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Maharashtra Govt Removes 6% Luxury Tax on EVs

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fandavis announced that the state government has removed the proposed 6% tax on luxury electric vehicles (EVs) priced above Rs 30 lakh. This tax was originally introduced in the state budget for financial year 2025-26...

US Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Auto Parts

​The Donald Trump-led United States government has announced a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and certain auto components, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing. This move is expected to significantly impact Indian auto component manufacturers, as the U.S. is a...

Audi A5 Gets Electrified: New PHEV Offers 110km Electric Range

German automaker Audi has introduced a new plug-in hybrid powertrain for the A5. This new Audi A5 with PHEV powertrain comes with an "e-hybid" suffix and is offered in both sedan and estate body styles.' Powering the new Audi A5...

EVs with Manual Gearbox? Ford’s New Patent Suggests So!

American automaker Ford has taken a bold step towards redefining the driving experience of electric vehicles by filing a patent for a manual gear shifter system. While EVs typically rely on single-speed transmission due to their instant torque delivery,...

Force Gurkha To Join Indian Defence Fleet With Over 2,900 Units

A fleet of 2,978 units of the Force Gurkha SUV will soon be inducted into the Indian Defence Forces. This was recently announced by Force Motors itself, as the brand has secured an order from the Indian forces, further...

MG Cyberster and M9 Pre-Launch Bookings Now Open

JSW MG Motor India has started accepting pre-launch bookings for the upcoming Cyberster performance car and the M9 luxury MPV. For a token amount of Rs 50,000, interested customers can reserve these models at authorised MG dealerships or online...

Royal Enfield Classic 650 Launched In India

Royal Enfield has launched the much-awaited Classic 650 in India, with prices starting from Rs 3.37 lakh (ex-showroom). Its bookings, test rides and sales have begun from today itself. The brand has offered it in three variants: Hotrod, Classic...

2025 Kia EV6 Facelift Launched In India At Rs 65.9 Lakh

The 2025 Kia EV6 facelift has finally been launched in India at Rs 65.90 lakh (ex-showroom), making it priced similarly to the pre-facelift model. The brand has offered it in a sole AWD variant, while the previously available RWD...

Land Rover Defender OCTA Launched In India At Rs 2.59 Crore

Land Rover has launched the most powerful variant of the Defender SUV in India called the Defender Octa, with prices starting at Rs 2.59 crore (ex-showroom). It is available in the 110 (5-door) style and comes with multiple upgrades...

Yokohama Makes Premium Tyres More Accessible with No-Cost EMI

Yokohama has introduced a no-cost EMI option for its premium range of tyres in India under its "Easy Drive" program, making high-end tyre upgrades more accessible to buyers. To facilitate this, the brand has partnered with Bajaj Finance to...

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Kia India Posts Best-Ever February Sales At 27,610 Units, Up 10.3% YoY

Kia India has recorded its highest-ever February sales since the start of its India operations, dispatching 27,610 units in...