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Explained | Why does the Global NCAP safety test matter? And how safe are Indian cars?

BUSINESS

Explained | Why does the Global NCAP safety test matter? And how safe are Indian cars?

Renault Triber’s latest crash test rating by Global NCAP is yet another milestone for India’s automotive safety norms.

Is hydrogen really the way forward for trucks?

BUSINESS

Is hydrogen really the way forward for trucks?

Hydrogen fuel cell technology may not be the norm for private vehicles. For long-haul transport, however, it’s clearly the future.

The Pope’s next car will be all-electric

AUTOMOBILE

The Pope’s next car will be all-electric

Here’s what you need to know about the next popemobile.

Bentley has built a brand new 1929 Bentley Blower

AUTOMOBILE

Bentley has built a brand new 1929 Bentley Blower

It’s not everyday you can drive home a brand-new, 90-year-old car.

Ford F-150 Lightning: Another American automotive icon has gone electric

BUSINESS

Ford F-150 Lightning: Another American automotive icon has gone electric

The new, all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning is an EV for the masses and has received a presidential endorsement

Elon Musk's flying car: What we know of the upcoming Tesla Roadster

TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk's flying car: What we know of the upcoming Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk is doubling down on his claim that the upcoming Tesla Roadster can fly.

Lamborghini’s electrification plans mark the end of an era

TECHNOLOGY

Lamborghini’s electrification plans mark the end of an era

Is it time to bid adieu to the naturally-aspirated V12?

How Covid-19 will change the way we commute

TRENDS

How Covid-19 will change the way we commute

Car leasing options, growing used car market, and the opportunity to switch to electric two-wheelers for making deliveries - the pandemic is likely to have a lasting impact on our modes of transportation.

Ola Electric appoints ex-Jaguar design director Wayne Burgess as VP of Design

TECHNOLOGY

Ola Electric appoints ex-Jaguar design director Wayne Burgess as VP of Design

A high-profile car designer like Wayne Burgess, two new design centers and an upcoming electric four-wheeler will pave the road to Ola Electric’s primacy as a local and global electric mobility brand.

Connected Tech in Cars: Boon or Bane?

BUSINESS

Connected Tech in Cars: Boon or Bane?

Exploring the inherent benefits and risks posed by the burgeoning phenomenon of connected automobiles

Everything you need to know about Mercedes-Benz’s new electric cars

TECHNOLOGY

Everything you need to know about Mercedes-Benz’s new electric cars

The S-Class of EVs is here along with a mid-size electric SUV. And they’re coming to India.

How to maintain your car during a lockdown

AUTOMOBILE

How to maintain your car during a lockdown

As Covid cases in urban areas rise exponentially, work-from-home arrangements may prolong your car’s hibernation. Here’s how you ensure that it stays in a good condition.

In Pictures | The Hummer EV is everything the old Hummer was, and wasn't

TECHNOLOGY

In Pictures | The Hummer EV is everything the old Hummer was, and wasn't

The Hummer has always been connected to General Motors’ EV past, but it has never been electrified. Until now.

The Hummer is back as a 1,000 hp all-electric SUV: Can it take on the Tesla Cybertruck?

TECHNOLOGY

The Hummer is back as a 1,000 hp all-electric SUV: Can it take on the Tesla Cybertruck?

The Hummer has always been connected to General Motors’ EV past. Read on.

Planning a road trip? Travel essentials your car must have

TRENDS

Planning a road trip? Travel essentials your car must have

Here are a few gadgets and instruments that can make life on the road a lot safer, and more comfortable.

Toyota Fortuner Legender: Worth the hefty price tag?

TECHNOLOGY

Toyota Fortuner Legender: Worth the hefty price tag?

The iconic and seemingly indestructible Fortuner has improved its on-road credentials with sharper looks and a contemporised interior.

Why it is hard to find the humour in Voltswagen’s, sorry Volkswagen’s, April Fool’s prank

TECHNOLOGY

Why it is hard to find the humour in Voltswagen’s, sorry Volkswagen’s, April Fool’s prank

What is Voltswagen? And why is everyone upset about it?

A relook at the EV appeal through the MG ZS lens

TECHNOLOGY

A relook at the EV appeal through the MG ZS lens

Is the MG ZS, from the MG Motors stable, the mid-range electric vehicle we should be paying attention to?

How the new, stringent driving tests will save lives on Indian roads

BUSINESS

How the new, stringent driving tests will save lives on Indian roads

Below is an analysis of the glaring flaws in India’s driver licensing apparatus and how the new measures on how one can obtain a driver’s licence can fix them

Why the new BMW M340i is an automotive landmark for the Indian car industry

TECHNOLOGY

Why the new BMW M340i is an automotive landmark for the Indian car industry

The working man’s BMW M3 is here. At half the price. Too good to be true? Read on

Jeep Wrangler: Everything you need to know about the new locally-assembled vehicle

TECHNOLOGY

Jeep Wrangler: Everything you need to know about the new locally-assembled vehicle

Also, learn about how it compares against rivals like the Land Rover Defender.

Is the new BMW M340i the best value-for-money performance car in India?

BUSINESS

Is the new BMW M340i the best value-for-money performance car in India?

Here’s a look at how well it stacks up against rivals.

Mercedes-AMG C43 coupe: What’s India’s first locally assembled AMG like to drive?

TECHNOLOGY

Mercedes-AMG C43 coupe: What’s India’s first locally assembled AMG like to drive?

First-drive impressions to check if the country’s most affordable AMG yet just as well made as its directly imported predecessor.

Compulsory front passenger airbags in vehicles likely to increase prices

BUSINESS

Compulsory front passenger airbags in vehicles likely to increase prices

The government has finally insisted on safety on the roads by making mandatory front passenger airbags in vehicles from April 1. India’s largest carmakers that have largely shunned these airbags must now act though it means an escalation in prices.

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