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Chambal Ravines are now safe because of new roads. But Indians must learn how to drive

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana roads have opened up economic opportunities but they will be pointless if average Indian user doesn’t know how to use them.

MapmyIndia gives maps data to carmakers & tracks your pizza. Now see its strategic importance

Apple isn’t MapmyIndia’s only client. For Mahindra and MG, the tech firm has integrated software solutions inside vehicles and offers its own app called Mappls.

Tesla just can’t ignore India now. Don’t go by the length of Modi-Musk meeting

If Tesla enters India with a full-fledged factory, it could completely upend its luxury car market with the Model Y and Model X.

Have cars become expensive in India? Do this 1987 Maruti Omni vs 2023 Wagon-R math to know

Taxes on cars have gone up, the Indian rupee has depreciated considerably and cars have also added features.

Maruti Suzuki missed out on the SUV party. But Grand Vitara, Invicto show it’s pulling hard

Maruti Suzuki Invicto is a step up in the Suzuki Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Company tie-up.

EVs are duping you about carbon emissions. Govt should let diesel cars run longer

We shouldn't treat the automotive industry like fast fashion. Although carmakers agree that emissions are a problem, manufacturing vehicles is a major problem too.

Honda has had an underwhelming run in India. Its newest SUV Elevate hopes to change that

Honda is betting its success on the fact that the Elevate will feature the ‘Honda Sensing’ suite, advanced driver assistance system features that will be a first in the segment.

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.

On Camera

Balding men should know this—there’s an ideal time for a hair transplant

Men have a societal and personal stake in keeping their hair intact and are ready to go to any lengths to keep it. But a hair transplant can’t fix thinning hair. 

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.