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Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Auto recap, May 25: Tata Altroz EV plan paused, Nissan GT-R to come back, new Maharashtra EV policy detailed
Here is your quick check on the biggest developments in the world of automobiles. Here is your quick check on the biggest developments in the world of automobiles. Notify me The automotive industry is progressing rapidly, presenting difficulties in staying abreast of all the latest advancements. At HT Auto, we are dedicated to delivering the most relevant and current information as it becomes available. Below is a concise overview of the key highlights from Sunday, May 25. Tata Altroz EV plan paused for now. Here's why Tata Motors launched the updated Altroz premium hatchback in the Indian market earlier this week at an introductory starting price of ₹ 6.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The premium hatchback now comes available in petrol, diesel and CNG fuel options, while transmission choices include manual, automatic and AMT units. In fact, Tata Altroz is the only premium hatchback in the Indian market that comes with a diesel engine. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Toyota Glanza rival was supposed to receive an all-electric iteration as well. It has long been speculated that Tata Motors, which currently holds the lion's share in the Indian electric passenger vehicle market with models such as Tiago EV, Tigor EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV and Curvv EV, is working on Altroz EV. However, the homegrown car manufacturer has now confirmed that it has paused the plan to launch the Altroz EV temporarily. Also Read : Tata Altroz EV plan paused for now. Here's why Godzilla will be back, promises Nissan as a new GT-R is on the card Nissan GT-R may not be currently in business, but that doesn't diminish the consumer attention towards this car. And keeping that in mind, Nissan is working on a new GT-R. The Japanese car manufacturer that has been sailing through troubled waters has confirmed that a new GT-R is in development. Nissan GT-R, which is popularly known as Godzilla as one of the insanely powerful sportscar is gearing up for a return. Auto Express has quoted Nissan's VP of Product Marketing Strategy, Arnaud Charpentier, saying that the GT-R will be back, without a doubt. This comment comes at a time when Nissan is undertaking a massive cost-cutting agenda after losing billions in recent years due to sales slumping short of investments. Also Read : Nissan working on a new GT-R, promises to reinvent notion of a sports car New Maharashtra EV policy aims 30% electric vehicle adoption by 2030 The new Maharashtra EV Policy has received the green signal from the government. With this, the Maharashtra government is aiming to achieve 30 per cent electric vehicle penetration in he state by 2030. The new Maharashtra EV Policy promises a comprehensive supportive ecosystem for electric mobility. It lays down that new residential buildings in the state must provide EV charging facilities and also offers incentives such as a toll waiver for electric vehicles. The new Maharashtra EV Policy has become effective from April 1, 2025 and will remain enforced till March 31, 2030. The Maharashtra government claims that it aims to make the state a leading hub for electric vehicles in the country through incentives, infrastructure expansion and manufacturing support. With this policy, the state government aims to prevent 325 tonnes of PM 2.5 emissions and 1,000 tonnes of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector by the end of this decade as part of the Clean Mobility Transition Model. Also Read : Maharashtra EV Policy: Govt aims 30% electric vehicle adoption by 2030 through a comprehensive supporting ecosystem Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 26 May 2025, 07:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Tata Altroz EV plan paused for now. Here's why
Tata Altroz EV is one of the most hyped electric cars in India, which could be the first pure electric premium hatchback in India. Notify me Tata Motors launched the updated Altroz premium hatchback in the Indian market earlier this week at an introductory starting price of ₹ 6.98 lakh (ex-showroom). The premium hatchback now comes available in petrol, diesel and CNG fuel options, while transmission choices include manual, automatic and AMT units. In fact, Tata Altroz is the only premium hatchback in the Indian market that comes with a diesel engine. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Toyota Glanza rival was supposed to receive an all-electric iteration as well. It has long been speculated that Tata Motors, which currently holds the lion's share in the Indian electric passenger vehicle market with models such as Tiago EV, Tigor EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV and Curvv EV, is working on Altroz EV. However, the homegrown car manufacturer has now confirmed that it has paused the plan to launch the Altroz EV temporarily. Also Read : Upcoming cars in India Speaking to news agency PTI, Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Ltd and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., has said that the company has paused plans to introduce an electric version of the Altroz due to overcrowding in the price segment in which it was envisaged to be positioned. Tata Motors previously showcased the Altroz EV in a production form. It was supposed to be positioned in the ₹ 5-8 lakh price bracket. However, the project has been paused due to the changing dynamics in the electric vehicle industry, with the battery prices coming down, Chandra stated. "When we have three products, which are and supporting the ₹ 8-15 lakh segment, we did not find a reason to right now position as a fourth car in that segment, where there is a certain size of that segment," he reportedly said. Chandra also said that the Altroz EV project jas already reached a certain stage, but the automaker has paused it because at some stage, the PEM felt that a fourth option need not be brought in the ₹ 8-15 lakh segment at this stage. However, he also added that this doesn't mean that Tata Motors has completely scrapped the project and will not bring the Altroz EV ever. He stated that in future, Tata Motors may bring the EV to a suitable market environment. "In future, if we see that there is a need to bring this car again, we will be open to that option, but for the time being, we are not launching it," he added. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India. First Published Date: 25 May 2025, 10:56 AM IST
