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]Kerala spice king buys Ferrari Roma worth over ₹3 crore: ‘Prancing horse'
Updated on May 29, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Dr Viju Jacob is the executive chairman of Synthite Industries, billed as the world’s largest spice extract firm.
![Dr Viju Jacob and family with his new Ferrari Roma. (Instagram/dr.viju.jacob) Dr Viju Jacob and family with his new Ferrari Roma. (Instagram/dr.viju.jacob)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/28/550x309/Dr_Viju_Jacob_Ferrari_Roma_1716884773751_1716884806169.png)
Abandoned Rolls Royce Phantom VII parked in Kolkata hotel, old video goes viral
The now-viral video shows an abandoned black-coloured Rolls Royce Phantom VII parked on a hotel porch in Kolkata.
![Abandoned Rolls Royce Phantom VII parked in a hotel in Kolkata. (Instagram/@supercarsofkolkata) Abandoned Rolls Royce Phantom VII parked in a hotel in Kolkata. (Instagram/@supercarsofkolkata)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/21/148x111/rolls-royce-phantom-kolkata-viral-video_1716281229130_1716281242657.jpg)
Updated on May 21, 2024 03:22 PM IST
Gujarat man builds ‘Lamborghini’ out of Honda Civic for just ₹12.5 lakh. Watch
YouTuber Tanna Dhaval transformed his new Honda City into “Lamborghini Terzo Millennio”. The humble sedan got a makeover, impressing auto enthusiasts.
![YouTuber Tanna Dhaval is based in Gujarat.
(Instagram/tannadhaval) YouTuber Tanna Dhaval is based in Gujarat.
(Instagram/tannadhaval)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/17/148x111/Tanna_Dhaval_1715936726056_1715936749754.png)
Updated on May 17, 2024 04:34 PM IST
Widow sues Tesla over crash death ‘linked’ to Autopilot system
Tesla faces legal action over Autopilot system as safety concerns persist post-recall
Published on May 12, 2024 05:02 PM IST
AP |
Geely's Zeekr plans biggest US IPO by Chinese firm, seeks $368 million
Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd. aims to raise $367.5 million in a US IPO, making it the biggest offering by a China-based firm since 2021.
![Visitors look at a Zeekr Mix car during the China Auto Show in Beijing, China, Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana) Visitors look at a Zeekr Mix car during the China Auto Show in Beijing, China, Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/04/148x111/China-Auto-Show-Highlights-5_1714820374651_1714820710432.jpg)
Published on May 04, 2024 04:47 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Tesla cuts China, US prices after slow sales, rising inventories
Tesla reported its first year-over-year sales drop since the early days of the pandemic
![In the United States, the cheapest version of Tesla's Model Y is priced at $42,990(Unsplash/Michael Förtsch) In the United States, the cheapest version of Tesla's Model Y is priced at $42,990(Unsplash/Michael Förtsch)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/21/148x111/Tesla_1713669024084_1713669024405.jpg)
Published on Apr 21, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Two-wheeler sales yet to reach pre-Covid 19 levels, says auto industry body
The utility vehicles including SUVs grew by 25.8 per cent in FY24 at 25,20,691 units, as against 20,03,718 units in FY23
![The vehicle sales across the categories surged by 12.5 per cent to 2,38,53,463 units in the period under review The vehicle sales across the categories surged by 12.5 per cent to 2,38,53,463 units in the period under review](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/13/148x111/passenger_vehicle_sales_1712990150068_1712990150237.jpg)
Published on Apr 13, 2024 12:42 PM IST
Maruti is offering up to INR 1.5 lakh discounts on these car models: Details
For the Baleno hatchback, Maruti Suzuki is giving a cash discount of ₹35,000, exchange bonus of ₹15,000 and a corporate discount of ₹3,000.
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki sets target to ship 3 lakh units in FY25, 8 lakh by 2030
Also, the company plans to launch more models in various export markets globally, said Rahul Bharti, Executive Director, Maruti Suzuki India.
Published on Apr 07, 2024 12:00 PM IST
PTI |
Tesla robotaxi to be unveiled on August 8: Elon Musk
Following the billionaire's Friday announcement, the EV manufacturer's shares rose by more than 3% in after-market trades.
![Tesla CEO Elon Musk waves as he leaves the Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars after a visit in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. ((AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) Tesla CEO Elon Musk waves as he leaves the Tesla Gigafactory for electric cars after a visit in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. ((AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/06/148x111/Tesla_CEO_1710773903956_1712372657577.jpg)
Published on Apr 06, 2024 09:24 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
EV sales slowdown: Goldman Sachs predicts bear-case scenario for 2024
A Goldman Sachs research report says EV uptake is at a turning point, and hybrids and plug-in hybrids are giving a tough competition.
![Indicating a shift towards eco-friendly options, a survey has found that an increasing number of Puneites are now willing to buy Electric vehicles (EVs). (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE) Indicating a shift towards eco-friendly options, a survey has found that an increasing number of Puneites are now willing to buy Electric vehicles (EVs). (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/31/148x111/EV_1711879473444_1711879473818.jpg)
Published on Mar 31, 2024 04:01 PM IST
ANI |
Buying a car? Forget waiting periods, dealers are now dangling discounts
It's now a buyer's market as carmakers dangle discounts in contrast to long waiting times for popular models due to production shortages following Covid.
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 10:19 AM IST
JSW Group, MG Motor JV to target 10 lakh EV sales by 2030, invest ₹5,000 cr
JSW Group and MG Motor collaboration to boost MG Motor's annual production capacity in India.
![Mumbai: JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal, JSW Cement Managing Director Parth Jindal and President and Managing Director of MG Motor India Rajeev Chaba unveil MG Cyberster electric sports car under SAIC Motor and JSW group's joint venture, in Mumbai, Wednesday, March 20, 2024.( (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)) Mumbai: JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal, JSW Cement Managing Director Parth Jindal and President and Managing Director of MG Motor India Rajeev Chaba unveil MG Cyberster electric sports car under SAIC Motor and JSW group's joint venture, in Mumbai, Wednesday, March 20, 2024.( (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade))](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/20/148x111/mg_hector_1710925885035_1710925885435.jpg)
Published on Mar 20, 2024 04:11 PM IST
Explained: How does new EV policy pave road for Elon Musk's Tesla in India?
India's new electric vehicle policy offers duty concessions on imported cars to companies investing at least $500 million in manufacturing units.
![Elon Musk had said that India's import duties on cars were among the highest in the world.(AFP) Elon Musk had said that India's import duties on cars were among the highest in the world.(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/15/148x111/Elon_Musk_Tesla_1710499590122_1710499590380.jpg)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 05:28 PM IST
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal now owns India's first Aston Martin DB12 sportscar
Pictures of Deepinder Goyal’s brand-new Aston Martin DB12 supercar were shared by the handle ‘Automobili Ardent India’. Check them below
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Vehicle thefts increase 2 times in 2023, highest in Delhi. Most stolen car is…
Share of vehicle thefts in Chennai doubled to 10.5 per cent from 5 per cent in 2022. The most stolen car in this period is…
![Vehicle Thefts in India: The report stated that Delhi's overall share of vehicle thefts has reduced from 56 per cent in 2022 to 37 per cent in 2023. Vehicle Thefts in India: The report stated that Delhi's overall share of vehicle thefts has reduced from 56 per cent in 2022 to 37 per cent in 2023.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/14/148x111/Some-vehicle-users-were-confused-and-took-wrong-tu_1710354226300_1710401293677.jpg)
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 02:36 PM IST
Will Centre change rules to suit Elon Musk's Tesla? Union minister replies
Elon Musk's Tesla has been seeking an initial tariff concession so that it can offset 70 per cent customs duty for cars costing less than $40,000
![Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal.(ANI) Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/10/148x111/piyush_goyal_1710066965838_1710066966075.jpg)
Published on Mar 10, 2024 04:58 PM IST
Bajaj Auto to unveil world's first CNG-powered bike this year: Report
The Bajaj Auto MD said that the CNG-powered bike is ‘potentially fantastic’ for the environment
![Bajaj Auto is developing world's first CNG-powered motorcyle Bajaj Auto is developing world's first CNG-powered motorcyle](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/09/148x111/bajaj_auto_1709960746027_1709960746200.jpg)
Published on Mar 09, 2024 10:37 AM IST
Volvo XC40 Recharge gets entry-level Single variant, priced at ₹55 lakh
The variant is powered by a single motor, and hence its name.
![The new 'Single' variant of Volvo XC40 Recharge (Image: Volvo) The new 'Single' variant of Volvo XC40 Recharge (Image: Volvo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/07/148x111/20240307025459_1234_1709842607136_1709842615899.jpeg)
Published on Mar 08, 2024 02:27 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Planning to buy a new car? Tata Motors to hike prices up to 2% from this date
Tata Motors said that the price increase will be applicable across the entire range of commercial vehicles.
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 04:17 PM IST
EVs may emit 1,850 times more particulate matter than petrol, diesel cars: Study
The electric vehicles have heavier batteries than petrol engines. This additional weight puts more strain on the brakes and tyres, the study claimed
![It is widely believed that EVs are better for the environment than petrol and diesel cars because they produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
It is widely believed that EVs are better for the environment than petrol and diesel cars because they produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/06/148x111/electric_vehicle_1709713005703_1709713005865.jpg)
Published on Mar 06, 2024 01:50 PM IST
BYD Seal launched in India at ₹41 lakh with ADAS, up to 650 km of range
The e-sedan is being offered in three variants, including Dynamic, Premium, and Performance. The latter two come for ₹45.55 lakh and ₹53 lakh, respectively.
![BYD Seal (Image courtesy: BYD Auto) BYD Seal (Image courtesy: BYD Auto)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/05/148x111/Screenshot_2024-03-06_003706_1709665660968_1709665665834.png)
Published on Mar 06, 2024 01:20 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV gets facelift version with bigger battery. Check details
The facelift gets an 84 kWh battery pack as against the 77.4 kWh one on the regular model.
![Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift (Image courtesy: Hyundai) Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift (Image courtesy: Hyundai)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/04/148x111/Screenshot_2024-03-05_003026_1709578845926_1709578850922.png)
Published on Mar 05, 2024 01:11 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
MG Motor expands Hector SUV lineup, gets new variants Shine Pro and Select Pro
MG Motor India introduces Shine Pro and Select Pro variants to expand Hector SUV lineup.
![MG Motor India introduces Shine Pro and Select Pro variants to expand Hector SUV lineup. MG Motor India introduces Shine Pro and Select Pro variants to expand Hector SUV lineup.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/04/148x111/mg_hector_1709565086748_1709565086902.png)
Published on Mar 04, 2024 10:11 PM IST
Which is India’s best e-scooter? Ola-backed Krutrim AI responds…
Krutrim was released for public use on February 26, after being unveiled in December last year.
![Krutrim is a Sanskrit word which means 'artificial' (Image courtesy: Ola) Krutrim is a Sanskrit word which means 'artificial' (Image courtesy: Ola)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/28/148x111/Screenshot_2023-12-15_163024_1702638048755_1709113089301.png)
Published on Feb 28, 2024 03:51 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Toyota to recall 381,000 Tacoma trucks amid issue that could increase crash risk
The recall covers certain trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years, the company said.
![Toyota's 20204 Tacoma pickup truck (Image courtesy: Toyota) Toyota's 20204 Tacoma pickup truck (Image courtesy: Toyota)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/28/148x111/Tac_1684613353899_1709094409189.jpg)
Published on Feb 28, 2024 10:06 AM IST
AP |
Electric scooter makers cut prices significantly to grab EV market
Sales in electric two-wheeler sector surged by 26 per cent to 81,608 units in January as compared to the same month last year
![Several Electric Two-Wheeler (E2W) manufacturers have announced substantial price reductions on their models in an attempt to capture the electric vehicle (EV) market(File photo) Several Electric Two-Wheeler (E2W) manufacturers have announced substantial price reductions on their models in an attempt to capture the electric vehicle (EV) market(File photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/27/148x111/Ola_S1_Air_Neon_1690514194580_1690515239324_1709046976883.png)
Published on Feb 27, 2024 09:00 PM IST
Xiaomi SU7’s in-house tech ingenuity is indicative of a shift in philosophy
There are 8 cameras all around the car as just one crucial part of the expected autonomous driving tech.
![The Xiaomi SU7 car. (Vishal Mathur/ HT Photo) The Xiaomi SU7 car. (Vishal Mathur/ HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/27/150x84/The-Xiaomi-SU7-car---Vishal-Mathur--HT-Photo-_1709005265477.jpg)
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 09:11 AM IST
BYD unveils its first supercar Yangwang U9, rival to Ferrari and Lamborghini
The China-based world's largest EV maker has priced the model at 1.68 million Yuan (approx. ₹2 crore).
![BYD Yangwang U9 (Image courtesy: BYD Auto) BYD Yangwang U9 (Image courtesy: BYD Auto)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/26/148x111/Screenshot_2024-02-26_094727_1708921095874_1708921100118.png)
Published on Feb 26, 2024 10:23 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Mercedes-Benz Group AG expects returns to decline this year. Here's why
The manufacturer is forecasting an automaking margin of as low as 10%, down from 12.6% last year
![The Mercedes-Benz logo is displayed on the front of a Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet passenger car at the Annual Results Conference of the Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Stuttgart, southern Germany (AFP) The Mercedes-Benz logo is displayed on the front of a Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet passenger car at the Annual Results Conference of the Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Stuttgart, southern Germany (AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/22/148x111/mercedes_benz_1708590862264_1708590862534.jpg)
Published on Feb 22, 2024 02:08 PM IST
Bloomberg |