Govt to modernise Semi-Conductor Laboratory Mohali with ₹4,500 cr investment: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Mohali: The government plans to invest ₹4,500 crore to modernise state-owned chip company Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) over the next three years, union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday.

PV sales up 15% in October, to grow 1–4% in FY26: Icra
 

CAFE weight relief will hit EV momentum in India: M&M, Tata Motors
 

CAFE-III: Hyundai, Tata, M&M lobby against incentives to small cars; Maruti hits back
New Delhi: The car wars are heating up with Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), MG Motor India, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and Tata Motors lobbying against Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) on the upcoming CAFE-III norms. All these original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have dashed off a letter to the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), against incentivising smaller cars. “Relaxing CAFE-III norms for small cars with an unladen weight of 909 Kg, which make up constitutes more than 15 per cent of the total passenger car sales of 4.3 million in FY25, undermines India’s efforts to reduce crude oil imports, which have already risen by 4.2 per cent to 242.4 million tonnes in FY2025, amounting $161 billion,” the letter said. Tata Motors and MG Motor India did not respond to queries sent by businessline, while M&M declined to comment. MHI officials also did not reply to the queries sent.

Mahindra XEV 9S Pack One Above: Top 3 reasons to think it the most VFM variant?
Mahindra XEV 9S is the latest electric SUV from the homegrown auto giant. Launched at a starting price of ₹19.95 lakh (ex-showroom), the Mahindra XEV 9S is available in four broad trim options - Pack One Above, Pack two Above, Pack Three and Pack Three Above. The XEV 9S, which is essentially the all-electric iteration of the Mahindra XUV700, will be available for test drivers from December 5. Bookings and deliveries for the SUV will commence from January 14 and January 23 next year, respectively.

Why did Mahindra launch a new 70-kWh battery pack
At the launch of the XEV 9S seven-seater electric SUV in Bengaluru this week, Mahindra had a surprise for journalists – a strategically positioned 70-kWh battery pack as the SUV’s mid-range offering.

Practically polished: Renault Triber
The Renault Triber has perfected the art of being the ‘mini Swiss-Army knife.’ It’s a sub-four-metre magic trick. Seven seats? Done. Need a six-seater? Easy. Want a spacious five-seater with a boot big enough for a weekend’s worth of luggage space? A few clicks and tugs, and it shapeshifts without complaints. Now, the 2025 facelift sharpens the blade, addressing the one area that mattered most: image and safety.

Tata Sierra vs competitors: How Tata’s new SUV appears bigger than rivals?
Tata Sierra is certainly one of the most exciting SUVs launched in India in 2025. The tata Sierra not only brings back the iconic nomenclature from the last century. Tata Motors has positioned the Tata Sierra as a premium SUV priced very competitively. Available at a starting price of ₹11.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the Tata Sierra has blended the original model's design philosophy with modern touch and advanced features.

Mahindra XEV 9S vs Mahindra XEV 9e: How are they different from each other
Mahindra has launched its much awaited electric SUV XEV 9S in India, at a starting price of ₹19.95 lakh (ex-showroom). This comes as the third electric SUV from the automaker's Born Electric series. The Mahindra XEV 9S sits in between the BE 6 and XEV 9e. While the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e are more focused on sportiness, the Mahindra XEV 9S is a more family oriented electric SUV. Also, it has a broader variant spread. Being the first-ever all-electric three-row seven-seater electric SUV, the Mahindra XEV 9S is essentially the all electric iteration of the mighty Mahindra XUV 700.

Royal Enfield Scram 440: A classic heart built for modern streets
It’s a rebel with a Royal badge – the new Scram 440 replaces the Scram 411, but retains the older motorcycle’s design and character. We rode it on the streets of Goa.

India is paying for subsidies without knowing what they deliver
As headline numbers go, India’s subsidies for promoting electric mobility are extremely modest. The Union Budget for 2025-26 allocated an estimated ₹4.26 trillion for various subsidies, of which food and fertilizer accounted for 87%, and the LPG subsidy another 3%. Of the remaining ₹42,000-odd crore, electric mobility subsidies accounted for ₹5,322 crore.

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Mana Black Edition: What makes it different?
Royal Enfield launched the Himalayan 450 Mana Black Edition at the Motoverse 2025, after showcasing the motorcycle at the EICMA 2025. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Mana Black Edition is a special edition motorcycle that draws design inspiration from the Mana Pass, which is one of the highest motorable roads in India. The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes as a purpose built adventure motorcycle and the special edition iteration takes its appeal one notch up by adding a bunch of cosmetic and functional upgrades.

The Gentle Giant: Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX
Not all big machines are intimidating. The Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX, with its sharp lines, muscular fuel tank and classic Ninja attitude, proves just that. At a glance you’d expect a fire-breathing, litre-class machine that demands an iron wrist and monk-like discipline. Instead, the big Ninja opens with a bow, not a roar… at least, until 4,000 rpm. Below that mark, the 1100SX is so calm that I began to suspect Kawasaki accidentally mixed chamomile tea with the coolant. But with a generous twist of the throttle, the inline-four breathes and it suddenly remembers its lineage. The mask lifts, the genes wake up, and the bike snaps into a purposeful stride that reminds us that this is still a Ninja.

National capital braves chill, gasps for breath

The average AQI settled at 369 on Friday as compared to 377 on Thursday. However, pollution levels in several parts of the Capital remained dangerously high.

When your car becomes your biggest financial advantage: FINQY® reintroduces India to the power of the 'Car Par Loan'


Mumbai: FINQY®, one of India's fastest growing fintech platforms and a leading financial distribution aggregator, is spotlighting a category that is rapidly reshaping personal and business borrowing in India: Car Par Loan. This innovative solution allows vehicle owners to borrow against their existing car and access substantial liquidity--up to 200% of the current market value--while continuing to own and use their vehicle.

Mahindra EV production to increase to 8,000 units a month by March 2026
With the recently launched Mahindra XEV 9S, the brand now has four EVs on sale, including the XEV 9e, BE 6 and XUV400. At the sidelines of the XEV 9S’s launch, Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director at Mahindra, said there are plans to increase the monthly production capacity for EVs from the current 4,000-5,000 units to 8,000 units by the end of FY2026.

TVS begins BMW F 450 GS production
TVS and BMW Motorrad have crossed a major milestone, manufacturing over 2 lakh units under their strategic partnership that began in 2013. The achievement coincides with the start of production for the latest motorcycle to emerge from this collaboration, the BMW F 450 GS, at TVS’s Hosur plant.

Honda Amaze receives 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating
The third-gen Honda Amaze has been awarded a 5-star safety rating by Bharat NCAP (New Car Safety Assessment Program), becoming the second sedan to be tested by the road safety organisation. The Amaze has secured 5 stars in adult occupancy protection (AOP) and 4 stars in child occupancy protection (COP) in BNCAP’s crash tests. This rating is applicable for all six variants of the third-gen model, which is on sale alongside the previous second-gen Amaze.

Mahindra XEV 9S vs XEV 9e price and specifications comparison
The new Mahindra XEV 9S sits one rung below the carmaker’s electric vehicle flagship, the XEV 9e. While the 7-seat XEV 9S has a traditional SUV shape like the XUV700, the 9e has a coupe-SUV body style and seats 5 passengers at max. As a result, each EV may appeal to a different kind of buyer.

Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Porsche Cayenne ICE: Differences explained
Porsche is taking a split route with the new Cayenne, offering the all-electric model alongside the existing petrol range. The EV version is built on a completely different platform (PPE) than the petrol model’s MLB EVO architecture, leading to fundamental changes in size, design and performance.

What to expect from Maruti e Vitara ahead of December 2 launch
Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch the e Vitara, its first fully electric SUV, in India on December 2, 2025. Built at Maruti’s Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, the e Vitara is also earmarked for exports to over 100 countries.

2025 F1 Qatar GP schedule, India timings
Last weekend’s Las Vegas GP delivered a fresh twist in the 2025 F1 championship after both McLaren drivers were disqualified. Lando Norris still leads the standings by 24 points, but Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri are now tied on points in second place. So, will Norris wrap up the title at Qatar?

Every convertible car on sale in India
India’s climate is not usually perfect for convertibles, with temperatures swinging between too hot and too cold and the air quality often being poor. Still, on rare days when everything falls into place, driving with the top down feels truly special. And on a winding mountain road, every rupee feels well spent, despite these cars’ hefty price tags. In our line-up of convertibles currently on sale in the country, we have three options each from Mercedes, Ferrari and Maserati and one each from BMW, McLaren and MG. Continue reading to find out what sets each of these drop-tops apart. 

Honda Shine 100 DX review: Shines bright as a commuter
If you are looking at pulling the trigger on either one of the Shine 100 models, the DX would be our recommendation for three primary reasons. First, tubeless tyres are unquestionably easier to mend a puncture on. Second, the new fuel tank gives you more range and also looks and feels more substantial when you’re riding the bike. Last but not least, the uncluttered and well-laid-out digital display is a good upgrade over the base 100’s analogue dials in terms of the information shown.

5 luxury car features now offered on mass market models
Features that were once limited to high-end luxury models are now showing up in everyday, affordable cars, increasing our expectations from this segment. Some focus on safety, while others enhance passenger comfort more. Here are five such features that have now moved to mass-market models.

Ducati Streetfighter V2 vs rivals: price and specification comparison
Ducati recently launched the new Streetfighter V2 in India, which called for this specification comparison with its competitors. Here’s how the newest offering fairs with its competition on paper.