Geoge Smith 
Photo: Josh Edelson (Getty Images) Either the world is not ready for self-driving cars, or self-driving cars are not ready for the world. After all the avoidable crashes and injuries in 2023 — some of which were fatal — I’m going to say that it’s the latter rather than the former. Autonomous vehicles are clearly … Read more
Small, crowded, and a royal pain in the trunk lid to drive into during rush hour, Monaco sounds like an improbable location for a huge car museum. And yet, this tiny city-state has been closely linked to car culture for over a century. It hosts two major racing events every year, many of its residents … Read more
Chennai: Hyundai Motor India has roped in popular Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone as its brand ambassador, the Korean automaker said on Friday. Her association adds a touch of star power, emphasising Hyundai’s commitment to style, performance and an unparalleled driving experience, the company said in a statement. “We are thrilled to onboard the incredibly talented, … Read more
Screenshot: Chilevision on YouTube Chilean car wash owner Matias Jara is being sued by Disney’s Lucasfilm movie studio, which claims its name and branding could mislead people into believing the car wash is somehow affiliated with the studio. According to a report by Reuters, Jara received the suit while trying to file the Star Wash … Read more
Pros: High-end cabin; it’s basically a big Civic; top safety scores; Honda dependability and resale Cons: Slow, even by segment standards, without a fuel economy bonus; no sporty or outdoorsy trim levels The 2024 Honda HR-V is apparently the best-selling SUV in the United States for first-time car buyers as well as those belonging to … Read more
Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday said it has been imposed a penalty of Rs 4.12 crore over input tax credit claim and education cess credit balance carry forward from pre-GST regime to GST regime in relation to its two-wheeler business. In a regulatory filing, Mahindra & Mahindra said it has received an order from the … Read more
Photo: Cruise Yes, both of my favorite posts this year are about sex, and maybe that makes me immature, but hey, a guy’s gotta have fun somehow. And trust me, this was a fun post to write. I mean, I literally got paid to work every euphemism for sex that I could think of into … Read more
Since automakers have gotten bashful about announcing model-year changes and pricing, we’ve taken to scanning configurators for changes. Just when we thought car prices were healing, we landed on the 2024 Ford Bronco and noticed a small increase of $200 on most models. Lest we forget, Ford raised 2024 Bronco prices in August by anywhere … Read more
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 1, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they … Read more
Mumbai: MG Motor India, the SAIC-owned British brand, plans to launch seven new models in the Indian market over the next couple of years, the company told a group of dealers invited to its headquarters in Shanghai within days of stitching a joint venture with the Sajjan Jindal-owned JSW Group. A spokesperson at MG Motor … Read more
