3 min readNew DelhiApr 30, 2022 09:54 AM IST First published on: Apr 30, 2022 at 04:23 AM IST The shrinking market of entry-level hatchbacks, India’s top selling car segment, in addition to a decline in two-wheeler sales over the last 3-4 years, points to severe distress in the segment of the economy that typically…
2 min readAhmedabadUpdated: Feb 18, 2022 12:36 AM IST Almost a week after launching a search operation in the Harami Nalla area of Kutch district, the Border Security Force (BSF) has recovered seven Pakistani fishing boats Thursday. These boats are part of the 11 Pakistani fishing boats that were seized from Harami Nalla on February…
A few sheets of old newspaper can have a surprisingly practical use in the car, especially during the rainy season. Placed beneath the floor mats, newspaper can help deal with one of the most common problems that drivers face during wet weather that is moisture. Water, mud, and dampness often enter the car through the…
India’s flex-fuel two-wheeler segment has started gaining momentum. A couple of months back, there was only one motorcycle in this segment and now we have four. Hero MotoCorp introduced the Splendor+ Flex Fuel in June, while Yamaha recently entered the space with the FZ Blue Flex. Both motorcycles are capable of running on ethanol-blended fuel…
1 min readNew DelhiFeb 20, 2022 03:56 AM IST Automobile major Honda on Saturday said it has appointed Takuya Tsumura as the new president and chief executive officer of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), with effect from April 1. Tsumura, 54, will take over from Gaku Nakanishi, who moves from India to regional headquarters in…
3 min readCape TownAug 16, 2023 03:46 AM IST First published on: Aug 15, 2023 at 05:54 PM IST Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday launched a new series of lightweight four-wheel drive tractors in seven models of 21 to 40 horsepower (HP) range under the ‘OJA’ sub-brand platform. The seven models – four in the…
Kia India has officially entered one of the country’s most competitive electric SUV segments with the unveiling of the Syros EV. The new model will rival established offerings such as the Tata Nexon EV, which has been among the best-selling electric SUVs in India. While Kia is yet to announce prices, here’s a closer look…
2 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2024 05:26 PM IST Passenger vehicle retail sales rose to a record high in January driven by robust demand for sports utility vehicles, dealers’ body FADA said on Tuesday. Passenger vehicle (PV) sales rose to 3,93,250 units last month, registering a jump of 13 per cent from 3,47,086 units sold…
2 min readFrankfurtJun 27, 2019 05:43 PM IST Ford said it has ceased production at three plants in Russia, is closing plants in France and Wales, and has cut shifts at factories in Valencia, Spain and Saarlouis, Germany. Ford said it will have cut 12,000 jobs in Europe by the end of next year to…
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,…