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BMW i4 vs Kia EV6: Which EV should you pick?

AUTOMOBILE

BMW i4 vs Kia EV6: Which EV should you pick?

Two very capable cars with very different badge appeal. Here is how the EV6 stack up against the pedigreed BMW i4 in this unlikeliest of the faceoff

Why Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava is critical of govt’s proposed six-airbag rule

BUSINESS

Why Maruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava is critical of govt’s proposed six-airbag rule

How much can six mandatory airbags add to the cost of an entry-level car?

Best automatic cars under Rs 20 lakh

BUSINESS

Best automatic cars under Rs 20 lakh

The year 2022 has brought in a tide of automatic gearbox options which are smoother and more efficient than the units they replace.

MC Drives: Lexus UX 300e

AUTOMOBILE

MC Drives: Lexus UX 300e

Can Lexus’ maiden electric offering entice Indian customers?

BMW to have the most extensive EV portfolio in India, says India CEO Vikram Pawah

BUSINESS

BMW to have the most extensive EV portfolio in India, says India CEO Vikram Pawah

BMW India president and CEO Vikram Pawah said the German luxury carmaker is also building a charging network in India in a phased manner

RIP: Here once lived a car called Hyundai Santro!

BUSINESS

RIP: Here once lived a car called Hyundai Santro!

Twice dead but resurrected on both occasions, the 24-year-old is now gone. Though the CNG version may continue to be on sale, it is time to bid goodbye to the workhorse. A look at why Hyundai couldn’t keep alive the once-beloved Santro

What does Mahindra’s new deal with VW mean for the EV ecosystem?

BUSINESS

What does Mahindra’s new deal with VW mean for the EV ecosystem?

A primer on what makes the MEB platform ideal for rapid, large-scale EV production

Why is it so difficult to make a low-cost EV?

BUSINESS

Why is it so difficult to make a low-cost EV?

Can Citroen’s upcoming compact EV the C3 be the low-cost, mass-market electric vehicle we all have been waiting for?

MC Drives: Tata Nexon EV Max

BUSINESS

MC Drives: Tata Nexon EV Max

Can additional power and range make the Tata Nexon EV Max, the most preferred EV in the market?

With its launch, the XC40 Recharge revs up Volvo Cars sustainability vision

TECHNOLOGY

With its launch, the XC40 Recharge revs up Volvo Cars sustainability vision

The Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric combines high performance with sustainability to deliver an unparalleled driving experience.

Why did Tesla drop its EV plans in India?

BUSINESS

Why did Tesla drop its EV plans in India?

The government’s demands from the likes of Tesla were simple and straightforward: invest in India’s manufacturing capabilities. Tesla however, wished to gauge consumer demand by importing vehicles from its two large manufacturing hubs: China and the United States.

Ola Electric CMO Varun Dubey latest to quit, days after CTO exit

AUTOMOBILE

Ola Electric CMO Varun Dubey latest to quit, days after CTO exit

An Ola spokesperson confirmed that Dubey was leaving due to personal reasons.

Tata Nexon EV Max: All you need to know about the new SUV

BUSINESS

Tata Nexon EV Max: All you need to know about the new SUV

What sort of range does the new Nexon EV Max offer? How heavy is it? Is it eligible for subsidies? All the queries regarding Tata Motors’ long-range variant of the bestselling Nexon EV, answered here

MC Drives: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200

BUSINESS

MC Drives: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200

Can the all-new, fifth-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class reclaim its bestseller spot in the Merc roster?

MC Drives: VW Virtus

AUTOMOBILE

MC Drives: VW Virtus

VW India’s segment-blurring sedan offers power, efficiency and a lot of kit.

Driven: Audi e-tron 55 Sportback — It's zero-emission luxury at its finest

BUSINESS

Driven: Audi e-tron 55 Sportback — It's zero-emission luxury at its finest

Swashbuckling yet silent; the Audi e-tron 55 Sportback is the template that luxury e-SUVs should follow.

BMW X3 2022 review: The latest-gen facelift works

AUTOMOBILE

BMW X3 2022 review: The latest-gen facelift works

The sportiest of the mid-size luxury SUVs returns with added flair. Can it crush the competition?

Government asks EV makers to suspend two-wheeler launches

BUSINESS

Government asks EV makers to suspend two-wheeler launches

The instruction has come following several instances of battery related fires across the country.

OLA Electric and the lessons in EV ownership

BUSINESS

OLA Electric and the lessons in EV ownership

The transition from internal combustion to EVs comes with a steep learning curve

Review: The new Volkswagen Tiguan

BUSINESS

Review: The new Volkswagen Tiguan

As VW’s range-topper in the country, the Tiguan represents a certain European standard of luxury minus the pomp and flash possessed by its more ostentatious siblings and other Teutonic counterparts

NITI Aayog’s draft policy on battery swapping explained

BUSINESS

NITI Aayog’s draft policy on battery swapping explained

A detailed break-up of the draft policy on battery swapping by NITI Aayog

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

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