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JSW Motors' Jetour T2-based SUV spied in close detail
A camo-clad test mule of JSW Motors' upcoming SUV based on the Jetour T2 was recently spied on our roads. The T2-based model will be JSW Motors' debut offering, and it will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It will be assembled at JSW Motors' Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) plant in Maharashtra.JSW Motors' Jetour T2-based SUV: Spy shots explainedGoing by the spy shots, the design resembles that of the T2 sold overseas. Even the design for the tail-lights, roof rails an...
India’s EV charging network grows, but usage remains low: Report
India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network has grown to over 29,000 stations across 200 charge point operators (CPOs), according to a report by Rubix Data Sciences that uses data from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI). The report suggests a disparity between the availability of charging stations and their public usage. It states that while the number of charging stations has increased sixfold from a mere 5,000 in 2022 to 29,151 by 2025, capacity utilisation has remained at 1-5 percent....
Ather aims for a larger market presence with the Konarc
Ather's new scooter Konarc is a broader bet for the electric two-wheeler maker to move beyond the relatively narrow customer base it has built around its technology-led products and compete for a larger share of India's mainstream electric scooter market. Konarc is the first product on Ather's new EL platform, which the company says was developed with safety, serviceability and scale in mind.Six different Konarcs with two available starting SeptemberKonarc doubles the service interval compared t...
Ather plans to expand to 2000 stores by 2028
Ather is targeting to more than double its retail footprint to between 1,800 and 2,000 stores over the next two years as the EV maker rolls out its new family scooter Konarc and expands production capacity, according to a senior company official. The company currently sells the 450X and Rizta electric scooters, which are positioned in the premium and mass premium segments of the market across some 750 stores. The company plans to use its new EL platform to broaden its product range into the more...
Upcoming Hyundai midsize SUV spied: Clearest look yet
The upcoming Hyundai Bayon-based midsize SUV has been spied testing on our roads once again ahead of its launch this festive season. This latest sighting gives us the clearest look yet at the upcoming model, which will sit below the Creta in Hyundai’s line-up but still measure over four metres in length. Although it’s based on the international-spec Bayon, the India-spec model gets a completely different top hat. Upcoming midsize SUV could be just over four metres long To sit below Creta; 1.5-l...
Hyundai Creta gets benefits of up to Rs 1 lakh in September 2026
Hyundai India is offering an attractive range of benefits on select models in its portfolio. Depending on the model chosen, customers can avail up to Rs 1 lakh in benefits, valid until September 30, 2026.Disclaimer: Offers/benefits may vary by city and are subject to stock availability. Buyers are advised to check with their local dealer for exact figures.Hyundai Creta offers in September 2026Benefits of up to Rs 1 lakhThe Creta midsize SUV is available with benefits of up to Rs 1 lakh. The Kore...
Simple Wave launched from Rs 1.10 lakh
Bengaluru-based EV startup Simple has finally launched its family scooter Wave today. The scooter was first spotted testing in March this year and was referred to as Arrive during development. The Wave offers a claimed IDC range of up to 243km, and Simple is looking to position it as a mass-market scooter compared to its sharp, performance-focused offerings, the One and One S.Wave comes in four variants; six, if you count instrument cluster optionsBase-spec Wave has a 2.2kWh battery, while the t...
JLR opens bookings for Range Rover Electric with up to 600km range
JLR has revealed the production-spec Range Rover Electric and its technical details while also opening bookings here in India for a token amount of Rs 10 lakh. Prospective buyers can book the Range Rover Electric standard wheelbase in Autobiography trim and the long-wheelbase model in SV, SV Ultra and SV Black versions. The company is also accepting bookings for the standard wheelbase Range Rover Electric First Edition, with Belgravia Green, Santorini Black and Varesine Blue exterior colour opti...
August 2026 car sales: Tata widens lead over Mahindra
India’s passenger vehicle market remained on a strong growth path in August 2026, with most carmakers reporting higher sales year on year (YoY). Maruti Suzuki retained the top spot, while Tata Motors remained in second place but widened its lead over Mahindra. Hyundai stayed fourth, and Kia overtook Toyota to round off the top five.August 2026 carmaker-wise sales in IndiaCarmakerAug 2026 salesJul 2026 salesMoM changeAug 2025 salesYoY changeMaruti Suzuki1,76,9711,96,203-9.80%1,31,27834.8%Tata Mot...
Vinfast plans India-specific EVs, gets approval for plant expansion
Vinfast plans to design, develop and manufacture electric vehicles specifically for India as it expands its operations in the country. The Vietnamese EV maker has also received investment approval for Phase 2 of its Thoothukudi plant in Tamil Nadu, although it has not disclosed the investment amount, additional production capacity or timeline for the expansion.Phase 2 of Vinfast’s Thoothukudi plant gets investment approvalVinfast to increase sourcing from Indian suppliersIndia-specific EVs won’t...
