On Indian roads, at least one person dies every three minutes, and the usual suspects—such as over speeding, drunken driving, driving on the wrong side, and failing to wear a seat belt or a helmet—along with bad road planning and potholes are coming out as major contributors, reveals the latest available data with transport ministry. Ironically,… Continue reading India overspeeds the world in road fatalities
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India overspeeds the world in road fatalities
On Indian roads, at least one person dies every three minutes, and the usual suspects—such as over speeding, drunken driving, driving on the wrong side, and failing to wear a seat belt or a helmet—along with bad road planning and potholes are coming out as major contributors, reveals the latest available data with transport ministry. Ironically,… Continue reading India overspeeds the world in road fatalities
Maruti Suzuki expands its metaverse presence with ArenaVerse
Expanding its presence in the metaverse, Maruti Suzuki India has launched ArenaVerse, a metaverse platform for the company’s Arena showroom network. Metaverse platforms are essentially virtual platforms that help companies develop and present new virtual experiences with the use of augmented and virtual reality, among other things. According to the company, ArenaVerse will allow users… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki expands its metaverse presence with ArenaVerse
MoRTH tightens grip on used vehicle dealers to ensure transparency
After issuing a draft notification earlier this year in September, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has executed an amendment to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), outlining measures to ensure transparency in the sale and purchase of registered vehicles through dealers. According to the amendment, used vehicle dealers will be obligated to… Continue reading MoRTH tightens grip on used vehicle dealers to ensure transparency
December delight for carmakers, retails may breach record 400,000 units
This month is going to be a ‘Delightful December’ for passenger vehicle manufacturers in India. As many as 390,000 to 400,000 vehicles may be retailed in a single month for the first time ever in the history of the Indian automobile industry. If the industry achieves this, it will easily surpass the previous high of… Continue reading December delight for carmakers, retails may breach record 400,000 units
Electric two-wheeler sales in India soar 305% in CY2022 to race past 600,000 units
Electric two-wheeler sales in India soar 305% in CY2022 to race past 600,000 units It’s the last day of calendar year 2022, a year which has seen the electric vehicle (EV) industry dominate the headlines, both in India and overseas. 2022 has clearly been a record-setting year for the EV industry, considering that a total… Continue reading Electric two-wheeler sales in India soar 305% in CY2022 to race past 600,000 units
Electric two-wheeler sales in India soar 305% in CY2022 to race past 600,000 units
Electric two-wheeler sales in India soar 305% in CY2022 to race past 600,000 units It’s the last day of calendar year 2022, a year which has seen the electric vehicle (EV) industry dominate the headlines, both in India and overseas. 2022 has clearly been a record-setting year for the EV industry, considering that a total… Continue reading Electric two-wheeler sales in India soar 305% in CY2022 to race past 600,000 units
Autocar writers’ cars of 2022: Kia Picanto
By any number of measures, the Kia Picanto shouldn’t even be in my top 10 favourites from 2022, let alone top. It’s not particularly new, or clean, or controversial. I didn’t even have a particularly memorable drive in it, confined as I was to school runs and local roads. But that ignores the simple, joyous… Continue reading Autocar writers’ cars of 2022: Kia Picanto
Our most-watched videos of 2022
There was no shortage of shiny metal on the Autocar YouTube channel over the past 12 months, as we drove everything from modified hot hatches to ultra-luxurious SUVs. Here are some of the highlights. Lotus Emira vs Porsche 718 Cayman GTS [embedded content] We had been wondering how the Lotus Emira would stack up ever since… Continue reading Our most-watched videos of 2022
GM’s Barra nears to top of Forbes’ most powerful list
Oprah Winfrey, Nancy Pelosi and Melinda French Gates pale in power compared with General Motors CEO Mary Barra, according to The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women of 2022 list. The list showcases innovators who lead on the world stage to “redefine traditional power structures and forge lasting impact in every sphere of influence,” according to… Continue reading GM’s Barra nears to top of Forbes’ most powerful list