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BMW India Sees Little Scope for Hybrids, Expects Diesel to Lose Out as EVs Gain

BMW India Sees Little Scope for Hybrids, Expects Diesel to Lose Out as EVs Gain

autherKiran Murali     calendar12 Sep 2026

The German carmaker rules out plug-in hybrids citing cabin packaging compromises and long-range battery gains, as EVs reach 26% of local sales.

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ARAI Cylinder Testing Facility Gets NABL Accreditation
ARAI Cylinder Testing Facility Gets NABL Accreditation

autherEshisha Java calendar12 Sep 2026

ARAI cylinder testing facility at Takwe, Pune, receives ISO/IEC 17025 NABL accreditation for high-pressure gaseous cyl...

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Yulu Opposes MoRTH's Move to Deregulate Low-Speed EV Mass
Yulu Opposes MoRTH's Move to Deregulate Low-Speed EV Mass

autherShahkar Abidi calendar12 Sep 2026

Yulu has opposed MoRTH’s proposal to remove the 60kg weight limit for low-speed EVs, citing road safety, enforcement a...

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BMW India Eyes Top Spot After Outperforming Luxury-Car Market
BMW India Eyes Top Spot After Outperforming Luxury-Car Market

By Hormazd Sorabjee & Ketan Thakkar calendar11 Sep 2026

The company grew 15% in the first half as the rest of the segment remained flat or declined marginally; BMW Group Indi...

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BMW India May Raise Prices for Fourth Time This Year Amid Currency Pressure
BMW India May Raise Prices for Fourth Time This Year Amid Currency Pressure

By Hormazd Sorabjee & Ketan Thakkar calendar11 Sep 2026

The luxury carmaker has increased prices by around 4-5% through three revisions in 2026; another increase is being con...

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Long-Wheelbase Models to Account for 60% of BMW India Sales by Year-End
Long-Wheelbase Models to Account for 60% of BMW India Sales by Year-End

By Hormazd Sorabjee & Ketan Thakkar calendar11 Sep 2026

The share of long-wheelbase models is expected to rise from 52% in the first half as BMW aligns its portfolio with Ind...

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BMW India Expects EV Penetration in H2 2026 to Cross 30%
BMW India Expects EV Penetration in H2 2026 to Cross 30%

By Kiran Murali and Ketan Thakkar calendar11 Sep 2026

In the first half of the year, EVs accounted for 26% of BMW India's total sales.

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Hero MotoCorp Adds Integrated ABS to Glamour X, Priced at Rs 1.01 Lakh
Hero MotoCorp Adds Integrated ABS to Glamour X, Priced at Rs 1.01 Lakh

autherDev Vadchhedia calendar11 Sep 2026

Glamour X combines single-channel ABS with integrated braking system in premium commuter segment.

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2026 BMW 7 Series, i7 Facelift Launched
2026 BMW 7 Series, i7 Facelift Launched

By Nayan Jain calendar11 Sep 2026

BMW’s flagship sedan and its electric counterpart get major exterior and interior revisions, with the 7 Series gaining...

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Bridgestone Announces Winners of 2026 Edition of its MSIA Awards
Bridgestone Announces Winners of 2026 Edition of its MSIA Awards

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar11 Sep 2026

Tyre major distributes Rs 40 lakh in grants across road safety and community programmes under its long-term sustainabl...

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What will be the primary battery technology powering mainstream EVs five years from now?

What will be the primary battery technology powering mainstream EVs five years from now?

Lithium-ion

 

51.25%

Sodium-ion

 

18.12%

Solid-state

 

20.0%

None of the Above

 

1.88%

Not Invented Yet

 

8.75%

Total Votes : 160