The India-made Toyota Starlet, which is essentially the South African version of the Toyota Glanza, has received a zero-star safety rating in the latest Global NCAP crash tests under the Safer Cars for Africa programme. While the hatchback managed to secure three stars for child occupant protection, its adult occupant safety performance was shocking.Global NCAP…
VinFast has announced a major restructuring exercise involving its manufacturing business in Vietnam in a deal valued at around USD 530 million (approximately VND 13.3 trillion). The move is aimed at improving capital efficiency, reducing debt burden and helping the EV maker move faster towards profitability.As part of the restructuring, VinFast will separate its manufacturing…
Tata Motors has just launched the new Tata Altroz CNG with AMT gearbox in the Indian market. With this update, the Altroz becomes the only hatchback in its segment to offer an AMT gearbox paired with a CNG powertrain. Interested customers can book the Altroz CNG AMT online or at their nearest dealership. Deliveries are…
Skoda Auto India has just launched the new 2026 Skoda Kodiaq SUV in the Indian market. The 2026 model features revisions aimed at enhancing the ownership experience, and Skoda has also significantly revised the Kodiaq’s pricing structure. Interested customers can book the new Kodiaq online or by visiting their nearest Skoda dealership. Deliveries are expected…
Skoda Auto India has finally launched the 2026 Skoda Kodiaq SUV in the Indian market, priced from Rs 36.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The overall design and mechanical setup remain unchanged, while the feature revisions aim to enhance the ownership experience. Skoda has also significantly revised the Kodiaq’s pricing structure. The entry-level Lounge trim is now more…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced plans to set up a new vehicle manufacturing facility in India. The upcoming plant will be located at the Bidkin Industrial Area in Maharashtra and is expected to begin operations in the first half of 2029.The new facility will have an annual production capacity of 100,000 vehicles and is expected…
Italian performance motorcycle maker Ducati has launched the ultra-exclusive Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini in India at an eye-watering price of Rs 1 crore, ex-showroom. The limited-edition superbike is inspired by the Lamborghini Revuelto and comes as the latest collaboration between the two Italian brands. Ducati has confirmed that all units allocated for India have already…
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has inaugurated Delhi’s first barrier-less toll plaza on the Urban Extension Road-II corridor. Located at Mundka-Bakkarwala, the new setup becomes the second barrier-less toll system in the country after Gujarat and marks a major shift in the way toll collection is carried out on Indian highways….
This article is authored by Bipul Chandra, MD, Ducati India.Under operation “Shakti”, India successfully tested five nuclear weapons at Pokhran on May 11th, 1998, marking the second time the country undertook successful testing since 1974. The test’s success was a proud moment for India’s scientists, engineers, and technicians. Since then, May 11th has been celebrated…
Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini has unveiled the all-new Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster, an ultra-exclusive open-top hypercar limited to just 15 units globally. The carmaker says that this is the brand’s most powerful production roadster yet. The Fenomeno Roadster combines a naturally aspirated V12 engine with hybrid technology to deliver a staggering 1,065 hp. Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster:…
