The new Orbiter will be positioned as an affordable and entry-level electric scooter in TVS’s EV portfolio.

However, this offer is up for grabs until the end of this month, i.e. August.

Besides the seat, the rest of the bike has remained the same.

NHTSA has documented multiple cases where Tesla submitted incident reports months after the mandated timeframe.

Despite the price revision, it’s still an expensive affair.

Deliveries have also commenced, which had been halted for a while.

This seems like it will be a very radically styled maxi-scooter.

Bengaluru Traffic Police introduces a 50% discount on pending fines from August 23 to September 12, targeting e-challans. The scheme aims to clear dues amid 8.29 million violations in 2024.

BMW’s nearest competitor remains Mercedes, but the German rival is focusing more on hybrids and internal combustion models in the Indian portfolio. Meanwhile, Volvo and Audi have smaller EV line-ups and relatively limited charging tie-ups, leaving them at a disadvantage.

The proposed alliance marks a strategic pivot for Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius, who has been grappling with margin pressure and dwindling unit sales this year.