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Millionaires cruise Dubai streets in an Audi RS7

This video features an Audi RS7 Sportback driving through a luxury area in Dubai, a type of performance sedan often associated with millionaires in the city. The footage highlights the car’s aggressive styling, low stance, and modern lighting as it blends naturally into an upscale urban environment surrounded by nightlife and high-end venues. Viewers can see how premium performance cars like the RS7 are part of everyday street scenes in Dubai rather than limited to private events.

Stellantis could walk away from Samsung EV battery pact: Reports

However, Stellantis, which owns brands such as Jeep and Fiat, is now evaluating options to limit losses as EV demand has softened, particularly in the US. The automaker said it was “continuing to have collaborative discussions with Samsung on the future of our StarPlus Energy joint venture.” Samsung declined further comment, referring queries to Stellantis’ statement.

Smart, electric and autonomous: welcome onboard the ultimate 'last-mile' shuttle bus

It can see and understand what’s around it. Its developers claim it is a ‘game-changer’ to improve transportation in jammed city centers. Designed and manufactured in the European Union, MiCa has already self-driven in 17 countries in Europe but also in Japan, the United Arab Emirates and the U.S. View on euronews

Auto retail momentum continues, sales cross 27 lakh units in January

Automobile retail sales rose nearly 18 per cent year-on-year to over 27 lakh units in January, led by continued post-GST momentum, healthy rural cash flows on the back of harvest and weddings, and sustained demand visibility across freight, dealer's body FADA said on Tuesday. Overall retail sales last month grew to 27,22,558 units, up 17.61 per cent, as against 23,14,940 units in January 2025. Passenger vehicle retails stood at 5,13,475 units...

Automotive hobbies: Cinerigs gets Traxxas RC into India

India's RC scene gets a major boost as Cinerigs officially brings global RC giant Traxxas to the country, offering authentic products, proper service support and a long-awaited sense of legitimacy.

MNRC MN82S 1:12 RC off-road pickup truck: Toyota Land Cruiser Super Tourer review

For hobbyists, it's all about detail and realism, and scale RC off-roaders tick all the right boxes for automotive enthusiasts. The MNRC MN82S brings the iconic Land Cruiser 79 to life, let's find out how good it really is.

$335,000 Ferrari 812 seen among Dubai cars

This video shows a $335.000 Ferrari 812 Superfast driving through busy streets in Dubai alongside everyday vehicles in regular traffic. The footage highlights the car’s long hood, low stance, and smooth movement as it blends naturally into a crowded city environment without special setup. Viewers can see how a high value Ferrari looks and behaves when used on public roads among common cars.

BMW recalls nearly 90,000 vehicles

BMW North America is recalling 87,394 vehicles in the US, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA said the recall was announced on Saturday and reported by Reuters. The affected vehicles have starters that may overheat during operation, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the engine starter...

Prius goes airborne in wild cliff stunt

More than a decade after promising to do it, the team finally launched a Toyota Prius off a massive cliff. What started as a viral challenge years ago was delayed by legal trouble—until now. With a live audience watching, the Prius soared in a near-perfect jump, followed by an even riskier Tesla stunt. The high-impact spectacle ended with wrecked cars, roaring cheers, and one long-standing promise officially fulfilled.

Eicher Motors Q3 result review: Most brokerages hike target price — here's why

In light of its strong third-quarter earnings, most brokerages have hiked the target price on Eicher Motors, including Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and even Citi.

Mahindra eyes EU expansion with left-hand-drive vehicles by 2028, banking on India-EU trade deal

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is preparing to enter the European Union market in a meaningful way by rolling out left-hand-drive (LHD) versions of its mainstream vehicles by 2028, leveraging the opportunities created under the recently concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The landmark trade pact, which seeks to gradually lower tariffs and expand bilateral market access, is expected to open up significant export potential for Indian...

Why car enthusiasts hate new cars

The relationship between car enthusiasts and new vehicles has soured. Walk into a dealership today and you will find interiors that look like Tesla showrooms, massive screens where buttons used to be, and automatic transmissions as the only option on most models. For people who actually love driving, modern cars feel less like machines to control and more like smartphones on wheels. The disconnect is not nostalgia. The complaints are grounded in...

Honda reports declining profit as Trump's tariffs and EV moves hurt Japanese automaker's results

Honda reported Tuesday a 42% drop in profit for the nine months through December, compared to a year earlier, as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt the Japanese automaker’s earnings.Tokyo-based Honda Motor Co.’s profit over the three quarters totalled 465.4 billion yen ($3 billion), down from 805.2 billion yen.That marked the second straight year that profit declined during the period at Honda, the maker of the Accord sedan, Civic compact...

China bans hidden door handles - here are 8 modern car design features drivers want axed

While designed to make vehicles greener, safer and increasingly convenient, they can be flawed or totally redundant, thus making them incredibly irritating and dangerous for motorists.

Things Toyota should change & retain on the next-gen Toyota Fortuner

With the 2026 Hilux revealed globally, the nextgen Fortuner seems imminent, raising questions on what Toyota should retain and what must evolve. Here's what we expect.

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Maruti Suzuki posts highest-ever rail dispatches in 2025, crosses 5.85 lakh units

Maruti Suzuki’s rail-based vehicle dispatches hit a record high in 2025, helping the carmaker cut emissions and fuel consumption significantly.

Same car, different names – The most rebadged cars

We chart the cars that got the largest number of different identities

New EVs from Jaguar and Range Rover to be revealed this year

Both cars are expected to come to India in 2027

The drive report: Tesla Model Y

Nearly seven months after its India-debut Tesla India’s Model Y - the only Tesla currently retailing in India has seen a rather tepid response. Sales for CY2025 remained in triple digits, with roughly 200 units sold leading to the company offering discounts up to Rs 2 lakh on unsold inventory. The discount can also be as high as Rs 3 lakh, provided you show a certificate of sale/transfer of your previous ICE vehicle. The Tesla Model Y is a...

Lepas launches in Britain: Chinese car giant Chery brings yet another brand to UK roads

Chery, China's largest car exporter, is bringing its fourth brand to the UK. Lepas, a new energy vehicle SUV brand will arrive in Q3 of this year.

Maruti Nexa car discounts February 2026: Save up to Rs 2.15 lakh on Fronx, Baleno, Grand Vitara, and more

Maruti Nexa Car Discounts: Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest car manufacturer, is offering benefits of up to Rs 2.15 lakh across its key models sold through the brand’s Nexa dealerships. Notably, the brand sells its cars through two dealerships: the Arena and the Nexa dealerships. Popular Maruti cars, such as the Maruti Ignis, Maruti Fronx, Maruti Baleno, and Maruti Grand Vitara, are part of Nexa dealerships. Let’s take a look at the individual...

TMPV, Stellantis ink pact to explore further collaboration

New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) and Stellantis on Tuesday inked a pact to explore further opportunities for collaboration across manufacturing, engineering and supply chain in India and overseas. The companies commemorated 20 years of successful partnering via their 50:50 joint venture, Fiat India Automobiles Private Limited (FIAPL). Building on this successful partnership and leveraging Stellantis’ global expertise...

Govt scraps small car concessions in emission norms; Maruti seen most impacted

The government has reportedly removed proposed concessions for small cars from its upcoming fuel efficiency and emission norms, following pushback from major automakers. The revised rules will apply uniformly across all vehicles from April next year and aim to accelerate emission cuts and EV adoption. While the broader auto outlook remains strong, the move could be negative for Maruti Suzuki, given its high exposure to petrol-powered small cars. Market expert Ambareesh Baliga say automakers may need to rethink strategies as smaller EVs gain market share under tighter regulations.

Can the AMG GTR drift and go fast?

This video features a Mercedes AMG GTR being driven on open roads and the German Autobahn. The footage shows hard acceleration, high-speed cruising, and moments where the car slides through corners under control. Viewers get a clear sense of how the AMG GTR feels during fast driving and drifting, focusing on sound, speed, and confidence behind the wheel rather than technical details.

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Mahindra XEV 9S e-SUV waiting period extends up to 9 months: Full list here

Mahindra offers two home-charging options - a 7.2kW AC unit and a faster 11.2kW charger which needs to be bought separately, They’re priced at Rs 50,000 and Rs 75,000 respectively. Using the 7.2kW setup, the largest battery takes about 11.7 hours for a full charge, while the 11.2kW unit cuts that down to roughly eight hours.

Eicher Motors' target price raised up to Rs 8,800. What Jefferies, CLSA, other brokerages say

Eicher Motors shares jumped after the company reported strong Q3 results, with net profit rising 21% year-on-year to Rs 1,420 crore and revenue growing 23%. Brokerages also raised price targets, seeing potential upside in the stock.

Massive move! Tesla opens AI training centre in China: reports

India, Feb. 9 -- Elon Musk-owned Tesla has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) training centre in China, in a move aimed at strengthening the company's self-driving capabilities in the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) market, media reports said.

Subaru begins production of BEVs at upgraded Gunma Yajima plant

Mumbai, Feb. 4 -- Marking a significant step in its electrification strategy, Subaru Corporation has initiated domestic production of Battery Electric Vehicles at its Gunma Yajima Plant. This launch coincides with the finalisation of extensive upgrades to the plant's production systems, a project commenced in August 2025. Central to these enhancements is a new, flexible assembly line engineered to manufacture the all-new E-Outback alongside...

Indore Start Up Owner Surprises Staff With Luxury EV Cars: ‘Lottery Karte Hai Kisko Kaunsi Gadi Milegi’ | Video

Many employees in India often feel that their hard work goes unnoticed by their bosses. But some leaders make sure to appreciate their team in meaningful ways. Recently, a start up owner from Indore made headlines for surprising four of his top employees with electric cars. Ankit Barbeta, the founder of Innoveg, a company known for supplying high-quality seeds, personally handed over the car keys to his team. In a video, Barbeta praised his...

US EV slowdown drives $55 billion hit for carmakers

In a turbulent turn of events, major global car manufacturers are grappling with heavy financial losses. Brands like Stellantis, Ford, General Motors, and Volkswagen are reporting billion-dollar writedowns as they reassess their electric vehicle strategies. The factors at play include a sluggish US market, aggressive pricing battles in China, and intricate regulatory demands in Europe.

Kia Picanto a smart city car choice

The Kia Picanto is built for city life with compact dimensions easy parking and simple controls. It offers a surprisingly functional interior useful features and good visibility for everyday errands. While not made for long highway trips this small car delivers exactly what urban drivers need in a smart and efficient package.

Motor racing: Speedverse Autocross draws packed grid in Thane; see pics

Drivers aged 18 to 71 compete on a technical 1.2km circuit as grassroots motorsport takes centre stage

This truck doesn’t exist in America - we bought it anyway

We fly to Dubai to buy a brand-new Land Cruiser 70 pickup that America never gets, expecting it to be bulletproof. Instead we discover nonstop problems - death wobble, broken hubs, four-low refusing to engage when we actually need it, and AC that barely exists in the desert. After pushing deeper into the Leewa dunes and limping back toward civilization, the trip turns into a lesson in how quickly a dream vehicle can become a liability. By the end, we realize the bigger story is not just the truck - it’s how hard it is to film anything wild in a place where the rules close in from every direction.

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Tata Sierra waiting period revealed; check features and engine specs here

Tata Sierra Waiting Period: The Tata Sierra was launched in India on November 25, 2025, and it has remained a hot topic in the Indian automobile market ever since. The SUV garnered more than 70,000 bookings on the first day. Now, the waiting period of the Tata Sierra has been revealed. Let’s take a look at how much you will have to wait if you’re thinking about buying the Tata Sierra. Tata Sierra: Waiting Period As per media reports, the waiting...

The world's greatest hypercars

A look back through the history of the most outrageous supercar-trumpers of all time

2026 BYD Atto 3 Evo revealed with bigger battery

BYD has released full details of the updated Atto 3 Evo electric SUV, featuring a larger 74.8kWh battery, rear-wheel-drive layout and an optional AWD version. The model gets improved range, quicker acceleration, faster 800V charging and added practicality with a new frunk and more boot space.

Honda’s EV retreat leaves GM in a stronger position

Honda’s electric vehicle push has hit a wall — and its partnership with General Motors may end up benefiting Detroit more than Tokyo. Sales cut in half Honda’s global EV sales plunged in the October–December quarter, falling to just 15,000 units — roughly half the volume of the prior period. The downturn underscores how fragile the company’s electr...

Tata Motors CV clinches a 70,000-vehicle order win in Indonesia after Q3 setback

The 70,000 units will be divided equally between Yodha, a pick-up truck and the Ultra T.7 truck, meaning the company will supply 35,000 units each for these two variants.

The new Skoda Elroq feels familiar yet fresh

The Skoda Elroq is a compact electric SUV that inherits the space, logic, and comfort of the larger Enyaq in a more city-friendly size. Featuring Skoda’s new “Modern Solid” design language, it introduces a bold new face while retaining practical elements like smart cargo nets and intuitive controls. With battery options ranging from 52 to nearly 80 kWh and fast-charging capability up to 175 kW, the Elroq offers a versatile EV experience for urban and suburban life.

BYD’s Stella Li: Why fast charging and European factories are key to the EV race

BYD’s Stella Li on overtaking Tesla and building the next phase of electric mobility

I want to buy an EV from a trusted brand - what are my options in February 2026?

It might be a good idea to be patient if you are planning to buy a new electric vehicle in February 2026. Three EV launches from major automakers are scheduled to take place soon and it would be worthwhile to see if these new models suit your needs better than what the market currently has to offer. Find out more details inside.

Testing realism in racing games with virtual cars

Join the discussion on the accuracy of racing games as this video tests the realism of virtual cars. By analyzing how these digital simulations perform, it offers a look at how far racing game graphics and physics have advanced. This overview is designed for anyone curious about the capabilities of current gaming technology.

Abhishek Sharma’s Rs 13 crore Ferrari to Rohit Sharma’s Tesla: A sneak peek into Indian cricketers’ luxury car collection

Indian cricketers are clearly living the dream, splurging on luxury cars, from Abhishek Sharma’s Rs 13 crore Ferrari to Rohit Sharma’s Tesla, turning success on the field into statement rides off it.

2026 Kia Seltos sees heavy waiting period; petrol variants easier to avail

Kia have a longer waiting period for the diesel engine, going as far as 6-8 weeks. Compared to that, the naturally aspirated petrol and the turbo petrol engine of the compact SUV is available in 4-6 weeks.

The 10 biggest car brands in South Korea & 10 most popular models

South Korea has quietly revolutionized the global automotive industry to transform from a manufacturing underdog into a powerhouse that rivals established giants. Be it sleek sedans dominating city streets or advanced electric vehicles leading the sustainability charge, Korean automakers have captured hearts worldwide. Discover which manufacturers are driving this automotive renaissance, and the specific models that have become absolute favorites. Let’s focus on the biggest car brands first.

Your car number will be scanned for automatic toll collection. Do you still need FASTag?

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is preparing to introduce automatic toll collection for vehicles travelling on expressways and national highways, a move that could begin on select stretches as early as March 2026. Under the proposed system, cameras will scan vehicle number plates and toll charges will be deducted from the driver’s account based on the distance travelled.At present, toll is collected on nearly 45,000 kilometres of the...