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You can now buy a car on Amazon

Amazon has officially entered the online car sales industry with the launch of its new e-commerce platform, Amazon Autos.

Mercedes's first-ever Mythos is an open-air speedster with F1 tech

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the PureSpeed speedster, the first model in its exclusive Mythos series.

Did Xiaomi just copy Ferrari Purosangue? The YU7 SUV explained

Xiaomi is poised to make a major entry into the electric vehicle (EV) space with its second production model, the YU7 SUV.

This one-off car celebrates Dacia's entry in Dakar Rally

Dacia, Renault's subsidiary, has unveiled the exclusive Duster Soul of Dakar edition. The unique model has been introduced to celebrate the brand's participation in the upcoming Dakar Rally.

Tata Motors cars become costlier by 3% from January 1

Tata Motors, one of the leading Indian automakers, has announced that it will increase the prices of its vehicles by up to 3% across its passenger vehicles portfolio.

Kia India to increase car prices from January 1

Kia India has announced a price hike across its entire range. This increase, effective from January 2025, is expected to range up to 2%.

Want a Rolls-Royce? You can now build one at home

Rolls-Royce has unveiled Cameo, a miniature model of its iconic car that customers can assemble at home.

Mercedes-AMG unveils PureSpeed, a roadster with F1-inspired 'halo' bar

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its latest creation, the PureSpeed, six months after showing it as a concept.

From Alpenglow to Halcyon: Craziest concept cars seen in 2024

The year 2024 has been an exhilarating time for auto enthusiasts, as automakers worldwide have unveiled a range of futuristic concept cars.

Honda recalls over 200,000 SUVs due to fuel leak risk

Honda has announced a recall of 205,760 units of its 2023-2025 Pilot and 2023-2024 Passport SUVs in the US.

Uber brings self-driving cars to Abu Dhabi in global foray

Uber has teamed up with Chinese firm WeRide to launch a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi.

Ducati unveils 2025 Multistrada V2 with new engine, design upgrades

Ducati has unveiled its latest addition to the adventure bike range, the Multistrada V2, at the 2024 Intermot trade show in Cologne.

This insane looking Lamborghini Urus took 230 hours to paint

Italian luxury carmaker Lamborghini has unveiled a one-of-a-kind version of its Urus SE model at a private event during Art Basel in Miami.

Hyundai to increase car prices from January 1, 2025

Hyundai Motor India has announced a price hike across its entire model range, effective from January 1, 2025.

Ather launches 'Gold' service to offer EV customers VIP treatment

In a bid to enhance customer experience, electric vehicle maker Ather Energy has launched a new chain of premium service centers - 'Ather Gold.'

2024 Honda Amaze arrives as India's cheapest car with ADAS

Honda has launched the third generation version of its compact sedan, the Amaze, in India.

GM recalls over 132,000 vehicles in US over faulty tailgates

General Motors (GM) has recalled 132,037 pickup trucks in the US over faulty tailgates.

Wedding season, rural demand to drive India's 2-wheeler sales: HSBC

HSBC has predicted that the wedding season and a spike in rural demand will drive two-wheeler sales in India.

Jaguar unveils 'Type 00' concept EV under new brand identity

Jaguar, the famous British automaker, has revealed its new design language with an all-electric concept car called "Type 00" (pronounced Type Zero Zero).

MG's first electric sportscar launching in India this January

MG Motor has announced the launch timeframe for its first electric sports car, the Cyberster, in India. The much-awaited vehicle will be hitting the market in January 2025.

Ola Electric expanding from 800 to 4,000 stores by year-end

Ola Electric has announced an ambitious plan to expand its retail network from the current 800 stores to a staggering 4,000 by December 20. That's a five-fold increase in just three weeks.

Audi cars in India to become costlier from January

Audi India has announced a price hike of up to 3% across its entire range of vehicles, effective from January 1, 2025.

2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 arrives with upgraded electronics, superior engine

Ducati has unveiled the new-generation version of its popular Streetfighter V4 motorcycle.

Bookings for SKODA's first sub-4-meter SUV in India opens tomorrow

SKODA India will start taking bookings for its first sub-four-meter SUV, the Kylaq, from tomorrow (December 2).

Lamborghini's 1st EV, Lanzador, to debut by 2030

Lamborghini has reiterated its intention to launch its first electric vehicle (EV), the Lanzador, by the end of this decade.

General Motors patents system to protect autonomous vehicles from 'bullying'

General Motors (GM) has patented a one-of-a-kind system to protect self-driving cars from the aggressive behavior of pedestrians and human drivers.

BMW R 12 S roadster debuts as tribute to 1970s

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the R 12 S, a retro-styled roadster that pays tribute to the legendary 1973 BMW R 90 S.

Hyundai TUCSON achieves 5-star in Bharat NCAP, excels child-safety tests

The Hyundai TUCSON has set a new benchmark by scoring a five-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP) crash tests.

BMW M2 sports car debuts in India at ₹1.03 crore

BMW has launched the second-generation M2 sports car in India, raising the bar in its category.

France, Germany, Sweden urge EU to ditch Chinese EV batteries

France, Germany, and Sweden have jointly called on the new European Commission to make Europe self-sufficient in battery production.

Delhi extends EV policy until March 2025: Check the benefits

In a move to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption and combat air pollution, the Delhi government has announced an extension of its EV policy until March 31, 2025.

2024 Audi Q7 SUV launched at ₹89 lakh: Check features

Audi has launched the 2024 iteration of its Q7 SUV in India. The vehicle, which is assembled at the SAVWIPL plant in Aurangabad, comes at a price of ₹88.66 lakh.

Audi unveils 2025 Q5 Sportback with hybrid powertrain, revised styling

Audi has officially unveiled the 2025 Q5 Sportback, a sleeker iteration of its popular Q5 SUV.

Mahindra, Hyundai among 8 carmakers facing ₹7,300 crore emission penalty 

Eight leading car manufacturers in India, including Hyundai, Mahindra, Kia and Honda, are likely to be hit with hefty fines for surpassing the prescribed fleet emission levels.

Ford India to end FordPass connected services on this date

Ford has announced it will discontinue the FordPass connected car suite in India, effective January 1.

Mahindra's new feature-packed electric SUVs might just surprise you

Mahindra has made a big splash in the electric vehicle (EV) segment with the launch of its 'Born Electric' SUVs, the XEV 9e and BE 6e.

Activa goes electric! India's popular scooter gets a green makeover

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has unveiled two new electric scooters, the Activa e and QC 1, marking its official entry into the burgeoning Indian electric vehicle (EV) market.

Ola's new e-scooters, with removable batteries, start at just ₹40k!

Ola Electric has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the S1 Z and Gig series of electric scooters.

Cadillac is heading to Formula 1 in 2026

General Motors's Cadillac will make its debut as the 11th team in the Formula 1 tournament, starting in the 2026 season.

Tesla's robotaxis maybe controlled by humans after all

Tesla, the US-based electric vehicle maker, is putting together a teleoperations team for its upcoming robotaxi service.

India's first green hydrogen fueling station launched in this city

Amara Raja Infra has announced the successful completion of India's first green hydrogen fueling station.

Types of automatic gearboxes in cars: AMT, CVT and more

Automatic transmissions are taking over modern-day cars, replacing the good-old manual gearboxes.

74% Indian EV owners will stick to electric cars: Survey

A recent survey by Park+ Research Labs has found that 74% of electric vehicle (EV) owners in India plan to stick with electric cars for life.

Hero MotoCorp is working on its first electric motorcycle

Hero MotoCorp, in partnership with its American partner Zero Motorcycles, is working hard on its first mid-sized electric motorbike.

Ola Electric teases its first scooter with swappable battery

Ola Electric is all set to disrupt the last-mile mobility segment with its upcoming electric scooter.

Hyundai recalls over 42,000 cars due to faulty wiring

South Korean automaker Hyundai has issued a recall for over 42,000 vehicles in the US over a potentially dangerous wiring issue.

Honda recalls Africa Twin bike in India over throttle glitch

Honda has announced a recall of its 2022 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycle in India, owing to a potential issue with the bike's throttle operation.

Hyundai recalls 145,000 EVs due to risk of power loss

Hyundai, along with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has announced a recall of more than 145,000 electric vehicles.

BMW to increase car prices in India from January 2025 

BMW India has revealed that it will implement a price increase across its entire portfolio in the country, starting from January 1, 2025.

Kia unveils high-performance EV9 GT with Tesla charging compatibility

Kia has unveiled its latest electric vehicle (EV), the high-performance 2025 EV9 GT, at the LA Auto Show.

Hyundai unveils flagship Ioniq 9 electric SUV with 600km range

Hyundai has unveiled its latest offering in the electric vehicle (EV) segment, the Ioniq 9.

Planning to buy a car? Now is the perfect time

Although the festive season has come to an end, carmakers in India are still providing heavy discounts and benefits to lure buyers.

Kawasaki ZX-4R debuts in India at ₹8.8 lakh: Check features

Kawasaki has launched the 2025 model of its ZX-4R motorcycle in India.

Volvo launches EX40 electric SUV in India at ₹56 lakh

Swedish automaker Volvo has officially launched the rebranded EX40, a new avatar of its XC40 electric SUV, in India.

Jaguar unveils new logo, brand identity for its electric future

Jaguar, the iconic British carmaker, has unveiled a new logo and brand identity as it moves into an all-electric vehicle (EV) brand.

PM e-Drive scheme: Modi government reinstates subsidies for electric 3-wheelers

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has reinstated subsidies for electric three-wheelers under the PM E-Drive scheme.

Brixton Motorcycles debuts in India with 4 new models

Brixton Motorcycles, owned by Austria's KSR Group, has entered the Indian market with the launch of four new models.

Toyota's latest innovation improves fuel efficiency of hydrogen cars

Honda's first electric scooter for India will offer 100km+ range

Honda has dropped a new teaser for its upcoming electric scooter, which is tailored for the Indian market.

Volvo's first electric sedan will go official in March 2025

Volvo is gearing up to unveil its first-ever electric sedan, the ES90, in March next year.

Suzuki to launch first electric scooter in India next year

Suzuki will enter the electric scooter segment in 2025 with an electrified version of its best-selling model, the Access.

Why Maruti, Hyundai's market share has dipped to 12-year low

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, two of India's biggest car manufacturers, have seen their combined market share plummet in the first half of this fiscal year.

2025 Kawasaki Z H2, SE launched at ₹24 lakh

Kawasaki has launched the 2025 versions of its Z H2 and Z H2 SE bikes in India.

General Motors recalls almost 462,000 vehicles over faulty transmission

General Motors (GM) has recalled 461,839 diesel trucks and SUVs over a transmission problem that could lock up the rear wheels.

World's largest battery manufacturer says Tesla's 4680 cell will fail

Robin Zeng, the founder and chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), has cast doubt on the future success of Tesla's 4680 cylindrical cell technology.

KTM India launches 1390 Duke R EVO at ₹23 lakh

Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM has launched several new premium models in the Indian market.

Consumer watchdog orders probe into Ola Electric amid rising complaints

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has launched a full-scale investigation into Ola Electric's services and products.

Porsche unveils one-off 911 to mark end of Dakar range

Porsche has unveiled a one-of-a-kind version of its 911 Dakar, marking the end of an era for the company's off-road vehicles.

Despite sales surge, Indian car dealers struggle with ₹75,000cr inventory 

Indian auto dealerships are struggling with a massive stock of around 7,50,000 units worth ₹75,000 crore.

Tesla Cybertruck recalled for the 6th time this year

Tesla has announced a recall of 2,431 Cybertruck electric pickup trucks in the United States.

Indian auto sector records highest-ever October sales

The Indian auto industry has recorded its best-ever October sales this year, data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed.

Honda Gold Wing bike recalled in India over engine defect

Honda has started a voluntary recall of its premium touring motorbike, the Gold Wing GL1800, in India.

Dubai will launch world's first air taxi service in 2026

Dubai has given the green light to build its first aerial taxi vertiport, which will be located close to the Dubai International Airport. The aerial taxi service will start in early 2026.