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JSW Group Enters Electric Commercial Mobility Segment With Ampstar Brand

Ampstar enters India’s commercial vehicle market as the new electric mobility brand from JSW Greentech Limited, the JSW Group company focused on electric buses and trucks. The company has launched the brand with plans to design, manufacture and sell electric commercial vehicles in India. Ampstar has been developed as a full stack commercial mobility solution

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The Triumph Bonneville Story: From Salt Flats Legend To A Motorcycle Icon

Drivepedia / By Cliffard Gerald

There was a time when a motorcycle was simply a way to get from one place to another. Today, that idea has changed. For many riders, the motorcycle is the destination itself. It is about the Sunday morning ride, the long road trip, the search for a new route or simply owning something that reflects

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Daimler India’s (DICV) Next Phase: Mr. Torsten Schmidt on Technology, Investment and India’s Growing Role

Features / By Cliffard Gerald

On the sidelines of IAA Transportation 2026 in Germany, we had the privilege of having a conversation on the future of commercial vehicles in India with Mr. Torsten Schmidt, CEO and Managing Director of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV). This is Schmidt’s second stint in India. He was previously associated with Mercedes-Benz India as its

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Hyundai Bayon Name Announced in India: New SUV Expected to Launch Next Month

Car News, News / By Cliffard Gerald

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced the name of its upcoming new SUV for the Indian market. Called the Hyundai Bayon, the new SUV is expected to be launched in India later next month and will become the latest addition to Hyundai’s SUV portfolio. Hyundai describes the Bayon as a new global SUV that

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BMW 7 Series Facelift Launched in ICE and EV Guise at Rs 1.95 Crore: What Does the S Class Rival Get?

Car News, News / By Cliffard Gerald

BMW has launched the BMW 7 Series facelift in India at a starting price of Rs 1.95 crore, ex showroom. The updated flagship sedan is available in India in the 740 M Sport petrol variant, while the all electric i7 is available in two variants. The i7 eDrive50 xDrive M Sport is also priced at

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno From 2015 to the 2026 Facelift, What Has Changed?

Drivepedia / By Cliffard Gerald

When MSIL revived the Maruti Suzuki Baleno name in India in 2015, it was not just another hatchback entering an already crowded segment. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno was one of the first models to be sold through the newly established NEXA retail network and was positioned as a more premium alternative to Maruti Suzuki’s conventional

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Gets A New Brand Identity Under “Tata.Cars”

Car News, News / By Cliffard Gerald

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has introduced Tata.Cars as its new consumer facing brand identity, marking a change in how the company presents its passenger vehicle business to customers. The new identity is effective immediately and will be used across consumer facing platforms, including digital channels, retail environments, service touchpoints and brand communications. Tata.Cars brings the

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TVS Jupiter Dual Tone Variant Launched With New Colours and Segment-First Features

Bike News, News / By Cliffard Gerald

TVS Motor Company has launched the TVS Jupiter Dual Tone spectral range, bringing new styling and feature upgrades to the 110cc scooter. The new range is available in two dual tone spectral colours, Spectral Blue and Spectral Copper, making the TVS Jupiter the first scooter in its segment to offer these colours. The Jupiter Dual

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2026 MG Hector Tomahawk EV and PHEV Launched: Details on Pricing, Range and More

Car News, News / By Cliffard Gerald

JSW MG Motor India has launched the MG Hector Tomahawk in India with both EV and plug in hybrid electric vehicle powertrains. The MG Hector Tomahawk EV starts at an introductory price of ₹13.99 lakh under the Battery as a Service model with a battery rental charge of ₹4.90 per km. The MG Hector Tomahawk

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Lifestyle Pickup Trucks in India: Is the Scorpio Lifestyler the Turning Point?

Drivepedia / By Cliffard Gerald

For decades, the pickup truck in India has been associated with one thing: work. It carried vegetables, construction material, tools and just about anything else that needed to be transported. The idea of buying a pickup truck simply because you liked the way it looked or because you wanted to take it off road on

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