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How to read the ratings on your tyre? What do the different alphabets and numbers mean?
Ever felt stymied by the numbers and alphabets on the sidewall of a tyre? Well, they actually have a much deeper meaning that help drivers choose the best possible tyre for their cars. Here's what each of those codes mean
Big automakers halt production in pauper Pakistan as India surges past Japan as 3rd largest auto market
The Shehbaz Sharif-led country, currently going through a severe economic crisis, saw a decline in sales ranging from 28.4-56.5 per cent in the auto sector during the first half of 2022-23
Hundreds protest against Tesla for selling China-made models cheaper
Tesla slashed the prices of their EVs in China for the second time in three months. Customers who bought Tesla’s EVs at a higher price just weeks ago demanded that the EV maker refund or rebate their money to reflect the new discounted price.
Elon Musk, who? Taliban unveils Afghanistan’s first indigenously developed ‘supercar’ named Mada 9
ENTOP’s Mada 9, the supercar that the Taliban unveiled in Afghanistan, uses an engine from Toyota. However, there will be an electric version soon, said Taliban officials
Toyota and Lexus to get AI-powered voice assistants that work without internet
Toyota and Google Cloud Services have developed a new AI-based voice assistant that will be featured in all cars from the Toyota and Lexus brands.
Nissan exits the Russian market, sells its entire business for just 1 Euro
Nissan had to stop its manufacturing facilities back in March this year, due to sanctions and supply chain issues. After observing for six months, the decision was taken to exit the Russian market completely.
TVS Ntorq 125 XT launched in India; priced at Rs 1.03 lakh
The disc brake-equipped TVS Ntorq 125 XT comes with a SmartXonnectTM connectivity platform, voice assist and 60+ 'hi-tech' features.
Tata Avinya EV concept breaks cover: All you need to know
Tata Motors officials state the Avinya concept will be introduced to the market by 2025.
TVS partners with PETRONAS to form PETRONAS TVS Racing Team
The partnership is further complemented by a strategic business alliance with PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) to develop a co-branded oil.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV to launch in India during second half of 2022
The Ioniq 5 is set to mark the beginning of Hyundai’s BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) expansion plans in India.
Volkswagen launches Polo Legend edition in India
The Volkswagen Polo Legend Edition is a celebratory model to mark the 12-year journey of the premium hatchback in India.
Hero MotoCorp launches Destini 125 XTEC for Rs 79,990
The standard version of the Hero Destini 125 retails at Rs 69,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
2022 Maruti Suzuki XL6 - First drive review: Subtle and sophisticated
We take the recently updated Maruti Suzuki XL6 for a spin to see what's new on the company's latest offering in the market.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga facelift launched in India; priced from Rs 8.35 lakh
The price for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga facelift ranges from Rs 8.35 lakh to Rs 12.79 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Maruti Suzuki to recall 19,731 units of Eeco
The recall is being undertaken to inspect and rectify "incorrect marking of wheel rim size", if any, on the wheel in some of these vehicles.
Stellantis to use Qualcomm connected-car tech in its vehicles
Fourteen Stellantis brands, including Peugeot, Fiat and Jeep, will use Qualcomm's vehicle cockpit and 5G telematics technology starting in 2024.
Nissan plans its first EV with solid-state battery in 2028
All-solid-state batteries are expected to be a game-changing technology for accelerating the popularity of electric vehicles.
GM, Honda Plan to co-develop affordable electric vehicles
In 2018 Honda and GM announced that they'd team up to develop batteries for electric vehicles, mostly for the North American market.
Passenger vehicle exports from India rise by 43 percent in FY22
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) led the vertical last fiscal, followed by Hyundai Motor India and Kia India at second and third positions, respectively.
Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices by up to 1.9 percent
Maruti Suzuki officials said it has taken the decision to hike prices due to an increase in input costs.
Okinawa recalls 3,215 Praise Pro electric scooters
Okinawa has initiated the recall amid various instances of fire in electric two-wheelers across the country.
India registers 162 percent growth in EV sales: Gadkari
Gadkari said that for charging electric vehicles, our priority is to use green energy.
Volkswagen Virtus production commences in India
The Volkswagen Virtus will be manufactured at the Chakan facility in Pune.
2022 Renault Kiger launched in India: What's new?
The 2022 Renault Kiger comes with a few subtle cosmetic changes along with a few feature updates, as well.
Toyota Hilux launched in India, Priced from Rs 33.99 lakh
The Toyota Hilux is available in three variants - 4x4 (MT) Standard, 4x4 (MT) High and 4x4 (AT) High.
Why is Nitin Gadkari using a hydrogen-powered car as a daily driver?
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari believes that India will soon become a 'Green Hydrogen' exporting country. Could the Toyota Mirai be a glimpse of things to come?
Swapping for a cleaner future
Battery swapping addresses several challenges associated with electric vehicles.