e-Vitara yet to go through crash tests from external agencies like Bharat NCAP
Maruti Suzuki is making significant buzz in the EV market for its first e-SUV, the e-Vitara. The final production-spec version of the e-Vitara was unveiled recently at the EICMA 2024 followed by the Bharat Mobility 2025. Maruti started releasing teasers for the e Vitara soon after and is now gearing up for its official India launch. And now the leaked crash test images of the e Vitara leaked online has certainly created more hype. What are the results and how secure and safe e Vitara is for the masses? Let’s find out:
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Well, it’s none of the above. Apparently, the crash test results of the e Vitara doing rounds online are from an internal testing as indicated by the rumor mill. The e Vitara is yet to visit any external agency for safety crash tests and ratings. But certainly, the leaked images of the e Vitara’s crash tests have gone viral on the web attracting audiences attention.
The leaked images shows the e Vitara being put through a series of crash tests including the front, side, and rear collisions. As the tests are apparently conducting internally, no results have been shared officially. It will be difficult to comment yet if the e Vitara emerges out to be one of the most secure four wheelers from Maruti Suzuki achieving a 5 star safety rating.
The e Vitara is amongst the most fully loaded vehicle coming out from Maruti’s mill. It is going to be equipped with advanced range of safety features which we believe will help it bag better safety ratings compared to other Maruti cars. Advanced security features that the e Vitara is bringing to the table will range from Level 2 ADAS suite offering adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto emergency braking, and rear/side traffic alert, etc. The e Vitara is also expected to feature 360° camera for surveillance, rear parking sensors, seven airbags, TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system), and other safety standards.
Toyota is coming up with a new electric four wheeler whose unveiling is set for March 11. A new teaser revealing the silhouette and the debut timeline. The third all-electric car from Toyota will be a coupe-style model and is likely amongst the six EVs that Toyota plans to launch by the end of 2026. Which segment is the new Toyota EV expected to target and is it coming to India as well? Let’s dive into the details below:
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Toyota has released the teasers of its upcoming electric SUV on its social media handles. The image as well the short video shares the glimpse of what looks like a coupe-style electric SUV model. Toyota is yet to reveal the name of its fourth all-electric car but the teaser hints it to be somewhat similar to the bZ3C fastback which was showcased at the Beijing Motor Show last year. And this upcoming model is speculated to be the European variant of the model showcased in China.
In the teaser image, the upcoming Toyota e-SUVs fascia including the extended bonnet and the sloping roofline can be seen. Additionally, the all exclusive Toyota ‘hammerhead’ design is also seen up front, while the rear profile contains a lightbar.
Interestingly, the upcoming Toyota coupe-style electric SUV is said to borrow cabin design and features from the Toyota C-HR hybrid instead of the Urban Crusier EV. The latter is also making its debut this year in the Indian market. That said, the freshly teased electric SUV from Toyota is likely to integrate a big 12.3-inch touch-enabled infotainment screen. It is also expected to feature a panoramic sunroof and JBL sound system in the top trims.
The upcoming Toyota coupe e-SUV is said to be launched with multiple battery size and drivetrain option. Besides the single motor FWD option, it is rumored to be launched with an AWD setup as well. The exact performance metrics is difficult to guess at this point but we expect some details ahead of its March 11 launch.
JSW MG Motor India has launched a new variant of the Comet EV. The latest special edition model is Comet EV Blackstorm which comes with special dark theme for both interiors and exteriors. The Comet EV’s Blackstorm Edition retains the same affordable pricing of Rs. 7.80 lakh. Here’s the breakdown of the updates the Comet EV Blackstorm Edition gets compared to the standard trims.
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MG Comet EV Blackstorm Edition: Exterior, Interior Design Highlights
MG Comet EV Blackstorm Edition comes with new paint scheme which has been introduced with the other Blackstorm models. To recap, MG has also launched the Hector, Astor, and the Gloster SUV’s Blackstorm edition.
The Comet EV’s Blackstorm variant also is painted in the exclusive Starry Night shade along with hints of red across the body including the fog lamps, doors, bumpers, and also the plastic wheel covers. Even the Morris Garages badging on the Comet EV’s Blackstorm edition gets a red paint job.
Interior reworks majorly include the same new black and red inserts. The seats are now black leatherette upholstery featuring red Blackstorm badging inscribed on the headrest. The remaining interiors gets a white-beige color mix. Feature-wise, the cabin gets a large 10.25inch large infotainment display with wireless smartphone compatibility. Additionally, the cabin also features an updated 4-speaker audio system and connected car tech. Keyless ignition, reverse parking camera are some of the extra features the Comet EV Blackstorm Edition offers.
MG Comet EV’s Blackstorm Edition runs on the same RWD electric motor which generates 41.4 bhp peak power and up to 110 Nm torque. Powering it up is the 17.3 kWh battery which will drive this compact EV to a max distance of up to 230 km per charge.
Revolt Motors is making a significant impact in the electric two wheeler industry with the RV e-motorcycle series. A new edition has been added to this collection called the RV Blaze X. The latest offering from Revolt Motors is launched priced under Rs. 1.20 lakh blending both affordability and modern features.
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Revolt RV BlazeX Electric Motorcycle: Key Design Highlights
Revolt RV BlazeX electric motorcycle is a comfortable electric bike sitting on telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers upfront and rear respectively. Its modern design attire gets highlighted by the LED headlamp and tailamp setup. The RV BlazeX e-motorcycle uses CBS (Combi-Braking-System) which offers safe braking and better control.
Extra set of features include a 6-inch digital LCD instrument cluster. This screen has GPS compatibility and supports real-time navigation. The ride stats including the battery level is also displayed on the digital cluster. Additional range of smart features offered by the Revolt RV BlazeX electric motorcycle include Reverse Mode, under-seat charging compartment, three different ride modes, etc.
Revolt has used a 4kW electric motor to power drive the RV BlazeX electric motorcycle. This motor pack is linked with a lithium-ion battery measuring 3.24 kWh in capacity. It’s an IP67 rated battery pack which is claimed to deliver 150 km on a single charge. Revolt Motors further claims the RV BlazeX’s battery can be charged from 0- 80 percent within 80 minutes using the rapid charger. With the standard charger, it will take 3 hours and 30 minutes for the same charging percentage.
Revolt RV BlazeX electric motorcycle is launched at Rs. 1.15 lakh (ex showroom) in India. This electric bike will be available in dual tone shades called and Eclipse Red Black and Sterling Silver Black.
Older videos get auto-updated, but creators can opt out
New tool helps optimize ad placements for better revenue
YouTube is making significant changes to its mid-roll ad system to enhance user experience and improve monetization for creators. Starting May 12, the platform will introduce a smarter way to place ads, reducing interruptions during crucial moments in videos. This change aims to minimize viewer drop-off while maintaining ad effectiveness. Additionally, YouTube is updating older videos and introducing a new tool to assist creators in optimizing their ad placements.
Smarter Ad Placements: YouTube will now position mid-roll ads at natural pauses or transitions instead of disrupting key moments, like in the middle of a sentence or action scene. This adjustment is expected to improve viewer engagement and prevent users from skipping videos due to poorly placed ads.
Automatic Updates for Older Videos: Videos uploaded before February 24 will be automatically updated with optimized mid-roll ad placements. However, creators who prefer to manually place their ads can opt out of this adjustment via YouTube Studio.
New Ad Placement Tool: To further help creators, YouTube is introducing a tool that suggests better ad positions within videos. This tool will indicate whether a manually placed mid-roll ad would be more effective at a natural break, helping to balance revenue generation and user experience.
Encouraging Automated Ad Placements: YouTube is encouraging creators who manually place mid-roll ads to consider using its automated system. According to the platform’s research, creators who use a combination of automatic and manual mid-roll ads saw a 5 percent increase in ad revenue on average.
Maintaining Creator Control: Despite these changes, YouTube assures creators that they still have full control over whether to show mid-roll ads in their videos and where those ads should be placed.
These changes reflect YouTube’s commitment to improving both user experience and revenue generation for creators. By strategically placing ads, creators can retain their audience while maximizing ad revenue. If you rely on mid-roll ads for monetization, it may be beneficial to explore the automated system to see if it boosts your earnings.
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Up to 55% off on ACs, refrigerators, washing machines
Extra savings with bank discounts, exchange offers, cashback
As summer approaches, Amazon is rolling out its Pre-Summer Bonanza from February 25 to March 2, 2025. This sale brings big deals on essential home appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, and more. Customers can avail discounts of up to 55 percent from leading brands and enjoy additional savings through bank offers, coupons, and exchange discounts.
Beat the summer heat with this AC that comes with a PM 2.5 filter to ensure clean air. Features like Power Chill, Eco Mode, Self-Diagnosis, and Dry Mode make it a great choice.
LG 1.5 Ton 3 Star Dual Inverter Split AC
This AC is equipped with a Dual inverter compressor for efficient cooling. It also offers features like Diet Mode+, Mute Function, and 4-Way Swing for a comfortable experience.
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This bottom-mounted fridge is designed for convenience and efficiency. It includes a Triple Inverter, 14-in-1 Convertible Mode, and Twist Ice Maker for added functionality.
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Samsung 9 kg 5 Star Fully-Automatic Front Load Washing Machine
Get superior washing results with AI EcoBubble and Hygiene Steam with an Inbuilt Heater. Ideal for large families, this washing machine ensures thorough cleaning while saving energy.
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Bank Offers: Customers using HDFC and Axis Bank credit cards can avail up to 10 percent instant discount, valid until February 28, 2025.
Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card: Prime members get 5 percent cashback, while non-Prime members get 3 percent cashback on their purchases.
Amazon Pay Later: Eligible customers can avail up to Rs. 60,000 for easy purchases.
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Kinetic Green, the home-grown two wheeler manufacturer is planning an upgrade for its product portfolio in India. After reviving its legendary Luna moped in an all-electric avatar, the company is now planning to add a premium -scooter model to its catalogue. Currently, the brand only caters to the consumers with its low-speed e-scooter models and finally is bringing an option in the premium segment too. Which new Kinetic electric scooter is making its way to the domestic markets and by when it is expected to go official? Let’s dive into the details below:
Premium Kinetic Electric Scooter: India Launch Timeline
Kinetic Green is now working on a high-speed electric scooter which is said to debut soon in the country. The suggested model under development is the FLX which will arrive as the fourth e-scooter from Kinetic in India. Just to recap, there are three other existing Kinetic electric scooter models in India including the e-Luna, E-Zulu electric and the Zing family scooter. The upcoming FLX will be the fourth variant which will be catering to premium category.
The timeline scheduled for the Kinetic FLX India launch is within next eight months. The exact date is yet to be announced. In a statement, Pankaj Sharma, President Kinetic Green two-wheeler business, quoted, “We will launch the FLX in six-eight months. It will be a ground-up Indian product and will compete in the premium commuter segment”. As hinted by the company’s executive, the Kinetic FLX could be a potentially come as a rival to the Hero Vida, Ather Rizta, and the Ola S1 e-scooters.
Kinetic Green launched the e-Luna moped as an affordable commuter and in a strategic move have teamed up with Zomato, Swiggy, and Dominos for last mile commuting solutions. Seperately, the brand is in talks with Yulu where the latter will provide Yulu swappable battery platform for the e-Luna moped.
Asus surely has pioneered all the tech with portable notebooks and laptops and have been designing some of the powerful computing devices for all segments. For every user category be it professionals, gamers, or even students, the company has a dedicated series handling all demanding tasks as directed. A new offering that comes as an all-in-one package for creators and productive masses is the ZenBook S 14 OLED (UX5406S). Priced starting at Rs. 1.34 lakh, the ZenBook S 14 OLED stands out as a Copilot+AI powered laptop topped up with ultra-premium features such as K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED touch display, all-metal ceramic-infused sleek body, latest Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chipset, and more.
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2. Large and vivid OLED panel with 3K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate
2. Outdoor screen visibility is lower
3. Loud and clear audio output
3. Multi-core performance could have been better
4. Solid battery backup even with extensive usage
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED Design Review: Ultra-Slim, Sturdy
At the first look, you might find the ZenBook S 14 OLED wearing a familiar attire. While it resembles closely to its predecessor, the ZenBook S 13 OLED, it’s Ceraluminum construction (ceramic aluminum) combined with CNC etched silver geometric design on the lid adds to its luxurious appeal. This design stands out in a way that you won’t need additional skins which is the case with usual boring solid laptop lids. Besides, this material isn’t prone to pick up fingerprints or smudges which makes it ideal for extensive daily usage.
And it’s not just the good looks where the ZenBook S 14 OLED’s design stands out. The ultra slim profile of this notebook where the 1.2cm thickness along with just 1.2 kg of weight makes it portable too. Asus has used an all-metal construction for the rest of the ZenBook S 14 OLED which combined with the US MIL-STD 810H certification makes it rugged and durable. This notebook’s hinge is designed to operate smoothly and you wouldn’t find it wobbly at any point. But unlike the S 13 OLED which came with a 180° folding hinge, this one doesn’t lay flat on the table.
Moving on to the ports and keys selection, the ZenBook S14 OLED comes with one HDMI 2.1 port, two USB Type-C port, one USB Type-A port, and one 3.5mm audio jack. All the ports and keys are neatly distributed across the side and rear panel keeping the overall design minimalistic and clean.
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED Keyboard And Trackpad User Experience
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED’s keyboard is smooth with the clicks being nimble in operations. While the chiclet keyboard is good to use, an improved key travel would have made it much better. It’s only the slightly lower key cap distance which makes the user experience average. However, we still are impressed how Asus managed to fit this functional keyboard with dedicated Copilot key into an ultra-slim laptop chasis. The keyboard is backlit which allows you to continue with typing in dark light settings.
Coming to the touchpad, the ZenBook S14 OLED integrates a smooth touchpad. It is fast and accurate and also comes with multi-gesture support. You can configure the touchpad settings as well instead of using the default window settings.
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED as the name hints packs a 14-inch screen. The OLED panel comes with both touch and non-touch options. Our review unit comes with touchscreen compatibility which is fun to use. The touch response is smooth and accurate. But the use case scenarios might vary considering the overall laptop design is conventional and creative designing could be a task.
That said, the OLED panel supporting 3k resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels is genuinely vibrant. It produces real-life like colors with 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and Pantone Validation. With the 120Hz refresh rate the frame transitions are smooth too and you won’t notice any screen lags while playing graphic-extensive games.
The S 14 OLED’s display comes with 500 nits rated peak brightness which we found to be decent for indoor usage. But the brightness levels might not suffice for outdoor usage and you’ll probably struggle viewing content. Dolby Vision and HDR compatibility refines the overall screen output and you’ll enjoy video streaming online.
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED: Performance Handling, Benchmark Scores
Asus ZenBook S 14 OLED has the powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 258V chipset under its hood. And as you would expect with a top-end Asus notebook, it delivers an exceptional performance even if you through some complicated tasks at it. The integrated LPDDR5X RAM of up to 32GB into the SoC allows enhanced multitasking speeds with its improved CPU, NPU, and GPU simultaneous communications. It has the Intel Arc GPU and comes with up to 1TV M.2 NVMe onboard storage. You can easily toggle between the Balanced and Full Performance modes from the Settings which not only will help with the optimized battery usage but also improve the performance as required.
You will find this notebook perform basic tasks quickly with no lags. And it doesn’t disappoint while handling complicated and extensive tasks. While you get the best-in-class experience with basic software usage and web browsing etc., it operates smoothly with heavy apps as well as games. Thankfully, enabling Full Performance mode when the notebook is plugged in to the charger is an option. You can easily install an play some of the best gaming titles and can see this notebook unleash its potential there. At some point you might listen the fan running at top speed to lower down the device thermals. This is only when the usage is heavy and the laptop’s plugged in to a charger.
We also ran some benchmark tests on the ZenBook S 14 OLED to asses its performance metrics. Starting with the PC Mark benchmark test, this ultra-slim notebook logged a total of 6021 points. Remaining breakup of the test results are below:
PC Mark Total Score: 6021 points
Essentials: 8036 points
Productivity- 8786 points
Digital Content Creation: 8118 points
In the CrossMark benchmark test, the ZenBook S 14 OLED logged an overall score of 796 points and performed fairly well in productivity, creativity, and responsiveness measures.
Intel chipset-backed laptops are well known for their performance handling but battery backup has been a slight challenge. Seems like, Asus has cracked the code here and used a larger 72 kWh battery to drive the ZenBook S 14 OLED notebook. With general and basic usage, this laptop lasts easily between 10- 12 hours without the requirement of a second plug-in. But extensive software applications and games can drop down the backup significantly. Asus ships a 65W fast charger with the ZenBook S 14 OLED. This charger quickly refuels the notebook and adds charge from 20- 80 percent in less than an hour. This makes it handy for travel.
Asus has once again set up a new benchmark in the ultra-notebook segment with the ZenBook S 14 OLED. This laptop ticks most the boxes and emerges to be a potent option for the productive and creative masses. It’s new-age processor combined with vibrant display, Copilot AI, and a powerful battery pack which gives it an edge. Besides, you can’t really overlook its ultra-slim design which is also durable and rugged at the same time.
Just in time for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, Reliance Jio has launched a new prepaid recharge plan designed for cricket fans. This plan includes a free JioHotstar subscription, giving users access to live cricket matches, movies, TV shows, anime, and more. Additionally, it comes with a Cricket Data Pack for seamless streaming.
Jio is clearly targeting India’s massive cricket audience. With IPL around the corner, more users are expected to join. If you love cricket and entertainment on a budget, this plan might be worth considering.
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In an effort to improve security, Google is planning to phase out SMS-based authentication codes for Gmail. Instead, users will soon verify their identity using QR codes. This move aims to reduce fraud and prevent security threats like SIM swapping and phishing attacks. The rollout is expected in the coming months.
Make sure you have a smartphone. QR code verification requires a camera-enabled phone.
If needed, install or update the Google Authenticator app for smoother verification.
Check your backup options. Keep alternate login recovery options like backup codes handy.
Google will notify users before rolling out the update widely. So stay informed.
By shifting to QR-based authentication, Google is taking a big step towards securing Gmail accounts. This update will make it harder for hackers to exploit SMS-related vulnerabilities. Users should prepare for the change by ensuring they can scan QR codes and update their security settings accordingly.
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