Articles By Jens Meiners
New Royal Enfield Scram 440 Unveiled at Motoverse 2024; Gets Bigger Engine and These New Features
At the ongoing Motoverse event, Royal Enfield has unveiled the highly-anticipated new Scrambler with a more powerful engine. The new Scram 440 boasts a 6-speed gearbox, LED headlamp, tubeless tyres, and switchable ABS.
2026 Kia EV9 GT Breaks Cover with 501bhp at 2024 LA Auto Show
The 2026 Kia EV9 GT features a significantly upgraded powertrain, with its dual-motor all-wheel-drive system now producing 501bhp, compared to the 383bhp in the standard EV9.
Royal Enfield Classic 650 Twin India Launch Postponed to Early 2025
The Classic 650 Twin will be the sixth model based on Royal Enfield’s 650cc platform. It will likely start at Rs 3.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
2025 Kia EV6 Marks Global Debut with Longer Range and Bigger Battery at LA Auto Show
The 2025 Kia EV6 moves away from its earlier 58kWh and 77.4kWh battery options, opting for larger 63kWh and 84kWh batteries, which it shares with the updated Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6e Exterior, Interior Design Teased through Official Sketches
The Mahindra XEV 9e and the BE 6e are based on the modular born-EV INGLO platform, which offers two LFP battery options - 59kWh and 79kWh.
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Revealed with 201bhp Turbo-petrol Engine, 17-inch Aluminium-alloy Wheels and More
Volkswagen has unveiled the updated Tiguan, which boasts more power, a luxurious cabin, and updated technologies.
New Mahindra INGLO Platform Unveiled Ahead of BE 6e and XEV 9e Launch
The new INGLO platform from Mahindra offers two battery options, 59kWh and 79kWh, designed to deliver impressive range and efficiency. In fact, using advanced LFP battery chemistry ensures reliability and safety across varied terrains.
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Meridian and More Get Discounts of up to Rs 12 Lakh
The Meridian SUV gets a discount of up to Rs 4.95 lakh, while the Compass has benefits worth up to Rs 4.70 lakh. However, these advantages vary depending on location and stock availability.
Tata Altroz Racer Gets Discount of up to Rs 65,000 in November
The Tata Altroz Racer has three variants (R1, R2, and R3), and is priced between Rs 9.49 lakh and Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Skoda, Volkswagen Plan to Introduce 8-speed Automatic Transmission in India by 2026
The new eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission will debut in 2026 across Skoda and Volkswagen's India 2.0 models, including the Kushaq, Slavia, Taigun, and Virtus.
Jens Meiners
Based in Germany and the USA, Meiners contributes to Car and Driver, Automotive News, Welt, Automobile Industrie, Car Design News, China Auto Pictorial and various other outlets Based in the US and Germany, Jens Meiners leads Car and Driver's German Online Bureau, is European correspondent for Automotive News, chief correspondent for Automobil Industrie, a regular columnist for China Auto Pictorial and AutoX, and writes for various other international outlets.