GM top executives spared in internal report on safety failure

General Motors Co on Thursday issued a report detailing how for 11 years it turned a blind eye to an ignition-switch problem linked to at least 13 deaths but largely pinned the blame on what the......

Year of disappointment for auto industry

"A promise is a promise," said Ratan Tata while unveiling the Nano at the beginning of the year, putting India on the global automotive map. However, the year 2008, which began with a bang, ended......

Car prices to rise as auto cos gear to comply with stricter emission norms

Passenger and commercial vehicle prices are expected to rise as automobile companies invest in upgrading vehicles to meet stricter emission norms that kick in from April next year. Photograph:......

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience. IMAGE: Tesla Motors......

Suzuki Motor charges up for EVs, spells out strategy for the first time

SMC plans to develop electrification technologies by 2025, fully im­plement them in pro­ducts from the same year, and make a full-scale quantitative in­crease from 2030. Recently,......

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out. Image: A Harley-Davidson logo is seen on a Street Glide Special motorcycle......

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

IMAGE: A banner advertising Coca-Cola beverages, Toyota, Nissay and NTT, Olympic Games partner for Tokyo 2020, in Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters/Files Tokyo......

Tokyo quietly planning for potential Olympics delay?

Finally, we have been asked to make a simulation in case of a postponement. IMAGE: Former Japanese swimmer Imoto Naoko holds the Olympic torch during the Olympic flame handover ceremony for the......

In Tokyo, a growing sense of angst over virus-hit Games

IMAGE: The meetings between the Tokyo 2020 organising committee and 'partner companies,' including sponsors, take place regularly. Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images For weeks, Olympic......

McLaren charged for lying to stewards

McLaren risk heavy sanctions, including the possibility of being excluded from the Formula One championship, after being summoned to face charges of lying to stewards at the season-opening......

Honda quits Formula One amid financial woe

Honda pulled out of Formula One with immediate effect on Friday, feeling the bite of the global recession in a major blow to a sport itself looking to cut costs to survive. Amid slumping car sales......