Carnival Cruise’s Hidden Cost: The Workers Earning $2.75 an Hour Behind the Luxury
Carnival crew allege $2.75-an-hour pay and brutal conditions under a legal exemption. How a senator's onboard probe exposed cruise labour exploitation.
Zoox Achieves Historic First: Federal Approval for Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxi Paid Rides
Amazon's Zoox won a historic NHTSA exemption on July 30, 2026 for its steering-wheel-free robotaxi. Paid rides begin in Las Vegas on August 10; California approval is still pending.
UK Train Crisis: Bedford-Three Bridges Route Packed at 176% Capacity During Peak Hours
Thameslink's Bedford-Three Bridges line operates at 176% capacity during peak morning services. Department for Transport data confirms overcrowding threatens safe evacuation. Service expansion under
Tata Curvv EV Discounts Hit Rs. 3.35 Lakh in August 2026: The Deepest EV Cut of the Season
Tata Curvv EV carries up to Rs. 3.35 lakh in August 2026 benefits: Rs. 3 lakh cash plus scrappage. Trim-wise breakdown, Harrier and Nexon
E-Bike Use in Metro Vancouver Jumps to 16%, Pathway Speeds Up 11%, Traditional Cycling Declines
UBC researchers have found that e-bike numbers on Metro Vancouver pathways have increased from less than 5% in 2019 to 16% today, while traditional cycling has declined from 91% to 74%. Dr.
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Honda Prelude Returns: 2026 Hybrid Coupe to Hit U.S. Roads After 23-Year Hiatus
After a 23-year hiatus, Honda is reviving the Prelude nameplate. The 2026 Honda Prelude, set to arrive in late 2025, represents the automaker’s ongoing electrification efforts, joining Honda’s expanding hybrid vehicle lineup.
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Formula 1 Joins Qatar Airways and DHL to Cut 8,000 Tonnes of CO₂ in 2024 with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Formula 1 continues to advance its carbon reduction efforts through an expanded Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program with Qatar Airways, building on its existing partnership with DHL. The combined initiatives aim to
Sunita Somvanshi
JLR’s Circular Seat Foam Recycling Saves CO2 Equal to Charging 3,000 Smartphones—A Game-Changer for Automotive Sustainability
In a technical advancement for automotive sustainability, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has successfully recycled polyurethane seat foam from end-of-life vehicles into new seat production. The initiative, developed at JLR’s Circularity Lab in
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Hyperloop Makes Progress but Faces Major Challenges: Inside the Technology’s Future
The much-hyped Hyperloop technology achieved a significant milestone recently as a test vehicle successfully levitated and zipped through a depressurized tube at a testing facility in the Netherlands. The European Hyperloop Center,
Ola Electric Reveals ₹39,999 Gig and S1 Z Scooters: Longest 146 km Range and EV Home Backup
Ola Electric has introduced new electric scooters to their lineup. The company aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across India. Ola Electric’s latest lineup consists of four models. The
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Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e Electric SUVs: 682 km Range, 20-Minute Charging, and 6.7-Second Acceleration
Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced two electric SUVs – the BE 6e priced at ₹18.90 lakh and XEV 9e at ₹21.90 lakh (ex-showroom) on November 26, 2024. The on-road price in Chennai
Rivian Secures $6.6B DOE Loan Amid 50% Stock Drop, Delayed Georgia Plant, and Union Talks
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Program has issued a conditional commitment of $6.6 billion to Rivian Automotive Inc. The loan consists of $6 billion principal with $600 million
Jaguar’s “Copy Nothing” Campaign Bets on a £100K Electric GT After Historic Sales Collapse
Jaguar’s “Copy Nothing” campaign arrives at a critical juncture for the British luxury automaker, with sales plummeting from 81,570 units in 2014 to a mere 13,528 vehicles in the year ending April
Volvo Teams with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE to Accelerate Smarter, Faster EV Development
As the automotive industry moves toward electric, connected and autonomous mobility, Volvo Cars announced on November 14, 2024, its selection of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform for electric vehicle development. Digital Vehicle Development