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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.

How the Volkswagen Virtus is likely to fare against the competition

BUSINESS

How the Volkswagen Virtus is likely to fare against the competition

The VW Virtus will be locally manufactured and exported to 25 countries.

'Our S-Class customers are getting younger and younger'

BUSINESS

'Our S-Class customers are getting younger and younger'

Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO Martin Schwenk says that supply chain issues aren’t going away anytime soon as demand for both ultra-luxury products and big sellers like the E-Class continues to grow.

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class limousine launched at Rs 2.5 crore

BUSINESS

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class limousine launched at Rs 2.5 crore

Mercedes-Benz, India’s 'best car in the world' titleholder, is one of the many luxury superlatives the brand has in store for the Indian market this year.

Sedan market will be twice as big in a year, says Skoda India's Zac Hollis

BUSINESS

Sedan market will be twice as big in a year, says Skoda India's Zac Hollis

Škoda Auto India is all set to revive the moribund mid-size-sedan segment and Zac Hollis, Director of Sales and Marketing, believes the Slavia can drive this expansion

Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI: Is the high-powered iteration of Slavia truly peerless?

AUTOMOBILE

Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI: Is the high-powered iteration of Slavia truly peerless?

Read on to know if Slavia 1.5 TSI is worthy of the vRS badge and how different it is from Slavia 1.0 TSI

Slavia 1.0 TSI: A sharply creased sedan that is true to Skoda pedigree

BUSINESS

Slavia 1.0 TSI: A sharply creased sedan that is true to Skoda pedigree

Can the Śkoda Slavia revive the fortunes of the entry-level premium sedan?

Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs competition | How the facelifted 2022 model fares against peers

BUSINESS

Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs competition | How the facelifted 2022 model fares against peers

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been launched at Rs 6.35 lakh. Can it rescue the market leader from its recent sales slump?

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