China’s BYD has unveiled a megawatt charging system that it says can charge an EV as quickly as filling up a fuel tank, and said it will build a network across China, igniting a new super charging race. Here are more details about the Chinese electric vehicle giant’s new technology and why the fast-charging space … Read more
Kia India, on Tuesday, announced to raise the prices by up to 3% on all its vehicles starting April 1, 2025. The company blamed higher costs for materials and supply chain issues. Buyers can expect increased prices from April, but deals before then stick to current rates. Hardeep Singh Brar, Senior Vice President of Sales … Read more
Mercedes has unveiled the highly anticipated Maybach SL 680 Monogram series in India, with a starting price of ₹4.2 crore (ex-showroom). With the introduction of this two-door convertible, Mercedes adds a sporty yet luxurious option to the Maybach lineup, which previously included only SUVs and sedans. Mercedes SL 680 Monogram: Exterior design and aesthetics The … Read more
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), on Monday, announced it has produced its 500,000th engine at its Chakan facility in Pune. This milestone shows the company’s support for the Indian government’s ‘Make in India’ program, which promotes local manufacturing. The Chakan plant, operational since 2014, supplies engines to both Indian and international markets. As … Read more
Jaguar Land Rover has shelved plans to build electric vehicles at parent company Tata Motor’s upcoming $1 billion factory in southern India, four people with knowledge of the matter said. The British luxury car unit was unable to find the right price-quality balance for locally sourced EV parts, three of them said, adding that the … Read more
Nissan Motor has named Ivan Espinosa as the representative executive officer, president and CEO, succeeding Makoto Uchida. Espinosa is currently the chief planning officer and will assume the new role on April 1. Makoto was under pressure to resign after Nissan’s profitability declined and the collapse of merger talks with Honda. Who is Ivan Espinosa? … Read more
Rosmerta Digital Services Ltd, a maker of high security number plates and a vehicle registration agency, has taken Ola Electric to court for defaulting on a payment of approximately ₹18-20 crore. Ola Electric, which is one of India’s leading electric two-wheeler makers, made the disclosure in a stock exchange filing. The disclosure says that Rosmerta … Read more
Overdrive takes automotive enthusiasts on an exhilarating ride through the latest and greatest offerings in the world of automobiles. From the epitome of luxury—the Mercedes Maybach S 680—to the newest 125 CC scooter from Hero Motocorp and the adventure-packed Honda Adventure Camp, Overdrive covers it all. The ultimate luxury: Mercedes Maybach S 680 Night Series … Read more
This week, the automotive market witnessed a surge of excitement with the launch of several new vehicles. From cars to bikes, these latest additions showcase innovation, style and performance. Here’s a rundown of the newest launches in the auto sector. 2025 BYD Seal BYD has launched the 2025 models of the Seal electric sedan in … Read more
Elon Musk may officially sell his first Tesla car in India within the next 2-3 months. CNBC-TV18 has learned that the Tesla team has started the process of certification and homologation in India to begin selling its Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the country. However, as of now, there are no plans to manufacture vehicles locally. … Read more