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India’s EV market needs affordable options. New Tata Punch EV tries to fill the gap

When it comes to ‘affordable’ electric vehicles, there is one simple issue. Either the cars feel too cheap or they don’t have ‘enough’ range.

Why Hyundai Creta is still the king of Indian roads after 11 years—brand value to looks

Hyundai was never scared of rivals overtaking them last year. But in 2027, the mythical ‘Creta Killer’ may finally emerge. Or it could continue to remain a myth.

Trump kills the ‘Obama Switch’. How will it affect the future of the automotive industry?

US President Donald Trump, along with EPA Director Lee Zeldin, announced that his administration will be rolling back the  Start/Stop button.

The three German SUVs are here. It’s the features list that has puzzled me

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATiC, BMW X3 30 XDrive M-Sport Pro & Volkswagen Tayron R-Line 4MOTION are assembled in India, so upcoming FTA with the EU will not make them any cheaper.

India-EU FTA doesn’t mean cars will get cheaper. Read the fine print

A manufacturer can’t just ship kits from the US or China, assemble them in Germany, France or Belgium, and then claim lower duties.

F1 2026 is doubling down on hybrid vehicles. It’s not ‘yesterday’s technology’ anymore

The new version of Formula 1 will involve a lot of energy management, bringing up a whole different skillset in drivers. One could argue that it’s not ‘pure’ racing anymore.

BMW’s record 2025 sales show India’s young professionals are moving into luxury cars

Mercedes-Benz launched its first ‘assembled in India’ Maybach GLS for Rs 2.75 crore. Can India be a savior for big carmakers?

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

More automation, more screens—what Indian cars will look like in 2026

Automakers this year are expected to roll out cars in India that are smarter, safer, and electric.

What to expect from cars and carmakers in 2026—strong hybrids, flex fuel

Domestic majors Tata and Mahindra, which have previously questioned hybrid vehicles, might bite the bullet with hybrid powertrains in 2026.

On Camera

The big fat IPS wedding people just can’t stop talking about

IPS KK Bishnoi and IPS Anshika Verma’s palatial Jodhpur wedding missed a key truth—power complicates tradition and personal joy.

How Russian oil makes its way to India—two key routes, a backup & a sanctions hack

From Baltic ports to Gujarat shores, Russian crude travels 7,500 nautical miles through ship-to-ship transfers, and in some cases, price cap loopholes, experts say.

More ‘hits’ than Rheinmetall ever—Ukraine drone manufacturer claps back at CEO’s ‘housewives’ remark

Oleksandr Yakovenko, founder of Ukrainian drone maker TAF Industries, further went on to highlight the growing 'irrelevance' of European defence platforms.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.