Ola Electric has introduced its Gen 3 electric scooters, starting at Rs 79,999. Improvements include a stronger motor, better range, and efficient braking. The flagship S1 Pro+ boasts a 320 km range and 141 kmph top speed. Included is the upcoming MoveOS 5 beta with new smart features, and customers have the option to extend the battery warranty.
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Hyundai has introduced the electric version of its Creta SUV, which will debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Competing with Mahindra BE 6, Tata Curvv EV, and MG ZS EV, the Creta Electric offers two battery options with a range of up to 473 km.
India has been ranked safer for driving than the United States in a global survey by Zutobi, placing India at 49th position and the US at 51st. Enhanced road safety measures in India, including stricter regulations and improved infrastructure, have contributed to this ranking. Norway is the safest country, while South Africa remains the most dangerous.
MG Motor India has launched the new Comet EV Blackstorm edition priced at Rs 7.80 lakh, featuring an all-black design with red accents. The Blackstorm edition retains the powertrain of the standard Comet EV and offers a range of up to 230 km per charge with enhanced safety features.
The India-spec MG Cyberster will feature a 77kWh battery pack measuring just 110mm in thickness. It comes paired with dual oil-cooled electric motors - one on each axle producing a combined 510hp of power and 725Nm torque. It gets AWD and can sprint from 0-100kph in just 3.2 seconds. MG claims a maximum range of 580km on a single charge (CLTC cycle).
The interior offers fabric upholstery, a rear armrest with cupholders, paddle shifters (CVT), keyless entry, an electrical trunk lock with keyless release, all four power windows, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control, and a Day/Night inside rear-view mirror. Safety and convenience features include 3-point seatbelts and head restraints for all seats, hill start assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and rear parking sensors and cameras.
Kia India started 2025 with a notable 5% rise in sales, achieving 25,025 units in January. The new Kia Syros significantly contributed 22% of total sales with 5,546 units. The Sonet, Seltos, and Carens also maintained solid performances, bolstering the overall success.
The Lotus Emira sportscar gets two engine options - a 365 hp, 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine borrowed from Mercedes-AMG and a bigger 3.5-litre, 406hp V6 borrowed from Toyota. The Toyota-sourced powertrain is offered with a manual and automatic transmission, whereas the smaller 2.0-litre gets a DCT gearbox. The flagship Emeya R is the most powerful, delivering an impressive 905hp and 985Nm of torque.
There are no cosmetic changes made to the scooter, it now features a 4.2-inch TFT colour display that provides various information, including a mileage indicator, trip meters, an eco indicator, distance-to-empty reading and much more. It also gets a USB Type-C charging port which was much much-needed update.
Tata Motors is set to increase prices across its vehicle range by up to 3% starting January 2025, citing rising input costs and inflation. This includes popular EVs like the Nexon EV and Tiago EV. The move follows similar announcements by competitors like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai.
Maruti Suzuki has increased prices for the latest-generation Dzire, with the hike ranging up to Rs 10,000 depending on the variant. The popular subcompact sedan is now priced between Rs 6.84 lakh and Rs 10.19 lakh, ex-showroom, featuring improved safety standards and impressive fuel efficiency.