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CES 2025: Honda unveils new prototype EVs capable of self-driving

Japanese automaker Honda has unveiled two new prototypes - the 0 Saloon and the 0 SUV - at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. They were showcased in concept form last year.

08 Jan 2025

Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce to launch new EV in 2025: What we know

Ultra-luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce will unveil its second electric vehicle (EV) later this year. The announcement comes as part of the company's shift toward full electrification.

07 Jan 2025

Mahindra

Mahindra's fully-loaded XEV 9e electric SUV arrives at ₹31L

Mahindra has officially announced the price of its fully-loaded XEV 9e model, the Pack 3. It is set at ₹30.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

07 Jan 2025

Nitin Gadkari

Modi government announces cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims

In a major move, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched a new scheme to ensure cashless treatment for road accident victims.

These tires can sense rain, ice for better emergency braking

Tire manufacturer Goodyear in partnership with Dutch research organization TNO, has created a revolutionary technology called SightLine.

07 Jan 2025

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki reveals 'e for Me' strategy for electric mobility

Homegrown automaker Maruti Suzuki has revealed its innovative strategy for electric mobility, 'e For Me.'

07 Jan 2025

Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra makes FASTag compulsory for all vehicles starting April 1

The Maharashtra government has made it clear that all vehicles in the state will have to use FASTag from April 1.

07 Jan 2025

Waymo

'Just circling...is it hacked?': Techie trapped in Waymo's self-driving car

A Los Angeles-based tech entrepreneur was recently trapped in a malfunctioning Waymo self-driving car.

07 Jan 2025

Electric Vehicles

BluSmart's EV cab service now available in Mumbai

BluSmart, one of the leading electric ride-hailing companies, has announced its expansion into Mumbai.

07 Jan 2025

NVIDIA

Toyota to power self-driving cars with NVIDIA's supercomputers, operating system

Toyota has announced plans to integrate NVIDIA's Drive AGX Orin supercomputer and the safety-focused DriveOS operating system into its future vehicles.

07 Jan 2025

California

Sony and Honda's first electric car—Afeela—launched at $90,000: Check features

Sony and Honda have officially launched their joint venture electric vehicle (EV), the Afeela in the US.

CES 2025: This solar-powered EV prototype promises 644km of range

Once a defunct start-up, Aptera has unveiled a new "production-intent" solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) at CES 2025.

06 Jan 2025

Genesis

2025 Genesis GV60 EV arrives with sportier look, better tech

Hyundai-owned luxury brand Genesis has unveiled the 2025 version of its popular electric SUV, the GV60.

06 Jan 2025

Land Rover

2025 Land Rover Defender debuts in India at ₹1.39 crore

Land Rover has launched the latest iteration of its luxury Defender SUV in India, starting at ₹1.39 crore (ex-showroom).

06 Jan 2025

Electric Vehicles

Do EVs lose range in winters? Yes, know why

We all know the performance of electric vehicles (EVs) is affected by weather, especially when it comes to colder temperatures.

05 Jan 2025

China

How India will reduce dependence on China for EV technology

The Indian government has launched a major program to promote homegrown technology in the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) segment.

04 Jan 2025

Electric Vehicles

Government, EV companies agree no additional subsidies needed: Piyush Goyal

India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, has said that the government and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are on the same page about not requiring more subsidies.

03 Jan 2025

Hyundai

Hyundai CRETA Electric vs Maruti e Vitara: Which is better

The electric vehicle market in India is heating up with the upcoming launch of Hyundai's CRETA Electric and the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara.

03 Jan 2025

Norway

90% of new car sales in this country were electric

Norway has seen a remarkable rise in electric vehicle (EV) sales, with almost 89% of all new cars sold in 2024 being fully electric.

02 Jan 2025

Elon Musk

Tesla sales decline year-over-year for first time in a decade

Tesla, the top electric vehicle (EV) maker in the US, has witnessed a year-on-year drop in its production and delivery numbers for 2024.

02 Jan 2025

Hyundai

Hyundai reveals CRETA EV in India, shares surge 2%

Hyundai has officially unveiled the CRETA Electric, its latest offering in the electric vehicle (EV) segment.

02 Jan 2025

Tesla

Musk reveals reason behind Cybertruck's killer explosion outside Trump hotel

A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning has left one dead and several injured.

01 Jan 2025

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj overtakes Ola Electric to become India's highest-selling E2W brand

In a major turnaround in India's electric two-wheeler segment, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company have beaten Ola Electric in December 2024 sales.

01 Jan 2025

Honda

Bookings for Honda's first electric scooters in India are open

Japanese automaker Honda is gearing up for the launch of its first electric two-wheelers, the Activa e: and QC1, at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo.

01 Jan 2025

Triumph Motorcycles

This limited-run Triumph bike pays homage to stuntman Evel Knievel

In a tribute to legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled two limited-edition models of its popular Rocket 3 R and GT bikes. Only 500 units are up for grabs.

31 Dec 2024

Kia Motors

Kia recalls nearly 23,000 EV9 SUVs over missing seat bolts

Kia Motors has announced a recall of around 23,000 EV9 electric SUVs in the US. The move comes over a potential safety risk stemming from missing bolts in the seats.

31 Dec 2024

India

Driving a car in India this winter? Follow these tips

Winter in India comes with its own set of challenges for drivers, from icy roads to dense fog.

31 Dec 2024

Hyundai

Hyundai to launch these new cars in India in 2025

South Korean automaker Hyundai is gearing up to launch a new range of vehicles in India for 2025.

30 Dec 2024

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Polo turns 50: A look at its journey

The Volkswagen Polo will celebrate its golden jubilee in 2025, 50 years after its 1975 debut.

30 Dec 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki's Dzire compact sedan hits 3M production mark

Maruti Suzuki has announced a major milestone for its Dzire sedan, as its cumulative production has crossed the three million mark.

30 Dec 2024

Electric Vehicles

These electric cars will be launched in India this January

The Indian auto market is gearing up for an exciting start to 2025, with a slew of new cars lined up for launch in January.

30 Dec 2024

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki cars launching in 2025: e Vitara and more 

After the successful launch of its fourth-generation Swift hatchback and Dzire compact sedan this year, Maruti Suzuki has announced plans to expand its SUV portfolio in 2025.

29 Dec 2024

Maharashtra

First-in-India: Maharashtra to deploy radar-equipped vehicles to detect traffic violation

In a bid to enhance traffic violation detection, the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department (MMVD) has announced plans to introduce radar-equipped interceptor vehicles.

28 Dec 2024

Aprilia

2025 Aprilia RS 125, Tuono 125 arrive with engine upgrades

Aprilia has revealed its updated 125cc sports bike range for 2025, the RS 125 and Tuono 125.

27 Dec 2024

VinFast

This Tesla rival will make India debut at Bharat Expo

Leading Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast will officially enter the Indian market at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo.

27 Dec 2024

Electric Vehicles

JSW Group and China's Geely discuss electric car joint venture

JSW Group, headed by Sajjan Jindal, is said to be in talks with a number of leading automobile manufacturers for possible electric vehicle (EV) joint ventures. One of them is Chinese auto giant Geely.

27 Dec 2024

Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II launched in India at ₹8.95 crore

Just two months after its global debut, Rolls-Royce has launched the updated Ghost Series II in India.

26 Dec 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman

18% GST on used cars: Who will bear the brunt

The recent hike in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on used cars from 12% to 18% has triggered a nationwide debate.

26 Dec 2024

Lamborghini

'Serious concerns...': Gautam Singhania questions Lamborghini safety after Mumbai fire

A Lamborghini car was consumed by flames on Mumbai's Coastal Road, igniting a debate over the safety standards of such luxury vehicles.

26 Dec 2024

Mahindra & Mahindra

1% growth in FY25: Why is Indian car market struggling

The Indian passenger vehicle (PV) market has recorded its slowest growth since the pandemic, with a mere 1% YTD growth in FY25, as per data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).