The Centre has eased localisation requirements under its electric vehicle manufacturing programme, offering relief to makers of electric buses and trucks facing component supply challenges. The move comes under the government’s Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which aims to boost domestic EV production while strengthening the supply chain for key components, reported PTI. In […]
Month: March 2026
Electric Vehicle charging explained: Home charging vs public charging
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on Indian roads, but one question still confuses many buyers: how exactly do you charge an EV? Unlike petrol or diesel cars that rely on fuel stations, EVs can be charged at home, at workplaces, or at public charging stations. Here’s a quick guide on home vs public charging. […]
Honda’s first electric SUV begins India testing; 500 km range, Creta EV rival!
Honda Cars India has begun pan-India road testing of its upcoming electric SUV. The nationwide test run marks the start of the vehicle’s Public Road Verification programme, which will see the model being evaluated across a wide variety of real-world driving conditions before its eventual launch.The prototype of this upcoming electric SUV is known globally […]
Hardik Pandya drives Ferrari 12Cilindri In Mumbai: Why’s this car special
Image Credit: X/embedded post. Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has been known for his good taste in cars. After having won the T20 world cup recently, the star all-rounder was recently spotted driving the stunning Ferrari 12Cilindri, Ferrari’s newest front-engined V12 grand tourer in Mumbai. A video of the cricketer behind the wheel surfaced on social […]
FASTag Annual Pass gets price hike from April ’26: New price, key details
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a revision in the fee for the FASTag Annual Pass for the upcoming financial year 2026–27. The annual pass will now cost Rs 3,075, an increase of Rs 75 from the existing price of Rs 3,000. The revised rate will come into effect from April 1.According […]
2026 Renault Duster launch tomorrow: Price expectations, features, specs
Renault India will finally launch the new 2026 Renault Duster SUV in the Indian market tomorrow i.e, March 17, 2026. The pre-bookings for the new SUV are already open; interested customers can pre-book online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Prices are expected to start somewhere between 9-10 lakh (ex-showroom) and will compete with Tata […]
Formula 1: Antonelli wins ahead of Russell, Hamilton completes podium
Image Credit: Reuters/F1. Kimi Antonelli produced a remarkable performance to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, becoming the second-youngest race winner in Formula One history. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver controlled the race in Shanghai and secured his maiden Grand Prix victory in convincing fashion. Antonelli started from pole position and briefly lost the lead […]
Car brake failure: Quick actions that could save your life
Brake failure in modern cars is rare but can occur due to issues such as brake fluid leaks, overheated components or worn brake pads, which can reduce braking performance and, in extreme cases, cause a complete loss of stopping power. Most vehicles are equipped with braking systems designed to provide consistent stopping ability across various […]
Kia Sonet new diesel AT variants explained: Price, features & more
Kia India has just launched more affordable diesel automatic variants of the Kia Sonet. Prices for the diesel-automatic variants of the Kia Sonet now start at Rs 9.77 lakh (ex-showroom), making the range up to Rs 2.25 lakh more affordable than before. This move comes shortly after Hyundai Venue introduced a more affordable diesel-automatic variant. […]
Formula 1: Antonelli scripts F1 history with Chinese GP pole, Mercedes lock out front row
Kimi Antonelli created history on Saturday after securing pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver ever to achieve the feat in Formula One. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver delivered a stunning lap during qualifying in Shanghai, setting a time of 1min 32.064sec. With this result, Antonelli broke the long-standing record held by […]
