Author: Amit Prakash

Maruti Suzuki India has significantly expanded its aftersales footprint in India by adding a record 502 new service touchpoints in FY 2025-26. This is the highest number of additions to services by the company in a single financial year, taking its total network to 5,926 touchpoints across 3,000 cities and towns.The latest expansion aims to improve customer convenience and strengthen service access in metros as well as smaller towns and rural areas. Newly added features include a mix of ARENA and NEXA workshops, Maruti Suzuki Sales and Service Points (MSSSP), as well as mobile formats like service-on-wheels and bodyshop-on-wheels.Managing Director…

Tata Sierra ICE Edition image has been used for representational purposes. Tata Motors is preparing to expand its electric vehicle lineup with the much-awaited Sierra.ev, which is expected to go on sale in May 2026. The electric SUV will arrive a few months after the launch of its ICE counterpart, whose sales have already crossed 20,000 units within about four months. Here’s a quick look at what we can expect from the model.Tata Sierra EV: what to expectThe Sierra.ev will be positioned as a mid-size electric SUV, slotting below the Tata Harrier EV and possibly above the Curve.ev in the…

The Center has approved a proposal to strengthen the electric vehicle infrastructure in Rajasthan, approving financial assistance of Rs 81.12 crore to set up new charging stations in major cities and highways in the state. As per PTI report, the scheme offered by Rajasthan Akshay Urja Nigam Limited aims to make EV use more practical and accessible for both urban commuters and long distance commuters.Under the approved project, a total of 591 EV charging stations will be installed at 262 locations. These will be spread across four smart cities of Rajasthan as well as on major national and state highways,…

TVS Motor Company has launched the updated 2026 Apache RTR 160 4V. As part of this update, the model gets a range of feature upgrades across all its variants. Here’s a quick look at some of the key details.2026 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: What’s newOne of the biggest attractions is the introduction of Class-D projector headlamps with LED DRLs, as well as a full LED lighting setup, which is now available across the entire range. Apart from this, the motorcycle also gets assist and slipper clutch as standard fitment.Apache RTR 160 4V has been introduced in three variants. The…

The following article is an advertisement. Last year, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast entered India and launched two new electric SUVs. However, this is not the usual ‘testing waters’ move for OEMs on our shores. In fact, it is about bringing a global EV brand that has been engineered, built and now customized keeping India in mind. Vinfast has made its intentions clear and is positioning itself as a serious long-term player, betting big on India rather than treating it as a test market.We’ve driven the VF6 and VF7 and also seen how these vehicles are built at VinFast’s manufacturing facility…

This article is written by Abhinav Kalia, Co-Founder and CEO, ARC Electric.EVs have literally been positioned as the future of mobility. They are cheaper, noisier and most importantly cleaner than their counterparts with internal combustion engines (ICE). Falling fuel prices, declining maintenance and increasing policy efficiency go hand in hand with a compelling economic case. Yet, despite the benefits mentioned, there is a section of Indian consumers who are unwilling to make the switch. In many aspects, the lack of correlation between economic logic and consumerism is the real story of the EV adoption process in India.the economics are clearEVs…

The government has updated the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM e-Drive) scheme, bringing in new timelines and limits for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The amended rules are aimed at streamlining how incentives are distributed under the Rs 10,900 crore scheme, PTI reported.As per the new guidelines, buyers of electric two-wheelers will be eligible for the subsidy only if their vehicles are registered on or before July 31, 2026. For electric three-wheelers, including e-rickshaws and e-karts, the cut-off date has been extended to March 31, 2028. These dates effectively act as the last deadline for availing benefits…

Royal Enfield has added a new variant of its road-focused motorcycle, the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, called the Apex. Along with this, the brand has also updated the Dash variant, adding more equipment. Here’s everything you need to know. Royal Enfield guerrilla 450 Apex, Dash Trims: Key SpecificationsStarting with the update, the dash trim now comes with a headlamp grille and knuckle guards as standard. It also gets a modified tire compound, which the company claims provides about 8 percent better grip in dry conditions and up to 17 percent better grip on wet roads.However, the spotlight is clearly on…

Renault India has recently launched the new 2026 Renault Duster SUV in the Indian market. Pre-booking of the new Duster is already going on. Interested customers can book the SUV online or at their nearest dealership. The SUV is offered in five variants – Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno Plus and Iconic, with prices ranging from Rs 10.29 lakh to Rs 18.09 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). The starting price of Rs 10.29 lakh is applicable for customers who pre-book their cars by March 2026; After that, the standard price starts at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Duster competes with Hyundai…

Renault India has announced ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figures for the new Renault Duster, giving a clear picture of what buyers can expect from its turbo-petrol setup. The SUV is powered by a turbo TCe 160 engine, mated to a DCT automatic gearbox and returns a claimed mileage of 18.45 kmpl. The manual version paired with 6-speed transmission returns a mileage of 17.75 kmpl.These figures place the new Duster in a competitive position in the mid-size SUV segment, especially given its focus on performance. The 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine produces 163 hp and 280 Nm of torque, making it one of the…