Chinese technology giant Xiaomi is rapidly transforming itself from a smartphone powerhouse into a serious global electric vehicle player — and Europe’s traditional automakers are beginning to feel the pressure. Recent reports and social media discussions (Source) suggest that Xiaomi has been actively recruiting top automotive engineering and design talent from premium European brands including BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG and Skoda Auto. The move highlights how

Kia outsold Hyundai in South Korea. Not by a mile — just 1,057 units separated them — but in the automotive world, symbolism matters as much as spreadsheets. For a brand that was acquired by Hyundai during financial ruin, this is far more than a monthly sales quirk. It is the culmination of a decade-long reinvention. Kia sold 55,108 units in Korea in April versus 54,051 for Hyundai — a margin of just 1,057 units. Kia posted a 7.9% year-on-year gain while Hyundai reported a 19

India's largest commercial vehicle maker notches a landmark intellectual property milestone, doubling down on EVs, hydrogen powertrains, and next-gen safety. Tata Motors has officially set a new internal benchmark for research and development, filing a record 144 patent applications in FY26. This milestone represents the highest number of annual patent filings ever achieved by the company’s Commercial Vehicles division: enhanced safety, improved reliability, optimised total c

In a single financial year, India's largest carmaker is doing something that may have no global precedent — adding 500,000 units of capacity while running two massive plants simultaneously. India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, is making a statement that goes beyond numbers. With a record ₹14,000 crore capital expenditure planned for FY27 and 5 lakh units of fresh annual capacity being added, Chairman R. C. Bhargava says “no company has done this anywhere in the world in a

The Renault Duster, Tata Sierra, and Kia Seltos all wear a 5-star Bharat NCAP badge — but look closer, and the differences matter. The mid-size SUV segment in India has never been more hotly contested. Three serious contenders — the revived Renault Duster, the boldly reimagined Tata Sierra, and the ever-reliable Kia Seltos — have all secured the coveted 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. But a 5-star rating is a floor, not a ceiling. The finer details of those scores tell a richer st

Hyundai's announcement of the IONIQ 3, unveiled on April 20, 2026. Hyundai Motor Company has expanded its dedicated EV family with the all-new Hyundai IONIQ 3, a compact electric hatchback designed to bring advanced EV technology into a more accessible, practical and urban-friendly format. Positioned below the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Hyundai IONIQ 6, the IONIQ 3 introduces a new “Aero Hatch” body style, blending aerodynamic efficiency, interior versatility and intuitive technolog