AUTO

Formula 1’s much-anticipated 2026 rules era began with controversy in Melbourne, as leading drivers—including Lando Norris—voiced frustration over compromised car performance, complex battery regulations, and a lackluster fan experience.

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.