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Paris has hiked parking charges on SUVs. Now cities like London are taking note

A view of the vehicles parked on the street in Paris, France on Nov. 22, 2023. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty ImagesParisians have voted to hike parking fees on large SUVs — and it's not the only European city to set its sights on heavier, more polluting cars.At a referendum in Paris last month, almost 55% voted in favor of a specific parking rate for sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for non-residents. With a turnout rate of 5.7%, however, the poll represented only a small proportion of the capital's electoral list.The measure…

Mahindra Scorpio-N Prices Hiked Yet Again: Rs. 1 Lakh Pricier Than Before

Mahindra & Mahindra, a well-known Indian car manufacturer renowned for its SUVs and commitment to safety has once again increased the prices of its popular Scorpio-N SUV. This is the second price hike for the Scorpio-N since its launch in June 2022. The automaker is sitting on a huge booking list for the Scorpio-N, and the latest price hike is expected to do nothing to dampen demand. Following this latest revision, the ex-showroom prices of the Scorpio-N now range from Rs. 13.6 lakh to Rs. 24.54 lakh, reflecting an…

I hiked with Garmin’s ‘unlimited battery’ GPS tracker and it made life so much easier

Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Garmin eTrex Solar is available now for $249.99.Potential for unlimited battery life, extensive GNSS support, rugged build, and affordable.Small monochrome display, no turn-by-turn directions of TopoActive maps.My brother and I grew up in the woods of the Pacific Northwest and being outside in the forest is my happy place. I have a good sense of direction, even in nature, but the farther out I explore the more I need GPS navigation to help me get to and from remote

Maruti Grand Vitara Mid-Size SUV Prices Hiked

The Maruti Grand Vitara, launched with much fanfare in April 2023, has seen a steady climb in prices since its debut. This mid-size SUV, touted as a game-changer in the segment, has undergone its third price hike, raising concerns for potential buyers and impacting its initial competitive edge. Let’s delve into the details of these price revisions and understand their implications. Price Hikes Breakdown: • Launch (April 2023): The Grand Vitara entered the market with a starting price of Rs. 10.45 lakh for the base…

PlayStation Plus subscription price in India hiked, here’s how much it costs now

PlayStation Plus new subscription price in IndiaPlanOld priceNew priceEssential PlanRs 2,999Rs 3,949Extra planRs 4,999Rs 6,699DeluxeRs 5,749Rs 7,599The 12-month PlayStation Plus Essential Plan’s price is now Rs 3,949, up from Rs 2,999.The 12-month PS Plus Extra pack now costs Rs 6,699, compared to Rs 4,999 price before.The 12-month PS Plus Deluxe package is now available at Rs 7,599, up from Rs 5,749.The PS Plus 1-month and 3-month plans prices will remain the same but the 12-month membership costs will remain lower when…

Triumph Speed 400 Booking Amount Hiked to Rs 10,000, Here’s Why

Last Updated: July 22, 2023, 12:25 ISTTriumph Speed 400 (Photo: Triumph)Triumph Speed 400 witnesses strong response with a price hike and increased booking amount. Triumph Speed 400 has been making waves in the motorcycle market since its launch, garnering praise and popularity among enthusiasts.Initially priced at Rs. 2.23 lakh (ex-showroom), the bike witnessed tremendous demand, leading to a revision in its price to Rs. 2.33 lakh(ex-showroom) after the first 10,000 units were swiftly booked. Now, Triumph India has taken…

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Gets Pedestrian Safety Alarm, Price Hiked by Rs 4000

Published By: Mayank GuptaLast Updated: July 18, 2023, 13:35 ISTMaruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (Photo: Maruti Suzuki)The electric hybrid variants of the Grand Vitara SUV have received the pedestrian safety vehicle alarm feature in the Indian marketMaruti Suzuki India on Monday said it has introduced a pedestrian safety vehicle alarm feature in the electric hybrid variants of its SUV Grand Vitara, which will push up prices by up to Rs 4,000.The company announced the addition of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) for the

iPhone 15 Pro models prices to be hiked by $200: Report

iPhone 15 Pro series price hike While the analyst hasn’t shared the exact price details at the moment, he claims that the Pro models will see a price hike of up to $200.This clearly suggests that Apple is aiming to increase the price of the iPhones by a vast margin. While the US variants of the iPhone 14 Pro variants haven’t seen a price hike, the rest of the international markets witnessed a steep price hike.This means the iPhone 15 Pro price hike will be the second time in a row, according to the source.The report…

TVS iQube Price Hiked by Rs 22,000 After Cut in FAME II Subsidies; Latest Price Here

Last Updated: June 01, 2023, 14:55 ISTTVS iQube (Photo: TVS Motor Company)TVS iQube, the flagship electric scooter from TVS Motor, has surpassed the sales milestone of 1,00,000 units during the last financial yearTVS Motor Company, a well-known global manufacturer of motorcycles and three-wheelers, is dedicated to sustainable mobility solutions for the future.The brand is fully aligned with the Indian government’s vision of promoting electric mobility. Furthermore, it is actively supporting their efforts to increase the…

Ola S1, S1 Pro E-Scooters Price Hiked After Cut in FAME II Subsidies; Check Latest Price Here

Ola S1 and S1 Pro e-scooters (Photo: Ola Electric)Bajaj Auto, Ather Energy, TVS, and Hero MotoCorp also likely to increase the prices on their top products soon.The leading EV two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric has hiked the prices of its feature-loaded electric scooters by up to Rs 15,000. Now, the company is sellingthe S1 scooters at the starting price of Rs 1.30 lakh, while the S1 Pro can be purchased at Rs 1.40 lakh. To note. both the mentioned prices are ex-showroom and might fluctuate, depending upon the cities…