As new phones, cars get costlier, Indians turn to second-hand market in drovesConsumers are increasingly turning to used phones and cars as new vehicle prices climb. Refurbished smartphones now make up over a quarter ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Steering wheel malfunction in new car leads to accident during family trip; owner fights and wins Rs 18.23 lakh refund, Rs 4 lakh compensation in consumer forumA car buyer has won a significant victory after a nearly three-year legal battle. His seven-month-old MG CVT automatic car experienced Elec...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after construction zone incidentsWaymo, a leading robotaxi company, has recalled almost 4,000 driverless cars. This action follows incidents where vehicles entered highway ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
India to allow import of 3.78 lakh UK cars at concessional duty in first 15 years of trade pactIndia will allow imports of up to 3.78 lakh conventional-engine passenger cars from the UK at concessional duties under a new trade pact st...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
BMW to launch 27 products in India this year, eyes No. 1 spotBMW Group India is launching 27 new models this year, aiming to solidify its position as the top luxury carmaker. The company is focusing o...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive marketsChinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new marke...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
CarTrade Tech shares surge 12% in two days after launching new used-car platformCarTrade Tech shares rallied after the company launched CarTrade Used Auto, a new platform targeting India’s fragmented used-car market. In...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Mercedes beats Maruti in mileage: Luxury car maker launches new S-Class that delivers 32.2 kmpl averageThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has arrived in India, boasting an impressive claimed fuel efficiency of 32.2 kmpl with its new plug-in hybri...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Mercedes-Benz India confident of sustaining growth on strong demand this yearThe premium car maker also said that a price increase was on the cards to deal with the impact of sustained pressure on Indian Rupee, among...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
India's next telecom battle could be fought on highways, with connected carsIndia's telecom wars have traditionally revolved around spectrum, towers and tariffs. But a new consultation paper by TRAI on Vehicle-to-Ev...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
In 1930, two brothers bolted a radio into a car dashboard, and the American road got its own soundtrackIn the revolutionary year of 1930, the Galvin brothers unveiled a groundbreaking invention: the car radio. This pivotal development infused...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
EV demand surges in India as fuel prices rise; Maruti, Mercedes-Benz face delivery delaysElectric car demand is surging across India. Manufacturers are unable to meet this sudden rise, causing wait times of up to three months fo...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
India clears way for self-driving, safety car tech to reduce road deathsIndia has removed the licence requirement for automotive radar sensors operating in the 77-81 GHz frequency band, paving the way for wider ...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
George Clooney's car once broke down. He asked wife Amal for her stockings and used them as a car part to drive back home. How did the Hollywood actor learn car mechanic skills?George Clooney once revealed a resourceful moment where he used his wife Amal's stockings to create a temporary fan belt for their overheat...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
China's domestic car demand under pressure, association exec saysChina's car market faces a tough year. Domestic demand has fallen significantly. This trend is expected to continue until 2026. The automot...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki announces price protection for small cars booked till June 14Maruti Suzuki India is offering price protection on its small car range until June 14, 2026. This initiative aims to shield entry-level buy...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST