2 min readNov 24, 2019 08:55 AM IST The launch of the Cybertruck pickup suffered a setback when its “armored glass” windows shattered in a much-anticipated unveiling. (AP) Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Saturday that there have been about 150,000 orders thus far for the electric carmaker’s Cybertruck, which was unveiled late…
2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 25, 2019 03:40 PM IST The all-new BMW X7. German luxury carmaker BMW on Thursday launched its flagship sports activity vehicle X7 in India priced at Rs 98.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The company also introduced the all new version of its 7 Series sedan with petrol and diesel engines priced in…
2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Aug 1, 2019 01:04 PM IST Sales of mini cars comprising Alto and WagonR were at 11,577 units as compared to 37,710 units in July last year, down 69.3 per cent. (File/Express photo by Amit Mehra) The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday reported 33.5 per cent decline…
Most speed-limit signs across the United States are simple and straightforward. They display the maximum legal speed and little else. But drivers travelling through Oklahoma may notice something unusual. Beneath the posted speed limit, many signs carry an additional message: “No Tolerance.” For first-time visitors, the phrase can be confusing. Does it mean you’ll be…
4 min readNew DelhiJan 17, 2025 08:58 AM IST First published on: Jan 17, 2025 at 05:30 AM IST At a time when electric vehicle (EV) demand is going through a sluggish phase globally, battery electrics are expected to take centre stage at the Auto Expo 2025 that opens Friday, with the country’s biggest carmaker,…
2 min readNew DelhiJun 24, 2019 04:05 PM IST In January this year, the Centre lowered import duty on parts of electric vehicles. (Representational) The government is mulling to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on electrical vehicles to encourage environment-friendly transport, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur informed Lok Sabha Monday. Thakur…
Mercedes-Benz India is all set to launch the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 PHEV in the Indian market tomorrow, i.e, July 23, 2026. Pre-bookings are expected to begin right after launch, and deliveries are expected sometime this festive season. The E 53 nameplate has made its way back to India, returning as a plug-in hybrid sedan…
The operator of the baler, a hydraulic press that crushes and shapes the body frame of a car into a metallic cube, says a small prayer as he switches on the machine. In less than a minute, the baler crushes the frame and converts the body shell into a crumpled metal cube — marking the…
Kia India has launched the Syros EV with prices starting at Rs 13.49 lakh, ex-showroom. The Syros EV will go on sale across Kia dealerships in India from July 30.The Syros EV is available with two battery pack options. The entry-level 42 kWh version is priced from Rs 13.49 lakh, while the larger 51.4 kWh…
Toyota India is gearing up to introduce the next-generation Hilux pickup truck in the Indian market soon. Ahead of its official launch, the company has released another teaser, offering a subtle glimpse of the pickup’s front and rear-end design while keeping most styling details under wraps. At the front, the pickup features a black-coloured grille,…