The V12 is roused only moderately loudly, the car defaulting to its buttoned-down GT running mode to begin with, but it doesn’t remain a moderate for long. Spin the car’s drive mode collar selector around to Sport, and then Sport+, and the car’s presence is widely and unapologetically announced. Aston’s aim was to make this… Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish
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Mahindra Thar waiting period down to a few months
The Mahindra Thar has been the top-selling lifestyle SUV in India since its arrival back in 2020. The high demand has resulted in long waiting periods that even stretched to over a year for few variants in the past. However, an increase in production as well as higher average monthly deliveries has helped the carmaker… Continue reading Mahindra Thar waiting period down to a few months
MRF India expands its presence with the launch of Tyredrome in Mumbai
MRF, a reknowned tyre manufacturer in India, has opened its new showroom and customer service center, the MRF Tyredrome, at Poonam Chambers, Worli, Mumbai, on October 27, 2024. This facility offers a range of tyre and wheel care services aimed at improving vehicle performance, safety, and longevity. Operated by MRF-trained engineers and technicians, the Tyredrome… Continue reading MRF India expands its presence with the launch of Tyredrome in Mumbai
A look at SUV and car launches this festive season
A host of manufacturers have introduced special edition versions of their cars and SUVs for this festive season in a bid to attract more buyers. Carmakers such as Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Mahindra, Jeep and Renault have launched special edition models. We’ve compiled a list of every special edition for the festive season that has arrived… Continue reading A look at SUV and car launches this festive season
Counting the cost: How counterfeit car parts are draining the auto industry
In an era where global supply chains and technology improvements have transformed many industries, the automobile industry is not exempt from the growing threat posed by fake auto components. The introduction of counterfeit auto parts into the market has far-reaching effects, jeopardizing safety, driving up prices, and harming brand reputations. Some of these components include… Continue reading Counting the cost: How counterfeit car parts are draining the auto industry
Counting the cost: How counterfeit car parts are draining the auto industry
In an era where global supply chains and technology improvements have transformed many industries, the automobile industry is not exempt from the growing threat posed by fake auto components. The introduction of counterfeit auto parts into the market has far-reaching effects, jeopardizing safety, driving up prices, and harming brand reputations. Some of these components include… Continue reading Counting the cost: How counterfeit car parts are draining the auto industry
The search for next-gen EV battery materials
The market for rechargeable batteries which is fundamentally driven by electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems, has flourished. In India, electric two-wheelers are outrunning four-wheelers, with sales numbers surpassing 0.94 million vehicles in FY 2024. World over, electric car sales rose to 18% in 2023, totalling 13.8 million vehicles, requiring over 600 GWh of… Continue reading The search for next-gen EV battery materials
The search for next-gen EV battery materials
The market for rechargeable batteries which is fundamentally driven by electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems, has flourished. In India, electric two-wheelers are outrunning four-wheelers, with sales numbers surpassing 0.94 million vehicles in FY 2024. World over, electric car sales rose to 18% in 2023, totalling 13.8 million vehicles, requiring over 600 GWh of… Continue reading The search for next-gen EV battery materials
Tata Curvv sells 8,218 units in two months since launch
The Tata Curvv SUV-coupé, which was first launched in its electric avatar on August 7, and followed by the petrol- and diesel-engined variants on September 2, has registered wholesales of 8,218 units, as per SIAM passenger vehicle industry data. While the Tata Curvv’s dispatches in August comprised 3,455 units, September numbers (4,763 units) were 38%… Continue reading Tata Curvv sells 8,218 units in two months since launch
I just bought a Jeep for my teen driver. Here’s what I learned about the used car market
watch now When I was a teenager, I bought my first car. It was a Toyota Tercel with a few hundred miles on it and cost less than $10,000. Granted, this was 30 years ago. Now that I have a daughter turning 17, I envisioned a similar scenario. She has worked — and saved —… Continue reading I just bought a Jeep for my teen driver. Here’s what I learned about the used car market