AUTOMOBILE
The Drive Report: Ferrari 296 GTS
Roof down. Throttle pinned. The Ferrari 296 GTS is the new resident demigod of drop-top supercars.
AUTOMOBILE
The Drive Report: Audi Q8 e-tron is a fine-looking, plush, quiet EV
Meet the new face of Audi’s burgeoning range of electric SUVs
AUTOMOBILE
The Drive Report: Hyundai Exter
Does the compact and feature-rich micro-SUV from Hyundai have what it takes to lead the segment?
TECHNOLOGY
How chatbots, generative AI are transforming the car consumer experience
From fluid interactions to predictive maintenance and more, chatbots like ChatGPT offer a glimpse into what the future of automotive voice assistance holds
AUTOMOBILE
The Drive Report: Maruti Suzuki Invicto
What purpose does a re-badged Innova Hycross serve for Maruti Suzuki and its customers?
BUSINESS
Aspirations ride high on Hero-built Harley-Davidson X440
Playful chassis and dollops of torque mark Hero MotoCorp's impressive entry into premium motorcycling.
BUSINESS
The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 arrives, with more power and torque
The EQB is an ideally proportioned car. Its ride height, seating position and dimensions make it an ergonomic master class. It’s not imposingly large enough to not fit into the gaps on the road, and yet it feels cavernous on the inside.
BUSINESS
Still witnessing a 50-50 petrol-diesel split in Delhi NCR: Mercedes-Benz India CEO Santosh Iyer
In an interaction with Moneycontrol, Iyer talked about continued growth in the top-end segment, supply-chain woes, and the steady demand for the brand’s diesel and electric powertrains.
AUTOMOBILE
Buying your first car? Here are all the little things you need to keep in mind
From safety and price to fuel type and financing, we take you through the various points you need to factor in before making a purchase decision.
BUSINESS
Can Honda Cars end its one-trick pony ride with the Elevate?
For two decades, Honda Cars has relied upon the City to serve as its mainstay in India. But a more SUV-focussed automotive market demands that Honda rethinks its strategy and come up with a floor plan containing a stronger SUV line-up, retain trademark Honda quality and, of course, introduce EVs.
BUSINESS
Local lithium-ion cell manufacturing holds key to rapid growth of EVs in India
The rising costs of lithium, cobalt and nickel have hampered the EV supply chain globally. And for India, the only way to meet growing demand for EVs is via localised cell manufacturing.
AUTOMOBILE
The Drive Report: Maruti Suzuki Jimny (5-door)
With prices starting at Rs 12.74 lakh (ex-showroom) the new 5-door Jimny is a pricier proposition than expected. Is it worth the money?
BUSINESS
Can e-fuels put plans to end ICE vehicles on ice?
The latest buzzword in the battle for carbon neutrality might just bring a stay of execution for the internal combustion engine. But are e-fuels truly emission-free?
AUTOMOBILE
Why the Maruti Suzuki WagonR endures
Two-and-a-half-years after being launched, the humble family hatchback continues to be a national bestseller. What’s the secret to the WagonR’s peerless success?
BUSINESS
What Rajasthan’s lithium reserves mean for India
Experts weigh in on how the discovery of yet another lithium reserve is likely to affect battery prices and lower dependence on China
AUTOMOBILE
Our lithium-ion battery cells can be charged 10 times faster: Pankaj Sharma of Log9 Materials
The MD and Co-Founder of the battery tech firm talks about setting up India’s first lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility, and how it is going to revolutionise the Indian EV space.
AUTOMOBILE
The Drive Report: MG Comet
Can this pint-sized EV be the antidote to traffic congestion? Are its dimensions and ease-of-driving compelling enough to warrant a purchase?
AUTOMOBILE
“Won’t be introducing any new MQB A0 IN platform-based products,” says Ashish Gupta
Volkswagen India’s Brand Director says the subsidiary of the German automaker will align itself with its global image; focus more on premium offerings.
AUTOMOBILE
Each AMG GT 63 S E Performance owner will have keys handed over by Lewis Hamilton: Santosh Iyer
Mercedes-Benz India brings-in the AMG cavalry for the launch of its most powerful production model yet
AUTOMOBILE
The Drive Report: Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Unconventional and quirky, the new Maruti Suzuki Fronx aims to chart a new path in the increasingly crowded compact / crossover-SUV space. Does it make the cut?
BUSINESS
Meet Lamborghini’s new V12 flagship supercar
The all-new Revuelto is Lambo’s replacement for the Aventador. And it’s a hybrid.
BUSINESS
The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQB
The only electric SUV to offer third-row seating, the Mercedes-Benz EQB is a spacious and tranquil interlude in Mercedes-Benz India’s ongoing EV saga.
AUTOMOBILE
The Drive Report: Toyota Hilux
Does the indestructible, hard-as-nails pickup truck have a place in India’s increasingly diverse SUV market?
BUSINESS
Opinion | Ola Electric’s faulty front fork design highlights a history of problems with its scooters
The brand’s attempts at handling a crisis appear to be more damning than its history of engineering missteps.
