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Rambler Once Was Developing A Really Weird Non-Wankel Rotary Engine

Rambler Once Was Developing A Really Weird Non-Wankel Rotary Engine

Traffic Is Plummeting

Traffic Is Plummeting

Skateboards Are More Challenging Than They Seem

Skateboards Are More Challenging Than They Seem

I Think The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer Has The Smallest Engine-To-Overall-Car Size Ratio Of Any Car You Can Buy In America UPDATED

I Think The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer Has The Smallest Engine-To-Overall-Car Size Ratio Of Any Car You Can Buy In America UPDATED

A Lucid Air Prototype Delivered Over 400 Miles On A Charge

A Lucid Air Prototype Delivered Over 400 Miles On A Charge

Automaker Of Safe Cars Recalls All The Cars Because The Safety Tech Might Not Work

Swedish automaker Volvo has issued a recall of every single 2019 and 2020 vehicle is has built thus far. That amounts to a total of 121,605 vehicles on the road today with a software incompatibility possibly causing the automatic emergency braking system to function improperly. Every single S60, V60,...

Apple CarPlay Can Be Worse For Your Reaction Time Than Driving Under The Influence: Study

In a new , a UK driving safety charity, it’s being claimed that driving while sloshed is, by at least some measures, “safer” than driving while using a touchscreen Apple CarPlay or Android Auto system. IAM Roadsmart had drivers run through a simulated test course with following distance, stop-and-go...

Aftermarket Exhaust Company Pivots To Making Teslas Sound As Fast As They Are

Over the last decade electric cars have really entered the zeitgeist in a big way. Something enthusiasts have been talking about—at least since Tesla proved EVs don’t have to be slow or boring—is the sound. You’ll hear many automotive fanatics poo-poo the genre for not having the throaty rumble...

Out-Of-Work Lyft, Uber, And Yellow Cab Drivers Can Get Jobs From NYC Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

As life in New York City grinds to a near-halt following a in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, among those hardest hit are the gig workers and drivers who rely on people to, you know, actually go places. The city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission is stepping up to...

Here's A Largely Forgotten Automotive Accessory: The Pull-Out Table

I’m not really sure if there’s a word like “fashion trend” for practical objects, something that describes the strange phenomenon of why various objects in our lives and society seem to ebb and flow in and out of use, but it does seem to be A Thing. I thought...

Taking Cars Off The Road May Slow Coronavirus Spread: Study

Smog is the natural enemy of humanity. The pollution created by transportation, shipping, and industry has been killing us slowly for decades, contributing to numerous respiratory diseases. And according to a new joint study from in Italy, smog may have been a contributing factor in the spread of COVID-19....

Automotive news

Isuzu announces pre-summer service camp for its SUVs and pick-ups

Isuzu announces pre-summer service camp for its SUVs and pick-ups"

- Starts from 22 March 2023- Valid across all Isuzu-authorised service stations in IndiaIsuzu Motors India has announced a ‘Isuzu I-Care Pre-Summer’ service camp for its SUVs and pick-ups. This camp will be organised across all Isuzu-authorised service stations pan India between 22 March 2023 and 29 March 2023. Under this...

2023 Toyota Innova Crysta base variant reaches local dealers

2023 Toyota Innova Crysta base variant reaches local dealers"

- The new Innova Crysta will get a revised fascia- To be offered only with a manual transmissionThe 2023 Toyota Innova Crysta is expected to be launched in India soon, and ahead of its official price announcement, the base variant of the MPV has now arrived at select dealerships in...

Maruti Jimny arrives at local dealers; likely to be launched in India soon

Maruti Jimny arrives at local dealers; likely to be launched in India soon"

- Maruti Jimny five-door was showcased at the Auto Expo 2023- Bookings currently underway for Jimny at Rs 25,000Ahead of its launch which is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny five-door has begun arriving at local dealerships in the country. Our sources reveal that...

2023 Kia Seltos introduced; prices in India increased

2023 Kia Seltos introduced; prices in India increased"

- The Seltos now gets an idle start-stop system as standard- Prices hiked by up to Rs 50,000Kia India has updated majority of its model range to comply with the upcoming RDE and BS6 Phase 2 emission norms that will come into effect from 1 April, 2023. Apart from an...

2023 Honda City facelift driven — Now in Pictures

2023 Honda City facelift driven — Now in Pictures"

Honda Car India recently launched the City facelift with several exterior and interior updates. The prices for this 2023 model range from Rs. 11.49 lakh to Rs. 20.39 lakh for the top-spec City e:HEV. We recently drove the top-of-the-line petrol automatic version, and here are our first impressions. For now,...

Kia EV9 officially breaks cover

Kia EV9 officially breaks cover"

- Will premiere globally on 28 March- The Kia EV9 is a three-row, flagship electric SUVAfter being spied a few days ago, Kia has officially taken the wraps off the all-new EV9. To be their flagship, three-row electric SUV, the EV9 will premiere globally on 28 March, 2023. The production-ready interior of...

2023 Hyundai i20 features rejigged

2023 Hyundai i20 features rejigged"

- Automatic climate control removed from the Sportz MT variant- Magna variant doesn’t get any revision in featuresHyundai recently launched the 2023 i20 with BS6 Phase 2-compliant powertrains and updated features. The premium hatchback now ranges from Rs. 7.19 lakh to Rs. 11.83 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom) in India.The i20...

Maruti Suzuki Fronx arrives at dealer stockyard ahead of launch

Maruti Suzuki Fronx arrives at dealer stockyard ahead of launch"

- Spotted in Arctic White colour option- Bookings are already underway for Rs. 11,000Maruti Suzuki unveiled the Fronx crossover at the Auto Expo in January 2023. The bookings for the same have already commenced for Rs. 11,000. Recently, the Fronx was spotted being unloaded from the transport truck ahead of...

Maruti Suzuki Nexa CNG range waiting period in India

Maruti Suzuki Nexa CNG range waiting period in India"

With a slew of CNG launches in 2022, Maruti Suzuki now has over 10 CNG cars in its portfolio. The options range from the affordable Alto CNG to the brand’s flagship Grand Vitara CNG. If you want to opt for Maruti Nexa CNG models, there are three choices – Baleno...

MG Hector waiting period in India reduced to 2 months

MG Hector waiting period in India reduced to 2 months"

- MG Hector Plus has a waiting period of up to 12 weeks- Prices hiked by up to Rs. 36,000MG Motor India launched the new Hector in January this year. If you are planning on buying the SUV, the automaker has reduced the waiting period for it significantly. Customers willing...

Lamborghini Will Race An LMDh Prototype In 2024

Lamborghini Will Race An LMDh Prototype In 2024

Lamborghini historically isn’t known for its efforts in racing, especially in comparison to pretty much all of its competitors. Where Ferrari has historically been a racing team which sells road cars to fund its on-track efforts, Lamborghini has never really given a shit about winning. That changed fairly recently...

IndyCar's Nashville Street Circuit Looks A Little Bumpy

IndyCar's Nashville Street Circuit Looks A Little Bumpy

This weekend will see the first-ever Music City Grand Prix, an IndyCar street races hosted in Nashville, Tennessee and one of the most highly anticipated events of the season. It’s been positioned as a portent of IndyCar’s growth, since the series has enough clout to close off some roads in...

Formula 1's Sprint Races Are Likely Here To Stay

Formula 1's Sprint Races Are Likely Here To Stay

Was Formula 1's first-ever sprint race qualifier good? Who knows! I mean, everyone seemed to watch it, if for no other reason than the novelty and the proposition of additional racing. The drivers seemed to be ambivalent, while the teams probably hate it because it risks yet more damage...

How Formula E Used An Exhibition Center As A Race Track

How Formula E Used An Exhibition Center As A Race Track

When Formula E announced its return to London as an ePrix venue, it did so with style: the series was going to run a race through the ExCeL Center, an exhibition and convention center. That meant we’d see an event take place both indoors and out, one that utilized...

Seven-Time MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi Will Retire At The End Of This Season

Seven-Time MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi Will Retire At The End Of This Season

Seven-time MotoGP world champion and Petronas Yamaha SRT rider Valentino Rossi announced his intention to retire at the end of the current season during a press conference Thursday. Rossi said he came to this decision over the monthlong summer break that concludes this week, as the series returns to...

Special reports

How to drive a manual transmission car?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

Automobile information

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

　　The BMW i3 is primarily an electric vehicle EV designed to operate on electric power stored in its high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack. However, some versions of the BMW i3 are available with an optional range extender, often referred to as the REx model. The range extender is a small internal combustion engine that serves as a generator to produce electricity,...

Are BMW X6 reliable?

Are BMW X6 reliable?

　　the BMW X6 was a bit of a mixed bag, as is the case with any vehicle. It all boils down to factors like the model year, how well its been taken care of, and the driving conditions its been through. Since the BMW X6 falls into the luxury SUV category, you might find that its maintenance and repair costs...

Are BMW X4 good cars?

Are BMW X4 good cars?

　　As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the BMW X4 is generally well-regarded as a luxury compact crossover SUV. However, whether a BMW X4 is a good car for you depends on your specific preferences, needs, and priorities. Here are some factors to consider: 　　Pros: 　　Performance: The BMW X4 is known for its sporty and engaging driving dynamics....

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

　　The BMW 5 Series stands as a well-regarded car in the automotive world, earning praise from both industry experts and owners alike. It has carved a niche for itself by blending performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. Lets delve into the key factors behind the BMW 5 Series acclaim: 　　Performance: The BMW 5 Series offers a spectrum of engine choices, including...

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

　　BMW i3 vehicles are not designed to charge directly at Tesla Supercharger stations. Tesla Superchargers use a proprietary charging technology that is specific to Tesla vehicles. Tesla vehicles use a unique charging connector and communication protocol that is not compatible with other electric vehicles, including the BMW i3. 　　The BMW i3 typically uses the Combined Charging System CCS or Type...

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