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Subaru Revives WRX Heritage With GD25 Limited Edition, Gold Wheels and a Rally-Style Wing

Subaru has unveiled the 2027 WRX GD25 Limited Edition, a limited-production tribute that leans heavily into the brand’s rally-era identity with gold wheels, a prominent rear wing and heritage cues. The reveal, made alongside a special BRZ anniversary model, underscores Subaru’s effort to convert nostalgia into showroom attention at a time when performance cars remain a niche but strategically valuable part of the market.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Ride-Hailing Coercion Allegations Rock Gujarat as Bharat Taxi Faces Scrutiny

Passengers and drivers in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have alleged that groups of men stopped ride-hailing vehicles and pressured riders to cancel Uber and Rapido trips in favour of Bharat Taxi, India's government-backed platform. The allegations, which remain independently unverified, have raised fresh questions about competition, driver livelihoods and passenger safety in one of the country's busiest urban mobility markets.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility5h ago

India's V2V Push Is Forcing Automakers to Test for Chaos Before Cars Hit the Road

India's proposed October 2028 mandate for Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Everything communication is accelerating a major shift in how automakers design and validate connected safety systems. With road conditions that include two-wheelers weaving through traffic, unmarked intersections and unpredictable obstacles, simulation is emerging as the safest way to prove these systems can work in the real world.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility7h ago

Inside a Waymo Ride: How One Robotaxi Trip Reframed the Debate Over Autonomous Cars

A year after a Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco killed a nine-year-old cat named KitKat, a firsthand ride in the company's robotaxi fleet offered a closer look at the promise and unease surrounding autonomous driving. The experience highlighted the convenience, polish and technical ambition of Waymo's service, while also underscoring why safety remains the defining question for the industry.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance9h ago

JK Tyre Rally of Himalayas Roars Off in Manali With 140 Competitors Set for High-Altitude Test

The sixth edition of the J&K Bank presents JK Tyre Rally of Himalayas was officially flagged off in Manali on Saturday, launching a demanding cross-country motorsport challenge across some of the highest and most rugged terrain in the country. With 140 competitors entered across Moto, Extreme and TSD categories, the rally will traverse Kaza, Jispa, Padum and Pensi La before concluding in Padum, Zanskar, on Wednesday.

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National Governance & Policy10h ago

Teenagers Saishiva and Bhuvan extend winning streaks as Viswas leads DTS Racing sweep in Chennai

Teenagers Saishiva Sankaran and Bhuvan Bonu continued their dominant runs in the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 4W-2026, winning the Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 races respectively at the Madras International Circuit on Saturday. Nellore's Viswas Vijayaraj also stayed unbeaten this season, steering a DTS Racing podium sweep in the Formula LGB 1300 Open class.

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India Sports & Cricket7m ago

Sawan Barwal Wins Historic Asian Games Silver in Marathon, Breaks National Record

India's Sawan Barwal produced a breakthrough performance at the 2026 Asian Games, claiming a historic silver medal in the men's marathon with a national record time of 2:11:37. The 28-year-old Army runner from Himachal Pradesh delivered India's first Asian Games athletics medal in the event since 1982, finishing behind Japan's Ichitaka Yamashita in a race run in testing conditions.

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National Governance & Policy56m ago

F1's 2027 calendar doubles down on Sprints as the sport keeps chasing spectacle and value

Formula 1's 2027 calendar has confirmed 24 races across five continents, but the bigger shift is structural: Sprint weekends will rise from six to 10. The move reflects F1's continuing effort to turn every day of a Grand Prix weekend into a high-stakes product, even as the format's evolution has raised questions about tradition, clarity and competitive integrity.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility2h ago

F2000, F1600 title duel set to drive MRF Challenge weekend at Madras International Circuit

The second round of the MRF Indian National Racing Challenge will bring eight races to the Madras International Circuit this weekend, with the two MRF Formula classes — F2000 and F1600 — expected to anchor the action. A 51-car entry list, a strong saloon-car contingent and a rematch between teenage champions Saishiva Sankaran and Ishaan Madesh add depth to a compact but competitive programme.

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