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Ather Energy has opened its 100th service centre in Maharashtra, with the latest facility coming up in Kondhwa, Pune. Ather Energy has opened its 100th service centre in Maharashtra, with the latest facility coming up in Kondhwa, Pune, the company announced on Friday. This makes Maharashtra the first state in Ather’s network to hit 100 service centres.With the latest service centre, the state has become the first in Ather’s network to have 100 outlets each for sales and service."Maharashtra becomes Ather's...

Customer feedback prioritised the need for more features on the Baleno facelift over a more powerful engine, Senior Executive Officer - Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India explained. Maruti Suzuki recently introduced the Baleno facelift, and while the hatchback gets several segment-first features, a clear miss was the addition of the turbocharged petrol engine. There was an expectation that the 1.0-litre Boosterjet would be a part of the updated version, considering the recently introduced Brezza facelift got one. Moroever, the Baleno...

The findings suggest that EV growth depends not only on adding chargers, but also on ensuring they are reliable, accessible, and capable of meeting demand. EV infrastructure in India has evolved significantly in one year, with some states racing ahead while others have lagged behind enough to lose their leading positions, according to the India edition of the latest Here-SBD EV Index 2026, released by location tech firm Here Technologies and research company SBD Automotive.The report, which covers 34 Indian states...

Hyundai’s new Bluelink feature allows owners to remotely prevent a parked vehicle from restarting, including in suspected theft cases. Hyundai Motor India on Friday introduced a remote immobiliser for select variants of the Venue and Venue N Line, letting owners prevent a parked vehicle from being restarted through the Hyundai Bluelink app. The feature is aimed at strengthening vehicle security, including protection in cases where theft is suspected or keys have been cloned. The Hyundai Bluelink Remote Immobiliser is available on...

The new 7 Series adopts BMW's Neue Klasse-inspired styling direction, with a monolithic front end. BMW India has launched the facelifted 7 Series range in India, bringing its flagship sedan to local roads in both petrol and all-electric avatars — including the BMW i7 M70 xDrive, which the German carmaker describes as the most powerful 7 Series it has ever built. Prices start at ₹1.95 crore for both ICE and electric models.The lineup spans the petrol-powered BMW 740, the electric i7...

The upcoming Nissan Pixo will see the automaker revive the nameplate for the new city electric car, while the model will be positioned under the Micra in the automaker’s lineup.  Nissan has dropped the teaser for the upcoming Pixo electric hatchback, set to be unveiled later this month on September 23, 2026. The upcoming Nissan Pixo will see the automaker revive the nameplate for the new city car, while the model will be positioned under the Micra in the automaker’s lineup....

The Japanese two-wheeler brand strengthens its premium dealership footprint with 600 Blue Square outlets nationwide. India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd (IYM) has crossed a significant milestone by inaugurating its 600th Blue Square showroom in the country. The achievement marks another step in Yamaha's strategy to strengthen its premium retail network experience for customers across India. Launched in 2019, Yamaha Blue Square showrooms have become the brand's exclusive retail format, offering customers a premium buying experience inspired by Yamaha's global racing heritage....