ACKO Drive Awards 2026: KTM 390 Adventure X Bags the 2026 ADV Motorcycle TOTM
ACKO Drive Awards 2026: KTM 390 Adventure X Bags the 2026 ADV Motorcycle TOTM
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 22 Dec, 2025, 8:13 PM IST

The ADV category had a huge number of entries, and saw some of the stiffest competition at the 2026 TOTMs.

Kinetic Partners With Jio Things to Build Connected Electric Scooters
Kinetic Partners With Jio Things to Build Connected Electric Scooters
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 22 Dec, 2025, 1:10 PM IST

Kinetic’s partnership with Jio Things will leverage a full-stack IoT ecosystem, integrating connectivity, cloud infrastructure, device management and support to enable next-gen connected EVs.

Ratan Tata-Founded Electra EV Bets Big on BESS; Inorganic Moves Also Part of Growth Strategy
Ratan Tata-Founded Electra EV Bets Big on BESS; Inorganic Moves Also Part of Growth Strategy
Sumantra Bibhuti Barooah - Modified date: 24 Dec, 2025, 11:46 AM IST

Electra EV's BESS business is expected to earn almost 25% of its total revenue next year.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Spied in India
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Spied in India
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 22 Dec, 2025, 12:13 PM IST

If launched in India, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate will most likely be priced between ₹90 lakh and ₹1 crore (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Motor Group Teases AI Robotics Strategy for CES 2026
Hyundai Motor Group Teases AI Robotics Strategy for CES 2026
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 22 Dec, 2025, 12:06 PM IST

Hyundai Motor Group has confirmed that it’ll unveil a new AI Robotics Strategy at CES 2026.

Cautio Acquires Bytes to Expand Two-Wheeler Safety Solutions
Cautio Acquires Bytes to Expand Two-Wheeler Safety Solutions
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 22 Dec, 2025, 11:00 AM IST

Cautio acquires WTFund-backed Bytes to extend video telematics safety to two-wheelers.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Gets One-Star GNCAP Safety Rating, Celerio Gets Three Stars After Airbag Upgrade
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Gets One-Star GNCAP Safety Rating, Celerio Gets Three Stars After Airbag Upgrade
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 22 Dec, 2025, 10:29 AM IST

Both the Celerio (left) and the Ciaz (right) are manufactured in India and exported to multiple countries around the world.

Sarla Aviation Begins Ground Testing of SYL-X1 Air Taxi
Sarla Aviation Begins Ground Testing of SYL-X1 Air Taxi
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 22 Dec, 2025, 10:03 AM IST

Sarla Aviation starts ground testing of the SYL-X1 half-scale eVTOL demonstrator. It has been built in around nine months for the certification path to full-scale air taxi.

Study Shows Touchscreen Use Significantly Impairs Driving Performance
Study Shows Touchscreen Use Significantly Impairs Driving Performance
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 22 Dec, 2025, 8:22 AM IST

UW-Toyota study finds touchscreen use while driving cuts accuracy 58%, increases lane deviation 40%; recommends smarter interfaces to detect cognitive load for safer in-car systems.

Bharat NCAP 5-star Rating Extended To Tata Harrier, Safari Petrol
Bharat NCAP 5-star Rating Extended To Tata Harrier, Safari Petrol
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 22 Dec, 2025, 9:31 AM IST

Tata Motors offers a long list of safety features with the Harrier and the Safari, along with a robust architecture that has been carried over to its upcoming petrol variants.

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