Zypp Electric, which operates in the last-mile space, on Monday said it has raised USD 1 million (about Rs 7.6 crore) in debt funding from Northern Arc to expand its electric vehicle (EV) fleet services as it is looking to deploy 1.5 lakh e-scooters in the country over the next three years. Zypp is growing […]
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MG Motor India Partners With BPCL To Bolster EV Charging Infrastructure
Automaker MG Motor India on Monday said it has partnered with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to bolster EV charging infrastructure across the country. The partnership with BPCL will add momentum to EV adoption by expanding opportunities for intercity travel as the two entities will install EV chargers across highways and within cities, the automaker […]
Self Drive Nepal To Become Exclusive Rental Partner For BYD Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle maker BYD India on Monday said its Nepalese partner, Cimex Inc Pvt Ltd, has signed an agreement to supply 50 units of its electric multi purpose vehicle, e6 electric, with Self Drive Nepal Pvt Ltd for rental fleet operation. Under the agreement, Self Drive Nepal — a subsidiary of Spark Group, will become […]
Niti Aayog Issues Draft Battery Swapping Policy; Moots Incentives, Rigorous Testing Protocol
Government think tank Niti Aayog on Thursday came out with a draft battery swapping policy for electric vehicles and suggested incentives as well as a rigorous testing protocol for swappable batteries. The draft policy also comes at a time when there are rising concerns over safety issues around electric vehicles in the wake of multiple […]
Maruti Suzuki India Launches New Version Of XL6
The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday launched a new version of its multi-purpose vehicle XL6 as it gears up to bring a slew of new products this fiscal and take the challenges of prevailing uncertainties head-on. The new XL6 is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a peak power of 75.8 […]
Tata Tiago Crosses 4 Lakh Cumulative Sales-Mark
Tata Motors on Thursday said its entry-level hatchback Tiago has crossed the 4 lakh cumulative sales mark. The Mumbai-based auto major launched the model in 2016 under its impact design philosophy. “This is indeed a historic milestone for Tata Motors as Tiago is the first car to complete this milestone in a short span. Tiago […]
Kia To Drive In EV6 Electric Crossover In India; Bookings Open Next Month
South Korean automaker major Kia is planning to foray into the electric vehicle segment in India with the launch of its high-end premium electric crossover EV6 later this year. The company, which currently sells models like Seltos and Sonet in the country, will open the bookings for the electric model on May 26. Only 100 […]
Nissan Pulls The Plug On Datsun Brand In India
Japanese auto major Nissan on Wednesday said it is discontinuing Datsun brand in India, nine years after the company kicked off the marque’s global relaunch in the country. Having failed in its ambitious global relaunch of Datsun, Nissan had in 2020 discontinued the brand in Russia and Indonesia, the other two countries along with South […]
Skoda Auto Expands Its Pre-Owned Car Biz To Over 100 Dealerships
Skoda Auto India on Wednesday said it has expanded its pre-owned car business to over 100 dealerships across the country. Till date more than 2,500 used cars have been delivered through the company’s Certified Pre-Owned network. “Cars, more than any other machine, are likely to have you form an emotional connect. Especially a Skoda. With […]
Skoda Auto Volkswagen Commences Third Shift At Pune Plant
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Tuesday said it has commenced the third shift at its manufacturing plant in Pune to cater to the enhanced demand for its model range in the country. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) manages the Indian operations of five Volkswagen Group brands – Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini. […]