1 / 10 Mercedes Unveil W16: Mercedes introduced their 2025 Formula 1 car, named the W16, on Monday through an online presentation. This unveiling took place days before the team heads to Bahrain for pre-season testing, scheduled from Wednesday to Friday. The reveal follows their showcase of the car’s livery at a prominent Formula One … Read more
The BYD Atto 3, the first electric passenger vehicle launched by Chinese automaker BYD in India, has been globally updated with the new advanced driver-assistance system, God’s Eye C as its standout feature. Official images of the facelifted all-electric SUV, known as the Yuan Plus in China, emerged online recently, revealing enhanced technology and a … Read more
Chairman of Hero Enterprises, Sunil Kant Munjal, has stated that India has a significant opportunity to benefit from the impact of tariffs being proposed or implemented by US President Donald Trump. He explained that the overall withdrawal of capacities from various markets due to the imposition of tariffs has created an unprecedented opportunity for both … Read more
Overdrive brings you an in-depth review of BYD’s latest SUV in India – the Sealion7. Alongside, it takes a first ride on the newest iteration of the Aprilia Tuono 457 to explore what’s new in this exciting motorcycle. BYD Sealion7: A game-changer in the EV market BYD is making strong strides in the Indian market, … Read more
1 / 9 Toyota’s Experimental City: Japanese automaker Toyota is developing a unique urban site called Woven City near Mount Fuji to explore future mobility solutions, incorporating robotics, artificial intelligence, and self-driving vehicles that emit no pollution. 2 / 9 Distinct from Smart Cities: Daisuke Toyoda, an executive from Toyota’s founding family overseeing the initiative, … Read more
The Delhi High Court quashed an income tax reassessment notice against Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2009-10 on Friday. The notice, issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (DCIT) on April 1, 2016, was ruled time-barred and based on a “change of opinion” rather than fresh evidence by Justices … Read more
The automotive industry witnessed several major launches and updates this week. Among them were the Audi RS Q8 Performance SUV, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and the 2025 Honda Hornet 2.0. Check out new launches and updates in the auto sector. Audi RS Q8 Performance SUV German automotive manufacturer Audi has introduced the RS Q8 Performance … Read more
Automotive components manufacturer, Kinetic Group, today (February 21) announced the establishment of its new battery manufacturing facility in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The plant, developed with an investment of ₹50 crore, marks the company’s foray into electric vehicle (EV) battery production, manufacturing high-performance battery packs under the Range-X brand for two and three wheelers, the company said … Read more
The tax department has accused Volkswagen of playing the victim card in its ongoing $1.4 billion tax case before the Bombay High Court. The case, which entered its second day of arguments on Thursday, revolves around a significant tax demand of ₹12,000 crore levied against the automaker. Volkswagen has strongly contested the tax notice, arguing that … Read more
The Central government will soon invite applications under the Scheme for the Promotion of Manufacturing Electric Cars in India, which will give global OEMs a 15% concessional duty as opposed to the current 70%. This scheme was announced in March last year, and the government has been holding consultations with the industry on implementation guidelines. … Read more