Image Credit: X/Embedded Post. Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya is known for his good taste in cars. Fresh from winning the T20 World Cup recently, the star all-rounder was recently seen in Mumbai driving the luxurious Ferrari 12Cilindri, Ferrari’s newest front-engined V12 grand tourer. A video of the cricketer while driving surfaced on social media and quickly went viral. See here what is special in this car. Hardik Pandya’s Ferrari 12Cylinder: Key DetailsThe 12Cilindri is a special car as it continues Ferrari’s long tradition of front-engine V12 grand tourers. Its design takes inspiration from the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, a famous…
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Kia India recently launched a more affordable diesel automatic variant of the Kia Sonet. Prices for the diesel-automatic variant of the Kia Sonet now start at Rs 9.77 lakh (ex-showroom), making its range up to Rs 2.25 lakh more affordable than before. The move comes soon after Hyundai introduced a more affordable diesel-automatic version of the Venue. Interested customers can book it online or visit their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. Till now, the diesel engine paired with an automatic gearbox was available only on the HTX and GTX+ trims of the Kia Sonet. Now it has…
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…
Brake failure is rare in modern cars, but can be caused by issues such as brake fluid leaks, overheating components or worn brake pads, which can reduce braking performance and, in extreme cases, lead to a complete loss of stopping power. Most vehicles are equipped with braking systems designed to provide consistent stopping capability in a variety of driving conditions. Technologies such as anti-lock braking systems and electronic brake distribution have improved overall safety. However, if braking components are not checked or replaced at recommended intervals they can wear out over time.Factors such as poor maintenance, frequent heavy braking, or…
Mercedes-Benz India has announced price revisions across its model range, with cars becoming more expensive from April 1. The luxury carmaker said prices across its portfolio of sedans, SUVs and electric vehicles sold in the country will increase by about 2 percent.The upcoming amendment will be applicable to the brand’s entire lineup in India. This will be the second price increase by the company in 2026, after earlier this year in January the prices were increased by about 2 percent. However, model-wise price changes have not been revealed yet.According to the company, this decision has been taken due to rising…
Kimi Antonelli made history by securing pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, becoming the youngest driver to achieve this feat in Formula One. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver delivered a stunning lap during qualifying in Shanghai, setting a time of 1 minute 32.064 seconds. With this result, Antonelli broke the long-standing record of Sebastian Vettel, who was 21 when he took pole position for the 2008 Italian Grand Prix. Antonelli’s performance also helped the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team secure a front-row lockout, as championship leader George Russell finished second, just 0.222 seconds behind his teammate. Russell’s result…
This article is written by S Sunil Kumar, Country President, Henkel Adhesives Technologies India.India’s industrial acceleration has gone beyond the logic of scale. Capital, policy and manufacturing ambitions are now aligning with purpose. As the next phase takes shape, the country’s industrial future will be defined not just by incentives or capacity expansion, but by the performance of a quiet, decisive force: materials.As Indian manufacturers are globalizing, competition rules are becoming stricter. Export risks are increasing, margins are shrinking, and regulatory limits on safety, sustainability and compliance are rapidly moving upward. Traditional levers such as labor leverage, capacity expansion and…
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered the liquidation of Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. Ltd. after efforts to revive the company through the insolvency resolution process failed to produce an approved plan. This order was passed by the New Delhi Bench of NCLT on March 3, 2026.The tribunal said none of the resolution proposals received the necessary support from creditors within the timelines prescribed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). As a result, the provisions relating to liquidation under the Code were invoked.Insolvency proceedings against Hero Electric were initiated after Metro Tires Ltd filed a petition under…
Kia India has expanded the automatic gearbox options on the Kia Sonet by introducing more affordable variants in its lineup. With the update, buyers can now opt for an automatic transmission from the lower trims, making the Sonet one of the most accessible automatic SUVs in its segment.On the diesel front, the Sonet now gets a new HTE(O) variant with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, priced at Rs 9.77 lakh, ex-showroom. The diesel engine is the familiar 1.5-litre unit that produces 116 hp of power and 250 Nm of torque. The diesel automatic version offers ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of…
Summer in India can be brutal. Not just for people, but also for cars. In many parts of the country, day temperatures easily cross 40°C. Now imagine a car parked in direct sunlight for hours. The cabin becomes an oven, and mechanical parts are also exposed to intense heat.Such conditions place additional stress on many components of the vehicle. The engine runs hotter, the tires expand more than usual, and the battery works harder too. If basic maintenance is ignored, the possibility of overheating or sudden malfunction increases. Here, let’s take a look at a handy maintenance checklist to ensure…