Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 SUV the best electric vehicle in India? Overdrive reviews

Is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 SUV the best electric vehicle in India? Overdrive reviews

HomeAuto NewsIs the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 SUV the best electric vehicle in India? Overdrive reviews Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 SUV combines sleek design, premium comfort, and cutting-edge technology, making it a standout in the growing landscape of luxury EVs. By Sohini Dutt  October 6, 2024, 7:17:07 PM IST (Published) Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has taken another leap forward in the electric vehicle (EV) market with the unveiling of its latest model, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 SUV. Th...
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FULL LIST: 63 energy items excluded from VAT in new order from Ministry of Finance

FULL LIST: 63 energy items excluded from VAT in new order from Ministry of Finance

The Federal Government has recently introduced VAT exemptions for a range of energy products, including diesel, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and electric vehicles, as part of efforts to lower prices.  Finance Minister Wale Edun stated that these steps are aimed at reducing the cost of living, boosting energy security, and accelerating Nigeria’s shift towards cleaner energy sources.  As outlined in an official Gazette from the Ministry of Finance titled; VALUE AD...
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Gas generators, CNG/LPG dual fuel vehicles… 63 items exempted from VAT

Gas generators, CNG/LPG dual fuel vehicles… 63 items exempted from VAT

 The federal government has exempted 63 items from value-added tax (VAT). According to a post on X by Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, on Friday, the exempted items are contained in an official gazette for the ‘Value Added Tax (Modification) Order, 2024,’ dated September 3, 2024. On Wednesday, Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, announced the introduction of concessions aimed at revitalising the oil...
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European Union votes to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

European Union votes to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Employees work on an electric vehicle (EV) production line at the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, China’s eastern Zhejiang province on September 18, 2024. Adek Berry | Afp | Getty Images The European Union on Friday voted to adopt definitive tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs). “Today, the European Commission’s proposal to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China has obtained the necessary support from EU...
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Private demand for new diesel cars is growing faster than for electric vehicles

Private demand for new diesel cars is growing faster than for electric vehicles

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said registrations of new diesel cars for private buyers in September grew by around 17.2% compared with the same month in 2023 Demand for new diesel cars is growing faster than for pure battery electrics, preliminary figures show ( Image: PA Wire/PA Images) Private demand for new diesel cars is growing faster than for pure battery electrics, new figures show. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) highlighted that registrations of ne...
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FG Officially Launches Distribution Of 2,000 CNG-powered Tricycles To Empower Youth

FG Officially Launches Distribution Of 2,000 CNG-powered Tricycles To Empower Youth

The Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNG-i) launches distribution of 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to empower Nigerian youth. The distribution of CNG-powered tricycles kicked off on Tuesday October 1st 2024 at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja. Initiative is part of efforts by the FG to empower the youth and to reduce transportation costs for Nigerians. FG confirm that plans are in place to expand the distribution of CNG-powered tricycles to other states in the country. The Presidential CNG Initiative (...
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Blame poor leadership for Nigeria’s challenges – Charanchi

Blame poor leadership for Nigeria’s challenges – Charanchi

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly criticized the current leadership in Nigeria, blaming it for the country’s ongoing crises. The group highlighted that the government’s inability to instill confidence in the population has left many Nigerians disillusioned, as shown by the subdued reactions during the recent independence celebrations. In an interview, CNG National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, expressed grave concerns over the w...
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Maruti Suzuki shares in focus after company reports 2% YoY upticks in September sales

Maruti Suzuki shares in focus after company reports 2% YoY upticks in September sales

Synopsis Shares of Maruti Suzuki are likely to draw attention after a 2% increase in September sales, reaching 1,84,727 units. Domestic passenger vehicles sales dropped 4%. The company reports 10.63 lakh units sold in the first half of the fiscal year. CNG vehicle sales now account for over 34% of Maruti’s total sales. iStock Shares of Maruti Suzuki are expected to remain in focus on Thursday after India’s largest passenger car maker reported a nearly 2% jump in September total sales at...
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FG announces VAT exemptions for energy, oil sectors

FG announces VAT exemptions for energy, oil sectors

In a move to boost Nigeria’s energy sector, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has announced new fiscal incentives, including Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on key energy products and infrastructure. These exemptions cover Diesel, Feed Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Electric Vehicles, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure, and Clean Cooking Equipment. Additionally, the government introduced a Notice of Tax Incentives for Deep Offshore Oil &...
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High living cost: FG removes VAT on diesel, cooking gas, electric cars, others

High living cost: FG removes VAT on diesel, cooking gas, electric cars, others

The Federal Government has exempted a range of various energy products, including diesel, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), also known as cooking gas, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and electric vehicles, among others from value added tax (VAT). The announcement was made by Mohammed Manga, Director, Information and Public Relations in Federal Ministry of Finance via a statement on Wednesday. He said the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun on unveiled two major f...
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