Tata Motors drives in Altroz iTurbo at ₹7.73 lakh

• The Tata Altroz iTurbo features iRA connected car application that was previously limited only to the Nexon SUV.
• It is available in three variants - XT, XZ, and XZ+.

Bad habits that make your car age faster - Part 1

• Statistically, most cars are scrapped without being involved in a crash. These cars are chucked when the costs of repairs outweigh their value.

Mahindra to gift Thar SUV to Siraj, Gill, Thakur, Natarajan, Saini and Sundar

• Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra made the announcement on Twitter

Maruti Swift expands customer base to 23 lakh, with 1.60 lakh units sold in 2020

• Over 53% of Swift customers are below 35 years of age.
• Swift was first launched in 2005 and has consistently topped sales charts in India.

Mahindra Thar rivaling 2021 Force Gurkha BS 6 spotted again, interior revealed

• Force Gurkha will enter a new generation later in 2021.
• It will be plonked with an updated BS 6-compliant, 2.6-litre diesel engine

India speedster Mohammed Siraj buys BMW after return from exploits vs Australia

• Mohammed Siraj picked 13 wickets in the four Test matches against hosts Australia.
• Siraj has had to overcome several hardships, including the recent loss of his father while the cricketer was away Down Under.

Tesla claims its former engineer stole secrets just days into the job

• According to Tesla, after investigators found thousands of confidential files in Khatilov’s personal storage, the engineer said he forgot about them and tried to destroy the data at the start of the interview.

Republic Day 2021: Traffic advisory for dress rehearsal issued for Delhi

• The traffic advisory for the 72nd Republic Day requested general public and and motorists to keep patience, observe traffic rules and road discipline and follow directions of traffic personnel deployed at all intersections.

GM warns Maharashtra govt's move to block its exit could hit investment

• In January 2020, it agreed to sell its second factory in the state's Talegaon district to Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor Co, but tensions between India and China have delayed completion of that deal.

Petrol, diesel prices continue to rise, touch new high

• In Delhi, petrol price is nearing ₹86 per litre mark.

Ferrari sign first female driver to their Formula One team's driver academy

• Formula One has not had a woman driver compete in a grand prix since the late Italian Lella Lombardi's last appearance in 1976.

Luxury EVs all set to battle Tesla in a battlefield called India

• Tesla is likely to battle in the luxury EV space in India, a segment that will see a whole lot of movement in 2021.

Tata Motors offers refrigerated trucks for Covid-19 vaccines

• Tata Motors said it has tied up with leading reefer (refrigerated load body) manufacturers of the country, furthering its preparation of offering ready-to-use reefers and insulated vaccine vans.

Ducati launches BS 6 Scrambler range in India. Prices and all details

• The new Ducati models include the MY21 Scrambler Icon, Scrambler Icon Dark and Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro.

2021 KTM 890 Duke breaks cover: All you need to know

• KTM 890 Duke gets a new 889 cc engine delivering 115hp and 92 Nm of torque.
• Expected to arrive in India later this year.
• It is positioned below the more powerful KTM 890 Duke R variant.

Tata Motors cars to now cost more in India

• Tata has raised the pricing of its cars by up to ₹26,000, depending on the variant.
• Tata blames rising input and material costs for the latest price increment.

Car garage worth crores: What makes this vehicle space more expensive than homes

• At £350,000, this space in London is now the UK's most expensive parking spot.

Four features that Tesla cars have that India currently may not need

• From autonomous driving to in-car gaming, Tesla cars offer a lot but is India ready for these?

Hero MotoCorp to launch over 50 new bikes and scooters by 2025

• The future products by Hero MotoCorp will include new models, variants, refreshes, and upgrades.
• Hero said it will launch over 10 new products every year for the next five years.

Remember the iconic 'Back to the Future' car? It may return to life as an EV

• DMC DeLorean was made famous by the Back to the Future movie series.
• Also offered in real-world market for some time, the car eventually faded from showroom shelves.
• DMC DeLorean could possibly return in the future with an electric heart.

Sale of electric cycles may soon outpace car purchases in Europe

• People are increasingly buying e-bikes with preference for personal mobility.
• Uncertain financial times may mean a lack of intent to invest in a car.

Elon Musk now sets eyes on building tunnel network under flood-prone Miami

• Tunnel network under cities promise to ease on-ground traffic situations and could be the way commuters travel in the future.

Petrol, diesel prices hit record high after yet another hike

• Petrol price in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan is now just ₹2.50 away from hitting ₹100 per litre mark.

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess trolls Tesla CEO Elon Musk after Twitter debut

• The jibe came within days after reports that Elon Musk is looking to hire people to defend him on the social media platform.

Elon Musk, world's richest person, offers $100 mln prize for carbon capture tech

• Elon Musk will donate $100 million as prize to anyone who can develop the best carbon capture technology.
• The Tesla CEO has joined the race to better technology can be developed to ensure CO2 emissions are brought down.

Most Indian car buyers open to subscription-based ownership, claims study

• The survey involved 24,000 consumers in 23 countries during September-October 2020.
• Indians appeared more eager for subscription-based model than their counterparts in China, US, Germany among other major car markets.

Ford to recall 3 million vehicles for defective Takata air bags at $610 mn cost

• Takata air bag inflators have resulted in at least 400 injuries and 27 deaths worldwide - including 18 US fatalities with two in previously recalled 2006 Ford Ranger trucks.

Tesla slashes Model 3 prices in Europe by quite a bit to woo buyers

• Tesla is in no mood to give up even an inch of its lead in the EV space and is looking at making its most affordable EV even more affordable.

Possible hike in tax on petrol, diesel may fund road repairs in the US

• Tax hike on automotive fuels may be one of the ways the Joe Biden administration raises funds to improve the standard of roads in the country.

Delhi gets India's first Porsche Studio - a showroom with premium experience

• The Porsche Studio showroom at Connaught Place is only the 14th across the world.

TVS Motor rides in XL100 Winner Edition moped. What makes it so popular?

• The XL100 moped is one of the highest-selling two-wheelers from TVS Motor Company.
• XL100 Winner Edition sits at the top of the model's variant line-up.

Volkswagen CEO makes Twitter debut with a dig at Elon Musk

• Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess wrote on social media that the company was coming after Tesla’s market share and already winning the battle for buyers in Europe.

End of the road for Scooters India, who produced Lambretta, Vijai Super: Sources

• Centre's efforts to find buyers for Scooters India did not yield results.
• In 1975, it started commercial production of scooters under the brand name of Vijai Super for domestic market and Lambretta for overseas market.

Hero MotoCorp reaches 100 million production milestone

• Hero MotoCorp is the largest two-wheeler maker in India.
• The 100 millionth bike to roll out of Hero's production facility was an Xtreme 160R.

Bajaj Auto reports 23% jump in Q3 net profit

• Bajaj Auto says domestic two-wheelers continued to grow on the back of robust demand for Pulsar, Dominar, KTM and Husqvarna.

Okinawa Dual, India’s first customisable B2B electric scooter, launched

• The new Okinawa Dual is available in two colours - Fire Red and Sunshine Yellow.
• It comes with customisable features for the varied needs of delivery companies.
• It has a full charge range of 130 km, but can only reach a top speed of 25 kmph.

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine launched at ₹51.50 lakh

• BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available with petrol as well as diesel engine options.

Ahead of Kiger SUV launch, Renault India expands sales points to over 500

• Renault added 40 sales outlets across several states in the country in December alone.
• Renault is expecting Kiger to gain a whole lot of traction and the generated interest will need to be backed by a solid sales network.

Watch: Monster eight-wheeled tour bus makes mincemeat of Iceland's glaciers

• Sleipnir pays ode to Norse God Odin and has a 850 hp engine at its core.
• Capable of hitting speeds of 60 kmph on glaciers, the imposing tour bus won't win awards for mileage.

What Joe Biden as US President means for American oil industry

• Joe Biden has promised to put the United States on a track to net-zero emissions by 2050.
• The path will not be easy, with political divisions in the United States, opposition from fossil fuel companies, and wary international partners concerned.

BMW to bring 25 new products in India this year

• BMW expects growth in India to be in double digits this year on the back of an increasing demand for personal mobility and people indulging in luxury cars.
• Around November-December last year, the company had been able to achieve its pre-Covid levels.

Tesla fourth-quarter registrations in California jump 63%, shows data

• Tesla reported better-than-expected 2020 vehicle deliveries, driven by a steady rise in electric vehicle adoption.

Three new Ducati Scrambler bikes headed to India. Launch on this day

• Two of the upcoming Ducati Scrambler bikes include Scrambler Icon and Icon Dark, both of which are already up for pre-bookings at a token amount of ₹50,000 each.

The Beast for Biden: World's safest car welcomes Joe Biden, the new US President

• Joe Biden takes oath as the 46th US President and becomes the latest to enter the presidential limousine, a vehicle like no other in the whole world.

NHAI to earn ₹1.34 lakh crore as toll revenue annually by 2025: Nitin Gadkari

• The government plans to make electronic toll collection through FASTags mandatory on all highways from February 15.

Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric EQA 2021, its answer to Tesla Model Y

• The range on single charge is 420 km.
• A variant with longer range and more power is likely to come later.

Budget: FADA urges FM to introduce vehicle depreciation benefits for individuals

Auto dealers' body urges Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce vehicle depreciation benefits for individuals in Budget.

Nitin Gadkari stresses upon making public transport safer, pollution-free

• Gadkari assured the states of his full support and cooperation in their endeavours to make public transport modern and efficient gave the example of the model of transport for London.

Made in India Jimny SUV production begins, Maruti exports first batch

• However, Maruti is still tightlipped about any plans on launching Jimny SUV in India.

Porsche extends the Taycan model range with 'most affordable' rear-drive variant

• With the new Taycan, Porsche is launching the fourth variant of its first all-electric sports saloon.
• The new model lines up alongside the Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan 4S.

Mercedes-Benz India drives in 2021 GLC with Mercedes Me Connect

• The 2021 GLC is the latest car in Mercedes' portfolio to be updated with its new connected car technology.
• The new SUV brings forward an all-new digital instrument cluster with more detailed informatics.

Volvo Car India opens bookings for all-new S60 sedan

• All-new S60 is based on Volvo Cars’ own Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform and has secured a five-star rating from Euro NCAP.

Hyundai Motor India Foundation ties up with IIT Delhi for research and training

• Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART) will conduct battery profiling of Hyundai KONA EV for research and training.

Hyundai teases design of its upcoming affordable SUV Bayon, launch this year

• Hyundai has announced that the new SUV will be the most affordable model among all the Hyundai SUVs available in the market currently.

Tata Altroz iTurbo first drive review: Good gets better

• Majority of the upgrades on the Altroz iTurbo are focused on improving the overall driving experience.
• Apart from a new turbo powertrain, the Tata Altroz also gets the iRA connected technology which was previously found only on the Nexon SUV.

Elon Musk's Tesla faces bumpier ride breaking into India after China success

• Although India is Asia’s third-biggest economy, it hasn’t rolled out the welcome mat for EVs, unlike neighbor China, where Tesla set up its first factory outside of the US.

Skoda Rapid Rider variant makes a comeback, priced at ₹7.79 lakh

• Skoda Rapid Rider trim is very strategically placed as one of the most affordable sedans against the rivals such as the Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Vento, and the new Honda City.

Kia reviewing electric car cooperation with multiple firms after Apple report

• Kia would be in charge of proposed cooperation with Apple on electric cars.
• Shares in Kia were up 7%, while shares in Hyundai Motor were down 2.7% of 0140 GMT, compared to a 0.3% fall in the wider market.