Mercedes-Benz India has announced the launch of the GLS facelift on January 8, 2024, marking the start of the German brand’s launch spree in the coming year. Prices for Merc’s refreshed flagship SUV will be announced at the end of the brand’s Annual Press Conference 2024, which starts at 12:30pm. Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift: what’s new?… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India GLS facelift on January 8, 2024
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ARAI awards Tata Motors first PLI auto certificate in M3 category
ARAI awarded the first PLI-AUTO certificate to Tata Motors in the M3 Category for their 12m long Fully Built Bus, TATA STARBUS 4/12 EV, including both AC and Non-AC variants. This recognition confirms the conformity of their vehicle model. Category M3 refers to a motor vehicle designed for carriage passengers with a maximum Gross Vehicle… Continue reading ARAI awards Tata Motors first PLI auto certificate in M3 category
Kia to launch three models in India by FY24 end
Kia is gearing up to launch three new models in the country by the end of 2024, and will also showcase a new sub-4-metre model for India before the year is out. The carmaker will reveal the price of the refreshed Sonet compact SUV, bring in its flagship EV9 EV and launch the new-gen Carnival… Continue reading Kia to launch three models in India by FY24 end
Porsche India to launch 4 models next year
Porsche India celebrated the iconic brand’s 75th anniversary with great aplomb by hosting more than a few events, announcing sales highs and even helping us break a record. The German brand also launched the Cayenne facelift, the 911 S/T and the all-new Panamera, and is planning to add four more cars to its portfolio in 2024. Here’s what to expect, and… Continue reading Porsche India to launch 4 models next year
Three Toyotas with carbon-neutral fuel, hydrogen engine, and HEV complete 10-hour endurance race
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that it participated in the Idemitsu Super Endurance Southeast Asia Trophy 2023 (Thailand 10-hour Endurance Race) held on December 22-23 at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit. The Japanese car maker competed with a three-vehicle setup for Rookie Racing featuring the ORC Rookie GR86 CNF concept, a GR86 running on carbon-neutral fuel,… Continue reading Three Toyotas with carbon-neutral fuel, hydrogen engine, and HEV complete 10-hour endurance race
New Aston Martin Valhalla undergoes first prototype testing at Silverstone
The Valhalla has been a long time in the making, with the initial concept appearing in 2019 – but now Aston Martin’s new supercar is taking big steps, with real-world testing. The long wait is understandable, given that the Valhalla will be the first series-production mid-engined road car in Aston’s 108-year history. With hybrid power… Continue reading New Aston Martin Valhalla undergoes first prototype testing at Silverstone
Mahindra XUV700 drives past 150,000 sales in 29 months
The XUV700, Mahindra & Mahindra’s flagship SUV has notched a new milestone: 150,000-unit sales in the domestic market. Launched on August 14, 2021, the XUV700 has taken 29 months or a little over two years to achieve this big number. This Mahindra model had surpassed the 100,000-units mark in 21 months since launch, with the… Continue reading Mahindra XUV700 drives past 150,000 sales in 29 months
What Car Owners Should Know About the Tesla Autopilot Recall
Drivers of Tesla vehicles will automatically receive the software updates the company is issuing to address concerns from federal auto safety regulators about its driver-assistance system, Autopilot. The updates, which Tesla will send to cars over cellular networks, will include new warnings and checks to make sure drivers are paying attention to the road and… Continue reading What Car Owners Should Know About the Tesla Autopilot Recall
Aston Martin’s F1 Season Went Zoom, Then Sputtered
A year ago, Lawrence Stroll, team owner of Aston Martin, was far from achieving his aspirations. Twelve months later, Fernando Alonso outlined the difference in performance between last year’s team and this year’s. “It has been a historical season for Aston Martin, and for myself, eight finishes on the podium, more than 200 points, nearly… Continue reading Aston Martin’s F1 Season Went Zoom, Then Sputtered
Two Storied Names in F1, Ferrari and Mercedes, Seek to Bounce Back
Ferrari and Mercedes are two of the oldest, grandest and most successful teams in Formula 1. In 2022, their hopes of more world championships were dashed by Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team. This year, things got even worse. Where Ferrari won four times last season, in 2023 the Italian team won just a… Continue reading Two Storied Names in F1, Ferrari and Mercedes, Seek to Bounce Back