Incoming college freshmen, take note: Your roommates should not be your friends, good shower shoes are indispensable, and leaving campus will become mandatory approximately four days after classes start. Reliable transportation comes in handy for 2 a.m. burrito dashes, 4 a.m. jam sessions, and 11 a.m. cross-campus runs to class. (Additional note: No matter what...

The 2025 Ford Ranger offers spirited performance and decent off-road ability even in its most basic form. It’s a 7 here. The Raptor would net another point for its all-around competence if rated separately.  Four-wheel drive is available. It’s a part-time system controlled via a knob on the center console. Ford offers a locking rear...

With affordability improving, motorists and fleet operators are expected to replace tyres at the right time, thereby enhancing road safety. The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) on Thursday welcomed the GST Council’s decision to reduce the tax rate on tyres to 18 per cent from 28 per cent, saying the move will lower vehicle operating...

Nitesh Chaudhari, Chairman of Greta Group and Rajshekhar Kudupali, Managing Director, Greta Minerals Greta Minerals Pte Ltd, part of Singapore-based Greta Group, has doubled its exploration footprint in Western Australia to nearly 1,550 sq km, up from about 700 sq km acquired in 2024. “We are very happy to expand our landholding, encouraged by the...

Ensuring safety and convenience of customers, Honda BigWing brings Immersive Digital Experience. New Delhi: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today inaugurated its premium big bike business vertical -Honda BigWing in Rajkot. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India,said, “Our focus is on expansion of Honda BigWing (Honda’s exclusive premium...

A wealth of advanced safety equipment, a killer infotainment system, and the choice of Audi Exclusive paint colors on even the least expensive A3 are enough to score 8 out of 10 for its features. (Read more about how we rate cars.) The A3 line starts with the Premium for $32,150, including a mandatory $950...

Pleasantly quick, impressively stable, and with sharp steering, the ADX surprises with its driving behavior. It’s a 7.   Front-wheel drive is standard but we suggest paying the extra $2,000 for all-wheel drive that creates a more even weight distribution and sends up to 50% of torque to the rear axle for greater grip and stability,...

China’s Sinochem is open to selling its Pirelli stake for a premium. This follows Italy’s ruling that Sinochem did not breach protection rules. China’s Sinochem is open to bids for its Pirelli stake – if the offer comes with a premium – after Italy’s government said this week that the Chinese group was not breaching...

Sanjeev Kulkarni Uno Minda, an auto component maker, on Sunday said it has appointed Sanjeev Kulkarni as its Group Chief Executive Officer. He takes charge with a focus on ownership, accountability and leadership. According to the company statement, Kulkarni brings over two decades of experience in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. He will be responsible...