AUTO

Xiaomi has revealed its 1,900-horsepower Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar at MWC 2026, making it the first Chinese automaker to enter the iconic Gran Turismo racing game’s concept car program.

First-time car buyers in India have several affordable, fuel-efficient choices in 2026, including hatchbacks and sedans with prices starting below ₹5 lakh and mileage-friendly CNG or petrol options.

Mercedes-Benz is eyeing the next frontier in automotive comfort—a headrest with an integrated scalp massager, according to a newly discovered patent filed in February 2026. While there’s no guarantee it’ll reach production, the innovation highlights the brand’s ongoing push for luxury and tech leadership.

Ford is driving a hybrid revolution in Argentina, where its F-150 Hybrid and other models now lead the segment, offering up to 55% better fuel economy and advanced features for work and leisure.

New data shows electric vehicle adoption rates hitting record highs in Denmark (68%), while Turkey’s Togg leads a 17% BEV surge. The boom is balanced by safety concerns and slower growth in countries like Italy, where only 6% of new cars are electric.

A catastrophic accident on January 24 near Iqbalgarh, Banaskantha, Gujarat, left seven Rajasthan residents dead and three critically injured after a truck driving the wrong way collided with their Innova car.

Porsche reported a 10% drop in global deliveries for 2025, selling 279,449 vehicles worldwide, with China sales down 26% and electric vehicles now making up 22% of global deliveries.

Tata Motors is set to roll out its first locally assembled Range Rover Evoque from a new ₹9,000 crore facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu next month, marking a major milestone for its ‘Make in India for the World’ ambitions.

Norway closed 2025 with 95.9% of new car sales being fully electric, registering a record 179,550 new cars and nearly achieving its ambitious 2017 goal of phasing out combustion engine vehicles by 2025.

GM removes Android Auto from its EVs in favor of its Gemini AI system, while Tesla shifts gears to add CarPlay support in November 2025. Other carmakers follow suit, impacting how drivers interact with infotainment and smartphone apps.