Tata.ev has expanded its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme to cover its entire electric vehicle portfolio in India. The scheme, which was previously available on the Tiago.ev and Punch.ev, now includes the Nexon.ev, Curvv.ev, Sierra.ev and Harrier.ev. Under the BaaS model, customers can finance the vehicle and its battery separately, reducing the initial amount required to purchase…
Suzuki has disclosed specifications of a new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol engine prototype in Japan. The engine is being developed for markets such as India and is designed to operate on multiple fuel types, including petrol, E100 ethanol, compressed natural gas (CNG) and compressed biomethane gas (CBG). The prototype is part of Suzuki’s broader powertrain…
BMW has introduced the next generation 3 Series, expanding the nameplate with a broader mix of powertrains while adopting the brand’s latest Neue Klasse design and technology. The range marks a significant shift for the long-running sedan, with the fully electric BMW i3 joining petrol-powered versions featuring 48V mild-hybrid technology. A plug-in hybrid variant is…
Porsche has showcased the all-electric Cayenne in India for the first time, following its price announcement in the country late last year. The electric SUV is offered in two variants here — Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric — positioned above the brand’s existing electric SUV offerings in terms of performance and size. Prices start…
Skoda Auto India will revise prices across its entire model range from October 1, 2026. The company has announced an increase of up to 1.2 percent at the ex-showroom level, subject to a maximum hike of Rs. 20,000. The exact increase will vary depending on the model and variant. Skoda has attributed the revision to…
JLR has opened bookings for the Range Rover Sport Electric in India, marking the arrival of the first fully electric version of the Sport nameplate. The SUV uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system and a 118.5kWh battery, with deliveries in India expected to begin by March 2027. The Range Rover Sport Electric is expected to be…
Honda has opened pre-bookings for the updated Elevate in India ahead of its scheduled launch on October 6. Customers can reserve the facelifted SUV at Honda dealerships by paying a token amount of Rs. 21,000. The company has also released a teaser offering an early look at some of the exterior and interior changes. The…
Some cars are meant to get you from one place to another. Others make you look forward to the drive itself. The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon belongs to the second category. I have driven the Wrangler earlier, but mostly on shorter drives, so this time I wanted to spend proper time with it and see how…
Mercedes-Benz has opened bookings for the GLC Electric in India ahead of its market launch on November 4. The electric SUV will be sold in the 400 4Matic specification and will be locally assembled at the company’s Chakan facility in Pune. The GLC Electric is expected to be positioned in the Rs. 80 lakh-90 lakh…
Mercedes-Benz has introduced the facelifted Maybach S-Class in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 3.35 crores. The India-spec model is available exclusively as the S 580e, marking the first time the Maybach S-Class in the country has been offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The first batch allocated for India comprises 30 units. The…
