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27 Aug 2024

BYD

BYD to use Huawei's autonomous driving system in its EVs

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYD, has entered into a partnership with tech giant Huawei.

24 Aug 2024

Aston Martin

2025 Aston Martin Vanquish, with V12 engine, to debut soon

Aston Martin is gearing up to unveil the third generation of its grand tourer, the Vanquish, for the 2025 model year.

23 Aug 2024

BMW

BMW surpasses Tesla in European EV sales for first time

BMW has surpassed Tesla in the European battery electric vehicle (BEV) market for the first time, according to data from market research firm JATO Dynamics.

22 Aug 2024

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto gets approval for all 13 vehicles under PLI

Bajaj Auto has successfully secured approval for all 13 of its vehicles under the Indian government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, according to CNBC-TV18.

22 Aug 2024

Elon Musk

500,000 trees removed in 3 years for Tesla's Gigafactory construction

The construction of Tesla's Gigafactory near Berlin has led to the removal of approximately 500,000 trees.

22 Aug 2024

Audi

Audi launches Q8 (facelift) SUV in India at ₹1.17 crore

Audi has introduced the updated version of its Q8 SUV in the Indian market, with a starting price of ₹1.17 crore.

21 Aug 2024

Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai to set up hydrogen innovation center at IIT Madras

Hyundai Motor India is establishing a hydrogen innovation center at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

21 Aug 2024

Tesla

Tesla recalls 9,000 Model X SUVs over defective roof trim

Tesla has issued a recall for 9,136 units of its Model X SUV in the US, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

21 Aug 2024

NVIDIA

This toll system leverages AI, UPI to reduce traffic congestion

Calsoft, an Indian-American tech company, is revolutionizing India's toll collection system by introducing an automated solution.

21 Aug 2024

India

Over 7L passenger vehicles worth ₹73,000cr unsold across India

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has reported a significant increase in passenger vehicle (PV) inventory, at dealerships across India.

21 Aug 2024

California

Tesla's electric truck just crashed and kept burning for hours

A Tesla Semi truck was involved in a serious accident on a California highway earlier this week.

21 Aug 2024

Ducati

Ducati could build motorcycle racing track in this Indian city

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has proposed a generous offer to Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati.

20 Aug 2024

BYD

EU reduces tariffs on Tesla's China-made EVs to 9%

The European Union (EU) has announced a significant reduction in its proposed tariff on Tesla cars manufactured in China.

18 Aug 2024

Ford

US: Ford recalls 85,000 SUVs over engine fire risk

Ford is recalling around 85,000 Explorer SUVs for the police in the US, because the engines might fail and cause a fire.

17 Aug 2024

BMW

BMW to recall 1.4M cars in China over faulty airbags

BMW, the German luxury car manufacturer, is set to recall approximately 1.4 million vehicles in China due to defective airbags.

17 Aug 2024

Porsche

Porsche rolls out one-off 993 Speedster for an Italian collector

Porsche has unveiled a unique 993 Speedster at the Monterey Car Week, marking its first one-off restoration under the Sonderwunsch department.

17 Aug 2024

Lamborghini

Lamborghini's Huracan successor ditches V10 engine for a V8 hybrid

Lamborghini, the renowned Italian supercar manufacturer, has unveiled its latest model, the Temerario.

17 Aug 2024

Indian Government

Gogoro postpones India expansion plans, launches bike-taxi pilot with Rapido

Taiwanese electric two-wheeler manufacturer, Gogoro, has decided to postpone its ambitious expansion plans in India.

17 Aug 2024

Mercedes-Benz

SL 680 Monogram Series is Mercedes-Maybach's sportiest car ever

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has introduced the Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series, a more luxurious variant of the standard SL Roadster.

15 Aug 2024

Ola Electric

Ola Electric launches its first-ever e-motorcycle at ₹75,000

Ola Electric has made a significant stride in the electric two-wheeler market with the launch of its first e-motorcycle series, 'Roadster.'

14 Aug 2024

Mercedes-Benz

$70 million Mercedes leads auction of iconic racing cars

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is preparing to auction a collection of historic cars, including the legendary 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner.

14 Aug 2024

China

Tesla-rival Zeekr introduces world's fastest charging EV battery

Chinese EV maker Zeekr has unveiled a battery that can charge faster than any other in the world.

14 Aug 2024

General Motors

General Motors sued for allegedly selling driver data to insurers

The state of Texas has initiated a lawsuit against General Motors (GM), accusing the automaker of infringing on drivers' privacy rights.

13 Aug 2024

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz launches GLE 300d AMG Line at ₹98 lakh

Mercedes-Benz has expanded its product portfolio in India with the introduction of the GLE 300d 4MATIC AMG Line.

13 Aug 2024

San Francisco

Tech nightmare: Waymo's robotaxis honked at 4am for no reason

San Francisco residents have raised concerns about the noise pollution caused by Waymo's autonomous robotaxis.

11 Aug 2024

Porsche

This one-off Porsche car will debut at Monterey Car Week

A one-of-a-kind model from German sports car manufacturer, Porsche, has been sighted at the Los Angeles International Airport.

09 Aug 2024

Lamborghini

Lamborghini launches Urus SE plug-in hybrid SUV at ₹4.6 crore

Italian luxury car manufacturer Lamborghini, has introduced its second plug-in hybrid model, the Urus SE, in India.

09 Aug 2024

Indian Government

EV makers who paid FAME penalties can claim subsidies again

The Indian government has resumed providing subsidies to EV makers, who have settled penalties imposed for breaching the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) scheme.

08 Aug 2024

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet, with convertible roof, launched at ₹1.10cr

Mercedes-Benz has introduced its latest model, the CLE 300 Cabriolet, to the Indian market.

Mercedes-Maybach EQS: India's most expensive EV is coming next month

Mercedes is gearing up to introduce its most expensive electric vehicle (EV), the Maybach EQS SUV, in India on September 5.

08 Aug 2024

BMW

BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, GM recall 51 million cars: Here's why

BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, and General Motors (GM) are preparing to recall nearly 51 million vehicles in the US due to a significant airbag defect.

07 Aug 2024

Ducati

Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP debuts at ₹19 lakh: Check features

Ducati has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of the Hypermotard 950 SP.

07 Aug 2024

China

Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million EVs in this country

Elon Musk's electric vehicle company, Tesla, is recalling approximately 1.68 million cars in China to conduct a remote software upgrade.

06 Aug 2024

MG Motor

MG Motor India launches 'eHub' charging superapp for EV owners

JSW MG Motor India, in collaboration with leading charging infrastructure players, has introduced a new mobile app called 'eHub.'

06 Aug 2024

Research

Gamification reduces phone use while driving by 27%: Study

A recent study by Progressive Insurance has revealed that the combination of gamification and financial incentives can significantly decrease handheld phone use while driving.

04 Aug 2024

Challan

Do you know? Lok Adalat can reduce your traffic fines

Indian vehicle owners who have received a traffic challan now have the option to appeal at the Lok Adalat, potentially reducing their fine amount.

03 Aug 2024

Ford

Ford mulls re-entry into Indian market with focus on EVs

Ford, a leading US automaker, is considering a comeback to the Indian market with a focus on electric vehicles and sustainability.

01 Aug 2024

Elon Musk

Tesla was in 'Full Self-Driving' mode when it killed motorcyclist

A Tesla Model S car operating in "Full Self-Driving" mode was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the life of a 28-year-old Seattle-based motorcyclist, according to the local police.

01 Aug 2024

Ford

Ford to patent system that can detect overspeeding vehicles

Ford Motor Company is seeking a patent for an innovative camera system, designed to report speeding vehicles to law enforcement authorities.

31 Jul 2024

Toyota

Toyota to invest around ₹20,000cr in new Maharashtra manufacturing plant

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced plans to invest around ₹20,000 crore in a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra.