The Punch's pricing will be revealed only on October 20, the day of its launch.

'The global semiconductor shortage has inadvertently provided an imm­ense fillip to the pre-owned car market'

So what's special about the Kaziranga range? Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani find out.

The all-new ZS EV will be available in two variants -- Excite and Exclusive, priced at Rs 21.99 lakh and Rs 25.88 lakh, respectively.The company said it has initiated bookings for the Exclusive variant, while bookings for the Excite trim will commence from July 2022.The model comes with the largest in-segment 50.3-kWh (kilowatt-hour) battery with advanced technology, offering a 461-km certified range in a single charge.

Japanese auto major Honda Cars on Thursday unveiled its new offering for the Indian market -- City e:HEV sedan, marking its foray into the mainstream strong hybrid electric vehicle segment in the country.The company, which is present in India through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has commenced the bookings of the model and plans to introduce it in the market next month.As per the company, the model, an extension of its City model range, would feature self-charging two-motor strong hybrid system connected to a 1.5 litre petrol engine, entailing a peak power of 126 PS and fuel efficiency of 26.5 km per litre.

The move points to a growing need to cater to a younger customer base, one that wants designer clothes not just for big occasions but also wishes to make them a part of their day-to-day lives by interpreting individual pieces in individualistic manners.

Recently, TPEM's first born electric concept, Avinya broke cover.The model promises a minimum range of 500 kilometres and advanced technology features, aimed at buyers in India and outside.TPEM, the newly formed entity may also consider a separate dedicated sales channel for the EVs with a distinctive corporate identity once the volumes reach a critical mass and throughput is large enough for the dealers to be profitable, said Chandra.Elaborating further on the hiring strategy he said, "We will hire from everywhere-wherever the talent of the required competency is available."

Tata Motors on Wednesday expanded its electric vehicle range in the country with the launch of Nexon EV MAX, priced between Rs 17.74-19.24 lakh (ex-showroom).Equipped with a 40.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the Nexon EV Max offers 33 per cent higher battery capacity than the Nexon EV, delivering ARAI certified range of 437 km (under standard testing conditions), ensuring uninterrupted inter-city travel.ARAI refers to Automotive Research Association of India.The model produces 105 kW (143 PS) of power and delivers a torque of 250 Nm, resulting in 0 to 100 sprint times in under 9 seconds.

If you thought the Tata Nexon EV was it, wait till you drive the new Tata Nexon EV Max with more battery power, says Rajesh Karkera. Photographs and video: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

Tata Motors on Wednesday launched its Tiago EV with introductory prices for first 10,000 customers ranging between Rs 8.49-11.79 lakh

Launches smart door lock, 360 cam

Device also has a sound personalisation feature

Good enough to have audiophiles dancing to its tunes

Apple Watch users can activate feature via control center or settings menu

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Passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle volumes declined 5 per cent and 19 per cent year-on-year in the India business: Motilal Oswal

Hindalco achieves the distinction for the 5th consecutive year

The valuation of Reliance Industries fell ₹74,563.37 crore to ₹17,37,556.68 crore

According to energy intelligence firm Vortexa, India’s crude oil imports from Russia were largely flat on a monthly and annual basis at 1.45 million barrels per day (mb/d) in October 2024, according to energy intelligence firm Vortexa

The IPO is likely to be in the range of $300-350 million, sources say

The company has implemented a new leadership structure, dividing operations between two executive directors

Prices projected to top ₹3,500 a kg during January-March 2025

The weather event may affect India; no signs of La Nina evolving until Feb 2025

A section of Trinamool Congress leaders have challenged the doctors for an electoral battle. The Assembly seats going to polls are mostly in rural and semi urban areas, where the protests might not create an impact in favour of the Opposition.

R.G. Kar victim’s parents said that they had gone to Tala Police Station to tell the police that they did not want their daughter’s body to be cremated that night

“More than 5,000 relief centres have been set up and they are expecting evacuation of around 10 lakh people,” says Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari

The severe cyclonic storm Dana struck the eastern coast in the early hours of October 25, triggering torrential rain and high-speed winds that uprooted trees and electric poles

The attached movable and immovable assets valued at ₹503.16 crore is related to a bank fraud case

Mr. Salim also highlighted that in the upcoming byelections, the Left Front in West Bengal has made seat adjustments considering parties outside the Left Front

Home Minister Amit Shah made politically charged statements about “parivartan in 2026” and stopping “infiltrators” during a BSF event at the India-Bangladesh border to inaugurate a passenger terminal

The two MLAs are alleging that their cars were stoned, and they were subsequently attacked by local TMC politicians and their men

BJP leaders claim that clashes were sparked by attacks on immersion procession, puja pandal; police say the immediate triggers were a dispute about a parked bike, and a case of child sexual assault

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari called the move ‘unprecedented and unethical’, writes to Union Sports Minister seeking his intervention

Mr. Banerjee calls JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal’s behaviour arbitrary and whimsical and ‘bulldozing’ of Opposition members and their voices

With saturation of European and American markets, Asian tea producers are eyeing untapped African market for exports

While the Trinamool is grappling with the question of a retirement age in politics, a section of leaders are saying that the election of Donald Trump in the United States at 78 years has proved that age is just a number

Friday’s CTUA protest was initially planned to demand restoration of the third surviving route, Ballygunge-Tollygunge, which was shut down temporarily about four months ago due to pipeline work; but by Friday they had more things to protest against as media reports showed bituminisation of not-in-use tram tracks in Alipore.

The Trinamool Congress delegation also expressed dissatisfaction that the Election Commissioners were not available to meet the party delegation at ECI headquarters

The 85-year-old thespian was known for his performances as an actor, his work as a director, and as the author of several plays numbering in the hundreds

This year’s festival features nine events including walks, installations, talks and performances, presented at historic sites and archives across Kolkata