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Zypp Electric Raises USD 1 mn From Northern Arc

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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]