BYD Atto 2 to go after Volvo EX30 at £30,850

BYD will launch the Atto 2 crossover in the UK next month, priced from £30,850. Available to order now, it plugs the gap between the Dolphin hatch and Atto 3 SUV to give BYD a footing in the competitive electric crossover segment. Its starting price places it in the crosshairs of the Jeep Avenger and… Continue reading BYD Atto 2 to go after Volvo EX30 at £30,850

Xiaomi plans to launch electric cars in Europe in 2027

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is planning to start selling its new electric cars in Europe within the next two years. Historically best known as a manufacturer of consumer electronics (primarily its hugely popular smartphones), Xiaomi launched the SU7 saloon as its first EV in 2023 and announced plans to become one of the world’s five biggest… Continue reading Xiaomi plans to launch electric cars in Europe in 2027

Leapmotor readies more value models as it clears profitability hurdle

Two recent facts revealed about Stellantis-backed Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor shouldn’t both be true at the same time but somehow are. The first is that the company’s T03 electric runabout is now the UK’s cheapest car – £14,495 after a recent £1500 discount applied by Leapmotor to mimic the government grant.  The second is… Continue reading Leapmotor readies more value models as it clears profitability hurdle

Cupra Tindaya: radical design concept to be revealed at Munich show

The new Cupra Tindaya concept car will preview the next stage of the brand’s design language when it is revealed at the Munich motor show next month. The show car is named after the volcanic mountain on the Atlantic island of Fuerteventura because “its copper-toned rock echoes the signature of Cupra”, said the brand. To be unveiled on 8 September, it is… Continue reading Cupra Tindaya: radical design concept to be revealed at Munich show

Zoox taps ex-UberPool exec’s startup for routing software help

When James Cox, the former leader of Uber’s ride-share product, UberPool, left that company in 2019, the Silicon Valley giant had abandoned its autonomous vehicle development and sold off the division entirely. While UberPool had struggled to take hold, Cox felt a massive opportunity had been missed: taking the core of UberPool’s tech and applying… Continue reading Zoox taps ex-UberPool exec’s startup for routing software help

Industry Explores Future Needs at Diecast Summit 2025

The Tooling business of Godrej Enterprises Group, along with its global partners, hosted the Diecast Summit 2025 on August 19 in Vikhroli, Mumbai. The event was organized in collaboration with technology partners Voestalpine, Oskar Frech Group, Magma, and Kraemer & Grebe. The summit brought together more than 100 representatives from customer and partner organizations, including… Continue reading Industry Explores Future Needs at Diecast Summit 2025

Honda sets up finance arm in India to boost vehicle sales

Honda already operates similar financing arms in Japan, North America, Europe, and other key markets. Japanese auto major Honda Motor has established a wholly owned subsidiary in India to offer retail sales financing services, including loans and lease sales options, for its products. PTI reported the new entity, Honda Finance India, will apply for a… Continue reading Honda sets up finance arm in India to boost vehicle sales