Five crew members of an oil tanker seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia were killed before local security forces retook the vessel, a senior regional official has told the BBC. Puntland Deputy Information Minister Bile Qabowsade said the five were killed by pirates before regional forces boarded MT Hoarner 25. He said the…
Admitting the government has not done enough in recent years to prevent gender-based violence, he announced a new wave of measures to help protect women and girls. “Every municipality must begin a women’s safety audit without delay,” he said. “High-risk areas must be identified” and addressed. “These audits must identify broken streetlights, overgrown public spaces,…
A few sheets of old newspaper can have a surprisingly practical use in the car, especially during the rainy season. Placed beneath the floor mats, newspaper can help deal with one of the most common problems that drivers face during wet weather that is moisture. Water, mud, and dampness often enter the car through the…
Long before “bio-based materials” entered the lexicon of the car industry, Henry Ford was trying to answer a different question. Could farms supply more than food? Could fields also provide the raw materials for manufacturing? That idea reached its most unusual expression in the summer of 1941, when Ford unveiled an experimental vehicle with a…
Kia India has teased the all-new Sorento Hybrid ahead of its India debut, confirming that it will become the brand’s first hybrid SUV for the domestic market. Alongside the teaser, the company has also opened official pre-bookings for the three-row SUV. Once launched, the Sorento will sit at the top of Kia India’s ICE SUV…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor today finally launched the next-generation Toyota Hilux pick-up truck in the Indian market. The pickup continues to use the IMV ladder-frame platform and is offered only in the Double Cab body style. The 2026 Toyota Hilux is offered in three variants – the entry-level GX 4×2 AT is priced at Rs 31.99…
Gujarat-based EV startup Avore Electric has entered the Indian electric motorcycle segment with the launch of its first product lineup, the EX series. The new range comprises three models: EX1, EX2 and EX2S, with introductory prices starting at Rs 1.24 lakh, ex-showroom. The launch offer is valid for the first 10,000 customers, after which the…
Kawasaki has launched the 2027 Ninja 300 in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 3.34 lakh, making the entry-level twin-cylinder sportbike Rs 17,000 more expensive than before. While the latest model year update does not bring any mechanical changes, it gets a few cosmetic revisions, updated tyres and fresh graphics. Deliveries of the motorcycle…
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has expanded its electric two-wheeler portfolio with the unveiling of the new QC3 electric scooter. The new model becomes the company’s third electric scooter for the Indian market after the Activa e: and QC1. The Honda QC3 is powered by a 3 kWh battery pack paired with a hub-mounted electric…
Maruti Suzuki recently launched the updated Brezza in India with refreshed styling, new technology, enhanced safety features and the addition of a new turbo-petrol engine. The compact SUV is available in four variants: LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+, and continues to rival the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Skoda Kylaq….
