Geoge Smith 
Mumbai: India’s recently announced electric vehicle policy will help global carmakers expedite decisions on investing in manufacturing EVs in the country besides allowing brands gauge customer response to premium EV models in a value conscious market, said a senior executive at the local arm of Czech carmaker Skoda Auto. Speaking to ET, Petr Janeba, brand … Read more
Screenshot: Collecting Cars on YouTube In my dreams last night I was visited by the spirit of the future of automobiles. This spirit appeared to me as, like, the general feeling of whatever the opposite of Jay Leno is. It told me that if I were to sell all of my many cars immediately and … Read more
Xiaomi SU7 cars at a launch event in Beijing.Michael Zhang/Getty Images Xiaomi is warning EV customers could face a wait time of four to seven months, Reuters reported. The delays could be a sign of strong demand for the smartphone maker’s first-ever EV. Last week, Xiaomi launched the Speed Ultra 7 in a Beijing event. … Read more
Last Action Hero is unironically one of my favorite films of the 1990s. It was a critical and commercial disappointment, but the thirty years of distance since its release have helped paint it with a sheen of nostalgia. It’s a sharp and interesting extra meta send up of the kinds of action films star Arnold … Read more
The Mercedes-Benz CLA’s style no longer stands out as it once did. Once Mercedes designers started making the core of the brand’s lineup (C-, E- and S-Class) look more like the CLS, it became harder for the sleek, coupe-like four-door’s little brother to make a lasting impression. That’s OK. If anything the CLA is more … Read more
An eclipse occurs when one object, typically in space, blocks another object that is similar in size from the perspective of the viewer. On Monday, April 8, many Americans will get the opportunity to view a total solar eclipse. Those in the “path of totality” will see the moon block the sun for about four … Read more
Formula 1 owner Liberty Media Corp. is buying the motorcycle racing league MotoGP World Championship from Bridgepoint and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board as part of a $3.8 billion (€3.5 billion) deal. Liberty Media is taking over Madrid-based MotoGP by buying its exclusive rights holder Dorna Sports with a combination of cash and shares of … Read more
New Delhi: Bajaj Auto Ltd on Tuesday reported 25 per cent year-on-year growth in its total vehicle wholesales, including exports at 3,65,904 units in March. The Pune-based automaker had sold 2,91,567 two-wheelers and commercial vehicles in March 2023, according to a company statement. Total domestic sales (including commercial vehicles) rose 18 per cent at 2,20,393 … Read more
Liberty Media hopes it can hit the jackpot twice in the United States, this time with motorcycle racing. Formula 1’s commercial rights holder announced Monday that it will acquire MotoGP for $4.53 billion. While the deal won’t be completed until the end of the year, expansion is already in everyone’s minds. The seismic transaction will … Read more
This month, a wide variety of body styles and powertrain propositions earn Editors’ Picks status. The brand-new Mazda CX-90 has impressed us in many forms, but that comes as no surprise. The Tonale from Alfa may not be a super-hot performance SUV like the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, but it’s still captured our love. And for those … Read more
