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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

Baua Electric

Right ahead of its launch, Kia India claimed the Sonet is the lowest maintenance car in its segment, citing a study. Watch: Kia Sonet 2024 facelift SUV: Armed with ADAS, ready for rivals If you own the Kia Sonet SUV, here are some DIY (do it yourself) tips for you for better maintenance of the car.

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

Green Car Congress

Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel. Furthermore, the vehicle maintenance model has been improved and among other points, now considers urea usage for diesel-powertrains.

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BPCL plans to set up 1000 EV charging stations

Electric Vehicles India

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will make use of its network of petrol pumps to help set up charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the future. There is no maintenance cost. BPCL plans to set up 1000 EV charging stations . It announced that it has an investment of over ?1 BPCL EV charging stations.

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EV RUC Changes in New Zealand

Drive Electric

The Government says the end of the EV RUC exemption is being made to ensure that all road users contribute to the maintenance and development of Aotearoa New Zealand’s roading infrastructure. Aotearoa New Zealand spends $8‒$9 billion a year on imported petrol and diesel. Why were these changes made?

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

As more people choose to own Electric Vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand, it’s important for drivers to understand how and where to access reliable, efficient, EV-specific repair and maintenance services. The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. What if my EV tyre goes flat?

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Aftermarket arm of Lumax Auto Tech partners with Bluechem Group for car care products – ET Auto

Baua Electric

The Bluechem Group, based in Germany, is a renowned global company in automotive maintenance, care products and services. We are bringing world-class automotive care and maintenance products from Germany to India. The Bluechem Group will be introducing their entire range of Automotive Care and Maintenance products in India.”

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South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Launches Two Kia e-Niro 1st Fully Electric Emergency Response Vehicles

EV Obssesion

Two Kia e-Niro adapted for use as electric emergency response vehicles The cars will be used as part of an initial pilot study Each car is equipped with life-saving equipment, medication and supplies for first responder paramedics Estimated 25 per cent reduction in maintenance costs over a petrol or diesel equivalent Two Kia e-Niro […].