Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced a comprehensive mobility transformation plan for India, featuring hyperloop systems, electric rapid transport, and ropeways across 360 locations. The initiative aims to revolutionize mass transportation in both urban centers and remote areas through advanced technology and infrastructure development. Gadkari stated that ropeways, cable cars,… Continue reading Gadkari Unveils Mobility Plan for Hyperloop, Electric Buses, and Ropeways
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Is Increasing Local Competition Key to Strengthening India’s Automotive Sector?
Indian engineering, design and technology are fast ramping up, getting better every day. This wasn’t always the case. A sea change from what earlier started out with just proficiency in software that slowly evolved into competency in control systems and, finally, computer-aided design, Indian engineering today has come a long way. And let’s not forget,… Continue reading Is Increasing Local Competition Key to Strengthening India’s Automotive Sector?
Indian Automotive Dealerships Focus on Data-Driven Strategies to Navigate Market Challenges
Despite facing relentless challenges in recent years, the Indian automotive industry has emerged above those problems and presents substantial opportunities for growth and transformation, positively impacting the overall economy. The Indian automotive sector has faced substantial challenges, including shutdowns, semiconductor shortages, shifting consumer preferences, and growing sustainability demands. Despite these challenges, several growth opportunities remain,… Continue reading Indian Automotive Dealerships Focus on Data-Driven Strategies to Navigate Market Challenges
Skateboard EVs and Conversion Architectures: Navigating India’s Electrified Future with Flexible Platforms
India’s electric vehicle market is growing at a tremendous pace, and EV sales set a new record in FY 2025. Basis VAHAN data, a total of 107,541 4-wheeler EVs were sold in the year, an 18% increase over the year before. It is all the more important to find alternative ways to address diversified customer… Continue reading Skateboard EVs and Conversion Architectures: Navigating India’s Electrified Future with Flexible Platforms
How McLaren ended its 26-year F1 title drought
The McLaren Technology Centre still looks futuristic enough to double for a spaceport on Coruscant, so it’s staggering to reflect on the fact that it’s now 21 years old. Even more staggering given its age is that a constructors’ championship-winning McLaren had never been built there – until last year. When Lando Norris crossed the… Continue reading How McLaren ended its 26-year F1 title drought
Safety fast: driving Aston’s other F1 car
Only a few months in and already the 2025 Formula 1 season is proving to be a nail-biter, with the established driver order and team hierarchy under threat. So it’s fortunate that two cars present at every race are standing ready to intervene when things get messy. They are the official FIA safety and medical… Continue reading Safety fast: driving Aston’s other F1 car
Next-Gen Tata Harrier and Safari Likely to Feature All-Wheel Drive System
Tata Motors has already begun work on the next-generation Harrier and Safari, and while their launch is still a few years away, we have got our hands on platform, powertrain and other details of both SUVs. Codenamed Taurus and Leo, respectively, the second-gen Harrier and new-gen Safari will be underpinned by a new platform that… Continue reading Next-Gen Tata Harrier and Safari Likely to Feature All-Wheel Drive System
Harmony in Diversity: How Multiple Powertrains Are Powering India’s Mobility Journey
India’s car market is vibrant, as diverse ambitions harmonise with diverse necessities. In FY25, the industry hit a milestone by dispatching an estimated 4.34 million vehicles domestically highlighting a 2% rise from the 4.22 million units sold in FY24. India’s car market is booming, and it’s not just about more people buying vehicles but rather… Continue reading Harmony in Diversity: How Multiple Powertrains Are Powering India’s Mobility Journey
Wheels Of Change: How India’s Automotive Sector Is Navigating Growth Pains And Talent Wars In The EV Era
Over the past three years, the Indian automotive industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience by navigating global challenges such as supply chain disruptions, semiconductor shortages and the rapid shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). Post-pandemic recovery in FY22 saw a 29 percent growth surge, driven by pent-up demand. This momentum tempered down to ~10 percent in FY23… Continue reading Wheels Of Change: How India’s Automotive Sector Is Navigating Growth Pains And Talent Wars In The EV Era
Deep Drive Podcast: The History of Tata Motors And the Road Ahead
This special episode is all about Tata Motors – its early years as a truckmaker, journey as a carmaker, meteoric rise up the sales charts, and what’s in store for the future. In this special episode, we take a closer look at Tata Motors — tracing its beginnings as a truck manufacturer, its evolution into… Continue reading Deep Drive Podcast: The History of Tata Motors And the Road Ahead