Ather Rizta S Gains 3.7 kWh Battery With 159 km Range, Priced At Rs. 1.37 Lakh

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Ather Rizta S comes equipped with a 3.7 kWh battery pack, offering an IDC-rated range of 159 km. between charges

Ather has expanded the Rizta range with a new variant equipped with a 3.7 kWh battery pack, offering an IDC-rated range of 159 km. Courtesy of the expansion, the Rizta family now comes in four variants. The latest addition has been priced at Rs. 1,37,047 (ex-showroom, Delhi) with bookings already open and customer deliveries are expected to begin later this month.

The Ather Rizta S largely remains unchanged in terms of packaging as key utility-based features such as an underseat compartment of 34 litres remain and buyers can opt for an additional 22-litre front-mounted storage unit if required. Seat dimensions are also the same with the scooter continuing to offer one of the longest and widest seats in the segment.

They come with another advantage of a flat floorboard layout. In terms of technologies being offered, the Ather Rizta S 3.7 kWh offers the full suite of connected features already seen on higher trims like a seven-inch display, turn-by-turn navigation, AutoHold, FallSafe, Emergency Stop Signal, Alexa integration, Find My Scooter and theft alerts.

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It also supports over-the-air updates and will be compatible with Ather’s widespread fast-charging network – now covering over 3,900 public points across India. Despite EV supply chain disruptions, particularly involving magnet shortages, Ather says the Rizta continues to draw steady demand. The model now contributes over 60 per cent of Ather’s overall sales.

The Ather series crossed the one lakh unit milestone earlier in 2025 – less than a year after its initial market introduction. Backed by Ather’s Eight70 extended battery programme, the Rizta S 3.7 kWh variant carries a battery warranty covering 8 years or 80,000 km whichever comes earlier with a guaranteed 70 per cent minimum battery health.

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As for city-wise pricing, the Rizta S 3.7 kWh is listed at Rs. 1,37,258 in Mumbai, Rs. 1,37,999 in Bangalore and Rs. 1,39,312 in Chennai. The new variant slots in as a longer range option below the top trims. Commenting on the new launch, Ravneet S. Phokela, Chief Business Officer, Ather Energy Limited, said,

“The Rizta has resonated strongly with families across the country, and the recent milestone of crossing 1 lakh Rizta scooters is a testament to the strong demand that we are seeing. As an ongoing quest to expand our portfolio addressing different consumer needs, we are excited to introduce the Rizta S with a higher range.”

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Tata Motors To Invest Rs. 35,000 Crores, Launch 30 New Vehicles By 2030

Tata Motors to consolidate platforms, launch 30 new models by FY30

Tata Motors is set to undertake a significant restructuring of its product platforms as part of a broader strategy to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and accelerate its electric vehicle roadmap. The automaker has committed an investment of Rs. 35,000 crore over the next five years to support this transformation, which includes launching 30 new products by FY30.

As part of the revamp, Tata Motors will gradually reduce its number of product platforms to just two or three, consolidating its existing mix of architectures into a more modern, lightweight structure. This consolidation is expected to bring greater economies of scale and flexibility across its passenger vehicle and electric vehicle portfolios.

Currently, the company operates multiple platforms, including legacy structures like the X1 platform, which underpins popular models such as the Nexon, Tiago and Tigor. These products are scheduled for life cycle upgrades in the coming years, providing an opportunity to transition them to newer, more advanced platforms.

Tata Motors’ latest modular platform, ATLAS (Adaptive Tech-Forward Lifestyle Architecture), forms the foundation for new models such as the Curvv and the upcoming Sierra. Designed with versatility in mind, ATLAS allows for both electric and internal combustion variants on the same platform.

Meanwhile, models like the Altroz and Punch are built on the Alfa and Alfa Arc platforms, with continued investment planned to enhance these architectures, particularly for lightweighting and body structure improvements. Larger vehicles such as the Harrier and Safari use the Omega platform, which derives its design from Jaguar Land Rover’s D8 architecture.

The company’s premium electric vehicle lineup under the Avinya brand will debut in 2026, leveraging Jaguar Land Rover’s Electrified Modular Architecture through a licensing agreement signed in November 2023. This technology transfer is expected to elevate Tata Motors’ EV offerings by incorporating global standards in performance and safety.

Tata Motors is also exploring the separation of EV and PV sales networks as part of its broader growth strategy. From its current network of 230 locations and 1100 EV sales points, the company plans to expand its presence to 1000 cities and towns over the next 4-5 years. A potential differentiation of EV and PV branding is under active consideration, although no final decision has been made.

The company’s aggressive product roadmap includes at least seven new models and 23 facelifts or refreshes planned between FY26 and FY30. This would bring Tata Motors’ total number of nameplates to around 15, comparable to market leader Maruti Suzuki.

The overhaul reflects Tata Motors’ focus on future-ready platforms, greater product flexibility, and strengthening its position in India’s rapidly evolving automotive market, particularly in the EV segment.

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Maruti Suzuki Ends June 2025 With 1.68 lakh Units In Sales

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Maruti Suzuki faces decline across almost all segments in domestic sales in June and Q1 FY2026, but exports show a healthy growth

Maruti Suzuki today announced it sold a total of 167,993 vehicles in June 2025. The company’s monthly sales saw a decline of 11,235 units or 6% year-over-year. Both domestic sales and exports of Maruti Suzuki in June 2025 were down compared to the same month last year. The company delivered 1,21,339 vehicles in India last month, down 18,579 units or 15% from June 2024. That said, the company’s domestic sales to other OEM, presumably only to Toyota Kirloskar Motor, marginally grew from 8,277 units in June 2024 to 8,812 units in June 2025.

Including its own domestic sales and sales to other OEM, Maruti Suzuki shipped a total of 130,151 vehicles in June 2025. Compared to June last year, when the company’s net domestic shipments were 148,195 units, this marked a decline of 18,044 units or 12%.

Maruti Suzuki saw a drop in sales across all categories in June 2025: Mini, Compact, Mid-Size, SUV/MPV, Van, and LCV. The company sold 6,414 mini cars (Alto and S-Presso) last month, as compared to 9,395 units in June 2024. Similarly, compact car sales reduced from 64,049 units to 54,177 units. In the mid-size segment, the Ciaz’s sales increased from 572 units to 1,028 units, as the company began clearing the final inventories after recently ending its production.

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In the SUV/MPV segment, comprising Fronx, Brezza, Grand Vitara, Jimny, Ertiga, XL6, and Invicto, Maruti Suzuki reported a decline of 4,426 units or 8%. In the van segment, Maruti Suzuki only offers the Eeco, which saw a year-over-year decline of 1,431 units or 13%, from 10,771 units to 9,340 units. In the LCV segment, the company only sells the Super Carry, the sales of which reduced by 325 units or 12%, from 2,758 units to 2,433 units.

June 2025 was a good month on the export front for Maruti Suzuki. The company shipped 37,842 vehicles overseas last month, marking a year-over-year increment of 6,809 units or 22%. As for quarterly performance, April-June 2025 was a period of marginal growth for Maruti Suzuki, and this was again due to a substantial improvement in exports.

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While net domestic sales (including sales to other OEMs) reduced from 451,308 units to 430,889—down 20,419 units or 5%, exports climbed from 70,560 units to 96,972 units—up 26,412 units or 37%. As a result, the company dispatched a total of 527,861 vehicles in Q1 FY2026, 5,993 units or 1%.

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Tesla Model Y Delivers Itself: World’s First Fully Autonomous Vehicle Handover

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Tesla Model Y has become the first car to complete a fully unassisted delivery run, travelling from the factory to a customer’s home

A Tesla Model Y has become the first vehicle to deliver itself fully unassisted from factory to customer home as it completed the trip across Austin, Texas without a driver on board or any remote input. The electric SUV departed alone from Tesla’s Gigafactory, navigated city streets, highways and traffic signals along the way.

The fully autonomous vehicle parked itself at the end of the nearly half an hour route. Not a single person entered the car at any point during the journey according to the brand and its CEO. The entire run was filmed from the back seat and later released by Tesla following an earlier time lapse. It comes right after several questions raised over Tesla’s implementation of fully autonomous tech.

The footage showed the Model Y responding to stop signs, red lights, intersections and traffic flow, executing turns and lane changes autonomously. The delivery marks the first time Tesla has showcased complete autonomy on public roads as no humans were in the car and no assistance from a control centre. The American company previously demonstrated early versions of its hands-free system in April.

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Back then, vehicles moved themselves from factory assembly areas to outdoor parking without human drivers. But the Austin delivery marks a significant milestone, putting that technology onto real roads. According to Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla’s Autopilot and AI lead, the vehicle hit speeds up to 115 kmph during the trip without any assistance.

Just days before this feat, Tesla began a limited rollout of its robotaxi system in Austin. Select investors and online creators were offered rides in fully driverless Model Y units. Elon Musk had foreshadowed both developments – the robotaxi pilot and self-driving delivery – in earlier posts, reiterating Tesla’s intention to put millions of autonomous EVs into service in the near future.

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Meanwhile, with demand for electric vehicles showing signs of cooling in regions like North America and Europe, Tesla is doubling down on advanced AI projects including the Optimus humanoid robot as these new projects are being framed as the company’s next growth vector, even as its public image continues to be shaped by Musk’s often divisive online presence.

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Mahindra Bolero Maxx Launched, Priced At Rs. 11.19 Lakh

Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up Launched, Offers 1.85 Tonnes Of Payload Capacity

Mahindra has launched the Bolero MaXX Pik-Up. The Bolero MaXX Pik-Up is a feature-rich pickup truck with CNG. The pickup truck offers a payload capacity of 1.85 tonnes and comes with a price tag of Rs. 11.19 Lakh (ex-showroom).

Dimensions

The Bolero MaXX Pik-Up features a single-cab design with seating capacity for three occupants. It measures 3050mm in length and is equipped with 16-inch tyres. Leaf springs are present on both axles for the suspension system.

Engine

The Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up is powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged CNG engine. It produces 82 HP and 220 NM of torque at 1200-2200 RPM. It pairs with a 5-speed manual transmission for efficient performance.

Its 180-litre CNG tank provides a range of 400 Km for the pickup truck.

Features

The Bolero MaXX Pik-Up includes a height-adjustable seat for the driver and air conditioning for both heating and cooling. The Bolero MaXX Pik-Up is the first CNG-powered pickup truck which is equipped with the iMAXX telematics platform. The system delivers real-time vehicle insights, optimised for fleet management.

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Bajaj Auto Records Nearly 3 Lakh Unit Sales In June 2025

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The combined two-wheeler sales for Bajaj in the month of June 2025 stood at 2,98,484 units – a 2 per cent dip year-on-year

Bajaj Auto has reported a total sales of 3,60,806 units in the month of June 2025 enduring a marginal 1 per cent rise over the 3,58,477 units recorded during the same month last year. The growth was led entirely by exports, which rose 21 per cent, while domestic volumes fell 13 per cent during the month for the homegrown manufacturer.

In the two-wheeler category, domestic sales dropped sharply from 1,77,207 units in June 2024 to 1,49,317 units last month — a fall of 16 per cent. Export volumes, however, moved in the opposite direction, climbing to 1,49,167 units from 1,26,439 a year earlier, marking an 18 per cent increase. Thus, the combined two-wheeler sales for the month stood at 2,98,484 units – a 2 per cent dip year-on-year.

On the other side of the spectrum, commercial vehicle performance was a roller coaster ride. Domestic volumes remained flat at 39,143 units – down by just 101 units year-on-year while export numbers rose from 15,587 units in June 2024 to 23,179 in June 2025 – a jump of 49 per cent. The numbers brought total CV sales for the month to 62,322 units, reflecting a 14 per cent improvement.

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Adding both segments together, Bajaj Auto’s June 2025 domestic sales closed at 1,88,460 units, compared to 2,16,451 units last year – a 13 per cent drop. On the other hand, total exports climbed to 1,72,346 units, up from 1,42,026 – translating to a 21 per cent gain. For the first quarter of this FY, Bajaj’s combined sales across two-wheelers and CVs totalled 11,11,237 units — up just 1 per cent over the 11,02,056 units recorded during Q1 FY25.

In the two-wheeler segment, domestic volumes for the quarter stood at 5,29,344 units, 9 per cent lower than the 5,82,497 units posted a year earlier. Exports in the same category rose 14 per cent, reaching 4,19,447 units, up from 3,68,420. This resulted in a flat quarterly total of 9,48,791 two-wheelers sold, versus 9,50,917 units in Q1 FY25.

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Meanwhile, commercial vehicles posted a quarterly total of 1,62,446 units – up 7 per cent year-on-year. The domestic sales slipped marginally to 1,05,464 units from 1,08,124 last year while exports surged 32 per cent, rising from 43,015 to 56,982 units. Cumulatively for the first quarter of FY26, Bajaj’s domestic sales across both segments fell 8 per cent to 6,34,808 units while exports went up 16 per cent to 4,76,429 units.

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10+ New SUVs From India’s Top 4 Car Brands Within Next 12 Months

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Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Tata will bring in new SUVs across different segments over the next 12 months in India

The SUV space is set for a packed calendar over the next year with several manufacturers lining up launches across categories. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Tata are working on new entries and some of these will be new nameplates while others will mark major generation updates. From compact crossovers to three-row SUVs, here is a snapshot of what is on the horizon:

1&2. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara & 5-Seater SUV:

Maruti Suzuki is preparing an all-new five-seater SUV positioned just below the Grand Vitara and it is set to retail through Arena network. Interestingly, despite its placement, the SUV is expected to be marginally longer than the Grand Vitara itself. Powertrain options will include both 1.5-litre mild hybrid and 1.5-litre strong hybrid petrol units. Alongside this, the fully electric e Vitara is also being lined up for a festive season launch.

3. New Hyundai Venue:

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The second generation Hyundai Venue has been caught on test runs several times in recent months hinting at steady development progress ahead of launch in the coming months. Visual changes are expected both outside and inside with sharper design elements and a thoroughly updated cabin layout. Hyundai will also revise the feature list. Despite the overhaul, the powertrain lineup is set to remain unchanged.

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4,5,6&7. New Tata Sierra ICE & EV, Harrier & Safari Petrol:

Tata’s new 1.5L turbo petrol engine is finally set to make its debut in the Harrier and Safari before the end of the current financial year. The new unit will produce 168 PS and 280 Nm, paired with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Meanwhile, work is also progressing on the revival of the Sierra badge which will return in both ICE and EV formats.

The electric version will precede the launch of the ICE variant which will use the aforementioned 1.5L turbo petrol and the 2.0L diesel engines.

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8,9,10,11&12. New Mahindra Bolero, XUV700 Facelift, 3-Door Thar Facelift, XUV3XO EV & XEV 7e:

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Mahindra is preparing an update for the XUV700 with a launch timeline reportedly set for early 2026. The revision is expected to bring subtle design changes inside and out along with a few feature additions. The brand is also working on two EVs – an electric variant of the XUV 3XO and the XUV700-derived XEV 7e. The three-door Thar is also waiting to receive a mid-life update in the coming months in India with changes based on the Roxx. Another highlighting upcoming launch will be the new-gen Bolero.

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