Even as India celebrates 75 years of Independence, its true potential was unleashed only in 1991 when the PV Narasimha-led government kicked off its historic economic reforms initiative. Till then, it was just another part of the world map chugging along complacently with a minuscule presence but all that changed when liberalisation became the new… Continue reading INDIA@75: For cars, it was survival of the fittest
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Tata’s Ace in the pack
When Tata Motors launched its Ace four-wheeler in 2005, there weren’t many small commercial vehicles available. It was an opportunity that Tata spotted and decided to launch, a vehicle which that would later go by the sobriquet, “Chotta Hathi”, equipped with a 700cc engine capable of producing 16hp of power and a peak torque of… Continue reading Tata’s Ace in the pack
M&M’s Born Electric ignites Scorpio memories
As Mahindra & Mahindra gears up to showcase its electric lineup in the UK on Monday, industry sources say it will be “a never seen before, high decibel media campaign”. The new product line is expected to include a coupe SUV, compact SUVs, and a midsize SUV. Auto experts say the coupe version will preview the… Continue reading M&M’s Born Electric ignites Scorpio memories
Ola to showcase electric car online today
Ola Electric will unveil its luxury sports electric sedan online on Monday to coincide with India’s 75th Independence Day anniversary. According to top sources, the company will “not display the actual prototype, but only details of its features, range and other performance aspects”. The production-ready vehicle could be showcased by the first half of 2023. … Continue reading Ola to showcase electric car online today
India at 75: When the Japanese came calling in the 1980s
The Eighties were an action packed decade for the Indian automotive industry and in a sense heralded the first wave of reforms. This was the time the Japanese entered the market with the focus being on two-wheelers and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Suddenly, a host of new brands littered the landscape ranging from Honda, Suzuki,… Continue reading India at 75: When the Japanese came calling in the 1980s
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In-car payments: consumer benefits are clear but obstacles remain
Mercedes’ Fuel and Pay service works at approximately 900 of Germany’s near-14,500 fuel stations Technology companies are battling car makers for control of in-car payment systems as the market develops Where smartphones lead, cars follow, and that’s the case for in-car payments too. The currently limited ability to pay for stuff like parking, charging or drive-through… Continue reading In-car payments: consumer benefits are clear but obstacles remain
Mercedes-EQ’s Stoffel Vandoorne wins Formula E world championship
With a second-place finish in Formula E’s 100th E-Prix today, Stoffel Vandoorne secured the Season 8 Formula E world championship. The Mercedes-EQ driver made it back-to-back trophies for the team in both the drivers’ and the team championships as fellow Silver Arrows pilot Nyck de Vries was the defending series champ. While Vandoorne was no… Continue reading Mercedes-EQ’s Stoffel Vandoorne wins Formula E world championship
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, ‘India’s Warren Buffett’, dies at 62
India’s best-known stock investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, dubbed the country’s Warren Buffett, died on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of tributes for a self-made billionaire whose fortunes rose with the country’s economy. Jhunjhunwala died at the age of 62, a week after the launch of his budget airline, Akasa Air. He had looked and sounded frail promoting the carrier.… Continue reading Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, ‘India’s Warren Buffett’, dies at 62