It’s now been two years since Rimac delivered its first Nevera hypercars to customers, a record-setting EV from the small Croatian company now also running Bugatti. So as you might expect from the advent of another Monterey Car Week, after a couple of styling-focused special editions it’s time for an enticing new variant of the … Read more
Leading global tyre makers such as Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear have committed investments worth over Rs 1,100 crore in India after the DPIIT temporarily allowed them to import certain tyres to the country, an official said. The official said that the import restrictions on ‘New Pneumatic Tyres’ were relaxed for certain global players that were … Read more
Photo: Hennessey Even if you have your (very valid!) concerns about sending John Hennessey your money, there’s no denying that the Venom F5 Revolution has plenty of power. With a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged V8, it makes more than 1,800 horsepower and can allegedly top 300 mph. It’s also now officially the quickest production car to ever … Read more
Screenshot: Tyre Reviews When it comes to buying tires, the default advice for a long time has been to just get the Michelins. They won’t be as cheap as some of the other tires the shop sells, but you’ll get a fantastic tire that’s essentially guaranteed to be either the best or one of the … Read more
Photo: Jun Xu (Getty Images) An aircraft’s tires are usually an afterthought for most airline passengers. Despite only being on the ground for brief periods of time during most flights, planes still use their tires a great deal. Incredibly, aircraft tires rarely blow out but have relatively short lifespans. Ride Along in the 2024 Corvette … Read more
There’s no denying that EVs will be a big part of the automotive future. Whether or not they’re the only option in the future, they’re here to stay regardless. Recently though, a few downsides to EVs have taken center stage: Their performance in cold weather and just how fast tires wear when they’re equipped on … Read more
Imagining strong Indian flavours can be quite the challenge but Michelin star winning chef Manjunath Mural does it like it’s his second nature. From serving banana flower, lemon rice with a coastal laksa lobster to a lychee longan infused kulfi, he takes his food and presentation very seriously while making the underdog ingredients, the hero … Read more
FILE: Free range chickens outdoors in early morning light on an organic farm. Mint Images/Getty Images/Mint Images RF An outbreak of avian flu is hitting the California poultry industry hard. Since the outbreak first reached California in October, it’s killed nearly 5.5 million birds across the state and 1.15 million birds in Sonoma County alone, … Read more
An order of chilaquiles, a tamale plate, and an open-face pork taco arabe al pastor sit ready for pickup by customers at the Primavera stall at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Adam Pardee/Special to SFGATE We inhale authentic shrimp po’boys in Bayview and find the most New York-style pizza slices in … Read more
The Dumpling Report began in 2022 spotlighting a residential neighborhood’s mom-and-pop dim sum takeout spot. It was an intentional choice to begin the column with a non-flashy, everyday eatery that locals frequent at an affordable price, and show how the owners of places like these both maintain and create the culture of the Bay Area. … Read more