More women are taking the wheel of sport-utility vehicles, once considered the domain of men, contributing to the segment’s sales surge. The share of women SUV buyers has climbed 4.5 times from five years ago amid a growing preference for vehicles with high ground clearance and higher seating. It jumped from only 29,000 units in … Read more
Image: Akira Toriyama Akira Toriyama is responsible for some of the most memorable and beloved character designs of multiple generations. From Goku and the cast of Dragon Ball, to Dragon Quest’s legendary beasts like the Slime, and countless more, the mangaka is in rare company when it comes to a singular talent responsible for so … Read more
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. It’s Sleep Awareness Week (March 10 to 16), a time the National Sleep Foundation takes to reemphasize the connection between our sleep and our health and wellbeing. We all know that life can throw a … Read more
Tata Motors’ Sanand Plant in Gujarat, India, celebrated a significant milestone, reaching the production landmark of 1 million cars. The plant, which was established around 14 years ago to manufacture small cars, has evolved into a key facility for producing electric vehicles (EVs) and factory-fitted compressed natural gas (CNG) cars. According to Shailesh Chandra, Managing … Read more
Bike lanes are obviously good for cyclists, as they make it safer to ride and encourage people to make more trips on two wheels. More people riding instead of driving is also better for the environment and cuts down on noise pollution from cars. Still, since bike lanes often replace street parking, it’s understandable that … Read more
Pros: Three comfortable rows of seating; useful tech; fast charging; decent range Cons: Price reflects its premium leanings The 2024 Kia EV9 takes a big swing at the electric vehicle market with a mainstream, three-row electric SUV. There are very few three-row EVs on the market so far, and if they’re not extremely expensive, then … Read more
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Friday said it is recalling certain units of its superbikes GL1800 Gold Wing and CBR1000RR to inspect and replace faulty fuel pumps. Honda GL1800 Gold Wing manufactured between December 2017 and December 2023 and CBR1000RR manufactured between September 2017 and April 2020 are affected, the two-wheeler major said … Read more
Photo: Al Drago (Getty Images) The Transportation Security Administration is testing new self-screening checkpoint lanes at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The new process promises passengers shorter wait lines without the hassle of taking off shoes and outerwear or removing electronics from carry-on bags. While the smoother procedure will be welcomed, it raises … Read more
Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. It’s certainly not an uncommon or unfair reaction to freak out a bit when the check engine light in your car comes on, but believe it or not, it doesn’t always have to be a … Read more
Henrik Fisker, a widely respected Danish automotive designer, joined the battle for electric vehicle dominance in 2007 with his first endeavor, Fisker Automotive, but failed. The company ended with his resignation and bankruptcy in 2013. Now the designer-turned-CEO is back and determined to get it right. In 2016, he came back with a new company … Read more
