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Indians are buying more SUVs, less ‘mini’ cars. An optimistic & pessimistic way to look at it

Sales for C-segment SUVs have gone ballistic due to the addition of smartphone integration and ADAS, but poor sales figure for lower-priced units is worrying.

Magnite saved Nissan in India. Parked at World Cup matches, E-Z Shift has a bigger job to do

The E-Z Shift returned superb fuel efficiency and would be an ideal vehicle for someone looking to give their left leg a break from pressing the clutch but is on a budget.

Hyundai India raised the bar with 6 airbags. But here is why you shouldn’t obsess over them

It’s a misconception that airbags save lives no matter how bad an accident. If you’re not belted in, hitting an airbag can feel like an uppercut from Mike Tyson.

Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 proves the luxury-EV combo is only getting stronger

Mercedes-Benz India MD Santosh Iyer admits that a lot more needs to be done to increase the appeal of EVs across India, particularly in terms of infrastructure.

Dear drivers, ESC, VSM, HDC make driving safe but they are no substitutes for road sense

ESC is something that manufacturers will be forced to install on all cars if they want a three-star or above rating in the new Bharat-NCAP safety tests.

Nexon EV facelift works on three things—entertainment, entertainment, entertainment

The BMW i7 is a luxury behemoth, which can redefine the concept of ‘date night’. But there’s another car that matches up to it in this aspect—and it won’t cost you Rs 2 crore.

India must not let China become for EVs what Saudi is for oil

What is the point of a 120kmph road if I can’t drive at least that fast. EV ecosystem must evolve in India.

Royal Enfield’s Siddhartha Lal sees an electric RE but not with a fake thump

Eicher Motors MD says Royal Enfield’s best brains are working on its EV project but a fake ‘thump’ would be like cheating.

Charge anxiety discourages EV buyers. Now a Bengaluru startup has found the fix

Bengaluru-based start up Exponent Energy is improving the economics of electric vehicles by saving vehicle owners’ time with rapid charging.

Bharat NCAP norms to raise standards of cars in India. No more sasta & tikau hatchbacks

With Bharat NCAP, manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India will be expected to raise their standards. Unsafe cars will not sell in India.

On Camera

Why won’t Modi fix Delhi’s airpocalypse?

The Prime Minister has never been shy about centralising authority. Surely, he should treat this problem the way that the leadership in Beijing treated China’s smog crisis over a decade ago?

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

Op Sindoor hit Pakistan’s economy hard, we forced their navy to stay restricted to ports—Navy chief

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi at annual media interaction ahead of Navy Day celebrations announced that an operational demonstration is expected at Thiruvananthapuram, President Murmu to attend.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.