The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, urged that all two-wheelers sold in India must include two ISI-certified helmets to improve road safety across the country. Speaking at the Auto Summit in New Delhi, Gadkari emphasized the importance of such a move in light of India’s concerning road safety statistics, which show… Continue reading Gadkari Calls for Bundling of Helmets with Scooters and Bikes
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DriveX Introduces AI-Powered Self-Inspection Tool for Two-Wheeler Sellers
DriveX has launched an AI-powered self-inspection tool, allowing pre-owned two-wheeler sellers to assess their vehicle’s value independently and receive a real-time price estimate. The new feature aims to simplify the resale process, which traditionally involved physical dealer inspections and inconsistent price quotations. DriveX’s AI tool combines visual inspection technology with market-algorithm-based valuation. Sellers can provide… Continue reading DriveX Introduces AI-Powered Self-Inspection Tool for Two-Wheeler Sellers
Pioneer to Begin Manufacturing In-Car Products in India
Pioneer Corporation announced plans to begin manufacturing in-car products in India starting in 2026, expanding its presence in one of Asia’s fastest-growing automotive markets. The initiative follows the establishment of a research and development center in India in 2023. The production will initially focus on Display Audio products for automakers and may later expand to… Continue reading Pioneer to Begin Manufacturing In-Car Products in India
TATA.ev Expands Electric Vehicle Portfolio to Mauritius
TATA.ev, a subsidiary of Tata Motors and India’s largest four-wheeler electric vehicle manufacturer, has launched its electric vehicle portfolio in Mauritius in partnership with Allied Motors, the country’s leading automobile distributor. The launch on March 28, 2025, marks TATA.ev’s first expansion beyond the SAARC region. The company has introduced three electric vehicles to the Mauritian… Continue reading TATA.ev Expands Electric Vehicle Portfolio to Mauritius
Is the hydrogen car dream as good as dead?
This year has started very badly for the prospects of hydrogen as a potential future fuel for cars. In Germany, hydrogen company H2 Mobility announced at the start of March that it was shutting 22 fuel stations focusing mainly on cars, citing a strategic shift towards goods vehicles. In California, meanwhile, Shell is reportedly set to… Continue reading Is the hydrogen car dream as good as dead?
Just stop oil protesters throw in the towel by announcing final demonstration
Protest group Just Stop Oil says it’s ‘hanging up the hi vis’. The group’s activities have left 15 protesters languishing in jail following a series of high profile demonstrations since 2021 that some think set back environmental causes by alienating public support. Announcing an end to campaigning after “one last action”, the group claims to… Continue reading Just stop oil protesters throw in the towel by announcing final demonstration
Car Deal of the Day: fire-breathing Volkswagen Golf R for a very friendly price
Four-wheel drive, 328bhp, 155mph… …but still a five-door hatch with a decent boot £312.89 a month Fifty years young, the Volkswagen Golf has arguably become the definitive hatchback on account of its excellent all-round abilities. But no model shows off just how broad those skills really are better than the Golf R. The flagship hot… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: fire-breathing Volkswagen Golf R for a very friendly price
Bigger battery sends Mercedes eVito electric van range way up to 298 miles
When Mercedes launched its all-electric eVito van in 2020 the vehicle couldn’t even top 100 miles of range. Fast forward to 2025 and the mid-sized panel van is now capable of covering 298 miles on a single charge. The sad news is that due to ‘lack of market demand’, according to Mercedes, the new version… Continue reading Bigger battery sends Mercedes eVito electric van range way up to 298 miles
Iconic Smart ForTwo city car to make stunning comeback with bold new look
“We have #1, 3 and 5, so there is still some room for the even numbers. There is more to come,” he said. If the two-seater does take the #2 badge, we can only assume Smart is saving #4 for that aforementioned ID.1 alternative – much like we saw with the now-defunct ForTwo and ForFour,… Continue reading Iconic Smart ForTwo city car to make stunning comeback with bold new look
Electric BMW M3 takes to the Nurburgring for the first time
“This ECU control unit was designed for four independently operating electric motors up to one megawatt [1,341bhp] and therefore yes, it needs a lighthouse project,” said Weber. BMW’s new ECU combines controllers for the stability control, powertrain/battery and chassis software into one hardware unit as part of the biggest investment in the firm’s history –… Continue reading Electric BMW M3 takes to the Nurburgring for the first time