Suzuki took a gamble on India when much bigger names would not, knowing full well he’d have to work under the Government of India as a public sector firm.
It is one thing to drive on a track, and quite another to drive on a frozen lake near the Arctic Circle in Finland—an adventure I had earlier this year on the Audi Ice Experience.
The last time I upgraded iOS on my iPhone, it was like learning to use a new device. And that’s what an SDV is all about. They’re redefining what a 'new car' means.
First 3 months of 2025 will see many car launches, particularly from carmakers who lost their way in the Indian market & are now taking their last, vital shot at relevance.
One criticism has been that Mahindra has used a lot of foreign parts and technology on these two vehicles. But anyone can source the best parts, the challenge lies in integration.
Why must electric vehicle owners pay 18% GST when they purchase power from public chargers? A reduction in this rate, even temporarily, would help drive demand for EVs.
Tata Motors and Mahindra discovered the selling power of safety a long time ago. Mahindra recently said their Thar ROXX is the first body-on-frame vehicle to get a five-star BNCAP rating.
There will be a crazy electric vehicle like the BMW i5 M60 every once in a while but most will be boring toaster-shaped and silent ‘mobility solutions’.
Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.
Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.
On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.
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