Cars can wait, Covid won't: Maruti starts multi-speciality hospital in Gujarat

• The hospital has been built in partnership with Zydus Hospitals and has been funded completely by Maruti Suzuki Foundation.
• At present, Maruti states that the facility has been converted into a Covid-care establishment.

Bajaj Pulsar 250F: What we know so far

• The new Bajaj Pulsar 250F may break cover towards the end-2021.
• It will be placed above the current Pulsar 220F.

Yamaha YZF-R7 supersport's images leaked ahead of global reveal

• Yamaha has opted for a full-fledged supersport design language on the upcoming R7.
• The striking exterior styling of the YZF-R7 reminds of the existing R-series bikes from Yamaha.

Cristiano Ronaldo packs £17 million car collection in trailer. Here's likely why

• Cars belonging to Christiano Ronaldo, including a Maserati, Mercedes G-Class and a Bugatti were seen being loaded onto a truck in Turin.
• Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the wealthiest sportspersons in the world and has a car collection to show it.

Mercedes-Maybach S680 S-Class makes a discreet entry with AMG S65's V12 engine

• Mercedes-Maybach S680 S-Class dons a couple of subtle changes compared to the standard Maybach S-Class.

Special editions of Triumph Scrambler 900 and Scrambler 1200 launched in India

• Triumph's Bonneville range now has a total of three special edition motorcycles in India.
• Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen edition was revealed internationally earlier in 2021.

Lamborghini shifts to top gear in electrification race, to invest $1.8 billion

• The luxury sports car will introduce an all electric model in the second half of the decade.
• Lamborghini plans to transform current models Huracan, Aventador and Urus sport utility into hybrids by 2024.

Paddle a boat: As petrol crosses ₹99 in rain-soaked Mumbai, netizens lash out

• Mumbai may have lockdown restrictions in place to check on Covid-19 transmission but those who have to step out are faced with drenched roads and sky-high fuel prices.

Tata Motors to shut down Jamshedpur plant for five days amid Covid-19 surge

• The plant is used by Tata Motors to produce its heavy commercial vehicles like trucks, buses among others.

Elon Musk no longer world's second richest as Tesla tumbles

• Elon Musk now has a personal fortune of $160.6 billion, a dip of 24% since January.
• 72-year-old LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault overtakes 49-year-old Tesla CEO.
• Musk's fortunes have dropped by around $9.1 billion this year alone.

Lexus hits milestone of 2 million in global cumulative sales of electric cars

• Lexus currently offers nine EVs - both hybrid and battery-operated - in markets across the world.
• Lexus intends to introduce 20 new or improved models by 2025.

Why Volkswagen chief Herbert Diess prefers riding in ID.4 over ID.3 electric car

• Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess shared a post explaining why ID.4 electric is his favourite ride.

This miniature wooden 2021 Lamborghini Aventador S gets working scissor doors

• The front and rear fascias of the wooden Lamborghini Aventador S feature minute details such as exterior air vents and parking sensors at the rear.

Cyclone Tauktae batters cities, vehicles in the open bear the full brunt

• Several cars and two-wheelers in Mumbai were damaged by collapsed trees as high-speed winds rushed across.
• Several trucks and tankers were stranded in Gujarat due to blockage of roads.

Tesla in trouble? Self-driving claims under review in home base of California

• Claims pertaining to self-drive capabilities in Tesla cars may invite ire.
• Recent accidents, possibly caused fully or partially, by Tesla AutoPilot functionality has resulted in increased scrutiny.

Football star Paulo Dybala celebrates his 100th goal with Lamborghini Aventador

• Paulo Dybala, the The Argentine-born footballer who plays for Italy's Juventus club, received the Lamborghini car worth more than ₹3.50 crore.

Here's the real reason why there is no electric Ducati motorcycle anywhere yet

• Ducati has been dabbling with the idea of an electric motorcycle but it is unlikely to have a product ready for world markets in the near future.

Hero Electric partners with electric fleet startup for affordable EV promotion

The joint venture aims to convert 1,00,000 two-wheeler ICE vehicles used in last-mile delivery to EVs in next five years.

'Elon Musk, where's my wife's car?' UFC fighter takes on Tesla on live TV

• Beneil Dariush is learnt to have booked a Tesla in December but is yet to receive his car.
• After his successful fight against a rival, Dariush called out Elon Musk for the delay in delivery of his Tesla.

Suzuki Jimny five-door SUV, with turbo engine, may make global debut in 2022

• Suzuki is likely to showcase a long wheelbase version of Jimny SUV, complete with a turbocharged petrol engine.

TVS NTorq 125 hits major milestone, crosses one lakh sales globally

• TVS NTorq 125 was launched as the first Bluetooth connected scooter in India in 2018.

New BMW 2 Series Coupe enters final development phase; production to begin soon

• The extensive testing of the BMW 2 Series Coupé ensures that the car is capable of controllable handling, cornering and optimised traction in all weather and road conditions as well as can provide balanced ride comfort.

Mahindra's Oxygen on Wheels initiative launches in Chennai

• Chennai is the eighth city in India where Mahindra's initiative to offer last-mile delivery of oxygen amid the Covid-19 crisis across India.

Rocket scientists developing roads that charge electric vehicles on the move

• A group of researchers from Cornell University suggest inductive charging could solve range-related anxieties among those who own and drive electric vehicles.

Hyundai, Kia shut down facilities in home base. Here's why

• While Kia will suspend its operations at the Soha Plant 2 for two days, Hyundai has decided to shut down production at its facilities in Ulsan.

2021 Skoda Kushaq SUV likely to launch in India by June end

• Skoda had earlier confirmed that deliveries of the Kushaq SUV will begin in July.

Charred 2021 McLaren GT up for sale. The pile of scarp costs ₹1.5 crore

• Since the McLaren GT is largely made from carbon fiber, its remains look like chunks of melted and destroyed carbon.
• There are no details about how the McLaren ended up in such a sorry state.

Kia celebrates brand transformation in Middle East with LED show on Burj Khalifa

• Introducing the transformed brand to the key market of the Middle East, Kia underlined the focus on evolving with changing times.

How to apply for an e-pass in Kolkata during Covid-19 lockdown

• Kolkata Police is issuing e-pass to the people associated with emergency services and online delivery services.

Electric vehicles will be cheaper than petrol, diesel cars by 2027, claims study

• The study claims that lower battery costs in coming days will make electric cars more affordable in the next six years.

SUV is India's fastest-growing car segment for the last five years

• In the last five financial years, the SUV segment has witnessed a growth of 35%, 49%, 3%, 15%, 20% respectively between FY17 and FY21.

Hero MotoCorp ready to bring in its first electric model next year

• Hero MotoCorp intends to use fixed battery system as well as Taiwan-based Gogoro's swapping battery technology in its models.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked again on Sunday after two-day hiatus

• This is the fifth price hike of this week for both petrol and diesel.

MG Motor to provide 100 retrofitted Hector ambulances for Nagpur, Vidarbha

• The retrofitted MG Hector ambulances have been custom-built by the company's engineers at its Halol plant located in Gujarat.

Noida becomes first UP city to embrace drive-in Covid-19 vaccination centre idea

• DLF Mall of India and Greater Noida Stadium will be two facilities that will operate drive-in Covid-19 vaccination drive from May 17.

California's Tesla crash victim praised 'Autopilot mode' in TikTok, FB videos

• Local authorities and crash investigators are still trying to determine if the Tesla Model 3 involved in the California crash was running on Autopilot mode.

Mahindra to bear Covid-19 vaccination cost of dealership employees

• Mahindra & Mahindra has announced several steps in order to extend medical and healthcare related help to its employees.

Days after arrest, Indian-origin man caught in backseat of another Tesla

• Param Sharma bought another Tesla to repeat his stunt, sitting in the backseat while the car moved on Autopilot.

Top-selling electric cars of April 2021. Tata Nexon EV continues to rule segment

• Tata Motors has managed to achieve 525 unit sales of the Nexon EV last month.
• The Nexon EV has also contributed over 7.5% to the total Nexon model sales in April 2021.

15-day lockdown in West Bengal: Vehicle movements strictly restricted

• Stringent night restrictions will come into effect between 9 PM to 5 AM during the lockdown.
• Intra-state goods trucks' movement will be restricted except for essential supplies.
• There will be no travel restrictions for vehicles involved in health emergencies.

Hero MotoCorp to set up 100-bed Covid centre in Gurugram

• Hero has been taking an active role in the combat against the second wave of the pandemic.

As India waits, Tesla officially launches its electric cars in two more markets

• Tesla is looking at expanding to newer markets in order to maintain its dominant position in the world of electric vehicles.

Hyundai extends warranty and free services by 2 months in view of Covid-19

• Hyundai has a network of over 1300 workshops in India.

Hot wheels: 11-year-old charged for driving stolen car

• The teen robber and his associate managed to snatch the Fitbit bracelet of an 80-year-old man.

Simple Energy's first electric scooter to launch on August 15

• Simple Energy is a Bengaluru-based EV start-up.
• The Mark 2 e-scooter has a claimed range of 240 km in eco mode with a top speed of 100 kmph.

Delhi announces financial help for auto and taxi drivers hit by lockdown

• An amount of ₹5,000 will transferred to their accounts subject to verification of death from local bodies.

Aston Martin all set to ditch manual gearbox for good

• Lowering demand for cars with manual transmission as well as improvement in tech may have made Aston Martin take a call.

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Nagpur's first drive-in Covid-19 vaccination centre

• Located at the Glocal Square Mall in Sitabuldi area, the drive-in vaccination centre will inoculate people over 60 years of age.

Tesla Autopilot may have been engaged during crash in US, clarifies probe

• A Tesla Model 3 was involved in a fatal crash on May 5 in California.
• The California Highway Patrol is investigating whether Autopilot was engaged in the car during the crash.

2021 Yamaha XSR125: Key highlights of the neo-retro commuter

• The Yamaha XSR125 will be placed lower than the already existing XSR155.
• It will be based on the same engine platform as Yamaha's popular MT-125 and R125 bikes.

Hero MotoCorp to resume partial operations at select plants from May 17

• Hero had halted operations temporarily at its six plants in India in a staggered manner for four days from April 22 to May 2, which was then extended till May 16.

This limited edition Lamborghini may be the priciest pre-owned car in India

• Big Boy Toyz claims its limited-edition Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is now the most expensive pre-owned car available for sale in India.

Cashback offer announced for Honda Shine BS 6. Here's how much you can save

• The Honda Shine BS 6 is one of the most popular bikes in its segment.
• Shine's cashback offer remains valid from May 1st to June 30th, 2021.

Tata cars available with up to ₹65,000 benefits in May 2021

• The Tata Harrier Camo and Dark Edition variants are available with an exchange bonus of ₹40,000.
• The Tata Nexon EV can be bought with an exchange bonus of up to ₹15,000.

New day, new high: Petrol, diesel prices hiked again after a day's pause

• The price of petrol has been increased by 29 paise per litre, while diesel price has gone up by 34 paise for the same amount.

This Hyundai car on hydrogen fuel sets world record by travelling nearly 900 kms

• A new world record for the longest journey covered on a single tank of zero-emission hydrogen has been set by the Hyundai Nexo model.

Driving after work? Study finds sleep disorder may increase chance of crash

• Those who drive after late-night shifts may be more at risk of being involved in an accident.
• Disruptions to sleep found to be one of the biggest causes behind road accidents.

Hi Alexa, let's get gaming: Ford to add in-car games, Amazon Alexa support

• Ford plans to join the likes of Tesla to offer in-car gaming functionality.
• While it is not yet known what games would be offered, the intent from Ford is to keep pace with changing times in the automotive world.

Mercedes EQS electric sedan enters production, more details revealed

• EQS is part of Mercedes Benz's EQ range of electric vehicles and sits at the pinnacle of the company's EV portfolio.

Auto drivers in Pune roll out 'Jugaad Ambulance' to help in Covid-19 times

• The auto-rickshaws has been fitted with oxygen cylinders and can supply oxygen for up to seven hours.
• Drivers have been trained to help patients get oxygen from the cylinders.