The MG Windsor EV has been a standout in India’s growing electric vehicle segment, carving a niche for itself as one of the best-selling EVs in the market. Since its launch in September 2024, it has already crossed 20,000 units in cumulative sales, a commendable milestone that underlines its strong consumer acceptance. With the launch … Read more
Herakles Racing hydrogen-fuelled all-terrain vehicle | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Among the 22 college teams participating in the third and final phase of the SAEIndia HBaja 2025 competition was a group of rookies in the hydrogen or CNG-fuelled all-terrain vehicle (ATV) category, Herakles Racing, from the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) in Thiruvananthapuram. Around 190 … Read more
It marks Foxconn’s first major contract in the fast-growing EV sector [File] | Photo Credit: AP The EV unit of Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn has agreed in principle to develop and supply an electric vehicle model to Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors, the companies said Wednesday. It marks Foxconn’s first major contract in the fast-growing EV sector, … Read more
In April, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a probe into 258 Zoox vehicles over a braking issue [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Amazon.com’s self-driving unit Zoox agreed to recall 270 driverless vehicles after an unoccupied robotaxi was involved in an April 8 crash with a passenger car in Las Vegas. Zoox said on … Read more
Waymo started collecting data in Tokyo with test rides operated by human drivers to map key areas of the Japanese capital [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Toyota Motor and Alphabet’s Waymo said on Wednesday they have agreed to explore a collaboration on speeding up the development and deployment of autonomous driving technology. The two companies in … Read more
Royal Enfield has strengthened its position in the urban mid-size motorcycle segment with the launch of the updated 2025 Hunter 350. The refreshed model introduces new colour options, mechanical upgrades, and improved rider-focused features aimed at enhancing everyday usability and riding comfort. The 2025 Hunter 350 is now available in three new colourways: Rio White, … Read more
There came a fatal accident in March involving a Xiaomi SU7 that had been in assisted driving mode just before it crashed [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Intelligent driving features are the new battleground in China’s merciless car market, with competition spurring brands to world-leading advances — but a recent fatal crash has seen the … Read more
Tesla stock soared nearly 10% Friday on the rule changes [File] | Photo Credit: AP Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary. The Transportation Department announced Thursday that it will no longer require automakers to … Read more
The Chennai design centre is now Renault’s largest such facility outside of France | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Renault is hitting the reset button in India with a bold new strategy that puts design and innovation at the core of its operations. With the inauguration of its largest design centre outside France, the company is … Read more
In the world of full-size SUVs, where space meets sophistication, the new Škoda Kodiaq makes a compelling case for itself. Now longer, sleeker, and richer in detail, this second-generation model has evolved beyond just size—it feels like Škoda has truly gone upmarket, blurring the line between premium mass market and entry-level luxury. The Skoda Kodiaq’s … Read more