Zhang Youping, a Chinese retiree, purchased an all-electric, small SUV from BYD — China’s largest electric vehicle maker — at an auto show for around $20,000 last month. Her family has bought three gas-powered cars in the last decade, but she recently grew concerned about gas prices and decided to go electric “to save money.”…
Tesla is recalling over 2 million vehicles in the US to install new safeguards in its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system, after a federal safety regulator cited safety concerns. The largest-ever Tesla recall appears to cover nearly all vehicles on US roads to better ensure drivers pay attention when using the system. Tesla’s recall filing said…
5 min readNew DelhiApr 20, 2022 07:25 PM IST First published on: Apr 20, 2022 at 04:00 AM IST The need for charging infrastructure as a prerequisite for battery electric vehicles to find more space in the market is driving four-wheeler vehicle makers to introduce hybrid electric options — cars that feature an internal combustion…
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…
Henry N. Manney III, an automotive journalist best known for his extensive writing in Road & Track magazine, bought a Ferrari 250 GTO in the late 1960s. One of just 36 ever built, the car was Ferrari’s $18,000 top-of-the-line sports/racing car in 1962. When the cars first rolled off the line, Enzo Ferrari, the company…
Tata Motors has just launched the new Tata Sierra EV SUV in the Indian market, with prices ranging from Rs 18.79 lakh to Rs 25.99 lakh (both prices ex-showroom; a 7.2kW home charger and its installation cost an extra Rs 49,000). Interested customers can book the new Sierra EV online or by visiting their nearest…
As Secretary, Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand and CEO, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, Shri Sachin Kurve plays a crucial role in the development of tourism in an idyllic but fragile setting. Kurve’s leadership exemplifies a commitment to showcasing Uttarakhand’s unique cultural history, adventure activities, and ecotourism projects, driven by a passion for maximising the state’s tourism…
Skoda Auto India commenced bookings for the new Kodiaq RS yesterday, June 23, 2026. The limited-run performance SUV quickly attracted strong interest from enthusiasts across the country. And now, the company has announced that all 50 units allocated for India were sold out in just six minutes of bookings opening. With all 50 units now…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has released the first teaser of the upcoming Hilux facelift ahead of its India debut on July 28, 2026. While the short teaser does not reveal the pickup truck in full, it offers a glimpse of the redesigned front fascia.The teaser shows the new Hilux with a larger front grille flanked by…
Tata Motors is building up excitement around the upcoming Sierra EV, which is set to make its India debut on June 30. In its latest teaser, the carmaker has showcased the electric SUV tackling massive sand dunes. The new teaser hints at the Sierra EV taking on Abu Dhabi’s famous Tel Moreeb dune. Standing over…