Geoge Smith 
Chennai: Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland has lined up 5-6 product launches this year in the light commercial vehicle segment, a top official said here on Friday. The city-based medium and heavy commercial vehicle maker has earmarked Rs 500 to Rs 700 crore as Capital Expenditure for this financial year, Managing Director and CEO … Read more
Ask most people nowadays what a minivan looks like and they’d likely be able to provide an accurate description, but in the early days of the minivan things weren’t so clear. Many automakers’ early designs were varied, with some minivans utilizing truck chassis and a rear-wheel-drive configuration. It didn’t take automakers long to reach a … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Ask almost any hardcore motorsports fan who the best driver in the world is right now and the answer is probably going to be Formula 1’s three-time reigning champion. But Alexander Rossi has raced against Max Verstappen, just as he has raced against NASCAR star Kyle Larson. And now that he is teammates … Read more
French automaker Citroen on Friday said it has roped in former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its brand ambassador in India. Dhoni will mark his debut innings with Citroen in a campaign that will soon go live, the company said in a statement. “We believe that our association with one of India’s finest … Read more
Photo: Angus Mordant/Bloomberg American Airlines is under fire for blaming a 9-year-old girl for using the airplane bathroom when she was allegedly recorded by a former flight attendant in January 2023. The airline initially argued in court on Monday that “she knew or should have known [the lavatory] contained a visible and illuminated recording device,” … Read more
Pros: High-end cabin; it’s basically a big Civic; top safety scores; Honda dependability and resale Cons: Slow for the segment without a fuel economy bonus; bare bones base infotainment; so-so cargo area; no sporty or outdoorsy trim levels Opting for the 2025 Honda HR-V is a very sensible choice. It has top safety scores, loads … Read more
Chevrolet threw its hat into the electric-truck ring with the reveal of the Silverado EV in early 2022, and now, two and a half years later (and months after fleet deliveries of the WT work truck version began), the range-topping Silverado EV RST First Edition is finally ready to reach customer hands. With 754 horsepower, … Read more
The redesigned Nissan Murano has broken cover in metro Detroit yet again, this time with the better part of its new cabin visible. While the exterior of this prototype is still wearing camouflage that is nearly as extensive as it was when we last saw it in September 2023, it’s clear that Nissan is progressing … Read more
Alibaug, Maharashtra: Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to double its India sales over the next three years in line with its global strategy. It’s also getting set to assemble the marque’s flagship Range Rover model as well as the Range Rover Sport in India for the first time. They join other JLR cars … Read more
Image: Formula One Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher has been out of the public eye since his skiing accident nearly 11 years ago left the racing icon with brain damage. His condition has been strictly private within the family. It is said that he is conscious, though struggles to communicate or recall memories. … Read more
