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According to the company's filing, two workers employed by a service provider died after carbon dioxide gas was suddenly released during a scheduled cylinder replacement. Schaeffler India Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Harsha Gopal Kadam was taken into custody in connection with a June 9 accident at the company's Talegaon factory in Pune district that claimed the lives of two workers, according to the company's exchange filing dated October 20. The Indian arm of German auto components manufacturer Schaeffler said...

Passengers will not be allowed to sit alongside the driver or travel while standing. (Image: Unsplash/Polina Kneis) In a bid to address growing traffic congestion, pollution and unregulated operations in Delhi, the state government has proposed tighter regulations for e-rickshaws. It has proposed including a limit of four passengers per vehicle, compulsory driving licences and public service vehicle (PSV) badges for drivers and stringent action against unregistered vehicles.The provisions are part of the draft Delhi E-Rickshaw (Registration and Operation) Scheme, 2026....

Gemini with Personal Intelligence is now available globally on Android Auto, with availability for cars with Google built-in expanding over coming months. Google has announced the global rollout of Gemini AI’s Personal Intelligence to vehicle cockpits. This feature enables the AI assistant to retrieve contextual information from connected Google applications, delivering highly customised hands-free assistance while driving on the road.With explicit user permission, Personal Intelligence is claimed to securely link data from everyday Google services, including Google Workspace applications such as...

From the ₹9.99 lakh Maruti Baleno to the Hyundai Creta King, Level 2 ADAS has moved firmly into mainstream, sub-20-lakh motoring in 2026. Advanced driver-assistance systems, once the preserve of luxury saloons, have become a genuine mass-market feature in India this year, with at least ten models priced under ₹20 lakh now offering radar-and-camera-based safety suites. The shift has been driven largely by Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors extending ADAS down into hatchbacks and compact SUVs, while established players such as Hyundai,...

More budget-friendly cars are now offering ventilated seats across a variety of price points. Here's a list of all such cars under ₹20 lakh. Ventilated seats, once confined to luxury saloons, have become one of the more sought-after comfort features in India's mass-market segment. With summer temperatures routinely crossing 40°C across large parts of the country, carmakers have moved quickly to offer the feature lower down their model ranges, though it remains tied, almost without exception, to the range-topping or near-top...

Hyundai has confirmed the new Bayon will get 35 safety features as standard, along with Level 2 ADAS on the top trims. The 1.5-litre MPi petrol has also been confirmed. Hyundai Motor India has revealed new details about the upcoming Bayon compact SUV, ahead of its launch on October 26, 2026. The all-new Hyundai Bayon will be positioned between the Venue and Creta, and the automaker has revealed key details regarding the safety, powertrain, and colour options. Hyundai has confirmed the...

The new Tesla Roadster was unveiled in Waco, Texas with SpaceX-derived thrusters, and Ferrari CEO is quite impressed with it. Ferrari Chief Executive Officer Benedetto Vigna has praised Tesla for its presentation of the next-generation Roadster, stating that the daring concept proves there remains immense potential for innovation even within a mature automotive market.Speaking to Italian publication Quattroruote, Vigna commended Tesla's willingness to take risks. He awarded the presentation and technology maximum scores of 10 out of 10, expressing appreciation for...

The model has been revealed for European markets, but its launch in India is unlikely. Honda has unveiled the CBR500R FOUR, a new middleweight supersport motorcycle that replaces the familiar 500cc parallel-twin configuration with a 502cc inline-four engine. The motorcycle produces 69bhp at 11,000rpm and comes with an extensive electronics package, including Honda's E-Clutch system.The model has been revealed for European markets, but its launch in India is unlikely.The new engine produces 46.3Nm of peak torque at 10,500rpm, and Honda claims...

The Pulsar N250SS features an upgraded 4V engine producing 24.7 bhp and 22 Nm torque, now paired with a 6-speed gearbox. Bajaj Auto has officially introduced the new Pulsar N250SS in India, priced at ₹1.59 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Positioned as an upgrade over the standard Pulsar N250, the motorcycle receives comprehensive mechanical, electronic, and feature updates.The launch arrives as the iconic Pulsar brand celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing a highly competitive technology suite to the quarter-litre motorcycle segment.Powering the Pulsar N250SS...