Photo: Bonnie Schiffman (Getty Images) On January 16 David Lynch died at age 78 after a lengthy illness. To many, including myself, he was one of the best directors and creative minds Hollywood has ever seen. I could go on for hours about his projects like Twin Peaks, “Mulholland Drive,” “Eraserhead” and “Blue Velvet.” But … Read more
In a showcase of enthusiasm for used cars, a significant 76 per cent of customers in 2024 were first-time buyers, used car platform Spinny observed in its annual report. This year’s sales witnessed a jump of 3 per cent from the previous year’s figure of 73 per cent, the annual report added. On its platform, … Read more
Image: Fisker Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to say goodbye to the many good, bad and amazing cars that died in 2024. Some, like the Nissan GT-R or the Ram Classic, slipped slowly into old age and died surrounded by friends. Others, like the Audi A4 or Infiniti Q50, were unceremoniously slashed from … Read more
Seoul: Kia, South Korea’s second-biggest carmaker by sales, said on Sunday it will launch the compact SUV “Syros” in India next year to boost sales. Kia, the maker of K5 sedans and Sorento SUVs, unveiled the new model for the first time in India on Sunday. The Syros SUV will be released in two trims, … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents Design Interior and tech Performance Range and charging Pricing and availability Overall winner: Rivian R1S The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is finally set to roll out in the near future, with Hyundai claiming that it’ll launch the vehicle in the first half of 2025. But the electric SUV has some … Read more
New Delhi: After InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo airline, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Mahindra Electric for using ‘6E’ in its new car, the automaker said on Tuesday they do not see a conflict and are engaged in discussions with the budget airline to find an amicable solution. InterGlobe Aviation filed the trademark infringement … Read more
Sure, the Mumbai-based manufacturers of the Mahindra XUV700 have always been able to build and sell you an excellent tractor. But what about a refined, efficient and desirable automobile? Well, after several attempts across various segments, we believe the Mahindra XUV700 is its best effort to date … Cutting to the chase, the new 2.0-litre … Read more
A rare bank robbery was thwarted last month in southwestern China when security guards tackled the suspect at the scene, according to an online media report published against the backdrop of a series of random killings in recent months. The Paper reported on Friday that staff at a Bank of China branch, in the small … Read more
Sat imperioiusly behind the wheel of the 2024 Land Rover Discovery 3.0D Dynamic HSE, it’s difficult to recall what all the fuss was about. Of course, we’re referring to the ‘furore’ over its shift away from boxy styling when the fifth-generation model launched some seven years ago. With the passing of time, the column inches … Read more
The auto industry is riding on the SUV wave, but that has not stopped company from focusing on sedans, despite a flat performance from the category. Maruti, India’s largest carmaker, released a highly upgraded version of Dzire sedan earlier this month, with an aim to gain numbers with the new model. “This is not just … Read more
