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Fortuner fiasco shows navigation apps can go rogue. Keep your wits about you

Navigation software can open up whole new scenic routes. But sometimes they can guide you into wild goose chases—or a set of stairs.

Tata Motors lands the right ‘Punch’ with their new electric car. It’s superior to Nexon EV

Tata Punch EV, with the larger battery and more powerful motor, is an excellent value proposition for those seeking a comfortable ride.

I first drove Creta in 2015 and it was valuable. In 2024, it’s incredible value

The latest Creta will make sure it becomes almost impossible to be dethroned as the King of the C-SUV segment.

Automatic braking isn’t for Indian roads. Bharat NCAP should avoid making it mandatory yet

Carmakers like MG, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Tata have realised that buyers want Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, despite complaints about automatic emergency braking.

Audi’s four rings shined bright in 2023. But India still a small market for luxury cars

Without volume, it makes little sense for Audi to start manufacturing units here. India is the world’s third-largest market for passenger vehicles, but it remains way behind China.

Watch 2023 in a driver’s rearview mirror—from Coimbatore to Nathu la and UNESCO site

Our recent trip to Chakrata revealed a new part of the northern hills. It is reassuring that there are still some places in the hills left devoid of the maddening crowd.

ICOTY Hyundai Exter had a trend in its favour—India’s love for SUVs not ending

Why buy a hatchback like the i10 Nios when you have an Exter that makes you ‘feel’ safer. Although we are still awaiting BNCAP tests for both vehicles.

India can’t prevent road accidents but it can reduce fatalities—advanced tools, trauma care

One in every three accidents on Indian roads leads to a fatality. Developing road infrastructure cannot compensate accident fatalities that can be prevented with better facilities.

There are no awful cars anymore. Reviewing is now more difficult

At a Monday meeting of the Indian Car of The Year awards, we discussed how jurors look at vehicles differently.

Tata Curvv, Kia EV9 to Tesla debut—2024 is going to be big for cars in India

From electric offerings, and long-wheelbase editions of premium sedans to major makeovers—2024 will see a slew of car launches.

On Camera

Modi’s speech rightly questions politics of appeasement. Wrongly targets all Muslims

The PM did make a valid point when he criticised the Congress for categorising the entire Muslim community in Karnataka under the Other Backward Classes. It is pure appeasement of Ashraaf Muslims and discriminates against Pasmandas.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.