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Does it make sense to buy an EV now or should you wait?

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  In recent years, EVs (Electric vehicles) have significantly changed the whole scenario of cars in India. Well, these days cars that run on petrol, diesel and CNG are a completely different story. The question asked here is a vast topic, and many people want the answer should we buy EVs now or should we wait?  Indian EVs Story If we look at the entire market, Tata Motors, Mahindra Hyundai and MG Motors have already launched their electric vehicles. Electric vehicles have already been introduced in the market, whereas, on the other hand, if we look at the luxury segment, luxury companies such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and Jaguar have launched their own electric vehicles as well. The cheapest electric four-wheeler vehicle is the M.G Comet which starts at Rs. 6.99 Lakh. After that, Tata Nexon, Tata Tiago, Tata Tigor & Mahindra XUV400 etc. The government also wants all our dependencies should be removed from petrol and diesel vehicles and people should buy more and more EVs, which

Citroen India has launched its new C3 Air Cross SUV

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  Citroen has launched its India’s first made in India Mid-Size SUV and its price ranges from Rs 9.9 lakh to Rs 11.99 lakh. This is a 5+2 seater car whose length is 4,323mm and its ground clearance is also 200mm. In Diwali offer you can get this car at good prices just from 8.49lakhs only. The engine of this car is a 1.2L Gen III Turbo Puretech110 Engine (110ps Power,190Nm Torque) which is standard across all variants. which produces 110 cc power and 190 m torque. This car has roof roof-mounted air windshield and a 17.78 cm TFT driver information system along with a 26 cm wide screen with a Wireless Android auto or Apple car play which makes its driving experience better. There are many advanced features like Electronic Stability Control, Hill Hold Assist and engine start-stop option. Citroen C3 Air Cross offers 4 monotone and 6 dual-tone color options. There are also more than 70 accessories available. Citroen has also come up with schemes like buy now and pay later, this is also a v

The Rise of Hybrids: Why They’re Outshining EVs in India’s Auto Market

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 Not long ago, electric vehicles (EVs) were heralded as the future of the Indian automobile industry. They were seen as the answer to high fuel prices, pollution, and the need for sustainable transportation. But despite the initial buzz, EV sales in India have slowed down. What’s taking their place? Hybrids. Recent data tells the story. While 20,484 EVs were sold in the last quarter, hybrids outpaced them with 24,000 sales (Source: Economic Times). And this is happening despite fewer options: there are 11 reasonably priced EV models on the market, but only 5 hybrid models, largely dominated by Toyota and Maruti. Interestingly, Toyota’s popular Hyryder has a waiting period of 1.5 years. So, what’s driving this hybrid craze? Let’s break it down. 1. The EV Dilemma: Range Anxiety and High Costs For EV owners, there’s always one nagging question: “What if the charge runs out?” This issue, known as range anxiety, is a significant deterrent for potential buyers. Even with advancements, the un