTVS Motor Company sold 3,06,224 vehicles in April this year to record a 4 per cent growth from numbers in the corresponding period of last year. The company sold 2,95,308 units in April 2022. The total sales of the company’s two-wheelers grew by 5 per cent from 2,80,022 units in April 2022 to 2,94,786 units in April this year. Domestic two-wheelers recorded 29 per cent growth with sales rising to 2,32,956 units from 1,80,553 units in April 2022. TVS has also received a good response to its iQube Electric and reached a milestone of 1,00,000 units sold.Looking at motorcycle sales, TVS Motor Company registe...

Last Updated: May 03, 2023, 18:23 ISTRoyal Enfield (Photo: Royal Enfield)Royal Enfield Recently Unveiled Hunter 350 and Scram 411 in US and Latin American MarketsRoyal Enfield has revealed its sales figures for April. The company recorded a jump of 18 percent in its sales, retailing 73,136 units in April 2023 as compared to 62,155 units in the corresponding period last year. In the domestic sphere, Royal Enfield registered 28 percent sales growth with 68,881 units sold in April this year, as opposed to 53,852 units during the same period in 2022. On the other hand, exports almost halved, with the motorcycle manufacturer exporting just 4,255 units in April 2023 as compared to 8,303 units in the same period last year.Royal Enfield CEO B Govindarajan remains confident about his firm’s grow...

Last Updated: May 03, 2023, 17:37 ISTAll-New Honda Elevate SUV (Photo: Honda)Honda Elevate is set to hit the Indian market in August 2023Honda is set to launch its much-awaited compact SUV in India. Set to be branded as Honda Elevate, the compact SUV will make its entry into the Indian market in August 2023. An official launch date, however, is awaited. While there may be some time before the SUV comes to India officially, recent reports suggest that the upcoming vehicle was recently showcased to dealers at an exclusive event in Thailand. The initial response seems to be good about the SUV. Honda is expected to take the wraps off its upcoming compact SUV on June 6 at a global reveal in New Delhi. Honda Elevate will first go on sale in India and then in other markets, reported Autocar.In...

The luxury car brand Audi now started manufacturing its high-performance car Audi Q3 and Audi Q3 Sportback locally. As per the official details shared by the company, the brand will produce these cars at Aurangabad’s SAVWIPL plant.Amid this, the VW Group confirms that the company is committed provide top-notch service for Indian customers. It also informed that it will continue to expand its product line in order to fulfill the constantly changing demands of the customers on luxury cars.Also Read: Audi India Records 126 Percent Sales Growth in Q1 2023: ReportAudi India announced a good first quarter of the calendar year 2023, where the company claimed of selling 4,187 units and reported 27% over-year growth. The Indian division of the German luxury automobile manufacturer also revealed ...

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: May 03, 2023, 16:19 ISTImage used for Representation. (Photo: Porsche)Porsche reported revenue of 10.1 billion euros in the first quarter of 2023 and operating profit of 1.84 billion eurosLuxury carmaker Porsche will raise prices by 4-8% in Europe and the U.S. in the second half to combat higher costs that weighed on returns in the first quarter, even as profits and revenue jumped by over 25%, it said on Wednesday.The company was still seeing issues with the supply of semiconductors and parts for the electric Taycan’s high voltage heating system, but expects them to ease in the coming months, Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke said on a call following first quarter results.Also Read: Tesla Hikes Price of Model Y, Model 3 in AmericaBroadly, its o...

Reported By: Mayank GuptaLast Updated: May 03, 2023, 13:15 ISTAll-New Honda Elevate SUV (Photo: Honda)India will be the first market to get the Elevate SUV, which will directly rival Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand VitaraHonda Cars India has named its upcoming all-new SUV as ‘Elevate’, which will have its world premiere next month in the country. The company says that India will be the first market to get the SUV, which will directly rival Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. Honda Elevate, the mid-sized SUV, has been developed as a new global model in Honda’s line-up.“The All-New Elevate represents Honda’s pursuit to introduce a perfect urban SUV appealing to the elevated taste for finer things in life. It symbolizes the aspiration to achieve suc...

Upcoming Hero Passion XPro (File photo)The bike is likely to come between the new 100-125 cc engine option as the company focuses majorly on the domestic market. The Indian leading two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp is likely to launch an updated version of Passion XPro, which was discontinued last year. It has been reported that the upcoming version will be known as Passion XPro, which already has been spied on during the advertisement shoot in India.As per the spy leak images, it has been observed that the feature-loaded and mileage-friendly upcoming Passion XPro will look similar to the model available in Bangladesh. The report says the company might introduce the bike with some advance and trending features, which might attract new customers.Also Read:Bajaj-Triumph Registers Tra...