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Kimi Antonelli created history on Saturday after securing pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver ever to achieve the feat in Formula One. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver delivered a stunning lap during qualifying in Shanghai, setting a time of 1min 32.064sec. With this result, Antonelli broke the long-standing record held by…

This article is authored by S Sunil Kumar, Country President, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India.India’s industrial acceleration has moved beyond the logic of scale. Capital, policy, and manufacturing ambition are now aligning with purpose. As the next phase takes shape, the country’s industrial future will be defined not merely by incentives or capacity expansion, but by…

Mercedes-Benz India has announced a price revision across its model range, with cars set to become more expensive from April 1. The luxury carmaker said prices will increase by around 2 percent across its portfolio of sedans, SUVs and electric vehicles sold in the country.The upcoming revision will apply across the brand’s entire lineup in…

Kia India has expanded the automatic gearbox options on the Kia Sonet by introducing more affordable variants in its lineup. With the update, buyers can now opt for automatic transmissions from lower trims, making the Sonet one of the most accessible automatic SUVs in its segment.On the diesel side, the Sonet now gets a new…

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered the liquidation of Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. after efforts to revive the company through the insolvency resolution process failed to produce an approved plan. The order was passed by the NCLT’s New Delhi Bench on March 3, 2026.The tribunal noted that no resolution proposal received the…

Japanese Automaker, Honda Motor has announced that it has cancelled the development and launch of three electric vehicles planned for production in North America, citing changes in the business environment and a reassessment of its electrification strategy. The models affected are the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon and the Acura RSX. The company said…

Suzuki Motorcycle India has refreshed the Burgman Street EX scooter lineup in India. The refreshed model has been launched at a price of Rs 1.08 lakh, ex-showroom. As part of this update, the model brings a fresh colour option while largely continuing with the same design, features and mechanical setup. Suzuki Burgman Street EX: What’s…

Summer in India can be brutal. Not just for people, but for cars too. In several parts of the country, daytime temperatures easily climb past 40°C. Now imagine a car parked under direct sunlight for hours. The cabin becomes an oven, and the mechanical parts are also exposed to intense heat.Such conditions put extra pressure…

India’s electric two-wheeler space is seeing rapid expansion, and manufacturers are now experimenting with the popular BaaS ownership models to make EVs more accessible. Recently, TVS Motor Company introduced the new TVS Orbiter V1 along with a Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) option. The move puts it in direct competition with the Hero Vida VX2 from Hero MotoCorp’s…

Hyundai Motor India recently launched the new Hyundai Verna facelift in the Indian market. The updated Verna receives cosmetic upgrades, new features, added safety and much more. It’s now priced between Rs 10.98 lakh and Rs 18.25 lakh (both prices ex-showroom) and continues to compete with the Honda City, VW Virtus and Skoda Slavia. Interested…