Jio-bp, the EV charging brand of Reliance BP Mobility Limited (a joint venture of Reliance Industries and bp), has partnered with Kia India to integrate their charging networks. Kia EV customers can now find, use and pay for Jio-bp pulse charging stations through K-Charge in the MyKia app. With the pulse network added, the platform […]
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An engine that sleeps most of the time, a gearbox with no synchronisers and a battery cooled by refrigerant – the engineering behind the new Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160. For nearly 140 years, buying a car came down to one choice: petrol or diesel. That choice no longer tells the whole story. As the […]
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Renault India has introduced its strong hybrid E-Tech 160 technology in the country, with the new Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160. It is the first Renault vehicle in India to get the system. It comes in Evolution, Techno and Emotion variants priced at ₹16.99 lakh, ₹18.99 lakh and ₹19.49 lakh respectively (ex-showroom). Bookings are open […]
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Stellantis has announced the next phase of its India growth under its FaSTLAne 2030 plan, moving from building foundations to scaling up. Jeep and Citroën will launch 12 products over the next three years, made up of five Jeep and seven Citroën launches. Seven are all-new products and five are major upgrades. They will cover […]
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BYD India has opened its 49th showroom in India, in Baner, Pune. It is the company’s second dealership in the city and is run by Landmark BYD, part of Group Landmark. BYD says the opening comes as EV registrations in Pune grew by nearly 40% in the first half of 2026. The 4,000 sq ft […]
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Kia India has expanded its Assured Buyback Programme across its internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) portfolio, offering customers an assured residual value of up to 75% for ICE models and 70% for EVs after three years. The programme covers models including the Sonet, Syros, Seltos, Carens, Carens Clavis and Sorento, across […]
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Premium electric mobility startup Trev Mobility plans to raise $2 million in its next funding round to grow its fleet, enter new markets and strengthen its technology and operations. The company currently runs 105 premium electric cars and SUVs from MG and BYD and aims to reach 300 vehicles by the end of this financial […]
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Mercedes-Benz India has launched the Mercedes-Maybach S 580e, the first electrified Mercedes-Maybach in the country. The plug-in hybrid limousine combines quiet electric driving with the long-distance flexibility of a petrol engine. The S 580e is powered by a six-cylinder plug-in hybrid with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, producing 585 hp and 750 Nm, paired with a 9G-TRONIC […]
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Mercedes-Benz India has recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales and its best January–September performance in the country. The luxury carmaker retailed 5,422 vehicles in July–September 2026, up 6% from 5,119 a year earlier and 17% higher than the previous quarter. For January–September, sales rose about 8% to 15,190 units from 14,132. The company credited festive demand […]
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September 2026 turned out to be a month to remember for India’s automobile industry. With the festive season around the corner, demand picked up across almost every segment, from small scooters and family cars to heavy trucks and electric buses. Several companies posted their best-ever monthly or quarterly numbers, helped by steady economic activity, strong […]
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