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Might bring CNG compatibility to NEXA showrooms: Shashank Shrivastava

INTERVIEW

Might bring CNG compatibility to NEXA showrooms: Shashank Shrivastava

The executive director of Maruti Suzuki’s sales and marketing division also talks about the new XL6’s emphasis on safety.

Building battery packs in-house is essential for battery safety, says Ather CEO Tarun Mehta

BUSINESS

Building battery packs in-house is essential for battery safety, says Ather CEO Tarun Mehta

The co-founder and CEO of Ather Energy weighs in on EV battery safety, importance of extensive testing and road map for electric mobility in India

Here’s how much it costs to book a Tesla Roadster

BUSINESS

Here’s how much it costs to book a Tesla Roadster

Reservations have reopened for Tesla’s coupé, touted to be the world’s quickest car, after three months and we can tell you there is a scramble for Elon Musk’s much-promised and much-delayed car

Here’s how Hyundai Creta, Toyota Urban Cruiser and others have fared in latest Global NCAP crash tests

BUSINESS

Here’s how Hyundai Creta, Toyota Urban Cruiser and others have fared in latest Global NCAP crash tests

Safety standards have vastly improved but aren’t quite up there with the best in the segment.

What you see with the Curvv concept is what you’re going to get with the production version: Martin Uhlarik

INTERVIEW

What you see with the Curvv concept is what you’re going to get with the production version: Martin Uhlarik

The Head of Global Design at Tata Motors is here to help the brand usher in a new era of EV dominance

What you see with the Curvv concept is what you’re going to get with the production version: Martin Uhlarik

INTERVIEW

What you see with the Curvv concept is what you’re going to get with the production version: Martin Uhlarik

The Head of Global Design at Tata Motors is here to help the brand usher in a new era of EV dominance

How the VW Polo elevated the humble hatchback

BUSINESS

How the VW Polo elevated the humble hatchback

As Volkswagen India bids goodbye to its biggest seller yet, it’s time to take a look at the impact of the VW Polo.

EV sales boom in March; Tata Motors emerges on top

BUSINESS

EV sales boom in March; Tata Motors emerges on top

EVs across passenger, commercial and two-wheeler segments are witnessing unprecedented growth according to latest sales report.

With Curvv EV concept, Tata Motors drives in ‘Gen 2’ of electric vehicles

BUSINESS

With Curvv EV concept, Tata Motors drives in ‘Gen 2’ of electric vehicles

The market leader in the electric vehicles space has announced an all-new car which is expected to hit the market in 2024

Is the scorching summer heat responsible for battery fires in electric scooters?

BUSINESS

Is the scorching summer heat responsible for battery fires in electric scooters?

Are India’s challenging climatic conditions to be blamed for the recent spate of battery fires? The truth is far more complex, according to experts.

Meet Thomas Müller, Jaguar Land Rover’s new engineering chief

AUTOMOBILE

Meet Thomas Müller, Jaguar Land Rover’s new engineering chief

The hiring of Müller, who spent 20 years at the Volkswagen Group, is proof that autonomous driving is at the core of Tata Motors-owned JLR’s future plans

2022 ZS EV review | Peerless—firmly puts MG ahead of the pack

BUSINESS

2022 ZS EV review | Peerless—firmly puts MG ahead of the pack

In the new ZS EV, MG Motors has a near-perfect example of an urban mobility solution

Review: Tata Altroz DCA off to a good start

AUTOMOBILE

Review: Tata Altroz DCA off to a good start

Has the new dual clutch automatic gearbox on the Tata Altroz been the missing link all along?

What separates a reliable EV from a potential fire hazard?

BUSINESS

What separates a reliable EV from a potential fire hazard?

Experts discuss the pitfalls of poorly manufactured batteries and what sort of conditions lead to an e-scooter becoming a fire hazard.

Ola incident | Why do lithium-ion batteries catch fire?

BUSINESS

Ola incident | Why do lithium-ion batteries catch fire?

A primer on how lithium-ion batteries work and what factors can increase the risk of flammability.

2022 Volvo XC90 B6: A gentleman off-roader that exemplifies Scandinavian minimalism

BUSINESS

2022 Volvo XC90 B6: A gentleman off-roader that exemplifies Scandinavian minimalism

Can a new petrol motor help reclaim the Volvo XC90’s fading glory?

2022 Audi Q7 55 TFSI: The prodigal returns

BUSINESS

2022 Audi Q7 55 TFSI: The prodigal returns

Audi’s once best-selling SUV returns with a dynamite performance. The new model is more streamlined than previous iterations. 

Fuel Price Hike | The Best CNG cars to buy right now

AUTOMOBILE

Fuel Price Hike | The Best CNG cars to buy right now

Cars fuelled by compressed natural gas, or CNG, are in greater demand than ever before thanks to safer technology, higher fuel efficiency and many options. 

These are the companies working on a low-cost EV in India

BUSINESS

These are the companies working on a low-cost EV in India

With Maruti Suzuki set to enter the EV space soon, it’s time to look at all the contenders in the running to make a low cost EV.

How the war in Ukraine has affected automotive supply chains

BUSINESS

How the war in Ukraine has affected automotive supply chains

Existing supply chain issues are likely to exacerbate as the crisis in Ukraine continues

Toyota Mirai | India’s first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle is here

BUSINESS

Toyota Mirai | India’s first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle is here

The Toyota Mirai has just been launched as a pilot project.

The Godfather at 50: Dissecting the cultural tour de force

TRENDS

The Godfather at 50: Dissecting the cultural tour de force

Half a century after its US release on March 15, 1972, Francis Ford Coppola’s cinematic masterpiece 'The Godfather' continues to be the gold standard of the gangster movie genre.

Royal Enfield Scram 411: An all-terrain motorcycle that is versatile and robust

BUSINESS

Royal Enfield Scram 411: An all-terrain motorcycle that is versatile and robust

Is the new Scram 411 a slightly modified Himalayan or a bonafide all-purpose scrambler?

Driven: Audi RS5 Sportback | A seamless blend of everyday practicality and performance

BUSINESS

Driven: Audi RS5 Sportback | A seamless blend of everyday practicality and performance

Out with the coupe and in with the sedan, Audi’s new RS5 is the gentleman thug that’s always got your back.

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