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Musk teases two new EVs, a cheaper $25K hatchback likely soon
One of the new vehicles might be the $25,000 hatchback that Musk mentioned back in 2020 during the company's battery day, reports TechCrunch. "I just want to emphasise that we are actually building a new product. We are actually designing a new product.
MG Motor launches cheapest EV in India, starting at Rs 7.98 lakh
According to the company, the new Comet EV has been evaluated to provide an encouraging and economical charging cost of Rs 519 per month. The Comet EV is the second electric vehicle in MG Motor India's portfolio and comes with futuristic and user-friendly Smart technologies. The Comet EV is built on the pure electric.
Hyundai unveils Genesis GV80 Coupe concept car in New York
Inspired by the X Speedium Coupe Concept unveiled in New York last year, the GV80 Coupe Concept combines the practicality of a lifestyle-oriented SUV with the dynamism of a sports car, Hyundai said in a statement. The four-passenger SUV serves as a statement of intent for the future, hinting toward more emotional and performance-oriented models under the Genesis brand, it said, reports Yonhap news agency.
'Three As drive EV adoption worldwide and in India'
According to the report, the benign government policy has increased the affordability quotient with reducing input costs. Advancement in availability is on account of increase in EV model options for customers and expansion of the charging/manufacturing ecosystem. And customer acceptance is enhancing owing to better aspirational value for EVs and environmental consciousness, Emkay Global said.
BMW launches its 3rd gen BMW X1 in India
Locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the car comes at introductory prices of Rs 45,90,000 (petrol) and Rs 47,90,000 (diesel) and is available for bookings at the company's dealership network and through its official website. The company said that -- the deliveries for BMW X1 (diesel) will commence from March onwards and for the BMW X1 (petrol) from June.
Hyundai Motor India launches new car 'Hyundai AURA'
"As a customer-centric brand, it has been a continuous endeavour to push boundaries and ensure customer delight through our class-leading products. The new Hyundai AURA sets this benchmark even higher, adding meaningful experiences to our most loved customers' smart mobility life," Unsoo Kim MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, said in a statement.
Ultraviolette launches electric bike F77, starts at Rs 3.8 lakh
Available for customers in three forms -- Airstrike, Shadow, and Laser -- the F77 is made in India from the ground-up and the deliveries will commence in January in Bengaluru, followed by a pan-India rollout and a company-owned servicing ecosystem through 2023. the company said in a statement.
Auto startup Matter launches India's first geared electric bike
The bike has been designed and engineered in-house from the ground up for trails and roadways, with a consumer-centric product development approach focused on safety, security, reliability and performance. "Our vision has motivated us to challenge the status quo, remain persistent and resilient towards the goal, and walk a difficult path with agility. Today we accelerate India's journey to electrification as India rides on motorbikes," said Mohal Lalbhai, Founder and Group CEO, Matter.
Maruti Suzuki to recall Wagon R, Celerio, Ignis totalling 9,925 cars
In a regulatory filing, Maurti Suzuki said it has announced recall of 9,925 units of Wagon R, Celerio and Ignis manufactured between August 3 and September 1."It is suspected that there is a possible defect in rear brake assembly pin (Part), which in a certain case, may break a nd cause a peculiar noise. There may be a possibility of impact on brake performance in the long run," the company said.
Ola Electric launches new e-scooter for introductory price of Rs 79,999
The e-scooter weighs 99 kgs and claims to deliver top speed of 85 km per hour, and goes from zero to 40 in just 4.3 seconds. The new S1 Air is built on the S1 platform, is powered by a 2.5KWh battery pack and a 4.5KW hub motor. The new S1 Air offers a two-tone body colour scheme and is available in five colours -- Coral Glam, Neo Mint, Porcelain White, Jet Black and Liquid Silver.
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