In the 1990s and early 2000s, while India’s economy was opening up and its cities swelling with new ambitions, Maruti Suzuki quietly transformed the way the nation moved. It wasn’t with luxury sedans or flashy imports, but with small, unassuming hatchbacks that prioritised efficiency over extravagance. At a time when personal mobility was a distant… Continue reading India’s car titan may ride the small wonder that built its empire
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New subway in Mahoba to ease daily commute for over thousand vehicles
On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, the city of Jhansi proudly unveils its new Limited Height Subway, a marvel designed to make travel easier. Jhansi: The newly-constructed Limited Height Subway (LHS) will be opened for public use from Saturday noon on the occasion of Dhanteras. Providing details, PRO NCR Jhansi Division, Manoj Kumar Singh, informed… Continue reading New subway in Mahoba to ease daily commute for over thousand vehicles
No more ‘didn’t get message’, challan alerts on WhatsApp now
People can also verify and pay their fines through the Delhi Traffic Police website. If you didn’t get an SMS about your traffic challan, you’re not alone. This is among the most common reasons cited during Lok Adalat hearings, where people attempt to settle long-pending fines. But this could change soon as Delhi Traffic Police… Continue reading No more ‘didn’t get message’, challan alerts on WhatsApp now
India’s logistics cost to reduce to single digit by December: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Logistics cost in India will come down to single digit by December this year, helped by rapid expansion of expressways and economic corridors, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday. Addressing ASSOCHAM Annual Conference 2025, Gadkari further said a recent report prepared by IIT Chennai, IIT Kanpur and IIM Bangalore has… Continue reading India’s logistics cost to reduce to single digit by December: Nitin Gadkari
Public EV charging infrastructure in Pune faces delays in setup, low usage due to challenges
Dhruv Ruparel, president of the Petrol Dealers Association Pune, said that while there were 970 petrol stations in Pune district, those with EV charging points are few. The civic body’s plan to set up 82 public charging points in different parts of the city remains incomplete after two years. This is despite the fact that… Continue reading Public EV charging infrastructure in Pune faces delays in setup, low usage due to challenges
European carmakers fear for production in dispute over chipmaker Nexperia
Nexperia chips are not technically sophisticated but are needed in large volumes. Its biggest manufacturing site is in Hamburg, Germany, but most of its chips are packaged and assembled into larger products in China. European carmakers could face significant disruption to manufacturing without a swift resolution to a trade and intellectual property dispute over chipmaker… Continue reading European carmakers fear for production in dispute over chipmaker Nexperia
Bokaro automobile showrooms hopeful of record Sales this Dhanteras
With hundreds of vehicles pre-booked, automobile dealers in Bokaro are hopeful of a bumper sale this Dhanteras which can gross more than ₹ 50 crore. Bookings soared since GST on vehicles were slashed by the Union govt last month as it brought down the price of cars by up to ₹ 1 lakh. Combined with… Continue reading Bokaro automobile showrooms hopeful of record Sales this Dhanteras
US nears tariff relief for auto industry after lobbying push
The policy is expected to be detailed in government documents that also formally implement tariffs on imported trucks. The White House is poised to ease tariffs on the US auto industry, a move that would deliver a major win for carmakers that have aggressively lobbied to stem the fallout from record-level import duties. Trump earlier… Continue reading US nears tariff relief for auto industry after lobbying push
US nears tariff relief for auto industry after lobbying push
The policy is expected to be detailed in government documents that also formally implement tariffs on imported trucks. The White House is poised to ease tariffs on the US auto industry, a move that would deliver a major win for carmakers that have aggressively lobbied to stem the fallout from record-level import duties. Trump earlier… Continue reading US nears tariff relief for auto industry after lobbying push
Steelbird launches bluetooth smart helmet for connected riders
The SBH-32 Aeronautics is equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 technology, delivering up to 48 hours of talk time and 110 hours of standby. Helmet manufacturer Steelbird Hi-Tech India on Friday said it has launched the SBH-32 Aeronautics, an advanced Bluetooth smart helmet designed for the era of connected mobility, on the occasion of Diwali. Available in… Continue reading Steelbird launches bluetooth smart helmet for connected riders