Home Off beat oi-Agnel Rose Lukose By Agnel Rose Lukose Published: Monday, June 5, 2023, 19:26 [IST] In India's ambitious journey towards achieving carbon neutrality and combating climate change, EVs have emerged as a pivotal component. As the country strives to reduce its carbon footprint and transition to cleaner forms of transportation, EVs have gained significant attention and support. Last year, our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, addressed a gathering by stating that EVs have brought up a 'silent revolution' in India, which will help the nation reduce its carbon emissions. According to reports, around five crore EVs will hit Indian roads by the end of 2030. The shift is currently happening globally, but this silent revolution will benefit the heavily populated India on a larger scale. The country's focus on promoting EVs is driven by factors such as the increasing reliance on oil imports, increasing pollution … [Read more...] about How EVs Contribute to India’s Carbon Neutrality Goals – Building A Sustainable Nation
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Skoda Superb Bids Adieu to India – Removed from the Official Website
Home Four wheelers oi-Agnel Rose Lukose By Agnel Rose Lukose Published: Monday, June 5, 2023, 14:39 [IST] The Skoda Superb has earned immense popularity and a loyal customer base in India's automotive landscape. Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, stylish aesthetics, and top-notch performance, the Skoda Superb has garnered a reputation as a luxury sedan that surpasses expectations. It has come to the limelight that Skoda recently discontinued the Superb in the Indian market. The decision was made due to low sales and the car not meeting the new RDE regulations set by the Indian government. Skoda has officially removed the Superb from its website, confirming its discontinuation. However, reports suggest that the model may come back in the future. It is speculated that Skoda could reintroduce the Superb in India with updated designs, features and in compliance with the emission regulations. Superb has a … [Read more...] about Skoda Superb Bids Adieu to India – Removed from the Official Website
Aston Martin tease ‘something is coming’ to rival Mercedes upgrades
Wanting more from Aston Martin after falling behind Mercedes in Spain, Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack has confirmed that “something is coming” for the Canadian Grand Prix. Off the podium at his home race in Barcelona, Alonso wasn’t dejected by the result but instead determinedly said that “it will not happen again” and that Spain was Aston Martin’s “last race without podiums”. But with Mercedes having taken a notable step forward with the introduction of their B-spec W14, Alonso is facing tight competition for that final spot on the podium. In Spain it went to Mercedes where Lewis Hamilton and George Russell capitalised on an off-weekend for Sergio Perez to finish 2-3 behind race winner Max Verstappen. Alonso has made it clear he not only wants that to be a one-off but he wants to be fighting Verstappen for the race wins, and soon. “I think that in two weeks we will see a completely different picture and, hopefully, we will fight with the Red Bulls soon,” he said. “In … [Read more...] about Aston Martin tease ‘something is coming’ to rival Mercedes upgrades
How To Defog Car’s Windshield – Monsoon Driving Tips
Home Four wheelers oi-Athul By Athul Published: Thursday, June 8, 2023, 19:48 [IST] Fogging up of the windshield is quite common when it rains. However, it can be very dangerous while driving as it limits visibility. However, here are a few very useful tips to defog your car's windshield. That being said, fogging is basically condensation of water and this can happen either inside or outside of the windshield. This mainly occurs due to the difference in the outside temperature and the inside temperature of a car. Wiper If fogging occurs on the outside of your car's windshield, this means that condensation is happening on the outside. In such cases, turning on the wiper will be more than sufficient to remove fog from the windshield. Defogger If fogging occurs on the inside of the car, this means, the temperature inside the car is greater than the temperature outside the car. In such cases, fog build-up can be … [Read more...] about How To Defog Car’s Windshield – Monsoon Driving Tips
Honda Dio H-Smart Priced At Rs 77,712 – Bookings Open
Home Two wheelers oi-Dennis Abraham James By Dennis Abraham James Published: Thursday, June 8, 2023, 20:11 [IST] Japanese two-wheeler giant Honda has revealed the price of the all-new Dio H-Smart on its website while also opening bookings for the scooter. The Honda Dio H-Smart is priced at Rs 77,712 (ex-showroom). The leaked prices on the Japanese firm's website also revealed that Honda had raised the prices for the base 'Standard' and 'Deluxe' variants of its sporty 110cc scooter offering. The increase in prices is due to the fact that the updated Honda Dio is compliant with the new OBD-2 emission norms. The new norms came into effect in April. The new Honda Dio lineup starts at Rs 70,211 for the Standard variant while the Deluxe is priced at Rs 74,212. Prices for both variants have risen by Rs 1,586 (variant prices mentioned are ex-showroom). The new H-Smart variant of the Dio is expected to follow in the footsteps … [Read more...] about Honda Dio H-Smart Priced At Rs 77,712 – Bookings Open
Alain Prost’s engineer reveals when Ayrton Senna tension began within McLaren garage
The most famous F1 teammate rivalry, that of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, took a while to bubble up after an amicable start at McLaren. While now well known as the best example of how competitive teammates can turn bitter and ruthless towards each other in their quests for individual glory, the start of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost’s relationship at the dominant McLaren team in 1988 actually proved quite straightforward. But, as the races ticked by, it seemed inevitable that, at some point, the two highly competitive drivers would develop a more strained dynamic, and McLaren’s Neil Oatley suspects two incidents in particular set off the domino effect that led to the all-out war that developed between Senna and Prost in their title deciders at Suzuka in 1989 and ’90. “It was good. I mean, there wasn’t really a lot of tension, particularly in ’88,” Oatley, Prost’s race engineer at McLaren that year, told the Beyond the Grid podcast about the first few months of Senna and Prost’s … [Read more...] about Alain Prost’s engineer reveals when Ayrton Senna tension began within McLaren garage
PETRONAS TVS One Make Championship Race 1: A Learning Experience
Home Two wheelers oi-Vedant Jouhari By Vedant Jouhari Updated: Thursday, June 8, 2023, 22:17 [IST] Round one of the Petronas TVS One Make Championship was held at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore. It took place from June 2nd to June 4th - and the category I competed in, the Media Category, was only held from the 3rd of June to the 4th (Saturday and Sunday). I would first like to start by thanking TVS for hosting the Young Media Racer Program (YMRP), giving us the experience of racing on track, and providing us with adequate professional training to make the most of the opportunity, too! We reached Coimbatore on Friday night and meeting everyone after months of eager waiting was a refreshing moment. It brought back the buzz, the adrenaline, and the feeling of racing. Then came Saturday. Saturday were the practice and qualifying rounds and Sunday was the race. It felt like a proper race weekend! I'm grateful to have … [Read more...] about PETRONAS TVS One Make Championship Race 1: A Learning Experience
End Of Summer Car Care Tips – Enhance Driving Experience
Home Four wheelers oi-Athul By Athul Published: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 11:19 [IST] The monsoon season is almost here and with that, it marks the end of the summer season. This also marks the end of the soaring high temperature during the summer and paves the way to cool breezes and rain. While this may seem like a relief, your car may not feel the same way unless you take care of your car. As such, here are 5 end of summer car care tips. Tyres Tyres are often overlooked by most car users. During summer, the extreme temperatures might have caused additional wear and tear on the tyres. As such, it is best to check the tyres before taking them through the tricky monsoon season. Wiper & Washers Wipers and washers are very rarely used during the summer season and most of the time wiper blades are exposed to direct sun rays. Since wiper blades are made of rubber, they could have got somewhat hard and brittle … [Read more...] about End Of Summer Car Care Tips – Enhance Driving Experience
Anti-Rust Coating – Necessary For Monsoon Season?
Home Four wheelers oi-Athul By Athul Published: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 15:20 [IST] Taking care of cars can be a bit of a task during the monsoon season. Not only the cleaning and water-related issues but the rusting of parts also become a major concern for many car owners. One of the more common and widely suggested practices to protect your car against rusting is the use of anti-rust coatings. Though these anti-rust coatings are widely used and suggested, some users claim them to be less effective as well. In such scenarios, it will be difficult to suggest something that has mixed positive reviews. However, let us get into detail and see if anti-rust coatings can really prevent the formation of rust. Rust Rust is a reddish-brown oxide that forms due to the reaction of iron and oxygen. During monsoon season, water or moisture in the air acts as a catalyst and speeds up the rusting process. Galvanization … [Read more...] about Anti-Rust Coating – Necessary For Monsoon Season?