Category: Auto

Smartron’s Tronx Motors has announced the launch of Tronx One, an electric cycle with an approximate on-battery run-in range of 45-50 km per charge. The e-cycle is priced at Rs 49,999 and would be available in magma red and pacific blue colour option. Tronx is currently undertaking pre-orders, which would start to ship the first batch of consumers from July 16 onwards. A crossover of a bicycle and an electric bike, Tronx One is capable of reaching a speed of up to 25 km/hr and comes with multiple ride modes. The e-bike also has features such as virtual gears, coupled with three ... Read more

Those who don’t have parking area nearby their home cannot buy a car in Bangaluru now onwards. It was followed by an instruction from the state, the Minister for Transport D D Thamanna has made such an announcement.  However, the minister said that an awareness campaign will be launched before imposing this rule in the city.

Photo courtesy: Syed Shiyaz Mirza The first electric bus of KSRTC will be launched on 18th June 2018. The trial run will be at Trivandrum for 15 days. Later it will be extended to Kochi and Calicut. Gold Stone Infratech Ltd, Secunderabad is the manufactures of the bus. Their BYD K9 model of the e-bus is opted by KSRTC. It is a 40 seater bus with modern amenities like CCTV camera, GPS and other entertainment facilities. These buses have already been in the fleet of Andhara Pradesh, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana public transports. Buses are manufactured with the technological ... Read more

Acacus Technologies has just signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to bring driverless technology to Dubai’s roads by 2020. The company is all set to revamp the entire fleet of Dubai Police’s cars so that the city’s streets will be patrolled by driverless vehicles by 2020. The MoU was signed by the general command of the Dubai Police department, major-general Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, commander-in-chief of Dubai Police and founder and CEO of Acacus Technologies, Talal Ben Halim. Acacus will install the self-driving functionality in the existing fleet of cars and other types of vehicles used by Dubai Police. “We are proud to contribute ... Read more

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, announced that they have renewed and expanded their partnership until the end of 2022. Emirates has been an F1 Global Partner since 2013, and the renewed agreement will see the airline enjoy an expanded branding and consumer activation presence at over 15 races on the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar across Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America. The renewed agreement, which came into effect at the start of the current 2018 season in March with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, also includes Emirates ... Read more

The Supreme Court was told that 22 models of electric cars of various vehicle manufacturers would be available in India soon. Major vehicle manufacturers like Tata and Mahindra have been pushing very hard for it. The Supreme court, which was hearing a pollution-related matter, was apprised about it after a bench comprising Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta asked vehicle manufacturers, “what are you doing about electric cars?” “They say that in auto shows, all kinds of electric cars are there,” the bench asked, following which one of the lawyers said that “cost is an issue”. However, another lawyer ... Read more

If you are looking for a hatchback that offers the same feel and comfort as that of an SUV, the new Ford Freestyle is the answer. The new model has resemblance with its ancestor Figo, but made completely different out of the box in terms of designing and performance. The new model has a decent ground clearance with over 190mm, more than that of Figo. The interior is also refined with new dashboard much similar from a mid-variant Eco spot. A 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, that offers seamless connectivity is the main attraction of the segment. Ford also has introduced ... Read more

The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) is organising the 2nd edition of the Goa Vintage Bike and Car Festival to celebrate the Goa’s rich history of automobiles. The event will display entries from Goa as well as from other parts of the country at the Inox Courtyard – an iconic heritage structure that dates back to the 1800s. The event has been curated by Ashvek Vintage World and is supported by the VCCFI (Vintage and Classic Car Federation of India). Over 50 motorcycles and over 65 cars are expected to participate in this festival. Around 20 entries are expected to drive in ... Read more

German luxury car makers BMW has officially launched the new BMW X3 exclusively in India. The new model is the third generation of the SUV model that comes in two variants, as xDrive 20d Expedition and xDrive 20d Luxury Line. The new X3 has a different update in terms of its design. The front kidney-shaped grilles are pretty larger, followed by a newly improved headlamp. The front region is chiselled with a muscular design. The car comes with more room for the driver, as well as, for the co-passengers. However, the new BMW X3 comes only with a diesel option ... Read more

Bengaluru, nicknamed as the silicon valley of India, is all geared up for hosting India’s first Moto Art Show, a unique exhibition devoted to motorcycle enthusiasts in showcasing art through stories. The art exhibition named as the “First of Its Name” is ongoing at Peeple tree Art Gallery in Bengaluru till 28th April. The exhibition consists of Paintings, illustrations, metal sculptors using bike parts, film, and performance. “This is the first time such an event is happening in India with so much motorcycle art in one place. We will have around 80 unique pieces of art for sale. There’s something ... Read more

Ola said it will add 10,000 electric three-wheelers to its fleet over the next 12 months as part of a plan to promote the use of electric vehicles. Ola plans to have 1 million electric vehicles on offer by 2021, said Ola in a statement. The company also said that it will work with various state governments, vehicle manufacturers and battery companies to meet its target. Ola will introduce the electric three-wheelers in three cities. Ola operates in 110 Indian cities and has over a million driver partners. Last May, Ola launched a pilot project to test a fleet of electric vehicles ... Read more

Dubai Drivers will soon be driving vehicles which flashes digital number plates. The trial-run for the same is expected to be kick-started in May. The vehicles will be fitted with smart plates with digital screens, GPS and transmitters, reports BBC. The new plates will be able to inform emergency services if a driver has an accident. The technology is reported to be helping the drivers in contacting the police and ambulance services if the vehicle is involved in a collision. The technology also allows real-time communication with other drivers about traffic conditions or accidents/glitches ahead. The number plates can also change to ... Read more

Qatar Tourism Authority’s (QTA) Tour Guide Training and Licensing programme has now been extended to include desert safari guides in Qatar. The programme, which will begin on April 15, 2018, will involve training all drivers of 4×4 tourism vehicles. The training will be provided by Doha Off-road Training Centre and will see guides hone their skills across all aspects of off-road driving including safety, navigation, convoy driving and emergency handling. Safari drivers will also be provided with tour guide training to enhance their communication with tourists, and provide them with information on the nature and history of Qatar’s desert. Guides ... Read more

It’s every travellers dream to own a vehicle that will have all the essential amenities of a hotel room. Super 8, a chain of highway motels, has just turned a Jeep Wrangler  into one such vehicle. Showcased at the recently concluded New York Motor Show, this concept is a home on wheels, literally. Super 8 recently renovated its 1,800 motel rooms across North America at a cost of $100 million and thought that it would be cool way to showcase the same through a concept vehicle which echoes the design sensibilities of the motel chain. The Wrangler Road M8 SUV has ... Read more

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) have  entered in to a partnership toward the mutual supply of hybrid and other vehicles between the two companies for the Indian market. Suzuki will supply Baleno and Vitara Brezza vehicle models to Toyota, while Toyota will supply Corolla vehicle model to Suzuki. Details on each model, such as the schedule of the start of supply, number of supplied units, vehicle specifications, and supply pricing, will be considered at a later stage. The vehicles will be sold by respective subsidiaries of Toyota and Suzuki based in India through their sales networks. ... Read more