The Centre has eased localisation requirements under its electric vehicle manufacturing programme, offering relief to makers of electric buses and trucks facing component supply challenges. The move comes under the government’s Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which aims to boost domestic EV production while strengthening the supply chain for key components, reported PTI. In…
Honda Cars India has begun pan-India road testing of its upcoming electric SUV. The nationwide test run marks the start of the vehicle’s Public Road Verification programme, which will see the model being evaluated across a wide variety of real-world driving conditions before its eventual launch.The prototype of this upcoming electric SUV is known globally…
Image Credit: Reuters/F1. Kimi Antonelli produced a remarkable performance to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, becoming the second-youngest race winner in Formula One history. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver controlled the race in Shanghai and secured his maiden Grand Prix victory in convincing fashion. Antonelli started from pole position and briefly lost the lead…
Brake failure in modern cars is rare but can occur due to issues such as brake fluid leaks, overheated components or worn brake pads, which can reduce braking performance and, in extreme cases, cause a complete loss of stopping power. Most vehicles are equipped with braking systems designed to provide consistent stopping ability across various…
Kimi Antonelli created history on Saturday after securing pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver ever to achieve the feat in Formula One. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver delivered a stunning lap during qualifying in Shanghai, setting a time of 1min 32.064sec. With this result, Antonelli broke the long-standing record held by…
This article is authored by S Sunil Kumar, Country President, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India.India’s industrial acceleration has moved beyond the logic of scale. Capital, policy, and manufacturing ambition are now aligning with purpose. As the next phase takes shape, the country’s industrial future will be defined not merely by incentives or capacity expansion, but by…
Kia India has expanded the automatic gearbox options on the Kia Sonet by introducing more affordable variants in its lineup. With the update, buyers can now opt for automatic transmissions from lower trims, making the Sonet one of the most accessible automatic SUVs in its segment.On the diesel side, the Sonet now gets a new…
Suzuki Motorcycle India has refreshed the Burgman Street EX scooter lineup in India. The refreshed model has been launched at a price of Rs 1.08 lakh, ex-showroom. As part of this update, the model brings a fresh colour option while largely continuing with the same design, features and mechanical setup. Suzuki Burgman Street EX: What’s…
Over the past few years, car buyers in India have started hearing a new term while checking out higher variants: ADAS. What was once limited to luxury cars is now appearing in more mainstream models. Vehicles such as the Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Creta, Kia Syros and the Maruti Suzuki Victoris now offer these technologies in…
Audi has announced a price increase across its model range in India. The company confirmed that the revision will come into effect from April 1, 2026, with prices set to go up by up to 2 percent. The adjustment will apply to the ex-showroom prices of all Audi models currently sold in the country.Once the…
