California-based Alef Aeronautics unveiled a prototype of world's first flying car at Detroit Auto Show. It's expected to be launched after two years. The around ₹2.46-crore car, which will have dimensions similar to an SUV, can fit two passengers. The fully-electric car, with a flying range of 110 miles, will allow users to drive up to 200 miles on roads. readmore...

US civil rights agency EEOC sued electric car maker Tesla for allegedly tolerating racial harassment of Black employees in California. As per the lawsuit, Black employees faced abuse and epithets such as variations of the N-word, "monkey" and "black b**ch". They allegedly encountered graffiti, including variations of the N-word, swastikas and nooses, on desks, in bathrooms and within elevators. readmore...

Tesla has requested permission from the Indian Government to establish testing facilities for its vehicles' components. The government is considering the proposal, but has concerns about the employment levels the facility might require. It also stated that while tax benefits would be provided to electric vehicles for common people, high-end electric vehicles would not receive such benefits. readmore...

Hyundai and Kia are recalling 33.7 lakh vehicles in the US due to fire risk, telling owners to park outdoors until repairs are complete. Internal brake fluid leaks can cause an electrical short that could lead to a fire. Hyundai has reports of 21 fires since 2017, while Kia has reports of at least 10 confirmed fires and melting incidents. readmore...

President Joe Biden showed his support for the striking United Auto Workers (UAW), urging them to continue their fight for better wages. This gesture is a significant demonstration of support for organized labor from a sitting president. The strike, now in its 12th day, forms part of a broader protest against wage disparities in the auto industry. readmore...

Mahindra & Mahindra has issued a statement after FIR was filed against the company for "false assurances" on car safety. It was reported that a man who lost his son to a car accident had filed a complaint. Stating that the case is over 18 months old, the company said the "Scorpio S9 variant manufactured in 2020 did have airbags". readmore...

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday flagged off India's first green hydrogen fuel cell bus from Kartavya Path in Delhi. "The fuel cell utilises hydrogen and air to generate electricity to power the bus and the only by-product...is water," Puri said while explaining the cells' working. The cells take a few minutes to fully charge themselves, he added. readmore...

Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said that he drove the performance version of Cybertruck, which is an electric pickup truck made by his company Tesla. Sharing the experience of driving the truck, Musk said, "It kicks a** next-level." He called Cybertruck "our best product ever". Earlier, he took Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for a ride in the yet-to-be-released Cybertruck. readmore...

Automobile industry body FADA's President Manish Raj Singhania told Moneycontrol that consumers are spending more on automobiles due to the 'You Only Live Once (YOLO)' factor. "We're...seeing reports that savings are at an all-time low in India. So people aren't saving and are rather spending money on automobiles, etc," Singhania said. "Psyche of the customer has also changed," he added. readmore...

Tesla is planning to make and sell battery storage systems in India, Reuters reported. The company has reportedly submitted a proposal to government officials in the country seeking incentives to build a factory. Previously it was reported that Tesla is in talks about setting up a new EV factory in India, with plans to build a car priced around $24,000. readmore...