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Hyderabad’s Formula-E was not a pole finish—no UPI, no signal, no space

Mahindra Automotive were kind enough to host me, but if I had paid Rs 10,000 for the tickets, I would have been irritated as well.

The Lithium found in Jammu can fuel India’s green ambitions, cut China dependence

Lithium found in Jammu should not just be a ‘feel-good’ discovery. It must be used to develop the entire electric vehicle and energy storage ecosystem in India.

Hyundai’s IONIQ5 — the smart-looking SUV is competitively priced & has solid regeneration

Launched in the global market last year, it has won awards across the world. Can it jump-start the Korean manufacturer's electric dreams in India?

Hyundai to Maruti, carmakers battle semiconductor shortage in India. Exports surge regardless

Chances are that when you walk into a car showroom to enquire about the delivery of a vehicle you’ve booked, you might get a...

Cars have become bigger but that doesn’t justify their ever-increasing prices

Manufacturers have been increasing prices because they can. And they also know that you, as a buyer, can’t do all that much.

Formula E debuts in India but it still needs a ‘fan boost’

The Formula E race in Hyderabad will take place in the middle of the city, near the Secretariat and Hussain Sagar Lake. The circuit is just 2.83-km long.

The Audi Ice Experience in Austria is a drive like no other—Alps, snow, winding roads

The cars were stable even on the iciest roads. Until we switched off stability control and did what the instructors told us—throw the car into a corner.

A more practical Thar is here but don’t buy one for your Andheri-Churchgate commute

The steering is hard and you bounce around. The tyres are loud and you don’t want to get back home after a long drive with all your muscles and bones aching.

Citroën ëC3 has a 320km range. Will it take Stellantis long distance in India?

With an expected real-world range of around 225-250kms and low-running costs of an EV, the ëC3 would work very well for those who drive long distances in the NCR.

India is moving closer to its ethanol blending goal. But the ‘green switch’ is far from easy

A current engine could run E20 fuel in a pinch, but extended use could lead to leaking pipes and damaged parts.

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.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

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.