Mahindra’s Price Hike: Joining the Trend So, here we are again folks. Mahindra and Mahindra, the automotive giant, is stepping onto the stage to announce a price revision starting from January 2025. It seems like just yesterday we were talking about how auto manufacturers are tweaking their prices to adapt…
MG Motor India Announces 3% Price Increase
Price Hikes: The Latest from JSW MG Motor India Well, folks, it seems like we’ve arrived at yet another reminder that the car market is anything but predictable. JSW MG Motor India, the automotive powerhouse, has recently announced an increase in vehicle prices. Starting from January 2025, you can brace…
Maharashtra Sets Deadline for High-Security Plates
Understanding Maharashtra’s High-Security Number Plates In an effort to tackle the pesky issue of vehicle thefts and to standardize the way our vehicles bear identification marks, Maharashtra has made a bold move. The state government decided that all vehicles registered before April 2019 are required to install high-security number plates….
RTO Nets ₹1 Crore in Just Two Weeks
RTO’s Blitzkrieg: Chasing Down Violators Alright, let’s dive straight into the thick of it. The Regional Transport Office (RTO) has been on a whirlwind spree, not just scratching the surface but digging deep to unearth the skeletons lurking in the closets of vehicle owners. These officials aren’t fooling around; they’ve…
Ultraviolette F77 MACH 2 Price Increase Announced
Price Hike Alert for Ultraviolette’s F77 MACH 2! Well, grab your wallets because Ultraviolette has just announced a price hike for some of its F77 MACH 2 electric motorcycle versions. Starting January 1, 2025, we’re looking at an increase of up to a cheeky 5%. But don’t worry too much—the…
Chile Expands Lithium Investment Opportunities
Chile Takes Big Steps in Lithium Extraction So, grab your coffee because we’re diving into some fascinating developments coming out of Chile, the world’s second-biggest lithium producer. Just recently, they threw open the doors to a whole new batch of priority areas for lithium extraction, and guess what? Private companies…
Electric Vehicle Sales Surge Under PM E-DRIVE
The Surge of Electric Vehicles in India Have you noticed the buzz around electric vehicles (EVs) lately? It’s not just another fad—it’s a groundbreaking shift in the auto industry, especially in India. Last week, PIB India took to X to share some riveting news about the government’s latest initiative, which…
First Batch of Scrap Vehicles Arrives
What’s the Deal with Vehicle Scrapping? In a world obsessed with increasing efficiency and sustainability, it seems odd that we still have a clutter of old, unfit vehicles lying around. Enter the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Rules, 2021. This legislation is basically the government saying,…
UK Electric Vehicle Sales Soar 58%
The UK’s Electric Vehicle Mandate: A Double-Edged Sword So, the UK’s new government is rocking the boat, right? Back in November, they made this monumental announcement: they’d think twice about the electric vehicle (EV) rules that’d been rattling the industry. Why? Because the folks in manufacturing were waving red flags,…
CRR Cut Boosts Growth Prospects Ahead
The RBI’s CRR Cut: What Does it Mean for Growth? So, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to slice the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points. On the surface, this seems like a move that’s all about boosting growth, especially now that the GDP forecast for…
Mersen Pushes EV Goals Back Two Years
The Silicon Carbide Conundrum Let’s dive into the latest wild ride in the semiconductor world, where chipmakers are facing a bit of a reality check when it comes to silicon carbide (SiC). This revolutionary material, known for boosting electric vehicle (EV) efficiency and expanding their range, has been at the…
German Car Sales Hit by Falling EV Demand
An Overview of European Car Market Trends So, let’s dive into the numbers: a whopping 244,544 vehicles were registered in Europe’s largest auto market last month. Sounds impressive, right? But don’t put your party hats on just yet—this figure actually marks a half-percent decline compared to the same time last…
Ex-Ford Leader Takes Helm at MG Motor
The Transition of Leadership at JSW MG Motor India Big news in the automotive world! Anurag Mehrotra, who previously held the reins at Ford India, is gearing up to step into the role of Managing Director at JSW MG Motor India. Yes, you heard that right! This is a significant…
Mahindra vs IndiGo: Trademark Battle Unveiled
IndiGo vs. Mahindra: The Trademark Tangle Over “6E” So, here we are, folks—yet another corporate feud brewing over a catchy little trademark. This time, it’s IndiGo, the airline that’s practically synonymous with air travel in India, taking a strong stance against Mahindra’s recent dabblings with the term “6E.” For 18…
Hero MotoCorp Unveils Vida V2 Scooters
The Vida V2 Series: Style Meets Performance So, you’re in the market for a scooter, huh? Well, let me introduce you to the Vida V2 series, the latest offering from Hero MotoCorp that’s ready to shake things up in the two-wheeler segment. If you’re someone who cares about style, performance,…