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OMCs cut petrol, diesel prices by Rs 2; effective March 15

State-owned oil marketing companies will cut the prices of petrol and diesel across the country by Rs 2 from March 15, 6 am, as per social media posts by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on X today. “Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have informed that they have revised petrol… Continue reading OMCs cut petrol, diesel prices by Rs 2; effective March 15

Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits

In today’s high-tech, high-stakes auto industry, fortunes can change quickly, and there’s no better example of that right now than Toyota Motor. Not long ago, it looked as if Toyota had fallen dangerously behind in electric vehicles. Tesla, the electric car pioneer, has grown rapidly and become the world’s most valuable automaker. Seeing Tesla’s success,… Continue reading Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits

Petrol and diesel prices reduced by Rs 2 per litre

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced prices of petrol and diesel across the country by Rs 2 a litre from March 15, 6am, as per a PTI report. This ends a nearly two-year-long hiatus in rate revision of the two fossil fuels, just hours before the general election schedule was announced. Petrol in the national… Continue reading Petrol and diesel prices reduced by Rs 2 per litre

UK promises ‘robust measures’ on Chinese EVs

The UK will apply “robust measures” to ensure a level playing field for local car makers in the face of increased competition from Chinese EV manufacturers, Mark Harper, secretary of state for transport, told the audience of the SMMT Connected event today. The pressure has increased on the UK to respond to the EU’s toughened… Continue reading UK promises ‘robust measures’ on Chinese EVs

From the archive: coupés galore at a Geneva show to remember

After 119 years, the future of the Geneva motor show is uncertain. At its peak, it hosted more than 1300 firms and 660,000 people. But times have changed, to the great regret of industry figures and enthusiasts. Let’s cheer ourselves up by looking back at one of the finest Geneva shows: 1970, when ‘electrifying’ referred… Continue reading From the archive: coupés galore at a Geneva show to remember

Drivers to be affected as M25 section set to close this weekend

Why is the M25 closing? National Highways says the road will close so it can demolish and replace the bridleway bridge at Clearmount and install a large gantry. The work will also increase the number of lanes at junction 10, which, National Highways said, will “make journeys safer and improve traffic flow”. Entry and exit… Continue reading Drivers to be affected as M25 section set to close this weekend

MG secures trademark for Excelor EV nameplate in India

MG Motor India has trademarked the ‘Excelor EV’ nameplate in India, which could possibly be the carmaker’s third EV in our country. The trademark was applied for in December 2023 and has been “accepted and advertised”. MG currently has the Comet EV and ZS EV on sale in our market. MG Excelor EV: what could it be? There are currently… Continue reading MG secures trademark for Excelor EV nameplate in India