A Waymo car is halted on the road amid a power outage in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 20, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.d Reuters Three days after a blackout in San Francisco caused Waymo to pause its driverless car service, the Alphabet-owned company said it’s updating its fleet so… Continue reading Waymo will update driverless fleet after San Francisco blackout to improve navigation during outages
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China’s mineral dominance gives Western magnet makers a moment in the sun
Annealed neodymium iron boron magnets sit in a barrel at a Neo Material Technologies Inc. factory in Tianjin, China on June 11, 2010. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Rare earth magnet makers are having a moment as Western nations scramble to build domestic “mine-to-magnet” supply chains and reduce their dependence on China. A turbulent… Continue reading China’s mineral dominance gives Western magnet makers a moment in the sun
BP Agrees to Sell Majority Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak in $10 Billion Deal
BP announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to sell a majority shareholding in Castrol, its lubricants business, to alternative investment firm Stonepeak at an enterprise value of $10 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Stonepeak will acquire a 65% stake in Castrol, while BP retains 35% ownership in a newly formed… Continue reading BP Agrees to Sell Majority Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak in $10 Billion Deal
Bajaj Pulsar 150 Gets LED Lighting Update, Prices Start at ₹1.08 Lakh
Bajaj Auto has announced an update to its popular Pulsar 150 motorcycle, introducing LED lighting technology and refreshed aesthetics while maintaining the model’s classic design philosophy. The announcement was made on December 24, 2025, from the company’s Pune headquarters. The updated range includes three variants with ex-showroom Delhi pricing: the Pulsar 150 SD at ₹1,08,772,… Continue reading Bajaj Pulsar 150 Gets LED Lighting Update, Prices Start at ₹1.08 Lakh
The answer to making cars lighter? You’re sitting on it…
In the quest to reduce weight, one area of a car’s structure that gets relatively little public attention is seating. As drivers and passengers, we probably take them for granted beyond how comfortable or not they might be. But if you’ve ever had to remove a seat from a car, you’ll know just how complex and heavy… Continue reading The answer to making cars lighter? You’re sitting on it…
I drove 50 cars in 2025 – the DS No8 was my favourite. Yes, really…
It won’t be for everyone. Indeed, if it doesn’t fare significantly better than its dismally performing predecessor, the DS 9, I might never see another one on the road. But that would be a great shame. Because while the oddly named DS No8 is hardly the most adventurously conceived of cars, it is wilfully individualistic… Continue reading I drove 50 cars in 2025 – the DS No8 was my favourite. Yes, really…
A Look Back at the Major Policy Developments of 2025
The year 2025 has unfolded as an action-packed phase for India’s automotive sector, with policy announcements arriving in rapid succession and reshaping the industry’s near-term outlook. As the country accelerates its push for localisation and competes head-to-head with global benchmarks in technology, cost and efficiency amid global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, incentives and… Continue reading A Look Back at the Major Policy Developments of 2025
Maruti Suzuki Partners with Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank for Vehicle Financing
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank to provide retail financing solutions for vehicles. The partnership represents a significant expansion of Maruti Suzuki’s financing network, bringing its total number of retail finance partners to 50. The collaboration will offer financing options for new cars, pre-owned vehicles, and… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank for Vehicle Financing
Citroën India Delivers Fleet of 51 C3 CNG Vehicles to Luthra Group in Surat
Citroën India has completed the delivery of 51 C3 CNG vehicles to Luthra Group at the company’s Surat headquarters, marking a significant milestone in the French automaker’s expansion within India’s emerging markets. The ceremonial handover, conducted in partnership with Citroën’s Gujarat dealership La Maison Nanavati, underscores the brand’s commitment to providing sustainable and economical transportation… Continue reading Citroën India Delivers Fleet of 51 C3 CNG Vehicles to Luthra Group in Surat
Chartered Speed Deploys Electric Buses for DCM Shriram Staff Transport
Chartered Speed Limited, one of India’s prominent passenger bus mobility service providers, has deployed 11 electric buses dedicated to staff transportation for DCM Shriram at Jhagadia GIDC in Bharuch. The service was inaugurated on December 24, 2025, by Sanyam Gandhi, Whole-time Director at Chartered Speed Limited, and Aditya Shriram, Deputy Managing Director at DCM Shriram.… Continue reading Chartered Speed Deploys Electric Buses for DCM Shriram Staff Transport