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What’s next for Ather Energy after its IPO? In this exclusive conversation at Ather Community Day, Co-founder & CEO Tarun Mehta spoke to Moneycontrol's Chandra R Srikanth about: ? Life after IPO – why it’s less stressful than being private ⚙️ Ather’s new EL01 platform & next-gen tech ? The rise of moto scooters in India ? GST cuts, EV demand, and why Ather isn’t chasing market share ? Rizta's dominance & what’s driving premiumization ? New plant in Aurangabad + 700-store expansion plans ? Shifting from heavy to light rare earth magnets Tune in for a deep dive into India’s fast-evolving EV story.

Here's First Ride Review Of Brixton Cromwell 1200 | First Ride

In this segment of Overdrive, we take a look at Brixton Cromwell 1200, an Austrian brand with a British-sounding name, a Chinese manufacturing partner, and a bike that looks like it time-travelled from 1968 wearing a Triumph disguise. Meet the Cromwell 1200. It's not heritage in the classic sense. It's heritage by intent. But in a world where image often matters more than origin, does it make a difference?

Trump Announces Relief Offer To Automakers On 25% Tariffs| Signs Executive Order| N18G

U.S. President Donald Trump held a major rally in Michigan to mark the first 100 days of his second term, emphasizing trade policy and its impact on the auto industry. Michigan, hit hard by Trump's steep trade tariffs, was the backdrop for his announcement of an executive order easing tariffs on cars and auto parts. Trump said the move offers U.S. automakers temporary relief while pushing them to increase domestic production. The order includes a one-year rebate of 3.75% on vehicle sales prices, decreasing to 2.5% in the second year. Automakers and analysts warn the tariffs could raise car prices, hurt sales, and reduce global competitiveness. Industry groups have urged Trump to scrap the auto parts tariffs entirely, warning of potential layoffs and bankruptcies. Trump insisted the U.S. holds leverage in trade talks, stating foreign nations, including China, are eager to negotiate deals. He reaffirmed his intent to prioritize American manufacturing.

Aprilia Tuono 457 Launched at ₹3.95 Lakh | What’s Different?

The Aprilia Tuono 457 is here, priced at ₹3.95 lakh. While the engine, weight, and chassis remain unchanged, there’s more to this motorcycle than meets the eye. Watch the video to find out all about it!

2024 Honda Amaze Vs 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Spec Comparison

In this video, we compare the basic specifications of the 2024 Honda Amaze and 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire. We’ll take a closer look at key factors like power, torque, fuel efficiency, dimensions, boot space, and price to help you choose the compact sedan that fits your needs. Watch to find out which car offers the best value for you!

Skoda Kylaq Variants Explained

The Skoda Kylaq is the newest, smallest, and most affordable offering from Skoda. It comes in four variants: Classic. Signature. Signature+. Prestige. Here we explain the variants and give you a clearer picture of the key differences between the four variants of the Skoda Kylaq

Mahindra XEV 9e Launched | Quick Walkaround

Mahindra has unveiled the XEV 9e! In this quick walkaround, we explore its design, advanced features, and what makes it ready to tackle Indian roads. Watch now to get an up-close look at the XEV 9e and see why it’s a game-changer for Mahindra’s EV lineup.

Mahindra BE 6e walkaround - does look like it's Rs 18 lakh?

Mahindra BE 6e has arrived! In this quick walkaround, we take you through its design, smart features, and what sets it apart in the EV segment. Catch the full details as we showcase the BE 6e up close and share why it’s a standout in Mahindra’s electric portfolio.

Ola Electric CMD Bhavish Aggarwal Lays Down Their Roadmap to Profitability & Future Outlook

Newly-listed Ola Electric has laid out a roadmap to profitability banking on higher volume, vertical integration of supply chain and in-house produced cells, while it has shelved plans to make electric car, as of now. Listen in to Founder and CMD Bhavish Aggarwal as he highlights the companies grand plans. #olaelectric #bhavishaggarwal #olaelectric

Mahindra Thar Roxx Review: Can this off-road beast live up to the hype?

Get ready to take your off-road adventures to the next level with the Mahindra Thar Roxx! In this review, we'll put Thar Roxx through its paces, testing its capabilities, features, and performance. With its powerful engine, enhanced suspension, and aggressive styling, does the Thar Roxx live up to its promise of being the ultimate off-road vehicle? Watch to find out!

Trump to consider Elon Musk for a cabinet position or in advisory role if elected

Donald Trump says he is open to offering Tesla CEO Elon Musk a cabinet job and has added he may do away with $7,500 tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases, a move that will hurt the EV maker. "Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing," Trump said in an interview after a campaign event in Pennsylvania #trump #elonmusk #usa #uspresidentialelection2024 #trumpnews

Hyundai Inster vs Tata Punch EV: What are the specifications? | Hyundai Inster India Launch in 2026

The Hyundai Inster has been globally unveiled recently and is supposed to arrive on the Indian shores by next year. Here is a spec comparison for its immediate competitor, that is Tata Punch EV, currently in the Indian Market.

BMW 5 Series LWB 530Li Walk-Around Review | BMW’s Third Long-Wheelbase Model

The BMW 5 Series is now the third long-wheelbase model from BMW India after the 7 and 3 Series Gran Limousine! Watch the video as we give you a complete lowdown on the new 5 Series LWB in its 530Li configuration.

Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Launched at Rs 3.30 Crore | First Look & Features

Mercedes-AMG from Affalterbach. The S 63 E Performance which also happens to be a plug-in hybrid. It features a 4-litre V8 which is further complemented by a 13.1kWh battery pack. Watch the full video to know more about the new car from the German manufacturer.

Maruti Suzuki Launches New Swift | Here’s The First Look, Features & Price

Maruti Suzuki India Limited launched the all-new Swift at a starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh that goes up to Rs 9.64 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) The new Swift is is powered by all-new 1.2 litre, Z-Series engine that produces 80 bhp at 5,700 rpm and 112Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm and is mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT. Watch for more!

'Tesla’s Entry into India will be Natural Progression' | Elon Musk on electric vehicles

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has shown strong interest in introducing electric vehicles to India, highlighting it as a logical progression for the country towards sustainable transportation. During a recent discussion on X Spaces with Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, Musk underscored India's growing population and stressed the importance of making electric cars as ubiquitous there as they are in other countries. Aligned with this objective, Tesla is actively investigating possibilities to set up a manufacturing facility in India. According to reports, both Maharashtra and Gujarat have extended attractive land offers to the electric car company

Xiaomi SU7 sold out! Buyers asked to wait for 6 months

Just days after Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched its first electric vehicle for Rs 24.8 lakh, buyers have been told they may have to wait up to six months for their car to be delivered. The Chinese electronics maker is enjoying strong demand for its vehicle. The Xiaomi app showed up to 27-week waiting period for a new vehicle. Watch to know more!

Bengaluru man turns Alto K10 into self-driving car using second-hand smartphone

Watch how a Bengaluru-based tech enthusiast transformed a customized Maruti Alto K10 into a self-driving marvel using a simple budget smartphone and Flowpilot, an open-source driver assistance system. Discover how this differs from Tesla!

What going into “Warp+” mode feels like on the Ather 450 Apex

The Ather 450X Apex is the final iteration of its flagship 450X. Featuring a new “Warp+” mode, it’s the quickest scooter Ather has produced. Limited in production, the Apex showcases the future of electric two-wheelers in India.

Meet Xioami’s SU7: Smartphone Giant Reveals Its First Electric Vehicle

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi took the wraps off its first electric vehicle on December 28 and promptly announced it was aiming to become one of the world's top five automakers. The sedan dubbed the SU7, is a highly anticipated model that is expected to make the most of its shared operating system with the company's popular phones. Watch!

Tesla To Enter India By 2024? Piyush Goyal Likely To Meet Elon Musk In US To Fast-track Process

Indian commerce minister Piyush Goyal will meet Tesla chief Elon Musk in the United States next week as the two sides look to advance the U.S. carmaker's plan to enter the South Asian market. Discussions between Musk and Goyal in the U.S. will center around Tesla's plans to setup an Indian factory, manufacture a $24,000 car there, sourcing more components, and establishing charging infrastructure across the nation. Watch to know more!

Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 electric SUV: Better than the GLE? | The Drive Report

The Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUV is the brand’s first luxury E-SUV to be based on a born-electric EV architecture. Can it outperform its bestselling ICE counterpart, the GLE? How does it compare to the brand’s EV flagship – the EQS – which costs only Rs 20 lakh more? What does the EQE 500 4Matic SUV have that other luxury E-SUVs do not? Moneycontrol brings you the latest Drive Report, straight from the hills of Gulmarg.

Tata Nexon Facelift Review: The Most advanced sub-4 metre SUV? | Drive Report

Tata Motors has pulled out all stops to make the face-lifted Nexon the most technologically advanced sub-4 metre SUV in the market. Can a complete design overhaul make it the best value-for-money sub-compact SUV in the country?

Audi Q8 e-tron Launched In India | Specs And Price | The Drive Report

German luxury car manufacturer, Audi, on Friday launched the new Audi Q8 e-tron in India just a few months after its global launch. The Audi Q8 50 e-tron, Audi Q8 55 e-tron, Audi Q8 Sportback 50 e-tron and Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron have enhanced driving characteristics. Watch to know more about the features and price!

Hyundai Exter 2023 Review: What does the SUV offer that others don't?

Hyundai Motor India has finally thrown its hat into one of the fastest growing automotive segments in the country: The sub-four meter, micro-SUV. But can the new Exter justify the SUV tag? The Drive Report explores the full-extent of its abilities, both on and off the road

WATCH: Does Hero MotoCorp Built X440 Have What It Takes To Qualify As A Real Harley-Davidson?

The premium end of the entry-level motorcycle segment just got richer with the arrival of the Harley-Davidson X440. The Hero MotoCorp designed 440cc power cruiser takes on some heavy competition as the motorcycle market opens itself to more varied forms of performance. With a price tag of Rs 2.3 lakh and the aspirational quality of brand Harley-Davidson, the X440 is off to a good start. But can it impress die-hard H-D fans and newcomers alike?

Will FAME II Subsidy Cuts Affect The Growth Momentum Of Electric 2-Wheelers?

Electric 2 wheeler sales in India cross the 1 lakh unit mark in May, for the first time. BUT - the reason is, people were rushing to buy it before it became more expensive in June, which is when subsidy cuts kicked in. Will the cuts in FAME II subsidies derail India’s e2w growth? Watch to find out!

Maruti Suzuki Jimny: A worthy successor to the Gypsy? | Drive Report

Maruti Suzuki’s first hardcore off-roader since the Gypsy, the five-door Jimny is here to take on the likes of the Mahindra Thar, currently the most affordable off-road vehicle in India. Can the Jimny prove to be a worthy opponent? Who is the Jimny designed for? And why should you consider buying one? All questions answered in this episode of The Drive Report

Maruti’s WagonR outsells every other car In the country. Here is why

After two-and-a-half-decades in the Indian car market, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR has crossed the three million units sales mark. WagonR is only the third car in the country to do so, after the Maruti 800 and the Maruti Suzuki Alto. But unlike the all-time national bestseller Alto whose sales have declined when compared to the previous decade, WagonR has just outsold every other car in the country for the second consecutive year now. So, what makes the WagonR so popular, when most of its competitors are either dwindling in popularity or have seized production altogether? What does the WagonR have that other offerings didn’t? Watch to find out

MG Comet: Niche Toy or Game-changing Affordable EV? | The Drive Report

MG Motors has just launched the latest and cheapest EV in the market. A spiritual successor to the Reva, does the Comet EV’s promise of a convenient city commute make it compelling enough to buy? The Drive Report takes the Comet EV through the streets of Delhi to see if a micro electric vehicle is all you really need for your daily commute.

EV Cabs: How They Benefit The Consumer | The Drive Report

Can the recent inclusion of EV cabs by ride-hailing services revolutionise India’s shared mobility? Should the promise of punctuality and safety cost the customer more with providers like Ola, Uber and Blu? How exactly can an ever-widening EV cab footprint help the consumer experience a smoother, more reliable and eventually, cheaper commute?

Testing The New Toyota Hilux’s Claims Of Invincibility | The Drive Report

The world’s most indestructible pick-up truck has finally arrived. Can India’s trying terrain, battered roads and constantly varying temperatures break the unbreakable Hilux? Is the Hilux a comfortable enough everyday SUV? Just who is the target customer for such a purpose-built machine, with a storied past spanning five decades?

Testing Honda City’s ADAS In The Real World | The Drive Report

The fifth-gen Honda City has just received a major ADAS update with a more advanced cruise control system that makes for easier inner-city driving. Is it enough to return the Honda City to its glory days?

What Happens When You Switch To The Urus Performante’s “Rally” Mode?

Lamborghini’s new, sharper and lighter take on the bestselling Urus is here. Can the Urus Performante be the new benchmark for super-SUVs?

Live: Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Tata Motor's Registered Vehicle Scrappage Facility in Jaipur

Tata Motor's Registered Vehicle Scrappage Facility (RVSF) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari. Watch!

Citroën ë-C3: Does Tata Tiago EV now has competition? | The Drive Report

Citroën is the latest brand to enter the budget EV space with the new ë-C3. Based on the ICE C3 platform, it gets a modestly-sized battery designed primarily for urban, everyday usage. Sitting somewhere between the Tiago EV and the Tata Nexon EV, the ë-C3 enters a very competitive, but sparsely populated space. Can it rattle established EV players like Tata Motors and make a dent in the EV market?

70 Years Of Corvette: Chevrolet New Electrified Corvette | Quickest One Yet

Chevrolet is celebrating Corvette's 70th birthday with an electrified version of the storied sports car. And it is the fastest production model yet. The Corvette debuted in 1953 at Motorama in New York City. Watch the video to know more!

Davos 2023: Expect 25% EV penetration in 5 years, focus is to meet demand in India - Mahindra group CEO Anish Shah

World Economic Forum | Davos 2023 | Moneycontrol @ Davos 'Our business has flourished, 2023 is a year of scale up. We're focused to meet the demand in India. We see EVs really taking off. In the next 5 years, we expect 25% EV penetration, at least in our vehicles', says Anish Shah, the MD & CEO of Mahindra Group. He also says that a recession is expected this year, but the question is how bad it's going to be. Watch!

Auto Expo 2023 | From Maruti Suzuki Jimny to Tata Sierra EV, here are the top launches

The Auto Expo 2023 has made a dramatic comeback after three years. With over 75 new models on display, and tens of thousands of people thronging towards its glossy pavilions, the country’s biggest automotive exhibition has once again, proven to be quite a crowd puller. From Maruti Suzuki’s Jimny to Tata Sierra EV, here are the best launches from Auto Expo 2023!

Jeep Grand Cherokee: Off the beaten path | The Drive Report

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been designed primarily as an on-road luxury SUV. But with off-roading so deeply embedded in its DNA, it takes to muddy terrain quite naturally, as demonstrated in this special feature, brought to you in association with Jeep India.

Jeep Grand Cherokee: Behind The Wheel | The Drive Report

As much as it is an off-roading icon, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is, first-and-foremost an on-road luxury car. Featuring a monocoque chassis, a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol producing 400 Nm of torque, the Grand Cherokee’s on-road mannerisms defy convention. We get behind the wheel of the Jeep’s latest, locally-assembled luxury benchmark to see just what it packs.

Auto Expo 2023: Tata Motors MD Shailesh Chandra on EV demand, upcoming models & its 2-year target

Tata Motors MD Shailesh Chandra speaks to Moneycontrol at the auto expo 2023, where he talks about the demand for electric vehicles & the company's 2-year targets. 'Bias is higher towards Tiago EVs as of now', he says. He also speaks about the impact of the semiconductor shortage - watch!

Auto Expo 2023 | 'Maruti Suzuki Jimny Will Be On The Roads In 2 Months': ED Shashank Srivastava

Maruti Suzuki showcased its 5-door Jimny SUV at the Auto Expo 2023, and Executive Director Shashank Srivastava tells Moneycontrol that they'll be able to bring the SUV on the roads in a couple of months. He says that while adoption of EVs will take some time, we need to reduce emissions in existing vehicles too. 'Around 21-22% of our sales is CNG', he says. Watch the full interview!

Auto Expo 2023 | 'Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV beyond car, like a living room', says COO Tarun Garg

Hyundai launched the new Ioniq 5 EV at an introductory price of Rs 44.95 lakh, and COO Tarun Garg is most excited about the company's new launch. 'It's beyond a car, it's like a living room', he says. He also talks about why he believes this car could change India's EV landscape - watch!

Auto Expo 2023: Ashok Leyland CEO, CTO discuss market demands, auto industry outlook & Budget

Ashok Leyland CEO Shenu Agarwal​ and CTO N Saravanan speak to Moneycontrol at the Auto Expo 2023 about the portfolio they showcased, why the market is moving away from diesel, and how the auto industry is changing at a fast pace. They also reveal the one thing they want from the government in Budget 2023. Watch this video to find out!

Auto Expo 2023 | MG India President Rajeev Chaba: Launching another EV For smart urban mobility

Moneycontrol speaks to MG Motor India President Rajeev Chaba at the Auto Expo 2023, where he talks about the company's new launches and EV plans. "We would like to focus on EVs, launching another car this year which will be priced between Rs 10-15 lakh for smart urban mobility solutions. In 2022, our EV sale was around 10% of our sales - hope to increase it to 25-30% this year," he says. Watch!

Auto Expo 2023: MG Unveils MG4 EV, eHS Plug-In Hybrid For India | Ground Report

MG Motors has showcased new electric and hybrid models at Auto Expo 2023, unveiling two technologically advanced, high-safety and zero-emission EVs —the MG4, a pure-electric hatchback, and the MG eHS, a plug-in hybrid SUV. To know more about these cars, watch this exclusive ground report

Auto Expo 2023: What Products Will Be Showcased By Eicher Motors? | Vinod Aggarwal Exclusive Interview

Vinod Aggarwal, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VECV, in an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, talks about the products that the company plans to showcase at the Auto Expo 2023. In addition to that, he also talks about the alternative fuel technologies-based commercial vehicles that will be on display at the show. Watch to know more.

Electric vehicles (EV) vs hybrids at Auto Expo’23? Why auto industry hopes for GST relief in Budget

Auto Expo 2023 will see a long list of electric vehicle unveilings. So, will EVs once again be the focus of the launch calendar? Or will hybrid tech evangelists be in for a surprise? Watch the video to find out

Jeep Grand Cherokee: Inside Brand’s Luxury Benchmark| The Drive Report

A deep-dive into the extensive list of creature comforts and features that the new Jeep Grand Cherokee packs. As Jeep’s luxury benchmark, the America icon brings segment-first features to the mix, at a significantly lower price point that its European luxury counterparts.