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Indian automobile sales saw a record high in May 2023. But there’s troubled water ahead

May sales were quite good on the surface, but going through them with a fine comb requires understanding all sorts of subsidiary and interlinked issues.

Driving the BMW M2 Competition feels like a good gym workout – tiring but satisfying

The previous M2 Competition had an ex-showroom price of Rs 85 lakh; this one might be closer to a crore.

Why a subsidy cut on electric two-wheelers isn’t such a bad thing

Heavy FAME-II subsidy until now skewed production and ownership in favour of high-powered scooters that have larger battery packs.

New Suzuki Jimny is twice as powerful as Maruti Gypsy. It can keep up with the best SUVs

The fifth-generation Suzuki Jimny has all the modern conveniences of driving, including multiple airbags. It is the best bet for hill climbs.

EV landscape has changed since Tesla first knocked on India’s door. New challenges await Musk

Tesla, or any other electric car manufacturer, will require scale and size to achieve affordable prices.

Shanghai Auto Show marks China’s automotive rise. Western carmakers need to gear up

Western car company executives who attended the Shanghai Auto Show in China are now petrified of the oncoming Chinese electric onslaught.

Mercedes to Hyundai—car audio has come a long way. A key feature to brave Indian traffic

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580’s Burmester audio system is the best amplifier-speaker money can buy.

What the govt panel doesn’t see when suggesting diesel vehicle ban by 2027

EVs are not as clean as they seem and remove the problem of pollution away from the city centre to somewhere far away.

Why small turbocharged engines are gaining popularity in India—Fronx to Citroen C3 to i20

Turbocharged petrol cars are great fun. The rush of power through the middle and top end of the rev-range makes them enthusiast friendly.

FAME-II controversy can scare off investors. India’s EV sector had just started to grow

Financing of electric vehicles is becoming easier but financial institutions and investors of electric vehicle companies will be wary of government's ongoing investigations.

On Camera

Media ownership isn’t perfect. It’s worse under Trump: Martin Baron, ex-Washington Post editor

Project Syndicate Deputy Managing Editor Rachel Danna sat down with Martin Baron, former executive editor of the Washington Post, to discuss the state – and fate – of journalism today.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

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.