Hyundai Motors and Empowering Women II – Pritha Jha Ascension
The gender gap has been a chronic pain point for half of the population. However, some people are brave enough to make changes and fight for equal opportunities. Our special series with Hyundai Motor India continues with Pritha Jha, one of Asia's most recognized lawyers and Partner at Pioneer Legal. It’s almost 2025, but women still have to fight for equal status in society. They do not receive the consideration or recommendations that men enjoy, let alone have equal opportunities or equal pay for equal work. However, some of them are raising the bar for what women are capable of. Pritha Jha is one such person. She drives legal practice in a more modern and sustainable way, while also creating opportunities outside of work. As we said before, keeping things running smoothly is what matters, and staying true to your cause will build momentum. Pritha is a resident of Mumbai and a double degree graduate of ILS Law School with…
2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed theme announced
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is an outstanding event on the motoring calendar held every summer at the picturesque Goodwood Estate in southern England. It brings together some of the world's finest cars and most accomplished drivers to celebrate speed, power, drivability and a shared passion for all things automotive. However, the attractions are not chosen at random. They follow a central theme that changes every year. Last week, organizers announced that the 2025 theme will be “The Winning Formula – Champions and Challengers.” The new theme coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Formula One World Championship and promises an impressive showcase of historic F1 cars. Organizers say the 2025 festival will be the biggest F1 showcase since it was launched more than two decades ago, with appearances by drivers, team members and other notable F1 figures past and present. Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 Celebrations will also take place across other motorsport series, including the World Constructors' Championship,…
Bentley to unveil first new Speed Six since 1930
There are already many A long waiting period in automotive history: Jeep completed the last round of production of the SJ Grand Wagoneer in 1991 and did not bring new versions of the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer to the market until 2022; people who wanted the new Nissan Frontier had to wait nearly two years It will be ten years before we see the third generation model. These are short times compared to the gap between Bentley producing its last Speed Six car and the latest car as part of its 12-car Speed Six continuation series: '94. The Speed Six's 6.5-liter I6 was launched in 1928 as a sports version of Bentley's 6½-liter, equipped with a pair of SU carburetors, a higher compression ratio and a high-performance camshaft. Production ended in 1930 after 182 Bentley cars left the Cricklewood factory, and the Speed Six won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice. According to Bentley, the template for the Speed…
Toyota wins WEC manufacturers title in Bahrain while
Toyota Gazoo Racing secured the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Manufacturers' Championship with a thrilling victory at the 8 Hours of Bahrain. The No. 8 Toyota, driven by Sébastien Buemi, Ryō Hirakawa and Brendon Hartley, took the win, cementing Toyota's dominance in the series. While Toyota celebrates its title, Porsche's Kévin Estre, André Lotterer and Laurens Vanthoor take home FIA Supercars titles World Endurance Champion. Things took a dramatic turn for Ferrari. The Italian team initially finished second with 499P, driven by Antonio Giovinazzi, James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi. However, a post-race penalty for exceeding the maximum tire allocation dropped them to 14th in the rankings. The penalty moved the No. 5 Porsche Penske Motorsport car into second place in the final standings, while the No. 93 Peugeot TotalEnergies team moved into third place. The penalty also had a significant impact on the standings, as Ferrari's hopes of finishing the season strong were dashed. Also read: WEC: Hyundai…
Kia Carnival Luxury Sedan Review – The Carnival Makes a Comeback
The Kia Carnival luxury sedan is back; twice the features and twice the price. Story: Joshua VarghesePhotography: Sanjay Lekha The Kia Carnival's comeback is big news for two reasons. Its predecessor recalibrated our expectations of second-row travel for less than Rs 35 lakh (ex-showroom), and in its latest iteration, it's almost twice as expensive as before. Kia India has confirmed that this is the latest generation multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and it comes with all the bells and whistles through the SKD route. Out of curiosity, we found ourselves in rainy Bengaluru to get acquainted with the latest Fiesta limousine. As the name suggests, this time around the Fiesta is only available in limousine form. This means we only get a seven-seat layout. This seems fair considering this is Kia India's new internal combustion engine (ICE) flagship in the country. At over 5.1 meters long, it is 40 mm longer than its predecessor and longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB. It…
Hyundai Motors and Empowering Women I – Irisha Poonawalla
For half the population in particular, the gender gap is a one-sided affliction. But some brave souls swim against the current and wade through it, not only making themselves stronger but leaving a mark that inspires others. In this special series Hyundai Motor Indiawe interview women who are making a difference and inspiring others to follow their dreams, start here Dr. Alyssa Poonawallaworld-class Latin dancer, eco-entrepreneur and lifestyle journalist. Being a woman in this day and age can still be tough. Why? you might ask. Mainly because, while more and more people are talking about women's rights and gender bias in society, few are actually taking action. Whether it's providing equal opportunities or closing the pay gap, gender equality still has a ways to go and we want to highlight how some women can make a difference by being themselves and following their passions. After all, making things run smoothly is what matters. Staying true to your cause will build…
The new Porsche 911 GT3 – everything you need to know
There's a new Porsche 911 GT3 on the planet. Honestly, more than one. There's a lot more going on with GT3 in the 992.II generation, here's what you need to know. For 25 years, every new Porsche 911 GT3 has embodied the company's essence. Four generations of exciting naturally aspirated sports cars continue the 911 success story, with impressive performance both on the track and on the road. The GT3 is unlike any other 911, bearing the hallmarks of Porsche's motorsport division and road-legal The sports car surpasses itself with every new version, becoming faster, more precise and more dynamic. Now we move on to the next one. New generation 992.II Porsche 911 GT3 Sharper than ever and designed to be more engaging. The 4.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine remains, producing 510 hp and 450 Nm of torque, but the main change is the gear ratio, which has been shortened to provide greater acceleration and more excitement. Available with six-speed manual…
India to recall over 90,000 Honda cars
The recall will affect Honda cars produced in India between 2017 and 2018 If you own a Honda car manufactured in India between August 2017 and June 2018, Honda has voluntarily recalled 92,672 units of the Amaze, City, BR-V, Jazz, WR-V and Brio models. The reason behind this is that the fuel pump has an underlying issue with a defective impeller, which Honda will replace for free. Of this list of over 90,000 cars, 2,204 are older models (Accord, Amaze, Brio, BR-V, City, Civic, Jazz, WR-V) that may have had this defective part previously Replaced as spare parts. Those wondering whether their car is part of the affected batch can contact their nearest Honda dealer or enter their car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Honda website (www.hondacarindia.com). Additionally, Honda recommends owners who purchased a fuel pump assembly from any Honda dealer between June 2017 and October 2023 to check whether their vehicle is affected. Honda's recall process will begin…
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collector’s Edition
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collector's Edition features a livery similar to that used on AMG's Petronas-sponsored F1 cars for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ Motorsport Collectors Edition, a new rendition of the AMG GT 63 Pro coupe that features a livery similar to that of AMG's Petronas-sponsored F1 car for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. For those who don't know, the Motorsport Collectors Edition is the second AMG GT to feature an F1-inspired livery, following the AMG GT Black Series P One special edition. The new AMG GT Black Series P One special edition is based on the track-focused 63 Pro 4 Matic+ model and is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic with a hand-painted Mercedes star on the rear. There are also some contrasting bright stripes on the door sills, front bumper air intakes and around the 21-inch wheels in Petronas' corporate Aqua Blue. The use of these bright stripes…
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collector’s Edition
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collector's Edition features a livery similar to that used on AMG's Petronas-sponsored F1 cars for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ Motorsport Collectors Edition, a new rendition of the AMG GT 63 Pro coupe that features a livery similar to that of AMG's Petronas-sponsored F1 car for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. For those who don't know, the Motorsport Collectors Edition is the second AMG GT to feature an F1-inspired livery, following the AMG GT Black Series P One special edition. The new AMG GT Black Series P One special edition is based on the track-focused 63 Pro 4 Matic+ model and is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic with a hand-painted Mercedes star on the rear. There are also some contrasting bright stripes on the door sills, front bumper air intakes and around the 21-inch wheels in Petronas' corporate Aqua Blue. The use of these bright stripes…
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