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New Hyundai Verna spells death of diesel sedans in India. And the industry did this to itself

In the early 2010s, not having a diesel option was anathema for Indian carmakers. Two-thirds of Maruti Swift sales were of diesel models.

Delhi, Bengaluru auto drivers don’t like Rapido or Uber Moto but India needs shared mobility

In gridlocked cities such as Bangkok, Jakarta and Lagos, bike-taxis are extremely popular.

Prince Dixits of social media are a nuisance on Indian roads. Modi govt must put a brake

The videos with people misusing ADAS, pretending that the car is driving itself, is truly shocking.

Hyundai in talks to buy GM’s Talegaon plant but your Creta, Venue isn’t coming anytime soon

It won’t be before late-2024 or early-2025 that a Hyundai-badged car leaves the Talegaon factory. There are many reasons for that.

Honda, Hyundai, MG—ADAS is next big safety feature on Indian cars. The new City proves that

By equipping Honda Sensing in the City, it's almost certain that other carmakers will follow. The new Kia Seltos later this year and Hyundai Creta in 2024 will have ADAS.

India’s auto component industry is clocking billions but road to Atmanirbhar is still bumpy

India makes 36 to 40 million airbag modules every year. But the high-strength fabric used to make each one of them is imported.

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is impressive but Indians’ driving lanes apart

Seeing me drive on this 10-lane road in a powerful German-built convertible with the roof down, you could have said I was in the American north-east.

Netflix’s Drive to Survive is a masterclass on F-words but it lacks the race track drama

The Netflix docudrama has been a big hit for Formula 1 fans. But the new season failed to impress.

Mercedes-Benz to Skoda—the driving experience is fundamentally changing. Over to software

Cars are getting ‘updated’ like a smartphone. With tech companies seeking a deeper integration with them, carmakers face an existential challenge.

How Modi govt’s Hydrogen push will be driven by the auto sector

You need to understand technology and software to change a car’s character. But as an automotive writer, I increasingly find myself delving into chemistry.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?