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In 1903, a traveler sketched a rubber arm for a streetcar windshield, and bad-weather driving got a clearer futureA winter journey in New York City sparked Mary Anderson's 1903 invention: a movable arm with a rubber blade to clear vehicle windshields fr...
Lower oil prices open door for MPC to time policy normalisation: ICICI ResearchFalling oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions have improved India's inflation outlook, giving the Monetary Policy Committee room to d...
Nissan car owner awarded Rs 11 lakh compensation after waiting 8 years for repairA Patna man's Nissan Evalia, bought in 2014, has finally seen resolution after an eight-year ordeal at a workshop. The car, taken for a sta...
In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
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 ...
Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: ‘The world is not driven by greed, but is driven by...’ What famous investor taught about human behaviour and moneyCharlie Munger observed that despite immense progress in living standards, people remain unhappy due to constant comparison with others, dr...
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...
NSE IPO to create significant value for investors; Tata Motors a strong long-term bet: Dipan MehtaDipan Mehta of Elixir Equities views the National Stock Exchange's IPO as a significant event for India's capital markets, promising greate...
Hi(gh) Gasoline! US retail sales in May rise on auto powerAmerican shoppers spent more in May than anticipated. This boost came from tax refunds and a stock market rise. However, this spending has ...
India Inc's sales growth gathers pace in March quarter, led by autos and metals: RBI dataManufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025-26. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and non-ferrous me...
Automobiles, electrical machinery push sales of listed private manufacturing companies in Q4: RBI dataIndian manufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in early 2026. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and metals led this growth. Ov...
Carnival Time! Auto cos on a roll as demand stays strongIndian auto sales experienced robust double-digit growth in May, with passenger vehicles up 27% and two-wheelers by 31%. This surge, driven...
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...
What Maruti-Suzuki can teach India-JapanThe Maruti-Suzuki collaboration brought global manufacturing to India, democratising transportation and boosting the middle class. This par...
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...
India passenger vehicle sales rise 27.3% in May to 438,854 units: SIAMIn an exhilarating turn of events, the Indian automobile market experienced an extraordinary spike in sales last month, setting new records...
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 27.3% at 4,38,854 units in May: SIAMVehicle sales in India saw a significant jump in May. Passenger vehicle dispatches increased by 27.3 percent. Two-wheeler sales also grew b...
PM Modi receives traditional Slovakian welcome; lauds rich cultural heritagePrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava, Slovakia, for a three-day visit. He was welcomed with traditional bread and salt, and w...
India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...