Klaus Zellmer, the global CEO of Skoda Auto, has visited India thrice in the past 18 months. For the global head of an international automaker to devote so much time to one market may seem unusual, but for the Czech brand — that has been around in India for 20 years — the stakes in… Continue reading EV gameplan: Strategic tie-ups, fund raising, the way forward
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Top 10 affordable SUVs in India
The ever-growing market shift towards high-riding vehicles in the past few years has resulted in almost all major manufacturers introducing affordable, entry-level SUVs in India. In 2024, the sub-Rs 10 lakh space is crowded with tons of SUV offerings to choose from, which leaves the buyer spoilt for choice. On that note, here’s a list… Continue reading Top 10 affordable SUVs in India
Top 10 affordable SUVs in India
The ever-growing market shift towards high-riding vehicles in the past few years has resulted in almost all major manufacturers introducing affordable, entry-level SUVs in India. In 2024, the sub-Rs 10 lakh space is crowded with tons of SUV offerings to choose from, which leaves the buyer spoilt for choice. On that note, here’s a list… Continue reading Top 10 affordable SUVs in India
Aero testing the new Ariel Atom 4R in Catesby tunnel
For the likes of us, helmet-wearing amateurs in normal clothes, there’s a 60mph limit in the tunnel. Other users – properly kitted BTCC teams, Le Mans racers – are allowed much higher speeds, although the tunnel’s operators reserve the right to run risk assessments and frame different rules for different users. It’s an eerie experience,… Continue reading Aero testing the new Ariel Atom 4R in Catesby tunnel
Volkswagen ID 3 GTX performance hatch unveiled
The Volkswagen ID 3 GTX has been revealed as a performance derivative of the ID 3 hatchback. Its a long-awaited EV alternative to the popular Golf GTI, and has been on the cards since the electric hatchback was revealed in 2019. VW ID 3 GTX powertrain, battery range The ID 3 GTX gets Volkswagen’s latest APP550… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 3 GTX performance hatch unveiled
Maserati Grecale Folgore
Adaptive air suspension comes as standard and has been specially tweaked to make up for the weight of the battery. Predictably, that means it’s a whole lot stiffer than the relatively soft petrol versions. That’s a good thing when it comes to handling, because it allows you to take better advantage of the impressive chassis.… Continue reading Maserati Grecale Folgore
How Tesla became the top-selling car company in Norway
Norway has had massive success with EV adoption — 82% of new cars sold in the country in 2023 were electric, according to the Norwegian Road Federation. This high adoption rate can be attributed to the generous subsidies the Scandinavian country has offered to electric vehicle owners as well as its investment in charging infrastructure.… Continue reading How Tesla became the top-selling car company in Norway
On the scene at the M25 closure: did it really cause traffic chaos?
The first-ever planned full-land closure of a stretch of the M25, Britain’s busiest motorway, this weekend had sparked warnings of traffic chaos. Intrigued to how south west London’s infrastructure would cope with the potential chaos, we decided to pay a visit. Concorde, the Intercity 125 and the M25 motorway. Three icons of British transportation, but… Continue reading On the scene at the M25 closure: did it really cause traffic chaos?
Bharat Forge to raise Rs 500 crore through NCDs, term loan
Auto component maker Bharat Forge is planning to raise an amount of up to Rs 500 crore through a term loan and by issuing non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The company plans to secure an unsecured term loan of up to Rs. 375 crore, while it plans to raise Rs 125 crore by issuing rated, listed, unsecured,… Continue reading Bharat Forge to raise Rs 500 crore through NCDs, term loan
Why UK speed limits are confusing for pick-up drivers
Well, this is a little embarrassing. When I previously suggested that all drivers should be regularly reminded of their responsibilities on the road, reader Phil Townsend wrote to suggest that I ought not to be overtaking cars doing 60mph on dual carriageways in my Ford Ranger Raptor because its speed limit is also 60mph on… Continue reading Why UK speed limits are confusing for pick-up drivers