Explainers & How-To

Plain-English explainers on the automotive terms, technology, and maintenance topics that actually matter, written for readers who do not already know the jargon.

What Is a Solid-State Battery, and Why Are Toyota, CATL and BYD All Racing Toward 2027?

What Is a Solid-State Battery, and Why Are Toyota, CATL and BYD All Racing Toward 2027?

Toyota, CATL and BYD have all locked onto 2027 for solid-state EV batteries. Here’s what the tech actually changes, and why it isn’t reaching India yet.

Aug 18, 2026 . 3 min
Your Next Electric Car Could Power Your House: What Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Actually Means

Your Next Electric Car Could Power Your House: What Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Actually Means

Aug 18, 2026 . 4 min
Supreme Court Order Means 4 Years of Insurance for New Cars, 6 for Bikes

Supreme Court Order Means 4 Years of Insurance for New Cars, 6 for Bikes

Aug 17, 2026 . 3 min
Ford Just Recalled 4.3 Million Trucks for a Software Bug, and That Is the New Normal

Ford Just Recalled 4.3 Million Trucks for a Software Bug, and That Is the New Normal

Aug 16, 2026 . 4 min
Euro 7 Just Made Your Tyres a Pollution Problem, Even on an EV

Euro 7 Just Made Your Tyres a Pollution Problem, Even on an EV

Aug 14, 2026 . 4 min
Sodium-Ion Batteries Just Went Mainstream: Here’s Why India’s EV Makers Should Care

Sodium-Ion Batteries Just Went Mainstream: Here’s Why India’s EV Makers Should Care

Aug 12, 2026 . 3 min
E20 Ethanol Blend Advisory: How to Protect Older BS-III & BS-IV Vehicles

E20 Ethanol Blend Advisory: How to Protect Older BS-III & BS-IV Vehicles

Jul 31, 2026 . 2 min