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1 in every 4 cars will have 5G connectivity by 2025, says Report

One in 4 cars will have 5G connectivity by 2025 that will make better use of real-time data transfer and fast cloud-car communication, among other improvements, a new report has shown.

Electric vehicle sales overtake diesel models for first time in Europe

Across 18 European markets - including the UK-more than a fifth of vehicles sold were electric

Skoda commences production of new version of SUV Kodiaq

Built on the MQB platform, the model further builds on its strengths of safety, driving dynamics, comfort, and technology, the automaker said in a statement.

Passenger vehicle wholesales down by 27% in October amid chip shortage

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined by 27 per cent year-on year in October with semiconductor shortage hitting production of automobile manufacturers

Interest of dealers not independent of vehicle manufacturer: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has set aside an order of NCDRC, which directed a car dealer to pay Rs 7.43 lakh compensation for deficiency of service over a misleading advertisement

Skoda Auto plans to set up 30 'compact workshops' pan-India by this year

The firm announced its plans to set up 30 'compact workshops' pan-India by this year for providing periodic maintenance and servicing requirements to its customers in the domestic market

Car review: The MINI Convertible, a pocket rocket for a sunny day

The MINI Convertible is a cheerful, easy ride even if it is a little heavy on the pocket

Car hacking is worse than carjacking

Hackers can control a car in motion and force it to accelerate or stop suddenly. They can change the radio station, turn off the engine and change the temperature setting inside

Govt extends mandatory installation of airbags in existing models till Dec

The road transport ministry has deferred by four months the mandatory installation of dual airbags for front seats in the existing car models a senior government official said.

Big Tech's car mania all about taking eyes off the road & on to the screen

Americans were behind the wheel for 307.8 hrs in 2016 - time not spent using apps on an iPhone, searching on Google, etc. Any firm able to free up that time will have a good chance of capturing it

Honda hopes new Civic hatchback to be basis for more efficient cars

Honda Motor Co unveiled its latest Civic hatchback designs on Thursday, with hopes that the all-new model will become a foundation for developing cars more efficiently

Finland start-up targets to remove car addiction, cut carbon emissions

MaaS Global says its app can fix urban congestion and reduce pollution.

Covid-19: Honda Cars advances maintenance shutdown of manufacturing plant

Honda Cars India on Thursday said it is advancing maintenance shutdown at its Rajasthan-based manufacturing plant by around ten days in the wake of second wave of Covid

Hyundai Motor India starts export of all-new i20 premium hatchback

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday said it has started exports of its all-new i20 premium hatchback

Wholesales to grow on low base for all automobile segments: Motilal Oswal

Wholesale volumes in the automobile sector are estimated to grow at 14.4 per cent for two-wheelers on a low base and 5.4 per cent for passenger vehicles due to year-end sales, Motilal Oswal Financial Services said on Tuesday.However, commercial vehicle volumes are likely to decline by 2.8 per cent (LCV growth of 4.7 per cent but restricted by a decline of 11.6 per cent in M & HCVs).At the same time, said the Motilal Oswal report, wholesale volumes for tractors are expected to grow by 38.4 per cent year-on-year on robust demand and lower base.Discounts currently stand 50 per cent as compared to last year. Inventory is lower than normal for passenger vehicles and tractors, leaving headroom for higher inventory filling in the coming months.Wholesales are expected to grow on a low base in December, catering to the spillover demand from the festive season and inventory refilling (for passenger vehicles and tractors).Motilal Oswal said the two-wheeler inventory currently stands at 30 to

Govt extends validity of vehicle documents like DL, RC, permits till Mar 31

The move is in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic

Why you must get your car fitted with a high-security registration plate

If you drive in the national capital without these plates, you may have to pay a heavy fine

World's fastest car at 508 kmph in pics: Things to know about SSC Tuatara

The SSC Tuatara is a hypercar designed, developed and manufactured by American automobile manufacturer SSC North America. It recently broke all records to become the world's new fastest car

At 508 kmph, reptilian SSC Tuatara hypercar is the world's fastest car

Formed in 1998, SSC is among the most obscure automakers in the world

Tata Motors launches 55-tonne prime mover Signa 5525.S with 3 drive modes

The model offers the power of enhanced performance and lower total cost of ownership, thereby improving revenue and reducing operating cost