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New Delhi: If you are planning to buy Mahindra's electric vehicle, then do not delay. The delivery of electric vehicles has started from the company. Delivery of two powerful models - B3 6 and XEV 9e Pack Two - has started across the country in the customer comfort electric SUV lineup. Do you know that both these electric SUV vehicles were launched in November 2024 last year? Now the work of sending the delivery of their mid-spec variants to the customers is being done. If you are looking for a vehicle with great range and design, then this is a great option, which you can buy. The range of electric SUVs is also very good. You can learn about the important things related to these vehicles in the news below. Mahindra's BE 6 and XEV 9e Pack Two are available in the market with two different battery options. They will also be liked for many features. The vehicles include a 59 kWh battery. A second large battery of 79 kWh has also been given. Along with this, the model with a 79 kWh battery generates power of 282 bhp. The variant with a 59 kWh battery will be able to give power up to 228 bhp. Both models will get 380Nm of torque. Along with this, they have also been introduced to a rear-wheel drive setup. Both interiors are full of technology. You can know all the modern features below before buying the car. The features of Mahindra's cars are amazing. In these, the company has also offered stylish and modern design along with great interiors in BE 6 and XEV 9e. Along with this, talking about the exterior look, full LED headlamps, DRL, and fog lamps with cornering function have also been included in both SUVs. Aero inserts and an illuminated Mahindra logo on 19-inch alloy wheels have been done to make these cars more premium. Dual zone automatic climate control system, wireless phone charger, panoramic sunroof and ventilated powered front seats have also been added to the car.
The XEV 9e on the other hand, gets a triple screen layout with more futuristic elements. The XEV 9e will also have a touch-based control panel, again similar to what we've seen in Tata Motors cars. It will place controls for the air conditioning, hazard lights and other functions. The centre console will house an illuminated gear selector which by the way looks like an upgraded version of the one seen in the XUV 400. The BE 6e features an aircraft cockpit design split centre console. It features a two-spoke steering wheel with twin screens for the infotainment and for the instrument cluster w ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 4th December 2024- PURE EV, one of India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to strengthen its presence nationwide and expand globally while introducing innovative solutions for sustainable mobility. Over the next 30 months, the company aims to add 250 new dealerships, taking its total network to over 320 across India. The expansion will be driven by the growing demand for long-range scooters, electric motorcycles, large B2B contracts, and the company's entry into the house-hold brand space. Dr. Nishanth Dongari, Founder & MD of PURE EV, ...Read More >
Mumbai : Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading premium car manufacturer in India today launched two exclusive editions of its popular SUV - Honda Elevate Black Edition and Honda Elevate Signature Black Edition. These exclusive editions have been introduced in new Crystal Black Pearl colour. Introduced in response to a popular demand received from the market, these premium black editions will cater to customers who are seeking a bold, sophisticated and distinctive designed SUV experience from Honda. Speaking about the new Black Editions of the Honda Elevate, Mr. Takuya Tsumura, President and ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. Also Read | Student Gang-Raped at South Kolkata Law College: Police Arrest 3 Youths for Sexually Assaulting Young Woman Inside Law College. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J. ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 2: Entrepreneur India EV 2025, held in Chennai on June 27-28, catalyzed bold conversations around India's electric future, bringing together policy visionaries, industry stalwarts, and capital enablers. The summit was a powerhouse of insights, partnerships and next-gen strategies--making it clear that India isn't just part of the global EV race; it's aiming for pole position. Also Read | FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Gonzalo Garcia's Goal Sends Real Madrid Into Quarterfinals With 1-0 Win Over Juventus (Watch Goal Video Highlights). Kicking off the two-day confe ...Read More >
The BE 6e, just as its name sounds, stands out as a futuristic, power-packed, and sporty electric Mahindra SUV on Indian roads. The highly anticipated Mahindra BE 6e, an all-electric compact SUV, has been finally launched at an introductory price of Rs 18.9 lakh (ex-showroom). Globally revealed alongside its sibling, the XEV 9e, this born-electric offering from Mahindra seems to be good enough (on-paper) to position itself as India's answer to luxury compact SUVs from global brands. With its futuristic design, a wealth of modern features, and an impressive power output - the highest in its fa ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to establish a collaborative research system in the fields of batteries and electrification. The three institutes are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay. The Hyundai Centre of Excellence (CoE), which will be set up on IIT Delhi campus, will operate through sponsorships from Hyundai Motor Group. The primary objective of the Hyundai CoE is to take the lead in driving advancements in batteries and electrification, specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of the Indian market. Hyundai Mo ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], January 21: SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a part of the Hinduja Group, has unveiled the SWITCH IeV8, a revolutionary electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) in the 7.2T category catering to mid-mile logistics. Designed with sustainability and operational efficiency at its core, the SWITCH IeV8 is set to transform the logistics sector in India. * H. D. Kumaraswamy, Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel, unveils the SWITCH IeV8, an electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) designed for mid-mile logistics, at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 The SWITCH IeV8, a robust additio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) The incentive scheme for recycling of critical minerals, such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements, is in the final stages, a mines ministry official said on Friday. The Union budget has allocated Rs 1,500 crore for recycling of critical minerals under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), Joint Secretary in Mines Ministry Dinesh Mahur said during an event here. He said, "the incentive scheme for recycling is in its final stages." Earlier, the government had approved a Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Mineral Mission, envisaging a total o ...Read More >
New Delhi: The April-June 2025 quarter saw severe pressure on the domestic car market, with challenges in generating fresh demand as growing geopolitical tensions and concerns over the economy depressed consumer sentiments.Maruti Suzuki, the country's biggest carmaker, reported a 6% decline in first-quarter wholesale numbers as the company dispatched around 3.9 lakh units to dealerships compared to 4.2 lakh units in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.Hyundai experienced a decline of 12%, while Tata Motors also saw a 10% fall in its wholesale numbers.Mahindra & Mahindra and Kia Motors were ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 2: The Hero Vida VX2 electric scooter has been launched in India at a starting price of INR 59,490 (ex-showroom) for Go Variant with BaaS. The Hero VX2 Plus variant starts at INR 64,990 with BaaS. Vida VX2 is the most affordable e-scooter launched by Hero MotoCorp in its Vida series. However, the Indian two-wheeler company only offers the Hero Vida VX2 e-scooter at the INR 59k price, i.e., without including the battery. Interested customers can opt for a battery subscription module. As a part of Hero MotorCorp's BaaS (battery-as-a-service), customers must subscribe to battery ...Read More >
New Delhi - Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has unveiled its latest electric offering, the VIDA V2 series. This launch signifies a significant stride in the company's electric vehicle (EV) journey, promising to revolutionize sustainable urban mobility. A Trio of Electric Powerhouses The VIDA V2 series comprises three variants: Each variant boasts a sleek, modern design and is available in eye-catching colors like Matte Nexus Blue-Grey and Glossy Sports Red. Power and Performance Redefined The VIDA V2 comes equipped with IP-67-rated removable batteries in three ...Read More >
New Delhi: The wait for the launch of Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 bike in the Indian market is about to end. This bike will be launched after two days, which can get very good support among the people. The mileage and features of the bike can also be amazing. Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is believed to be launched on 23 November. Earlier, a teaser has been released by the company. You can see in the teaser that the look and design of the bike looks very cool. There is a possibility of seeing the passion of buying this bike among the youth. What can be special in the bike, all this can be ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is planning to roll out an additional Rs 5,400 crore as viability gap funding to support the setting up of 30 GWh of battery storage systems in the country. "This is over and above the Rs 3,700 crore already being given under the existing VGF scheme, through which 13.2 GWh of BESS projects are already being implemented," the minister explained. The minister was speaking at the inauguration of one of India's largest Battery Energy Storag ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tata Motors on Tuesday reported an 8.47 per cent decline in total sales as the carmaker sold 2,10,415 units in the April-June quarter of FY26, compared to 2,29,891 units sold during the same period previous year (Q1 FY25). Both commercial and passenger vehicle segments saw a drop in numbers. Commercial vehicle sales stood at 85,606 units, down 6 per cent year-on-year (YoY), while passenger vehicle sales dropped 10 per cent to 1,24,809 units. Domestic sales for Tata Motors in June 2025 also fell 12 per cent compared to June 2024. However, the company saw some ...Read More >
New Delhi: Perhaps you do not know, because Mahindra has once again prepared to make a big bang in the auto market. This time the company is ready to create a big stir on the occasion of Independence Day. The company has prepared to unveil many new concept vehicles and a new platform during its special program Freedom NU in Mumbai. The model that is being discussed the most among these cars is Mahindra Vision T. It can be liked a lot among the customers in the market, which will create a stir among everyone. It can get a good response among the customers. You can know the important updates re ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Stakeholders from the electric vehicle (EV) sector will hold a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here on January 3 on issues, including infrastructure related to charging and battery swapping, sources said. They said that officials from the Department of Heavy Industries are expected to attend the meeting. Also Read | SOF NSO Results 2024-25 Out at sofworld.org: National Science Olympiad Exam Result Released, Get Direct Link and Know Steps To Download. Representatives from Tata, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India, Hero MotoCorp, and other companies h ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside," the management of the historic mosque said in a statement. ...Read More >
The Hyundai Tucson has received 5-star rating on the Bharat NCAP crash test and has become the first Hyundai SUV to do so. The most premium SUV offered by the South Korean manufacturer joins the Mahindra and Tata SUVs in the list of 5 star SUVs offered in India. The Hyundai Tucson scores 30.84 out of 32 in the adult occupant protection. It has scored 41 out of 49 in the child occupant protection. It received OK in the side pole impact test. The model of Hyundai Tucson that was tested by the Bharat NCAP was the top-spec 2.0-litre petrol-AT Signature variant. The particular variant gets six air ...Read More >
Mahindra's total sales volumes stood at 79,083 in November 2024 with the company's SUV lineup making up a major share of 46,222 units Mahindra has released its sales data for November 2024. Sales of the company's passenger vehicles have improved to 46,222 units which was a 15.16% YoY growth from 39,981 units sold in Nov 2023. This related to a 6,241 unit volume growth. MoM sales however fell by 15.20% when compared to 54,504 units sold in Oct 2024 relating to a decline by 8,282 units. The company has just released two Electric Origin SUVs called the BE6e and XEV9e. Both these models are buil ...Read More >
India's NTPC (previously the National Thermal Power Corporation) has launched its first 160 megawatt hours (MWh) CO₂ battery energy storage project, to be developed by Triveni Turbine and its energy partner Energy Dome. The project will be executed on a turnkey basis at NTPC's Kudgi plant in Karnataka, India. The initiative aligns with NTPC's strategy to diversify its energy portfolio and increase renewable power generation. The adoption of CO₂ battery technology also supports India's "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar" (self-sufficiency) policies, offering opportunities for the domestic indu ...Read More >
The XEV 9e is fast and even in the lower range mode feels smooth along with lots of performance.Source : Somnath Chatterjee Electric cars are different and Mahindra has thrown everything at their new range of EVs in terms of a new electric architecture along with specifications normally seen on luxury cars. The XEV 9e based on the Inglo platform is the bigger and more premium EV which starts at Rs 21.9 lakh while coming with two battery pack options- 59 and 79kwh. The 79 kwh battery pack means 656 km range and 284 bhp which means 0-100 km/h is just 6.8 seconds. The big XEV has lots of road p ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's passenger vehicle market witnessed varied performance across major automakers in November 2024. While Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors posted year-on-year growth, Hyundai faced challenges in its domestic market. Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest carmaker, reported strong growth in total passenger vehicle sales, reaching 141,312 units during the month. This marked an increase from 134,158 units sold in November 2023. However, the company's sales in October 2024 were higher at 159,591 units, indicating a month-on-month decline. In November 2024, Maruti ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) has launched the most awaited facelift of the Amaze today at an introductory price of Rs 7,99,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With new styling along with segment-first ADAS suite, Honda Connect, and features packed in, the third-generation Amaze will directly rival the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Dzire in the Indian market. 2025 Honda Amaze: Design The most noticeable feature of the sedan is its updated design. The front grille has a honeycomb design and a set of Bi Projector LED headlights and fog lamps at the bottom, similar to Honda Elevate. Coming ...Read More >
Jeep India has reintroduced the Meridian Limited (O) AT 4×4 variant, priced at Rs 36.79 lakh. This variant was part of the initial launch but was discontinued with the minor facelift last year. Now, the bookings for the Meridian Limited (O) AT 4×4 are open at Jeep dealerships across India. The Limited (O) 4×4 variant is priced Rs 2.3 lakh more than the 4×2 AT variant (Rs 34.49 lakh) and Rs 1.7 lakh less than the premium Overland 4×4 (Rs 38.49 lakh). It includes 4×4 tech such as terrain modes and hill-descent assist, closely mirroring the Overland trim, but without the Level 2 ADAS suite and l ...Read More >
New Delhi, January 13: OPPO is expected to launch its latest foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N5 soon. The Find N5 is anticipated to launch in February 2025. Early reports suggest the OPPO Find N5 might be the thinnest foldable phone upon its debut, and it may set a new benchmark for design and innovation for the smartphone industry. OPPO has yet to confirm full details, but rumours have provided information on key features of the OPPO Find N5. As per reports, the smartphone could transform foldable technology with its ultra-thin build and upgraded features. Speculation points to its debut ...Read More >
Pune: Maruti Suzuki, India's biggest car maker, on Friday said it aims to be the largest producer of electric vehicles in the country and make India the export hub over the next one year. The Japanese giant will take on EV market leader Tata Motors, Mahindra and MG Motor in the electric car game in the country. To realize its goals Maruti Suzuki, which unveiled its first electric SUV e-Vitara at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi on Friday, will introduce a range of six electric vehicle models by 2030. Suzuki Motor Corporation representative Director and President Toshihiro S ...Read More >
Syros will be the 7th car from Kia in India after Sonet, Carens, Seltos, Carnival, EV6 and EV9 Kia has officially announced that the global debut of its highly anticipated compact SUV, Syros, will take place on December 19. After multiple teasers, this announcement adds to the excitement around Kia's latest offering, which is set to bridge the gap between the popular Sonet and Seltos in the brand's lineup. Designed to cater to the evolving needs of Indian customers, Syros aims to be a game-changer in the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment. The Syros is already drawing attention with it ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said it is in discussions with InterGlobe Aviation, which owns IndiGo airlines, to find an amicable solution regarding a trademark issue over the use of "6e" in its all-new electric model. The automaker, which introduced two electric brands -- BE 6e and XEV 9e -- earlier this month, said its trademark 'BE 6e' differs from IndiGo's '6E', eliminating any risk of confusion. IndiGo uses 6E as the airline designator code. "We have taken on board the concerns that InterGlobe Aviation Ltd have to infringement of their goodwill, which was not ou ...Read More >