MG Windsor EV: Full price (vehicle plus battery)
JSW-MG Motor created a stir last week when it launched the Windsor electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV) at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh. However, this price also comes with several issues. They are 1. The price tag of the base model of Windsor EV without the battery 2. The entry price 3. There are no clear details on how the Battery as a Service (BAAS) subscription model will work. While we are still unclear about the BAAS model, we can now confirm to you that the full price of Windsor (EV plus battery) will be announced early next week. Dealer sources revealed that all three variants of MG Windsor EV will be available for full payment. This means customers can pay full price/buy the EV as a single unit (vehicle plus battery) without opting for the BAAS scheme. This is how most people in India buy their cars and the MG Windsor EV will also be available in…
Official news: Ford India to restart Chennai plant
American automaker Ford exited its Indian operations nearly three years ago, leaving the brand's customers and fans in limbo. While speculations about Ford's return to India have been rife for over a year now, the American automaker had refrained from making an official announcement. Well, until now. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin meets with Ford executives During a recent trip to the U.S., Ford released a statement on the restart of Malamalainagar Factory in Chennai. But don't get excited Currently, Ford's plan to restart its Chennai plant is for exports only. Domestic sales operations will continue to be suspended and the automaker will only provide services and spare parts to existing Ford owners in India. Meanwhile, here’s the official statement from Kay Hart, president of Ford’s international operations. She posted the following on LinkedIn: I’m pleased to share that today we’re announcing that we have submitted a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Government of Tamil Nadu, India,…
Mahindra Thar ROXX launched at Rs 11.99 lakh
We got it right again, as we predicted, Mahindra has just launched the Thar ROXX at Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This price is of course for the base MX1 petrol model, which is powered by a 2-litre, 4-cylinder mFalcon engine that produces 160 hp and 330 Nm of torque. It has a rear-wheel drive layout and a 6-speed manual gearbox. A similarly specced MX1 diesel is priced at Rs 13.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The diesel engine - the tried and tested 2.2-litre 4-cylinder mHawk engine, which produces 150 hp and 330 Nm of torque. Mahindra has not yet announced the prices of the other variants of the Thar ROXX, but it is expected to be announced early tomorrow, when the actual launch will coincide with India's Independence Day. It is only fitting that the prices of the entire range of Mahindra Thar ROXX models will be announced on India's most important day. Coming back to the question of the starting price…
Tata Curvv.EV is a true highway electric car: we explain
The just-launched Tata Curvv.EV changes all that. It’s the first truly highway-friendly electric car from an Indian automaker, and it actually outperforms many foreign EVs sold in India in that regard. The top-end variant of the Tata Curvv.EV comes with a giant 55 kWh battery (the largest battery in an Indian-made EV), giving it a claimed range of 585 km. Well, the claimed range is obviously not something that most EV owners cannot achieve. Which brings us to the actual range of the Tata Curvv.EV. 425 km of actual range About 75% of Tata Curvv.EV owners get about 425 km of range out of the 55 kWh battery pack on a single charge. Tata Motors calls this range C75. Imagine you could go from Bangalore, Mysore, and Bangalore again on a single charge and still have some juice left. You could go from Delhi to Jaipur and back without having to stop anywhere to charge your Curvv.EV. Similarly, Mumbai to…
Tata Punch becomes the fastest SUV to reach 400,000 sales in India
SUV usually implies a rugged ladder-frame chassis and a four-wheel drive (4X4) layout. Well, that’s what it meant before crossovers came along and adopted the SUV moniker. Hence, every high-riding vehicle is now called an SUV and even buyers are happy to accept it. So, what can we complain about? Ladies and gentlemen, boys, girls, and everyone in between, drum roll – Tata Punch becomes the fastest SUV to cross 400,000 sales in India. It’s been quite a journey. Tata Punch Press Launched in October 2021, less than three years ago, the Punch has gone from strength to strength as the smallest SUV in the Tata Motors range. While Tata launched the Punch with just a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Revotron petrol engine, powerplant options now include a CNG unit and an electric powertrain. There are two or three gearboxes to choose from. Petrol Punch buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT, while CNG Punch buyers can…
Twin-cylinder Royal Enfield Himalayan spied: But it’s a
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 has been on the wish list of motorcycle enthusiasts ever since the 650 twin-cylinder engine was launched in 2018. More than five years later, a test bike that looks like a twin-cylinder Himalayan has been spotted testing. Most automotive publications call it the Himalayan 650, but is it really that? Before we get into the details of what this all-new Royal Enfield could or should look like, let's take a look at the spy photos. Spy photos provided by Motorbeam From the spy photos, the motorcycle seems to be a high-riding adventure motorcycle with Dakar Rally inspiration. Since it is a Royal Enfield, how can retro style be outdated? Take a look, its semi-fairing is quite slim and not much different from the fairings of similar-looking adventure motorcycles such as the Aprilia Tuareg 660, Yamaha Tenere 700 and the old Ducati Desert X. The motorcycle, at least in camouflage, looks slimmer than the Himalayan 450,…
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