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Engines Are Not Dead Yet, The Strange New ICE Concepts Trying to Recover Wasted Heat and Beat Efficiency Limits
Waste heat recovery engine technology is giving internal combustion a new future. This blog explores thermoelectric generators, turbocompounding, advanced combustion cycles, and hybrid integration that help modern engines recover lost energy and improve thermal efficiency.
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10 Year EV Cost Comparison. Full Engineering Cost Model
Are EVs actually cheaper over 10 years? This guide breaks down the full cost model, including purchase price, fuel, maintenance, insurance, depreciation, battery risk, and tax incentives, so you can compare EVs and gas cars using real ownership economics.
Renault Duster 2026 Price in India: The Legend Returns with Mercedes DNA
The OG is back! Discover how the Renault Duster 2026 is disrupting the market with its Mercedes-derived 163 PS engine and a price tag that’s shaking up the SUV segment. Is it time to upgrade?
Upcoming Car Launches in India: The Models Set to Shake Up 2026
India’s car market is heading into another busy launch season, with a fresh wave of EVs, hybrids and feature packed ICE models lined up across price bands. From family friendly SUVs to more premium electric crossovers, here are the upcoming launches worth tracking, and why they matter for Indian buyers.
Flex-Fuel Vehicles Launched as Government Pushes Ethanol Blending
India's automotive industry news: Toyota has launched India's first commercially available flex-fuel vehicle, the Innova Hycross FFV, capable of running on any blend of petrol and ethanol up to E100 (100% ethanol)....
Two-Wheeler Sales Hit Record 25 Million Units Amid Electric Shift
India's automotive industry news: India's two-wheeler industry has recorded its highest-ever annual sales of 25.2 million units in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the previous record set in 2019. The achievement comes...
Autonomous Vehicle Testing Gets Green Signal on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
India's automotive industry news: The National Highways Authority of India has approved a dedicated autonomous vehicle testing zone on a 50-kilometer stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, creating India's first h...
Auto Component Sector Achieves Record Exports of $22 Billion
India's automotive industry news: India's automotive component industry has achieved record exports of $22 billion in fiscal year 2024, establishing the country as a critical node in global automotive supply chains...
Porsche Opens First India Manufacturing Facility for Select Models
India's automotive industry news: German sports car manufacturer Porsche has inaugurated its first Indian manufacturing facility, a semi-knockdown (SKD) assembly unit in Maharashtra that will produce the Macan and ...
Used Car Prices Crash 20% as New Vehicle Supply Normalizes
India's automotive industry news: The used car market is experiencing its sharpest price correction since the COVID-19 pandemic, with average prices falling approximately 20% from their peak in late 2022. The decli...
Renault Announces India-Specific Electric Platform for Sub-Rs 10 Lakh EVs
India's automotive industry news: French automaker Renault has unveiled plans to develop an India-specific electric vehicle platform targeting a starting price of Rs 8 lakh—the most aggressive pricing commitment ye...
Connected Car Data Privacy Concerns Prompt Government Guidelines
India's automotive industry news: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued draft guidelines for connected vehicle data collection and privacy, responding to growing concerns about the vast ...
Bajaj Auto Partners with Triumph for Premium Motorcycle Manufacturing
India's automotive industry news: Bajaj Auto and Triumph Motorcycles have formalized a manufacturing partnership that will bring mid-capacity Triumph motorcycles to India at unprecedented price points. The collabor...
Car Insurance Premiums Rise 25% as Repair Costs Surge
India's automotive industry news: Motor insurance premiums in India have increased by an average of 25% over the past 12 months, with some categories seeing increases exceeding 40%. The surge reflects a fundamental...
MG Motor Launches Affordable EV at Rs 9.99 Lakh, Market Disruption Expected
India's automotive industry news: MG Motor India has launched the Comet EV at an introductory price of Rs 9.99 lakh, making it India's most affordable electric car from a mainstream manufacturer. The compact city c...
Volkswagen Considering Exit from Indian Manufacturing Operations
India's automotive industry news: Volkswagen Group is reportedly reconsidering its India manufacturing strategy, with internal discussions examining whether to continue local production or transition to an import-o...
Electric Three-Wheelers Dominate New Registrations in Major Cities
India's automotive industry news: Electric three-wheelers have crossed a historic milestone, accounting for more than 50% of all new three-wheeler registrations in India for the first time in any quarter. Data from...
Honda Exits Small Car Segment in India, Focuses on Premium Vehicles
India's automotive industry news: Honda Cars India has discontinued production of the Amaze sedan and Jazz hatchback, effectively exiting the entry-level and compact car segments to focus exclusively on premium veh...
Supreme Court Orders Phase-Out of 15-Year-Old Vehicles in Delhi-NCR
India's automotive industry news: The Supreme Court of India has upheld a National Green Tribunal order mandating the phase-out of petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years in the ...
Kia India Launches Sixth Manufacturing Plant, Eyes Export Hub Status
India's automotive industry news: Korean automaker Kia has inaugurated its second manufacturing facility in India, with a combined investment of Rs 8,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh. The new plant will focus on electri...
Petrol Prices Hit Record High: Impact on Car Buying Decisions
India's automotive industry news: Petrol prices in major Indian cities have breached the Rs 120 per liter mark for the first time in history, intensifying consumer anxiety and accelerating shifts in automobile purc...
Suzuki Announces Rs 10,000 Crore EV and Battery Investment in India
India's automotive industry news: Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced a Rs 10,440 crore investment to establish electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities in Gujarat, signaling the Japanese automaker'...
Mahindra XUV700 Gets 5-Star Safety Rating from Global NCAP
India's automotive industry news: The Mahindra XUV700 has achieved the highest possible 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP, becoming one of the safest vehicles ever tested from an Indian manufacturer. The achiev...
Mercedes-Benz India Records Best-Ever Sales, Luxury Segment Booms
India's automotive industry news: Mercedes-Benz India has recorded its highest-ever annual sales, delivering 18,245 vehicles in calendar year 2024—a 14% increase over 2023 and a clear indicator that India's luxury ...
India's Highway Expansion: 12,000 km of New Roads by 2026
India's automotive industry news: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced an ambitious target to complete 12,000 kilometers of new national highways by December 2026, representing the largest ...
Toyota Unveils Next-Generation Solid-State Battery, Claims 1200km Range
India's automotive industry news: Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled a breakthrough solid-state battery technology that it claims will revolutionize electric vehicles, offering a range of 1,200 kilometers on a s...
Ola Electric Posts First Profitable Quarter, Announces New Factory
India's automotive industry news: Ola Electric, India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported its first-ever profitable quarter since inception, marking a significant milestone in the company's jo...
Global Chip Shortage Eases: Indian Car Waiting Periods Drop 50%
India's automotive industry news: After nearly three years of unprecedented semiconductor shortages that crippled global automobile production, the Indian automotive industry is finally seeing significant relief. A...
Hyundai India IPO: Largest Auto Sector Listing in Indian History
India's automotive industry news: Hyundai Motor India has officially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for what is set to become the largest initial public offering in the Indian automotive sector and o...
Maruti Suzuki's First Electric Car Delayed to 2026, Stock Tumbles
India's automotive industry news: India's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, has confirmed that its highly anticipated first electric vehicle will not launch until early 2026, missing its originally planned 2024 debu...
Government Mandates 6 Airbags for All Cars from October 2025
India's automotive industry news: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced that all passenger vehicles sold in India must be equipped with a minimum of six airbags starting October 1, 2025, a decis...
BYD Enters Indian Market with Three New Models, Challenging Local Players
India's automotive industry news: Chinese automotive giant BYD has officially launched its India operations with three new electric vehicle models, marking one of the most significant foreign entries into the India...
Tata Motors Announces Rs 15,000 Crore Investment in EV Infrastructure
India's automotive industry news: In a landmark announcement that signals India's accelerating shift towards electric mobility, Tata Motors has unveiled plans to invest Rs 15,000 crore over the next five years in e...
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