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Space, comfort, practicality—MPVs are the growing choice for Indian families

The growth of the Indian car market over the past decade has been largely driven by young, first-time car owners. Now as those buyers grow older and expand their families, they need a car with more space.

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.

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.

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.

Skoda unlikely to exit India. Might rope in local partner to understand market

While Skoda Auto entered the Indian market in 2001 and their vehicles have been well regarded, the automaker has been left behind by its competition.

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Is Trump the President who lost Asia to China?

For at least a decade, developing countries across Asia and Africa have worried about growing dependent on China. They’re concerned about debt traps, coercive policies,...

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.