Neeraj Padmakumar is the Editor In Chief at CarToq.com. He specializes in the automotive sector, focusing on electric vehicles, cars, trucks, motorcycles, and energy-related topics. Neeraj's insights and expertise have been featured in Vroom Head India and CarToq.com.
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The government is reportedly considering bringing back E10 ( 10% ethanol-blended) petrol and selling it alongside E20 ( 20% ethanol-blended) petrol.
By: Neeraj Padmakumar
JSW MG Motor India has launched India's most affordable plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Hector Tomahawk PHEV, with an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 25.69 lakh.
Mahindra introduces Battery as a Service on its Electric Origin SUVs, cutting upfront costs by over ₹8 lakh. BaaS is available on base 59kWh trims of the BE6, XEV 9e, and XEV 9S.
Toyota's new TVC promotes its self-charging Innova Hycross hybrid, taking a dig at MG's Hector Tomahawk PHEV priced from Rs 25.70 lakh.
By: Neeraj Padmakumar
August has so far been busy for the Indian automotive industry. We saw several launches and product reveals this month, from various carmakers.
By: Neeraj Padmakumar
India's mid-size SUV segment today has plenty to choose from. There are models with multiple characters and propositions.
By: Neeraj Padmakumar
The launch of the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV (plug-in hybrid EV) has been creating a lot of headlines.
Kia is set to launch the Sorento in India on September 4, 2026. Dealer dispatches have already begun. A video has now surfaced online, showing the car inside out.
On August 29, Ather Energy launched its newest family electric scooter , the Konarc, in India with an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 99,999, ex-showroom.
The Kia Sorento, launching September 4, 2026, is longer and wider than the Toyota Fortuner. Here's how their dimensions, features and engines compare.
