I’ve bought an Audi A2. It’s a 2003 74bhp 1.4-litre diesel and, because it didn’t have an MOT, it cost me £500. So far, I’ve fitted a new rear wheel bearing (£30), cleaned some mould from its crannies and sent it to be MOT tested. It failed only on headlight alignment and parking brake effectiveness, the… Continue reading How aerodynamics have moved cars forward in the past 25 years
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Fast, Fearless, and Resilient: Women are Reshaping the World of Motorsports
“I was either courageous or reckless, or foolhardy—call it what you want. I just liked to go at full speed,” said Maria Teresa de Filippis, the first woman to qualify for a Formula One Grand Prix in the 1950s. Her words capture the indomitable spirit required to shatter barriers in motorsports: a relentless drive to… Continue reading Fast, Fearless, and Resilient: Women are Reshaping the World of Motorsports
Lumax Cornaglia Targets New OEMs After Market Shift
Lumax Cornaglia, which is involved in air intake systems, plastic fuel tanks, and urea tanks is undergoing a change in its business strategy after Tata Motors, its primary customer for plastic fuel tanks, reverted to metal tanks on multiple models. To optimize its Pune plant’s capacity, the company is exploring new opportunities in air intake systems,… Continue reading Lumax Cornaglia Targets New OEMs After Market Shift
Sunjay Kapur Takes Charge as Chairman of CII Northern Region for 2025-26
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region has announced its new leadership for 2025-26 following its Annual Regional Meeting in New Delhi. Sunjay Kapur, Chairman of Sona Comstar, has been elected as Chairman, while Puneet Kaura, Managing Director & CEO of Samtel Avionics, has been appointed as Deputy Chairman. Kapur who served as the… Continue reading Sunjay Kapur Takes Charge as Chairman of CII Northern Region for 2025-26
Gensol Engineering Promoters Sell Shares for Business Reinvestment
The promoters of Gensol Engineering Limited have sold 9,00,000 equity shares, representing 2.37% of the company’s total equity. The proceeds from the sale will be reinvested into the business through an equity infusion. In an official statement, the company confirmed that the promoters plan to reinvest the same or a higher amount in the… Continue reading Gensol Engineering Promoters Sell Shares for Business Reinvestment
Mahindra Expands WE Hunnar Initiative to Train Women in Mobility Sector
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML) has expanded its Mahindra WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Hunnar initiative, a skill development program aimed at training women in the mobility sector. Launched in July 2024 as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts, the program provides training in three-wheeler and four-wheeler driving, customer care, and electric vehicle (EV)… Continue reading Mahindra Expands WE Hunnar Initiative to Train Women in Mobility Sector
Ashok Leyland Marks Women’s Day, Extends Mumbai Indians Partnership
Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, marked International Women’s Day by recognising women entrepreneurs and reinforcing its support for women’s cricket. The company organized ‘Meet & Greet’ sessions in Mumbai and Bengaluru, where self-made women entrepreneurs interacted with players from the Mumbai Indians Women’s Team, including… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Marks Women’s Day, Extends Mumbai Indians Partnership
Maruti Suzuki and Hero FinCorp Partner to Offer Car Loan Financing
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hero FinCorp Limited to enhance financing options for new and pre-owned car buyers. The partnership will integrate Maruti Suzuki’s dealership network with Hero FinCorp’s financial solutions, expanding loan accessibility for customers across different regions. The MoU was signed in the presence of… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki and Hero FinCorp Partner to Offer Car Loan Financing
An enduring Legacy: farewell to one of Subaru’s greatest hits
I’ve driven very few cars that balance ride comfort and handling nous to this degree. It resists roll with even ambitious cornering speeds and its responses are endlessly faithful, all without trading composure over the worst of a British back road. And what’s truly extraordinary is that this car runs on its original dampers, an engine rebuild… Continue reading An enduring Legacy: farewell to one of Subaru’s greatest hits
‘Almost 10% Revolt customers are women riders’: Anjali Rattan
With added convenience of needing no trips to the fuel station and minimal downtime for servicing, women riders from not just metros, but Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns are opting for Revolt Motors’ gearless e-bikes. Revolt Motors, which is a Manesar-based electric two-wheeler startup that is now owned by New Delhi-headquartered RattanIndia Enterprises, is seeing a… Continue reading ‘Almost 10% Revolt customers are women riders’: Anjali Rattan