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Saturday, September 27, 2025
TopicAutomobile industry

Topic: automobile industry

Hyundai Exter takes the carmaker back to its roots in India. But does it pack a Punch?

Hyundai has addressed the safety concerns by equipping the Exter with six airbags and electronic stability control (ESC) as standard features, even in the base variant.

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.

EV batteries could save UK’s ailing automobile industry. Here’s how

Since Brexit, UK car production has been dropping every year, reaching a low of 775,000 in 2022.

Shanghai Auto Show marks China’s automotive rise. Western carmakers need to gear up

Western car company executives who attended the Shanghai Auto Show in China are now petrified of the oncoming Chinese electric onslaught.

Maruti to expand manufacturing capacity by 10 lakh units a year, launch hybrid ‘path-breaker’ car in 2 months

Company Wednesday announced highest-ever annual sales of 1,966,164 vehicles, highest-ever exports of 2,59,333 units and crossed Rs 1 lakh crore in annual turnover for first time.

The pressing need to improve R&D in India & why it can’t emulate the East Asian model

Unlike its East Asian neighbours, India has scale manufacturing in only handful of sectors. Our trading success may lie more with value-added exports for which R&D becomes crucial.

Auto Expo kicks off this week after 3-yr gap. Over 70 new rides, focus on EVs & alternative fuel

An array of manufacturers expected to focus on displaying their electric prowess this year, but visitors may be left wanting with some notable luxury manufacturers skipping the expo.

Airbag industry to more than double in worth to Rs 6,000-7,000 crore by FY27, says ICRA

New rules to kick in from October 2023, mandate six airbags per car, but increasing domestic manufacturing capacity is crucial if this target is to be met, said the ratings agency.

Off The Cuff with R.C. Bhargava

In this edition of ThePrint 'Off The Cuff', R.C. Bhargava, chairman of Maruti Suzuki India, speaks to Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Associate Editor Yuthika...

Deathtrap or economic miracle? Rise of e-rickshaws show safety should go beyond cars

Yes, e-rickshaws are a boon for blue-collar workers in metropolitan cities. But the sector isn’t exactly organised, or safe.

On Camera

The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.