AUTO

Mahindra is gearing up to launch its XEV 7e electric SUV in India within the next six months, promising over 500km range, advanced tech, and dual-motor AWD options on the INGLO platform.

Government grants of up to £3,750 helped UK electric car sales hit an all-time high in September 2025, with battery EV registrations rising 29% year-on-year and hybrids even faster. Over half of all new cars registered were electric or hybrid.

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025 delivers major discounts, including the Oppo F27 Pro+ 5G at under ₹18,000, while India’s auto sector celebrates a festive sales boom with up to 25% growth during Navratri.

Starting January 2025, Euro NCAP will deny five-star safety ratings to cars lacking physical switches for key functions, amid rising concerns over touchscreen-related driver distraction.

A sharp GST cut from 28% to 18% is making new cars and vans in India up to ₹30 lakh cheaper, as automakers like Force Motors, Citroën, and Land Rover pass on the savings to buyers just before the 2025 festive season.

Tata’s Punch EV is making waves among Indian buyers, with ex-showroom prices from ₹9.99 lakh to ₹14.44 lakh and impressive range options up to 421km.

The Centre’s proposed GST overhaul could reduce tax rates on small cars and entry-level two-wheelers from 28% to 18%, while keeping electric vehicles at 5%, aiming to boost affordability and end classification disputes.

India’s electric vehicle (EV) market has seen a surge in sales and infrastructure—with over 29,000 public charging stations now installed. Maruti Suzuki is set to debut its e-VITARA alongside increased investment in EV charging under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme.

The Indian electric vehicle market is set for a major shakeup with seven new electric cars and SUVs launching by 2025-26, including the much-awaited Maruti e-Vitara, Kia Carens Clavis EV, and the arrival of Tesla’s Model Y.

Tata Motors has launched the all-electric Harrier EV, priced from ₹21.5 lakh to ₹30.3 lakh, making it India’s first mainstream dual-motor AWD electric SUV. We drove it at the Buddh International Circuit to see if it lives up to its bold claims.