December 2024 - Indian Auto Show
December 2024 – Indian Auto Show

Advancement at the Crossroads Every year we say the same thing about how the year goes by, and this year is no exception, as I write my last editorial for 2024. We are on the cusp of switching from fossil fuel vehicles to alternative energy sources, and it is still so very uncertain what will power our cars in the future. Many are betting on electric vehicles, but at the same time, a survey in the United States, one of the world's largest auto and electric vehicle (EV) markets, revealed that 47% of existing EV owners want to switch to an internal combustion engine ( ICE) cars. That's not good news for manufacturers betting big on electric vehicles. No wonder some of them are abandoning their commitment to switch entirely to electric vehicles in the near future. I traveled from Pune to Goa twice in the past month in two different cars. The first time I drove the new Audi…

New BMW M2 launched in India
New BMW M2 launched in India

The new BMW M2 is available in India from today, priced at Rs 103 crore CBU (ex-showroom). Want a two-door, four-seat high-performance sports car that can go from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds? The BMW M2 has you covered. The new 3.0-liter six-cylinder in-line engine develops an additional 20 hp, 480 hp at 6,250 rpm, and 550 Nm of torque with the manual gearbox or between 2,650 and 6,130 rpm with the automatic gearbox. It outputs 600 Nm of torque. The M Driver's Package also increases the car's electronically limited speed from 250 km/h to 285 km/h. The automatic BMW M2 is equipped with the impressive eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. Additionally, you get three driving modes: Efficiency, Sport and Sport Plus. The M2 reduces the 0-100 km/h acceleration time by 0.1 seconds. The M2's 0-200 km/h acceleration time has also been improved, shortening by 0.6 seconds, with the manual completing the sprint in 13.7 seconds and the automatic in just…

Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e to be launched on November 26: What to do
Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e to be launched on November 26: What to do

Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e will usher in a new era of Mahindra in the form of a "quiet" revolution, full of expectations After a series of concept shows, trailers and design sketches, it's almost time Mahindra launched Mahindra's new Electric Origin SUV BE 6e and XEV 9e on November 26, 2024 at UNLIMIT INDIA. Ahead of the launch, Mahindra revealed some interesting details. Here's our guide to what to expect from the Mahindra electric SUV: futuristic design The good news is that the production designs of the Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e are very close to their concept counterparts, which suggests an aggressive future theme. Both SUVs get recessed door handles, Aggressive cuts and creases, aerodynamically optimized alloy wheels and Glowing sign. oxygenof BE 6e,a The deeply recessed hood is a key highlight, while the XEV 9e looks more muscular and has a sloping roofline. High technical content Like the exterior, the cabin also has hints of…

Mahindra Electric Origin SUV BE 6e and XEV 9e launched
Mahindra Electric Origin SUV BE 6e and XEV 9e launched

Mahindra's new generation electric SUVs BE 6e and XEV 9e have been launched priced at Rs 18.90 lakh and Rs 21.90 lakh (both ex-showroom). Mahindra has launched its latest electric vehicles based on the new all-electric INGLO skateboard platform, both of which are packed with features. Prices have also been announced, with the BE 6e priced at Rs 1.89 million and the XEV 9e priced at Rs 2.19 million. Mahindra mentioned that the average price of the UV1 segment is Rs 21.70 lakh and the average price of the UV2 and UV3 segments is Rs 30 lakh, so the BE 6e is significantly lower than the average price of the UV1 and the XEV 9e is significantly lower than the UV1. Average price. profit. The design language of both cars is very futuristic, dominated by sharp creases and geometric straight lines. The BE 6e features a floating roof design with black A-pillars, while the XEV 9e eschews this design in…