Author: Amit Prakash

The conversation about car ownership in India often boils down to a simple question: should you buy petrol, diesel or electric? But the real answer lies not in the sticker price, but in the total cost of ownership over time. When you take into account fuel, maintenance, insurance, and resale value, the equation changes dramatically. To understand this clearly, let us analyze the Hyundai Creta which is sold in all three versions, petrol, diesel and EV. Let’s try to understand what it really costs to live with each of them for five years.To keep the comparison realistic and relevant, we…

Maruti Suzuki India plans to introduce four more electric vehicles by 2031. Senior executive Partho Banerjee made the announcement at an event in Hyderabad, PTI reported. At the event, Maruti Suzuki delivered 108 units of Maruti Suzuki E Vitara to customers in a single day. The company said this reflects growing customer confidence as it increases its focus on clean mobility solutions. Banerjee said the brand’s mid-term strategy includes expanding its electric portfolio across multiple segments, indicating a broader presence in the EV sector in the coming years. Watch Toyota Urban Cruiser Abella Drive review: Too late or still game…

The Delhi government has proposed major incentives for electric vehicle buyers under its new draft EV policy, offering full waiver on road tax and registration fees for select models till March 31, 2030. According to the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030 released on Saturday, the benefit will be applicable to electric cars priced at Rs 30 lakh or less, when registered in the national capital.However, this relief will not extend to higher priced models. The draft clearly states that electric cars priced above Rs 30 lakh will not be eligible for any rebate on road tax or registration fees.Additionally,…

This article is written by Rajiv YSR, Director, ThunderPlus.The shift to electric cars has often been presented as the ultimate solution to modern urban transportation problems. Improved air quality, reduced emissions, and reduced reliance on non-renewable energy resources can be seen as legitimate and necessary improvements in such cases, especially for rapidly growing cities. But the truth is that there is a misconception about how electricity-based transportation will solve traffic congestion. This is a myth. There is no way that electric cars will solve traffic problems because traffic is not about emissions but about efficiency.The essence of congestion is that…

Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 has officially made its debut. With this model, Royal Enfield has finally entered the electric mobility space. The Flying Flea sub-brand takes inspiration from Royal Enfield’s light motorcycles of the World War II era. Here, let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the model. The C6 will be sold through its first dedicated store in Bengaluru, with bookings and test rides starting at 12 noon on April 10, 2026. The motorcycle is priced at Rs 2.79 lakh, ex-showroom, while the battery-as-a-service option brings the effective price down to Rs 1.99 lakh.…

BMW Motorrad has confirmed the India launch of its much-awaited adventure motorcycle F 450 GS. The model will finally make its much-awaited India debut on April 23, 2026. While the model was designed and developed in Germany, it will be manufactured locally at TVS Motor Company’s Hosur facility in India.With this, the new model will be BMW’s entry-level adventure entry point, effectively replacing the G 310 GS in India. Despite the premium price, it will give tough competition to the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure.BMW F 450 GS: Engine Specifications and HardwarePowering the F 450 GS is…

The Indian highway system continues to grow and so does the focus on passenger experience and maintenance of public infrastructure. Cleanliness of toll plazas has always been a matter of concern among commuters, and it becomes even worse when thousands of people visit the same facility every day. A newly launched program by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has taken up the responsibility of monitoring the cleanliness level of toilets at toll plazas by making commuters work. Under this campaign, passengers will be financially compensated for their efforts by uploading photos from the toilets.fastag credit Reward initiative for…

Both Royal Enfield and Triumph motorcycles have brought upgrades in the 350cc segment. While Royal Enfield has refreshed the Hunter 350 lineup for 2026 with a new version and added features, Triumph has introduced a smaller 350 cc version of its Speed ​​T4, bringing both the bikes closer than ever in terms of positioning. Here’s how these models stack up against each other.royal enfield hunter 350 vs triumph speed 400Starting with the Hunter 350, the biggest update for 2026 is the introduction of a new base Premium variant, priced at Rs 1,49,900, ex-showroom. This version sits above the Retro trim…

The Center has announced a major change for highway users, in which cash payment at toll plazas will be stopped from April 10. The move, notified by the road transport ministry, aims to reduce long queues at toll gates and make highway travel easier for commuters.No more cash payments on highways: Here’s how you’ll payWith this change, toll payment on national highways will now become completely digital. Vehicles will primarily require a valid FASTag to pass through the toll plaza. In cases where FASTag is not available, users can still pay through UPI, but at a higher cost: 1.25 times…

Royal Enfield has updated its popular Hunter 350 range for 2026 with a new variant and new color options. The biggest highlight is the inclusion of the base Premium variant, priced at Rs 1,49,900, ex-showroom, bookings for which have now started across India.The new base Premium trim brings several practical upgrades, including alloy wheels with tubeless tyres. The bike also features a modified halogen headlamp, a stitched seat and a slip-and-assist clutch as standard. This variant is offered in a single Tarmac Black color scheme and is priced Rs 12,260 more than the Retro trim.royal enfield hunter 350: Two new…