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Five things you should know about the Citroen C3

AUTOMOBILE

Five things you should know about the Citroen C3

The quirky cross-hatch is scheduled to go on sale in early 2022.

How well do India-bound Tesla models stackup against existing luxury EVs in the country?

AUTOMOBILE

How well do India-bound Tesla models stackup against existing luxury EVs in the country?

Will the soon-to-arrive Teslas be the best equipped EVs in the country?

How the new PLI scheme is likely to boost the EV industry

BUSINESS

How the new PLI scheme is likely to boost the EV industry

The new scheme is expected to benefit the likes of Tesla and many manufacturers of two, three and four-wheeled EVs.

IAA Mobility Show 2021: A look at some of the finest electric concepts

BUSINESS

IAA Mobility Show 2021: A look at some of the finest electric concepts

The first big-ticket motor show since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the IAA Mobility Show in Munich provided us a glimpse into an exciting electric future.

Why Ford is exiting India and what it means for customers

BUSINESS

Why Ford is exiting India and what it means for customers

How did a brand known for making dynamic, performance-oriented machines come to exit India? And where does that leave its customers?

Electric vs Petrol Scooters: which is the smarter choice?

AUTOMOBILE

Electric vs Petrol Scooters: which is the smarter choice?

Are electric scooters poised to take over the biggest two-wheeler market in the world?

How to get Ola’s electric scooter home-delivered

BUSINESS

How to get Ola’s electric scooter home-delivered

With Ola’s S1 and S1 Pro available for online purchase, here’s what you need to know to get one delivered to your doorstep.

What we know about the Tesla models due for launch in India

BUSINESS

What we know about the Tesla models due for launch in India

Following recent reports of homologation approval, Elon Musk’s Tesla is likely to launch in India, very soon

Mercedes-Benz’s electric EQG concept—what you need to know

BUSINESS

Mercedes-Benz’s electric EQG concept—what you need to know

Does Tesla need to worry? Merc’s line-up of electric concepts is already the highlight of the 2021 IAA Munich

Tata Altroz to Mahindra XUV700: The cars that have been awarded to India’s Olympic athletes

BUSINESS

Tata Altroz to Mahindra XUV700: The cars that have been awarded to India’s Olympic athletes

Many brands have stepped up to offer brand new models from their line-up as a reward for the athletes’ performance in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

Flex fuel and India’s road ahead: What you must know for a greener drive

AUTOMOBILE

Flex fuel and India’s road ahead: What you must know for a greener drive

With the government making it mandatory for carmakers to offer flex fuel engines within the next six months, we take a closer look at how the consumer, manufacturer and the environment are affected by the switch to ethanol.

Review | The 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S is a lot of car for a lot of money

AUTOMOBILE

Review | The 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S is a lot of car for a lot of money

With the V8 headed for the gallows, is the last of the big-hearted E63 AMGs also the greatest?

Recycling EV batteries: The startups doing it and why

BUSINESS

Recycling EV batteries: The startups doing it and why

Effective battery recycling is the only way EVs can have a positive impact on the environment.

Can Tesla and other fully autonomous cars really work in the real world?

BUSINESS

Can Tesla and other fully autonomous cars really work in the real world?

Tesla’s recent ‘Autopilot’ related incidents—Elon Musk has himself admitted to problems—have brought into question the feasibility of fully self-driven cars.

Mahindra XUV700 vs Competition: What you need to know

AUTOMOBILE

Mahindra XUV700 vs Competition: What you need to know

While the XUV500 saw M&M transition from a manufacturer of hardy agricultural off-roaders to a maker of sophisticated urban SUVs, the XUV700 puts the brand in an altogether different space. But what about the competition? Does the XUV700 race ahead or play catch up? Read on

EV alternatives: Are there more practical ways to combat pollution and rising fuel costs?

BUSINESS

EV alternatives: Are there more practical ways to combat pollution and rising fuel costs?

Despite the electric vehicle movement having gained considerable momentum, not every brand has boarded the electric train. What are the existing alternatives to electric vehicles and are they truly preferable in the short term?

Ola S1 and S1 Pro vs Rivals: Which is the best electric scooter you can buy right now?

BUSINESS

Ola S1 and S1 Pro vs Rivals: Which is the best electric scooter you can buy right now?

How well does the newly launched Ola S1 and S1 Pro fare against rivalling brands such as Ather and Simple One, and what does the customer need from a personal electric scooter?

Consumers have evolved, the auto industry is a few decades behind: Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

BUSINESS

Consumers have evolved, the auto industry is a few decades behind: Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal

We hope the industry rejects petrol and follows us in this electrification journey. It is what the country needs, says Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola Electric S1 and S1 Pro e-scooters: All You Need to Know

TECHNOLOGY

Ola Electric S1 and S1 Pro e-scooters: All You Need to Know

A host of pioneering technological features make the scooters, according to founder Bhavish Aggarwal – the most powerful, efficient and sophisticated electric scooters in the world.

Ola Electric scooter launched: Founder Bhavish Aggarwal calls it the best ever made

BUSINESS

Ola Electric scooter launched: Founder Bhavish Aggarwal calls it the best ever made

The Bhavish Aggarwal-led firm, spun off from ride-hailing firm Ola, is setting up a 500-acre factory in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri, with an aim to make 10 million vehicles a year at full capacity- making it the world's largest two-wheeler factory.

Explained | PM Modi launches vehicle scrappage policy: What it means for private car owners

BUSINESS

Explained | PM Modi launches vehicle scrappage policy: What it means for private car owners

The new vehicle scrappage policy, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 13 and aimed at recycling old and unfit vehicles, is expected to draw investments of around Rs 10,000 crore and give impetus to circular economy. Here is what the policy entails.

How bad is the semiconductor chip shortage likely to get?

BUSINESS

How bad is the semiconductor chip shortage likely to get?

With the semiconductor shortage hampering the Indian automobile sector’s recovery, brands are working out how best to cater to the surge in demand that comes during the festive season.

RIL-Ambri deal: All you need to know about renewable energy storage

BUSINESS

RIL-Ambri deal: All you need to know about renewable energy storage

With Reliance New Energy Solar (RNSEL), a unit of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries (RIL), investing in energy storage company Ambri, we take a closer look at the technologies and facilities that are involved in the storage of clean and renewable energy.

Does the highly-anticipated Jaguar I-Pace live-up to the hype?

TECHNOLOGY

Does the highly-anticipated Jaguar I-Pace live-up to the hype?

Winner of over 80 global awards, including the 2019 World Car of the Year, the Jaguar I-Pace has finally arrived in India. Can it make a mark?

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