Do you own a smart fridge? The probable answer is no, you don’t. In fact you’re twice as likely to have no idea what a smart home appliance is than be one of three in 100 people in the UK who own one. Smart appliances are those that are in some way connected to the… Continue reading We didn’t ask for ‘smart’ cars – so why are we getting them?
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Faster and cheaper: How the Cupra Leon R beat VW at its own game
AMK. Or BAM. These are critical characters you must search for while grubbing about beneath the bonnet of any first-generation Seat Leon Cupra R on your buying horizon. They’re part of the engine’s identification code, found on its offside front, the first trio of letters denoting the 207bhp 1.8 20-valve motor of 2002, or the… Continue reading Faster and cheaper: How the Cupra Leon R beat VW at its own game
Sona BLW Readies for Electric Four-Wheeler Segment; Update Likely in 6–7 Months
Auto component major Sona BLW Forgings Ltd is working on traction motors and controllers for four-wheelers and higher segments, and expects to share a meaningful update on the same in six to seven months, a senior company official said on Friday. “The four-wheeler bit is something that we are working on, and hopefully we can… Continue reading Sona BLW Readies for Electric Four-Wheeler Segment; Update Likely in 6–7 Months
India Energy Week 2026 to Convene Global Energy Leaders in Goa
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, to be held from January 27-30, 2026 at ONGC ATI in Goa, will convene global energy ministers, industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, academia and technology providers, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri announced at the event’s curtain raiser press conference. Describing IEW as the first… Continue reading India Energy Week 2026 to Convene Global Energy Leaders in Goa
Hyundai Motor India Receives Top Employer Certification for Third Year
Hyundai Motor India Limited has been certified as a Top Employer in India for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the company has received this recognition from the Top Employers Institute. The company ranked first among automobile manufacturers and fourth across all sectors nationwide. The certification is based on the Top Employers Institute’s HR Best… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Receives Top Employer Certification for Third Year
Yamaha Recalls Over 3 Lakh 125cc Hybrid Scooters in India
India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. has announced a voluntary recall of 3,06,635 units of its 125cc hybrid scooter models manufactured between May 2, 2024, and September 3, 2025. The recall affects the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid and Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid scooter models. The company has identified a potential issue where the front brake caliper… Continue reading Yamaha Recalls Over 3 Lakh 125cc Hybrid Scooters in India
Mahindra Launches Thar ROXX STAR EDN at ₹16.85 Lakh
Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced the Thar ROXX STAR EDN, a design-focused addition to its popular SUV lineup. The new variant starts at an introductory price of ₹16.85 lakh (ex-showroom) for the diesel manual rear-wheel-drive configuration. The STAR EDN distinguishes itself through aesthetic upgrades including a piano black front grille, matching piano black R19 alloy… Continue reading Mahindra Launches Thar ROXX STAR EDN at ₹16.85 Lakh
Continental Sees PV Tyre Replacement Demand Grow at 5-6% Till 2030; Premium Segment to Outpace Market
Continental Tyres India expects steady mid-single-digit growth in replacement demand for tyres over the next five years, driven by structural shifts in the passenger vehicle market, with a growing preference for sport utility vehicles and premium cars, and renewed consumer confidence post-GST reforms last year. The company expects its core tyre replacement business to grow… Continue reading Continental Sees PV Tyre Replacement Demand Grow at 5-6% Till 2030; Premium Segment to Outpace Market
Carraro India Inaugurates First Authorised Service Centre in Faridabad
Carraro India Limited inaugurated its first authorised service centre in Faridabad on Thursday through PHE Industries Pvt. Ltd. The inauguration is part of the company’s expansion strategy to establish four authorised service centres across the country by 2026. The centres will span the North, South, East, and West regions. The inauguration ceremony was attended by… Continue reading Carraro India Inaugurates First Authorised Service Centre in Faridabad
Mercedes-Benz Opens New Bengaluru Facility with India’s First Maybach Lounge
Mercedes-Benz India has opened a new dealership in Bengaluru, introducing Karnataka’s first Maybach Lounge as part of a facility that combines luxury vehicle sales with service capabilities. The company also launched the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 SUV, priced at INR 2.75 crores, which will be manufactured in India for the first time outside the United States.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Opens New Bengaluru Facility with India’s First Maybach Lounge