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Maruti Suzuki is set to launch a new SUV in India today, September 3, 2025. Although the official name is yet to be revealed, it is expected to be called either Victoris or Escudo. This SUV will be the flagship model for the company’s Arena dealership network, which has a wider market presence compared to the premium Nexa outlets.
The upcoming SUV is expected to be built on the same platform as the Grand Vitara, with spy images surfaced online earlier hinting at a similar overall silhouette. However, cosmetic changes to the exterior are expected to help distinguish it from its Nexa counterpart.
Maruti Suzuki is expected to offer the new SUV with both petrol and CNG powertrains. Given its shared underpinnings with the Grand Vitara, a strong hybrid variant could also be on the cards. Transmission options are likely to include a 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, and an e-CVT, depending on the variant.
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Two-wheeler manufacturers in India have started releasing their sales figures for August 2025. Several key two-wheeler manufacturers in India reported varying sales performances. Here's a look at how the two-wheeler brands performed in August 2025.
Royal Enfield registered cumulative sales of 1,14,002 units, marking a 55 per cent increase compared to August 2024. Domestic sales contributed 1,02,876 units, reflecting a 57 per cent growth, while exports accounted for 11,126 units, reflecting a 39 per cent growth.
For the year-to-date period of FY26 (April to August 2025), the company recorded total sales of 4,67,575 motorcycles, a 27 per cent increase. Domestic sales during this period reached 4,07,909 units, representing a 23 per cent growth. Meanwhile, exports grew by 64 per cent, with 59,666 units exported between April and August 2025.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported total sales of 5,34,861 units in August 2025. This includes 4,81,021 units sold in the domestic market and 53,840 units exported. Compared to July 2025, the company's overall sales grew by 4 per cent on a month-on-month basis. For the year-to-date period of FY26 (April to August 2025), HMSI’s cumulative sales reached 24,22,880 units. Of this, 21,73,834 units were sold within India, while 2,49,046 units were exported to international markets.
Hero MotoCorp reported total sales of 5,53,727 motorcycles and scooters in August 2025, marking an 8 per cent year-on-year growth. This included 5,01,523 motorcycles and 52,204 scooters. Domestic sales stood at 5,19,139 units, while exports reached 34,588 units, a 72 per cent increase over August 2024. For the year-to-date period of FY26 (April–August 2025), total sales were 23,70,552 units. Motorcycle sales accounted for 21,76,049 units while scooter sales stood at 194,503 units. Exports accounted for 1,36,359 units.
Suzuki Motorcycle India reported total sales of 1,13,936 units for August 2025. This marks a 9 per cent increase compared to the 1,04,800 units sold in August 2024. Domestic sales for the month stood at 91,629 units, reflecting a 5 per cent rise from 87,480 units in the same period last year. Export volumes reached 22,307 units, representing a 29 per cent increase over the 17,320 units exported in August 2024.
TVS Motor Company reported total sales of 5,09,536 units in August 2025, marking a 30 per cent year-on-year growth. The brand sold 4,90,788 two-wheelers in August 2025, reflecting a 30 per cent year-on-year growth. Domestic two-wheeler sales grew by 28 per cent, with 368,862 units sold. Motorcycle sales spiked by 30 per cent to 221,870 units, while scooter sales increased by 36 per cent to 222,296 units.
Electric two-wheeler recorded sales of 25,138 units in August 2025. On the export front, two-wheeler exports also saw a 36% increase, rising from 89,768 units in August 2024 to 121,926 units in August 2025.
Bajaj Auto reported total two-wheeler sales of 3,41,887 units in July 2025. Domestic sales stood at 1,84,109 units, registering a 12 per cent year-on-year decline, while exports accounted for 1,57,778 units, reflecting a 25 per cent growth. For the April to August 2025 period, Bajaj Auto recorded total two-wheeler sales of 15,86,925 units, nearly flat compared to the same period last year. Domestic two-wheeler sales declined by 11 per cent, with 8,52,732 units recorded, while exports witnessed a growth of 18 per cent with 7,34,193 units sold.
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Hyundai has updated the Creta SUV line-up with new top variants and updates to the feature list of lower variants. The compact SUV is now available in two new variants, King and King Knight, priced at Rs 17.89 lakh and Rs 19.49 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. Also introduced is a King Limited Edition priced from Rs 19.64 lakh (ex-showroom).
Focusing on the new variants, the King and King Knight trims, being range-topping variants, offer all the bells and whistles. Both variants come loaded with kit such as 18-inch alloy wheels (diamond cut in the King and black painted in the King Knight), powered front seats, a Dash cam, dual-zone climate control, seat back tables for the rear passengers, a sliding centre armrest and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The King Knight also gets blacked-out finishes to exterior trim pieces.
The Creta King is offered with all three engine options - 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 turbo-petrol and 1.5 diesel. The 1.5 petrol and 1.5 diesel are offered with both manual and automatic gearbox options, while the 1.5 turbo-petrol is DCT only.
The King Knight, meanwhile, is available only with the 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol and the 1.5 diesel, both solely with automatic gearboxes.
Hyundai Creta King Limited Edition: What's New?
Based on the King trim, the Limited Edition adds cosmetic elements such as special edition ‘King’ branded seat belt covers, headrest cushions, floor mats, key cover, and door cladding. The King Limited Edition also gets an adaptor for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Limited Edition is offered with the 1.5 petrol and 1.5 diesel engine options and solely with the automatic gearbox options. Buyers can pick from three exterior colours - Abyss Black, Atlas White and a new Black Matte.
Hyundai has also announced a slew of updates for the other variants of the Creta and Creta N Line. Depending on the variant, Hyundai says that buyers will now get additional features such as dual-zone climate control, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a dash cam and 18-inch alloy wheels.
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Barely a few days after starting production of its first electric car, the e Vitara Maruti Suzuki has dispatched the first lot of cars outside to country. A total of 2,900 units of the SUV have been shipped from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to 12 European countries which include United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Austria, and Belgium.
The e Vitara is exclusively manufactured at Maruti Suzuki’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat. Production began on August 25, 2025 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance along with Suzuki Motor Corporation President Toshihiro Suzuki. According to Maruti Suzuki, ‘Made in India’ e Vitara will eventually be exported to over 100 countries around the world. It is likely to be launched in India in early 2026.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, "The start of export of e VITARA to Europe is indeed a proud and defining moment for us. To delight customers in over 100 countries, the product has to be truly world class in terms of technology, design, safety and performance. Built on an all-new electric vehicle (EV) platform, HEARTECT-e, the e VITARA features a design that combines a sense of advanced technology and strength. We are sure that with a nimble and sharp driving experience, it will delight customers in Europe.”
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BYD India has announced that it has delivered its 10,000th passenger car. The Chinese carmaker launched its first passenger vehicle in India in late 2021 in the form of the e6 electric MPV, initially targeted squarely at the commercial markets with sales to private customers starting in the second half of 2022.
Commenting on the occasion, Rajeev Chauhan, Head of Electric Passenger Vehicles Business at BYD India, said, “Reaching the 10,000-customer milestone in India is a proud achievement that reflects the growing trust and enthusiasm for BYD’s vision of cleaner, greener mobility. Every vehicle we put on the road reduces emissions, advances EV technology, and strengthens a sustainable mobility ecosystem. Referrals from existing customers have also contributed to this growth, underscoring the confidence and satisfaction they place in our brand.”
BYD currently offers a four-car line-up in the Indian market - all of them electric. The line-up comprises of the premium Seal sedan and Sea Lion 7 SUV alongside the smaller Atto 3 SUV and the eMax7 MPV - the facelift of the e6 that arrived in 2021. The carmaker is expected to grow its line-up in the Indian market over the coming years with models such as the Atto 2 - a Creta EV rivalling SUV, having been spotted testing on Indian roads.
Globally, BYD has also become a popular ‘new energy vehicle’ company with over 13 million NEVs produced in 2025. The achievement is notable as the brand reached its first million NEV production milestone in 2021. The Atto 3 SUV by itself has sold over 10 lakh units across global markets.
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Audi is coming up with a fresh new concept that is undoubtedly a spiritual successor to the long-gone TT Roadster. The two-door concept showcased in a silhouette picture by Audi Canada, and like its predecessor, the new TT appears to be mid-engine with a design that looks unmistakably that of the small, Four-Ring coupe, which was on sale for over two and a half decades.
Direct influence of the TT comes in the form of a long bonnet, a sloping C-pillar, and a tight posterior that has grown a bit with sharper creases than the erstwhile TT. However, the discontinued TT was petrol-only; it's not ruled out that the new one could be electric. As the direct rival when the new TT arrives will be the electric derivative of the Porsche 718 twins, the new TT could also come in an electric-only avatar.
The sleek lights both fore and aft, along with clean lines, do hint at an electric nature. Audi is not new to the electric game and has everything from a fast GT to large SUVs in their electric portfolio. An electric TT would only sweeten the recipe for the Ingolstadt carmaker’s line-up. Unlike the older TT, the new one – even in concept guise – doesn’t look very compact either. Some similarities to the Jaguar Type 00 Concept are also seen, but that can be rubbed off as the EV trait of most modern cars. There are no visible door handles there, but the wing mirror looks production-ready.
This yet-to-be-named sports coupe concept from Audi will most likely make its public premiere at the forthcoming IAA 2025 in Munich.
August 2025 looks to be a mixed bag for carmakers with brands posting a mix of sales growth and month-on-month decline. Some brands, like Mahindra, have revealed that they have decreased dealer dispatches as they await news on the rationalisation of GST rates, which are set to affect carmakers across the board. Here is a look at how the car companies have performed.
Toyota
Toyota India reported an 11 per cent growth in sales year-on-year for the month of August with 34,236 units sold cumulatively in the month. Total sales in August 2024 stood at 30,879 units. Sales in the domestic market stood at 29,302 units, while exports amounted to 4,934 units.
Sales in August were also higher compared to July 2025, when the company reported cumulative sales of 32,575 units. Sales in the domestic market amounted to 29,159 units - only marginally lower, while exports stood at 3,416 units in July.
JSW MG Motor
JSW MG Motor reported total sales of 6,578 units in August 2025 - the company’s highest in a month. The company said that this marked a 52 per cent growth over August 2024, when it had sold 4,323 units. Sales, however, were marginally lower than in July 2025 (6,678 units).
Moving to the individual models, MG said that the Windsor EV sales grew 5 per cent over July 2025, reporting its best-ever sales in a month. Similarly, the company said that it witnessed growing demand for the diminutive Comet EV as well as sales for which grew 21 per cent month on month. The company, however, did not provide individual sales numbers for the two EVs.
Tata Motors
Tata Motors posted a 3 per cent year-on-year drop in passenger vehicle sales in August 2025 with 43,315 units sold - down from 44,486 units sold last year. Sales in the domestic market stood at 41,001 units, putting the carmaker ahead of rivals Mahindra, which reported domestic sales of 39,399 units. Exports, meanwhile, amounted to 2,314 units - up 573 per cent year-on-year from 344 units last year.
Tata Motors also revealed that August was the best month ever for its EVs, with a cumulative 8,540 units sold across India and international markets - up 44 per cent over August 2024.
Month-on-month, sales saw a revival over July 2025 when the carmaker reported cumulative passenger vehicles sales of 40,175 units. Domestic sales in July stood at 39,521 units.
Mahindra
Mahindra posted a 9 per cent decline in passenger vehicle sales in the Indian market with 39,399 units sold. This also marked a notable downturn month-on-month, with the carmaker having reported passenger vehicle sales of 49,871 units in the Indian market in July 2025. Cumulative passenger vehicle sales, including exports, for August 2025 stood at 40,846 units.
Commenting on the brand’s performance Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd said, “With the final GST announcement approaching, we consciously decided to bring down the wholesale billing to minimize the stock being carried by our dealers. We look forward to the GST rationalisation, which would be a demand driver through the festive season.”
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The Nissan GT-R has had a long, storied history stretching back over 50 years, marked with limited production runs and long spells of radio silence. While many are familiar with the latest R35 and even the R32, R33 and R34 Skyline GT-R’s what few would know is that GT-R’s lineage can be traced back to a company Nissan acquired back in 1966. The Skyline brand originally never belonged to Nissan and was already fairly successful on the race track at the time of acquisition.
So without further ado, let's dig back into the GT-R’s history, going way before it was even called Godzilla.
Prince Skyline (1957 to 1968)
Gen 1 Prince Skyline Deluxe sedan.
The Skyline sedan was originally a part of the Prince Motor Company, which launched the sedan as a luxury car for Japanese buyers all the way back in 1957. For two generations, the Skyline would be sold in Japan under the Prince umbrella until the merger of Prince and Nissan into the Nissan Motor Corporation in 1966. Two years later, in 1968, the third-generation Skyline, conceived at the hands of Prince, would emerge, now marketed under the name Nissan, and a year later, the Japanese market would get its first taste of the GT-R.
Gen 2 Prince Skyline GT race car.
The Prince Skyline would first start racing in its second generation in 1964, with the Prince Skyline GT securing numerous places on the podium. A homologation-special road variant called the Skyline GT would also be sold to the public, and thus the Skyline name came to be linked with Japan's circuit racing scene.
1969 Nissan Skyline GT-R ‘Hakosuka’
The first Nissan Skyline GT-R arrived in 1969 as a sedan, with the Coupe arriving in 1970.
It was at the Tokyo Motor Show 1969 that the public would get its first look at the car that would go on to establish a legacy name in the Nissan stable. The original Skyline GT-R arrived as a touring car homologation special envisioned by the Prince Motor Company to continue to take the Skyline name racing. In typical homologation special fashion, the GT-R was developed from the ground up as a race car featuring minimalised sound deadening and quite stripped bare to keep weight in check.
Under the hood would sit the engine many aficionados would identify as the S20, a 2.0-litre straight six that would be recognised as the first series-produced engine from Japan to feature four valves per cylinder and dual overhead cams. The engine’s origins could be traced back to Prince’s racing program, with the unit developing 160 bhp of peak power at a high 7,000 rpm and 177 Nm - all driving the rear wheels.
The sedan and coupe were both homologation builds and combined recorded 52 race wins over a 3 year period - 49 of them in a row.
The Skyline GT-R - originally sold as a sedan till 1970 and then as a coupe - would dominate on the race track in Japanese Touring Car racing, racking up 52 wins - 49 of them in a row in its three-year racing career.
Totally, the original Slyline GT-R had a very limited production run with just 1945 units produced. The car’s classic three-box design and boxy proportions would earn it the name ‘Hakosuka’ which roughly translates to Boxy Skyline.
Another interesting bit of trivia is that the Hakosuka is featured in the Fast & Furious franchise in the Fast Five film. The car can be seen in the opening sequence when Brian O'Conner and Mia Torreto arrive in Rio de Janeiro.
1969 Nissan Skyline GT-R Specifications
Codename: PGC10 (sedan), KPGC10 (coupe)
Engine: 2.0-litre (1998cc) inline six-cylinder petrol
Power: 160 bhp at 7000rpm
Torque: 177Nm at 5600rpm
Transmission: Five-speed manual, RWD
Weight: 1120kg
1973 Nissan Skyline GT-R C110
The second-gen Skyline GT-R had a very limited run, with the Oil crisis of the 1970s spelling an early demise.
The second generation of the GT-R would arrive in 1973, but would never really live up to its predecessor. The global oil crisis of the 1970s saw the model’s production run end within months of deliveries commencing. Unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1972, sales would commence in January 1973, only for the model to be pulled from the shelves by April with just 197 units sold.
Despite the short run, the second-gen GT-R was the first car to feature all-wheel disc brakes. It would also feature the twin round tail lamps, a design signature that has identified the GT-R for generations.
1973 Nissan Skyline GT-R Specifications
Codename: KPGC110 (coupe)
Engine: 2.0-litre (1998cc) inline six-cylinder petrol
Power: 160 bhp at 7000rpm
Torque: 177 Nm at 5600rpm
Transmission: Five-speed manual, RWD
Weight: 1145kg
1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 ‘Godzilla’
The R32 is the car that earned the GT-R the Godzilla nickname following a very dominant run on the race tracks in Japan and Australia.
It would be almost two decades later when the GT-R name would return for its third generation, now with the seventh-generation Skyline. The R32 was a technological tour de force for its time, debuting the iconic RB26 DETT twin-turbo in-line-six engine, the just as iconic ATTESA ET-S (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Terrains and Electronic Torque Split) traction management system - used by all subsequent generations and all-wheel steering.
And just for the kicker, Nissan actually bought one unit of the legendary Porsche 959 to reverse engineer its variable all-wheel drive system to develop the ATTESA ET-S system.
The famous ATTESA ET-S system is said to have been reverse-engineered from a Porsche 959.
The R32 would go on to dominate the racing scene globally winning the All Japan Touring Car Championship between 1990 and 1993, scoring back-to-back victories in the 1990 and 1991 Spa 24 Hours and taking the top prize in the 1990 Nurburgring 24 Hours in its category. It would also dominate Australian Touring Car racing, winning titles between 1990 and 1992, earning it the nickname ‘Godzilla’ in reference to the fictional Japanese character that laid waste to everything in its path.
Notable race wins included a class victory in Le Mans and back-to-back wins at the Spa 24 hours.
The R32 retired in 1994, with almost 50,000 units sold.
1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R Specifications
Codename: E-BNR32 (coupe)
Engine: 2.6-litre (2568cc) inline six-cylinder twin-turbo petrol
Power: 276 bhp at 6800rpm
Torque: 353Nm at 4400rpm
Transmission: Five-speed manual, AWD
Weight: 1430kg
1994 Nissan Skyline GT-R R33
The R33 was essentially an upgrade to the R32 and is probably best known for the Nismo 400R special edition - one of the most sought-after GT-Rs.
The fourth generation of the Skyline GT-R would make its global debut in 1993 as an evolution of the R32. The RB26 DETT was retained but now enhanced to develop more torque, while the ATTESA-ETS would be recalibrated for improved operation.
The R33 would not see the same success on the track as its celebrated predecessor but would still go on to win the 1998 GT500 racing series in Japan and come 10th overall at Le Mans in 1995. In all, Nissan sold over 16,600 units of the R33 GT-R, including the much-prized GT-R 400R limited edition - the only R33 GT-R to have breached the then ‘Gentleman’s agreement’ to cap maximum power, with 400 bhp and 440 Nm on tap.
Only 44 units of the 400R were ever made, with the car now valued in the millions and one of the most sought-after GT-Rs around. Production would end in 1998 with the arrival of the R34.
1994 Nissan Skyline GT-R Specifications
Codename: E-BCNR33 (coupe)
Engine: 2.6-litre (2568cc) inline six-cylinder twin-turbo petrol
Power: 276 bhp at 6800rpm
Torque: 368Nm at 4400rpm
Transmission: Five-speed manual, AWD
Weight: 1540kg
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
The R34 has become a staple in online gaming, and its appearance in the Fast & Furious franchise has made it globally renowned.
The R34 to many is the most recognisable of the GT-R, thanks to its long involvement in video games and starring in the Fast & Furious franchise. The R34 would be another evolutionary generation of the Skyline GT-R, retaining the services of the RB26DETT and upgrading the existing hardware, including the ATTESA system. The R34 would also be the first GT-R to use a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The R34 would be the last of the Skyline GT-Rs and the only model Nissan would buy back from customers to release a high-performance special edition - the Z-Tune. Interestingly, Nissan would buy back 20 units of the R34 to upgrade the vehicles to churn out 493 bhp and 540Nm in line with its GT500 Nismo racecars and feature a special silver paint scheme. The R34 would see the curtains fall on its lifecycle in 2002, with the GT-R brand driving off into the sunset till 2007.
1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R Specifications
Codename: GF-BNR34 (coupe)
Engine: 2.6-litre (2568cc) inline six-cylinder twin-turbo petrol
Power: 276 bhp at 6800rpm
Torque: 392Nm at 4400rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual, AWD
Weight: 1560kg
2007 Nissan GT-R R35
The R35 was the first GT-R to not be related to the Skyline and is Nissan's longest selling GT-R.
The R35 marked the first time the GT-R would not be based on the Skyline. The R35 was built on its own dedicated platform, independent from the Skyline, which still remains on sale today in some markets in its thirteenth generation.
The R35 swapped the tried and tested RB26 straight six for a 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V6, pushing out 473 bhp of power in 2007, though this number would evolve over the years. Unlike its predecessors, the R35 would be offered with an automatic gearbox out of the box though it would inherit the latest generation of the ATTESA ET-S all-wheel drive system that played a part in making the R32 an icon.
The Nismo was the most powerful iteration of the GT-R with 600 bhp on tap.
The R35 would be the longest-serving GT-R from Nissan, with sales for the car finally ending in 2025. As with the C10, R32 and R33, the R35 would also make a name for itself in the motorsports world, winning 5 Super GT 500 Series championships, 3 Super GT300 series championships, the 2015 Bathurst 12 hours, and 5 Super Takyu series championships.
The sports car would also set multiple Nurburgring lap records, posting a time of 7 min 38 seconds in 2007 in damp conditions and improving to 7 min 29 seconds the following year. These times continued to improve till November 2013 when the GT-R Nismo set a time of 7 min 8.679 seconds - the fastest time posted by the R35.
The R35 did see notable race wins on the track with numerous GT Car race titles in Japan.
The R35 would also receive several incremental changes over the course of its 18-year production run as Nissan continued to tinker with the car’s performance. The 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 in the final models would ended up developing 565 bhp while the Nismo pushed out 600 bhp.
Nissan rolled the final R35 GT-R off the production line in August 2025, with tightening emission standards and safety regulations finally retiring the sports car with about 48,000 units sold globally.
The Future Of The GT-R
Nissan's 2023 Hyper Force Concept is expected to preview the next evolution of the GT-R.
However, while Godzilla has for now been put to rest, Nissan has said that the GT-R name will be revived yet again in the future. Speculation remains rife on the future of the GT-R with the switch towards electrification suggesting that the next iteration of the icon could do away with internal combustion entirely, though this remains pure speculation at the time. Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa has said that for now, the brand has no concrete plans in place for the GT-R, though “the GT-R will evolve and reemerge in the future.”
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At a joint press conference with the ARAI and FIPI, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) looked to ease some of the concerns of vehicle owners over the switch to E20 blended fuels. Speaking at the conference, SIAM spokesperson said that there would be no changes to the warranties and insurance of vehicles and that all warranty claims of existing vehicles would be honoured.
India switched entirely to E20 blended petrol as of 2025, which raised many concerns amongst vehicle owners. Part of this stemmed from the fact that many brands only announced E20 compliance for their cars in the past two years, raising concerns that older non-E20-compliant vehicles, some less than two years old, would face challenges from the use of non-specified fuels, as well as see warranty and insurance claims denied over the use of improper fuels.
SIAM’s words that insurance and warranties will continue to be honoured should come as some relief to vehicle owners, particularly non-E20-compliant vehicles. SIAM’s statement follows in line with that made by the Petroleum Ministry earlier in August, which stated that the use of E20 petrol would not void warranty and insurance of vehicles.
The switch to E20 blended petrol has been met with much scepticism among vehicle owners, with uncertainties over long-term usage issues in non-E20-compliant vehicles, a drop in mileage of vehicles and the lack of alternatives for older vehicles. The government’s move to only E20-blended petrol has also made its way to the Supreme Court of India, where a PIL has been filed over the decision to only offer E20 petrol at all fuel stations. The PIL calls for non-E20 blend petrol options to be made available at petrol stations as well as calling for cost benefits arising from the blending of petrol with ethanol to be passed down to consumers in the form of lower fuel prices.
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As part of its 2025 Community Day event, Bengaluru-based electric EV brand Ather Energy has introduced a new feature for its popular Rizta model. The top-spec Z variant of the Rizta now comes with a touch-enabled cluster, a feature that will be available as standard for new buyers. Existing Rizta Z owners will receive the touch functionality via an over-the-air (OTA) update.
Meanwhile, the Rizta S, which is the base variant, will continue to feature the 7.0-inch 'DeepView' display. The Z variant’s 7.0-inch TFT display, however, now gains touch functionality, allowing users to navigate through the cluster. The hardware for this touch feature has been in place all along, with the software update now rolling out to users.
The Rizta has proven to be a standout performer for Ather Energy, and the addition of the touch-enabled feature is expected to make it even more attractive to potential buyers. It also hit a significant sales milestone, surpassing one lakh retail units within just a year of its launch in April 2025. This impressive success can largely be attributed to the positive response from family scooter buyers, with strong demand leading the Rizta to account for 60% of Ather’s total sales in the past.
The Ather Rizta is available in two variants, S and Z, with three battery options: 2.7 kW, 2.9 kW, and 3.7 kW. Depending on the variant, the IDC range varies between 123 km and 159 km. Both versions offer a peak power output of 4.3 kW (5.77 bhp) and 22 Nm of torque. The claimed top speed for both variants is 80 kmph, with a 0-40 kmph acceleration time of 4.7 seconds.
The third edition of Ather's community day event also saw the unveiling of two new concept scooters. The first is the EL01, a family-oriented model that is set for production and will be launched in 2026. The second is the radical-looking Redux, which remains an ‘experimental project’ and is not slated for production anytime soon. Additionally, the electric vehicle brand introduced a new cruise control feature for the 450 Apex, along with the rollout of a new 6 kW fast charger.
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Ather Energy has pulled the wraps off the Redux concept, which appears to be a crossover of a scooter and a motorcycle. The concept was showcased at the brand’s 2025 Community Day event, alongside the EL01 Concept and various other updates for the brand’s existing lineup. The Redux is a radical-looking two-wheeler which looks quite busy with sharp design elements all over, and is currently tagged as an ‘experimental project’.
Contrary to the EL01 concept, the Redux is what Ather describes as a “moto-scooter.” It is built with a lightweight aluminium frame and features a 3D-printed lattice mesh seat and bodywork made from AmpliTex, a material that Ather claims is both durable and sustainable. The concept scooter has sharp ear-like edges at both sides, which double as indicators at the front.
Ather mentions that the Redux has been designed with adaptive ride dynamics, allowing it to adjust its behaviour based on the riding conditions. This essentially results in an adaptive stance, enabling the vehicle to modify its ergonomics and switch between a relaxed posture to a sportier position as the rider leans in a committed stance. The Redux concept is currently equipped with slick tires, while suspension duties are handled by Ohlins.
On the tech side, Redux has a new interface called Morph-UI, which adapts its layout depending on the chosen riding mode. The Redux also features a keyless start system, allowing it to recognise the rider and enable the vehicle’s operations without the need for even a key fob.
When it comes to performance, Ather has introduced a mode called “Take Off” to demonstrate the potential for rapid acceleration with future electric drivetrains, though specific performance figures have not been disclosed. Currently, Redux remains a concept and isn’t slated for production.
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