The Adani Group has expressed strong interest in bringing Formula 1 back to India, with Karan Adani personally backing the effort. Following its ₹14,535 crore resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates, the group may gain control of the Buddh International Circuit. Government engagement has further strengthened hopes of an Indian Grand Prix revival.

A federal judge has refused a plea by billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla to overturn a $243 million (₹2,200 crore) payout to victims of the 2019 Autopilot-equipped Model S crash. A jury had found the automobile company partly responsible for the crash in which a 22-year-old woman was killed. Tesla claimed the car's driver was solely responsible for the crash.

Two boats collided head-on in the Alaknanda River near the Dhari Devi temple in Uttarakhand's Pauri district, triggering panic among onlookers as one boat spun in circles. The operator who was thrown overboard swam to safety. Nearby crews and locals quickly intervened to stabilise the vessels. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, though safety concerns have been raised.

A viral clip from Mumbai shows a woman pillion rider hurt when a friend suddenly lifted his bike's front wheel, causing her to fall and get trapped near the rear tyre. She reportedly sustained pelvic injuries. The incident, recorded on a public road with no helmets worn, has sparked criticism of dangerous stunt riding on social media.

The Telangana Transport Department has announced a key decision aimed at reducing road accidents across the state by mandating the installation of QR code-enabled reflective tapes and rear marking plates on transport vehicles. The new rule will come into effect from February 20, according to an official statement issued on February 12.

PM Narendra Modi met Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic to discuss expanding the company's footprint in India. Their talks focused on engineering and manufacturing aligned with PM's vision of Viksit Bharat. PM said, "We welcome Rolls-Royce's enthusiasm towards scaling up its activities in India and partnering with our innovative and dynamic youth. " Rolls-Royce also shared photo from the meeting.

Chinese EV maker BYD has sued the US government over President Donald Trump's auto tariffs. The lawsuit, the first by a Chinese carmaker over US tariffs, challenges Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose border taxes. BYD seeks a refund for all levies it paid since last April through the lawsuit.

Waymo, a US-based company owned by Google-parent Alphabet, revealed that its driverless cars in US aren't completely driverless. Speaking at a US Senate hearing on safety of self-driving cars, Waymo Chief Safety Officer Mauricio Pena admitted that the cars can switch to remote driving in unusual situations. The remote drivers are based in US and abroad, including Philippines, he added.

US car manufacturer Ford is likely to restart manufacturing cars and their engines at its factory in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, Gaadiwaadi.com reported. Ford, which stopped production in India in 2021, may restart the Chennai factory's operations in June 2026. The company is likely to produce next-gen engines exclusively for export markets, along with vehicles like Everest (called Endeavour in India).