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Tata Sierra EV Launch Watch: Range, Charging And Fuel-Saving Questions Buyers Should Ask
Tata Motors is expected to bring the Sierra EV to India soon, adding another midsize electric SUV to a crowded segment. FuelPrice explains what buyers should verify on range, charging, BaaS and petrol-versus-EV running cost before booking.
Maharashtra Clears Rs 22,611 Crore MMR Metro-Tunnel Push: Fuel And Commute Impact Explained
Maharashtra has cleared a Rs 22,611 crore MMR transport package covering Navi Mumbai Metro airport links and the Ghodbunder-Bhayandar tunnel/elevated corridor. The real test is whether it can cut road congestion, idling fuel burn and airport-access stress.
Skoda Kodiaq RS Bookings Open June 22: Why Fuel Cost Matters For This Petrol Performance SUV
Skoda Auto India has confirmed that bookings for the Kodiaq RS will open on June 22, 2026. The limited CBU performance SUV brings a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, 4x4 capability and seven-seat practicality, but buyers should check allocation, on-road price and real-world fuel cost before rushing in.
Greater Noida Toll Plaza Barrier Breach Raises FASTag Enforcement And Staff-Safety Questions
A Greater Noida toll plaza incident involving alleged toll dodgers breaking a barrier and threatening workers has turned a local disturbance into a wider toll-compliance issue. The case matters because India is tightening unpaid-toll recovery through e-notices, VAHAN linkage and FASTag rules while toll staff safety remains a weak point at many plazas.
Rajasthan HC Toll-GST Ruling: Why NHAI Concession Tax Clarity Matters For Highway Users
Rajasthan High Court has held that toll collection rights granted under an NHAI highway concession can be taxable consideration for construction services, even though ordinary toll access is generally treated differently. The ruling matters for concessionaires, NHAI bids, toll-road economics and long-term logistics cost assumptions.
Maharashtra Forest EV Plan: Tadoba Safari Shift Could Cut Petrol Use In Tiger Reserves
Maharashtra forest officials are considering a wider shift to electric vehicles, including a long-term plan for safari vehicles in tiger reserves. At Tadoba-Andhari, more than 300 petrol Gypsys reportedly consume over 1,000 litres of fuel daily, making the proposal important for fuel use, tourism operators and clean mobility.
Hyundai Aura Price Hike Hits Petrol And CNG Variants: What Buyers Should Check Now
Hyundai Aura prices have risen by Rs 5,700 on select petrol and CNG variants, taking the compact sedan range to Rs 6 lakh-Rs 8.60 lakh ex-showroom. The update matters for budget sedan buyers comparing upfront cost, CNG running cost and monthly EMI.
Tata Motors Scrappage Network Gets Policy Tailwind As Fleet Renewal Push Gathers Pace
Tata Motors is in focus after reports said its Re.Wi.Re scrappage network now spans 11 registered vehicle scrapping facilities with annual capacity above 1.9 lakh vehicles. The policy tailwind matters for old trucks, fleet renewal, fuel use and formal vehicle recycling.
Mahindra SUV Output May Dip Up To 15% In June As Supplier Worker Shortage Hits Production
Mahindra & Mahindra is reportedly facing a temporary June production dip of up to 15 percent in SUVs as some key component suppliers struggle with contract-worker shortages, affecting high-demand models and raising delivery-watch questions for buyers.
India Waives Excise Duty On E22-E30 Petrol Blends: What Fuel Users Should Know
India has waived excise duty on higher ethanol-petrol blends E22, E25, E27 and E30, a policy step aimed at making cleaner petrol grades easier to roll out while the government weighs vehicle compatibility and pump-level pricing.
Exponent Energy Raises Rs 200 Crore To Expand 15-Minute Charging For Commercial EVs
Bengaluru-based Exponent Energy has raised Rs 200 crore from 360 ONE Asset, TDK Ventures and others to expand rapid charging for commercial electric vehicles. The move targets a key bottleneck in India EV logistics: vehicle uptime.
Fuel Hikes Expose Slow EV Shift in Delivery Fleets: Why Riders Still Bear the Petrol Cost Shock
Repeated petrol, diesel and CNG hikes are squeezing app-based delivery riders, while EV adoption across major delivery fleets remains near 10%. The shift to rented EVs can lower per-km costs, but part-time work, charging access and payout pressure are slowing the transition.
Renault Duster 1.0 Turbo Petrol Mileage Revealed: 19.41 km/l ARAI Claim Resets SUV Running-Cost Math
Renault has revealed a 19.41 km/l ARAI-certified mileage claim for the Duster 1.0-litre Turbo TCe 100 manual, making it the most fuel-efficient current petrol Duster powertrain. The number matters for compact SUV buyers comparing petrol running costs, manual variants and future hybrid options.
Ferozepur-Fazilka Highway Crash: 9 Killed in Punjab Pickup-Truck Collision, PMNRF Relief Announced
A fatal crash on the Ferozepur-Fazilka road in Punjab killed nine people and injured several others, with PMNRF relief announced for victims. The incident is a major road-safety and mobility warning for rural highway users, small commercial vehicles and freight traffic.
Tata EV Discounts in June 2026: Curvv EV Gets Up to Rs 3.35 Lakh, Harrier EV Up to Rs 2.75 Lakh
Tata EV buyers have a fresh June 2026 cost window, with reported benefits of up to Rs 3.35 lakh on select Curvv EV variants, up to Rs 2.75 lakh on Harrier EV, and smaller offers on Punch EV, Tiago EV and Nexon EV. The buyer question is no longer only range; it is whether upfront discounts, exchange or scrappage benefits, fuel-price pressure and charging access now make the ownership math work.
Domestic LPG Price Hike: Rs 29 Rise Takes Delhi Cylinder to Rs 942 From June 7
Domestic LPG prices have been raised by Rs 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder from June 7, taking the Delhi price to Rs 942 from Rs 913. Ujjwala users pay an effective Rs 642 after subsidy, while the Petroleum Ministry says supply cost has crossed Rs 1,600 amid higher Saudi CP and West Asia-linked import pressure.