Author: Amit Prakash

In a recent Instagram video, James personally guides viewers through the unique features of his custom-built Maybach, highlighting both the exterior and interior refinements. The vehicle features a rare light ivory exterior, contrasting with the dark blue leather, as well as personalized touches such as custom logos. The S-Class combines a luxurious interior with a powerful V12 engine, making it an exceptional addition to James’ growing collection of high-end vehicles.LeBron James’s Mercedes-Maybach S-Class: exterior and custom interiorThe light ivory shade is non-metallic. Most S-Class models choose shiny finishes or dark colors, but James chose sobriety. She mentioned in the Instagram…

Taking delivery of a new car is the most exciting part of the entire buying process, but it’s also the time when you need to be extra careful. Inspection at the dealership before taking delivery is important, as it allows buyers to identify issues before the vehicle is handed over and registered. Problems ignored at this stage may be difficult to resolve later. It is advisable to conduct a detailed inspection prior to delivery, which includes checking the exterior for damage, ensuring the interior is defect free, and testing all features and electronics. Buyers should also verify the documents, accessories…

Owning an electric car is quite easy. It’s even easier to maintain if you follow some basic habits. You don’t have engine oil, clutch or traditional gearbox to worry about. But your EV still needs care, especially when it comes to the battery and daily use.Start with the battery, as it is the most important part of your car. You don’t need to charge it to 100 percent every time. Try to keep the charge between 20 to 80 percent for daily use. This helps reduce stress on the battery and improves its life. Also, avoid running it to zero…

This article is written by Karthik V Nagpal. President, Rosmerta Technologies.The vehicle scrappage policy is an important turning point in India’s journey towards a circular economy. Phasing out old and unfit vehicles, improving roads with new and safer vehicles and reducing pollutants caused by old engines is yielding huge gains in domestic supply of secondary raw materials including steel, aluminum and plastics, while also improving road safety. However, the transition from a well-intentioned policy to ground-level industrial reality is proving to be a bumpy road. The main challenge has shifted from policy formulation to system delivery, and this is where…

Modern car keys have changed the way people interact with their vehicles. Now you don’t even need to enter a key or press a button in some cases. The car simply detects the key nearby and unlocks itself. It feels effortless and almost effortless. Still, this feature relies entirely on wireless communication, which may be insecure. As cars are becoming smarter, so are the methods used by thieves. Signal-based attacks, particularly relay attacks, have reportedly increased in recent years. These attacks do not require physical access to your keys. Instead, they take advantage of the signals that your key chain…

Mini India today launched the new Mini Cooper S Victory Edition in the Indian market. The sporty hatchback is priced at Rs 57.5 lakh (ex-showroom) and will be brought to India via the CBU route. The car will be available in limited units; Interested customers can book it exclusively at their nearest Mini dealership. Delivery will start immediately. The model is offered with a two-year unlimited kilometer warranty and roadside assistance with optional service and warranty extensions. Financing options are available through BMW India Financial Services. The Mini Cooper S Victory Edition is a limited-run model inspired by the 1965…

BMW India today launched the new BMW M2 CS in the Indian market, priced at Rs 1.66 crore (ex-showroom) before options. The company has allocated only a limited number of units of the M2 CS for India, and it will be purchased for India as CBU. The standard M2 is priced at Rs 1.02 crore (ex-showroom), the CS is priced Rs 64 lakh more than the regular model. Interested customers can book the car online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. Watch BMW X3 30 review: More power, speed but better? | TOI Auto…

The mid-size SUV sector in India is heating up with the return of two familiar nameplates: Renault Duster and Tata Sierra. While both SUVs target similar buyers, they take slightly different approaches when it comes to engine options and pricing. Here’s a closer look at how they compare on paper.Renault Duster vs Tata Sierra: Engine SpecificationsThe all-new Renault Duster is making a comeback, built on the brand’s CMF-B platform. It comes with three powertrain options. The range starts with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 100 hp and 160 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Moving on,…

The Center has eased localization requirements under its electric vehicle manufacturing programme, providing relief to manufacturers of electric buses and trucks facing component supply challenges. As per PTI report, the move comes under the government’s Rs 10,900 crore PM e-Drive scheme, which aims to boost domestic EV production while strengthening the supply chain for key components. In a notification issued on March 13, the Ministry of Heavy Industries allowed manufacturers to continue importing traction motors using rare-earth magnets for electric trucks and buses until August 31. This discount applies to vehicles in the N2 and N3 categories of electric trucks…

Image credit: Reuters/F1. Kimi Antonelli produced a remarkable performance to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday and become the second youngest race winner in Formula One history. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver controlled the race in Shanghai and took his first Grand Prix victory in spectacular fashion. Antonelli started from pole position and briefly lost the lead to Lewis Hamilton at the start. However, the young Italian quickly regained position and slowly pulled away from the chasing group. Once on the lead, he maintained a steady pace and control throughout the rest of the race. The win is another strong…