Skoda Auto has pulled the covers off the production-spec Epiq, its smallest and most affordable electric SUV yet. Positioned as an entry-level EV for global markets, the new compact electric SUV brings a claimed range of up to 440 km, front-wheel-drive layout and a fresh design language that will shape future Skoda SUVs as well….

CALIFORNIA: Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California.The Sandy Fire was reported around 10 am in hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles.By mid-afternoon it had consumed more than 500 acres (200 hectares) of dry brush and damaged…

A bizarre motorcycle modification has gone viral on social media after a young rider was caught using a train-like horn on his Hero HF Deluxe. The horn sounds strikingly similar to a railway engine approaching a station. In a clip that is going viral on social media, police officials have caught the rider and can…

PARIS: Climate change could push seabirds into smaller habitats and force them to fly farther to survive, a new study said Tuesday.While warmer oceans have historically caused fish and other marine species to shrink in size, seabirds such as albatrosses, shearwaters and petrels have seen their geographic range contract, the study said.The researchers used statistical…

BAKER: In a lot behind a disused West Virginia gas station at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Roy Funkhouser is surrounded by about a dozen beekeepers and countless buzzing bees.This club of apiarists — ranging from hobbyists to full-time commercial bee farmers — gathers regularly to learn new skills and discuss tricky problems, not…

Honda Cars India has released the first official teaser of the updated Honda City ahead of its India launch on May 22, 2026. The teaser image shows the sedan covered under a cover, with only the slim LED DRLs visible. The updated City is expected to receive cosmetic revisions, feature additions and cabin updates while…

Indian Air Force has reportedly deployed a fresh batch of specially finished Mahindra Scorpio Classic SUVs to its fleet, and they could easily be among the most striking-looking official Scorpios seen in India so far. These cars are finished in a unique shade of Air Force Blue. These Scorpio Classic S11 SUVs were recently spotted…

Royal Enfield has announced plans to set up a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh as the company looks to expand production capacity amid rising demand. The new plant is proposed to come up in Tada, near Tirupati, with the company planning an investment of around Rs 2,500 crore.The project will be implemented in…

The recent Rs 3 hike in petrol and diesel prices could influence vehicle buying trends in India, with rising running costs expected to push more buyers towards fuel-efficient options such as hybrids, CNG vehicles and EVs. Fuel prices have historically played a major role in shaping consumer preferences in the Indian automotive market. Over the…

For decades, petrol motorcycles have dominated Indian roads. They are trusted, easy to maintain and supported by fuel stations and service centres almost everywhere. But things are slowly changing. With petrol prices staying high and EV technology improving quickly, electric motorcycles are now becoming a serious option for everyday commuting.Still, the answer is not as…