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The BaaS effect—How MG’s battery plan can make Windsor an attractive pick for EV buyers

With many more electric cars on the way, the Maruti Suzuki eVX and Hyundai Creta EV in particular, the EV space is getting interesting.

Tata Curvv a great car with Coupe-SUV, panoramic sunroof all Indians want. Do watch your head

While Tata Motors does have base models of the Curvv without a sunroof or a single-pane one, I wish they could offer these options on the Accomplished specification as well.

Why it’s the best time to buy a car since 2019—deep discounts not the only factor

After a couple of years of months-long delivery delays and price-gouging on certain models, discounts are back in focus.

Jawa failed to compete with efficient Japanese bikes. It is now making a mark after relaunch

Ideal Jawa, the company that produced Jawa and Yezdi bikes, was started in 1961 by Rustom and Farrokh Irani. They were producing Jawa motorcycles under license in a factory in Mysuru with support from the city’s royal family, the Wadiyars.

India must try EREVs. Takes care of range and charge anxiety, is successful in China

Extended-range electric vehicles feature an on-board generator—a small internal combustion engine that charges the battery. This setup can effectively provide an EREV with double or triple the range of a pure EV with a similarly sized battery.

EV lifespan is getting shorter. They are becoming like smartphones

Unlike electric vehicles, internal combustion engine cars undergo only minor cosmetic and other changes over the years. Their lifecycle is better than that of EVs, and customers are well aware of it.

Five-door Mahindra Thar ROXX is big, comfortable SUV. Just don’t throw it into corners

The Thar ROXX is nothing like its three-door sibling, and this is evident not just in the features and the quality of the interiors, but also in how well Mahindra has managed the noise, vibration, and harshness in the new SUV.

Citroen’s Basalt is a good-looking car and great to drive. It misses out on gadgets

Basalt ticks off the main boxes and the audio system does its job. Consumers might be willing to overlook the lack of gadgetification if the price is right.

Tata Curvv is India’s newest EV. It’s broken the affordability barrier

While there will be variants with petrol and diesel engines, only an electric option will be available when it is launched in September.

Nissan wants to reclaim its space in India. The new X-Trail isn’t the way to do it

The introductory price of the Nissan X-Trail is Rs 49.92 lakh, making it more expensive than the cars it is likely to rival. It also lacks features like a branded audio system, electrically adjustable front seats, and ADAS.

On Camera

Make Sanchar Saathi removable. Good intentions don’t excuse State overreach

Compulsion magnifies the risk of function creep. Future updates could quietly expand the app’s capabilities or enable background telemetry far beyond users’ expectations.

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.