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23 Sep 2024

Hyundai Venue

SKODA's rival to Nexon, Venue, Brezza debuts on November 6

SKODA is set to unveil its latest sub-four-meter SUV, the KYLAQ, in India on November 6.

23 Sep 2024

Ford

Ford is re-entering India with focus on electric vehicles: Report

Ford Motor Co. is set to re-enter the Indian market after a three-year break, with a renewed focus on manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) for global markets, according to Moneycontrol.

23 Sep 2024

Ola Electric

Ola Electric's sales decline 34%, complaints surge to 80,000/month

Ola Electric, a prominent electric scooter manufacturer based in Bengaluru, is facing a challenging period marked by declining sales and escalating customer complaints.

Mercedes-Benz India calls for unified EV charging platform

Mercedes-Benz India has proposed the creation of a unified platform, aimed at providing real-time data on all operational electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

US may ban Chinese tech in autonomous vehicles 

The US Commerce Department is set to propose a ban on Chinese software and hardware, in connected and autonomous vehicles, according to Reuters.

22 Sep 2024

Elon Musk

Chechen leader claims Musk remotely disabled his armed Cybertruck

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of remotely disabling his Cybertruck, which was deployed at the Ukraine frontline.

21 Sep 2024

Latest Cars

Planning a road trip? Here's how to prepare your car

The festive season is often synonymous with long-distance road trips.

21 Sep 2024

Delhi

Delhi may reintroduce odd-even vehicle rule to combat air pollution

The Delhi government is considering the reimplementation of the odd-even vehicle rationing scheme, as part of its 'Winter Action Plan' to combat air pollution.

21 Sep 2024

Porsche

Porsche's 6-stroke engine could be a game-changer in automotive engineering

Porsche, a renowned German automaker, is making waves in the automotive industry with its recent patent filings for a six-stroke engine.

21 Sep 2024

General Motors

General Motors recalls 4.5L trucks, SUVs over brake warning flaw

General Motors (GM) has issued a recall for approximately 450,000 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US.

20 Sep 2024

Ducati

2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 range unveiled: Check what's new

Ducati has introduced its 2025 Multistrada V4 range, continuing to lead the flagship ADV segment since its global debut in 2003.

20 Sep 2024

Kia Motors

Kia EV9, launching on October 3, will offer these features

Kia Motors is preparing to introduce two new models in India on October 3, the Carnival and the all-electric EV9.

20 Sep 2024

BYD

You can book BYD's new EV, eMAX 7, starting tomorrow

BYD has announced that it will begin accepting bookings for its new electric vehicle, the eMAX 7 MPV, in India, starting tomorrow.

19 Sep 2024

BMW

BMW X7 Signature Edition SUV debuts at ₹1.33cr: Check features

BMW has introduced the X7 Signature Edition in India with a price tag of ₹1.33 crore (ex-showroom).

19 Sep 2024

Electric Vehicles

Japan invests $2.44 billion to boost domestic EV battery production

Japan is set to invest a whopping ¥350 billion ($2.44 billion) in subsidies, aimed at bolstering its battery manufacturing sector.

19 Sep 2024

Mercedes-AMG

This super-exclusive Mercedes-AMG might be the ultimate F1 fan car

Mercedes has unveiled a Formula 1-inspired version of its AMG GT 63 Pro, known as the Motorsport Collectors Edition. This exclusive model is limited to just 200 units worldwide.

18 Sep 2024

Norway

Norway becomes first country with more EVs than petrol cars

Norway has achieved a significant milestone in its transition toward sustainable transportation, with electric vehicles (EVs) now outnumbering petrol cars for the first time.

17 Sep 2024

Lotus

Lotus unveils 1,000hp electric supercar concept, might head to production

Lotus has pulled the wraps off its latest creation, the Theory 1 electric supercar concept.

17 Sep 2024

BMW

BMW launches its most powerful production car at ₹3.15 crore

BMW has introduced its most powerful production car, the XM Label Red, in India.

Honda recalls CB350, H'ness CB350 bikes in India: Here's why

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has initiated a recall of certain units of its CB350 and H'ness CB350 models.

16 Sep 2024

BMW

BMW F 900 GS launched in India at ₹13.7 lakh

BMW Motorrad has launched its new adventure motorcycles, the F 900 GS and F 900 GS Adventure, in India.

16 Sep 2024

BMW

Meet Retail.Next, BMW's new approach to selling cars in India

BMW has introduced a novel dealership concept called Retail.Next in India.

16 Sep 2024

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, with 809km range, debuts at ₹1.41 crore

Mercedes-Benz has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio in India with the launch of the new EQS SUV.

CNG, hybrid vehicles are outperforming EVs in India

The Indian automotive market is witnessing a surge in the popularity of CNG and hybrid vehicles, surpassing electric cars.

15 Sep 2024

SUV Cars

How to restore your car damaged in floods

The aftermath of a flood can be devastating, especially when it involves damage to personal property like cars.

15 Sep 2024

Electric Vehicles

This EV battery offers 15-year longevity, 15 lakh km life

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), a leading Chinese firm, has introduced an electric vehicle (EV) battery with an unprecedented service life.

15 Sep 2024

Electric Scooters

Electric two-wheelers to capture 13% market in India by 2026-27

The adoption of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is steadily increasing, with a projected market share of over 13% by the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, according to investment banking firm Jefferies.

14 Sep 2024

Latest Cars

Common car problems and how to fix them

Car ownership can be a challenging experience due to the myriad of issues that can arise unexpectedly.

14 Sep 2024

Hyundai

Micro SUV sales surge 72% in India: Punch, EXTER lead

India's automotive market is witnessing a significant shift toward micro SUVs, despite an overall slowdown in car sales.

13 Sep 2024

Chennai

Ford re-enters India with focus on exports

Ford, the renowned American automaker, has announced plans to resume operations at its facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

12 Sep 2024

China

China asks local automakers not to invest in India

The Chinese government has reportedly advised its domestic automobile manufacturers against making any automotive-related investments in India.

11 Sep 2024

Electric Vehicles

Modi government announces ₹10,900cr subsidy scheme to boost EV adoption

The Indian government has launched a new initiative, the PM Electric Drive Revolution In Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, with an allocation of ₹10,900 crore for two years.

11 Sep 2024

Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari urges auto sector to prioritize customer service

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has emphasized the need for the Indian automobile industry to prioritize customer service and quality assurance.

11 Sep 2024

Ola Electric

Watch: Unhappy customer sets Ola Electric showroom on fire

In a shocking incident, an Ola Electric showroom in Kalaburagi, North Karnataka was set on fire by a disgruntled customer.

11 Sep 2024

Morris Garages

MG Windsor EV debuts: How its battery-as-a-service ownership model works

MG has introduced its latest electric vehicle (EV), the Windsor, in the Indian market. The introductory price for this new model starts from ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

11 Sep 2024

Ford

Is Ford returning to India? Talks with TN government underway

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, MK Stalin, has initiated discussions with Ford about the possibility of resuming vehicle production for exports.

11 Sep 2024

Indian Government

New vehicle scrappage policy targets polluting vehicles, regardless of age

The Indian government is developing a new vehicle scrappage policy that will prioritize pollution levels over the age of vehicles.

10 Sep 2024

BMW

Around 1.5 million BMW cars recalled over defective brakes

BMW, the renowned German luxury car manufacturer, has announced a global recall of approximately 1.5 million vehicles due to brake system defects.

10 Sep 2024

Indian Government

Vehicle scrappage will soon depend on pollution levels, not age

The Indian government is developing a new policy for vehicle scrappage, which will be based on pollution levels rather than the age of the vehicles.

10 Sep 2024

Honda

Honda to rival Ather Energy in India's electric-two wheeler market

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced its plans to venture into the electric vehicle (EV) sector within this financial year. It will rival Ola Electric and Ather Energy, among others.