Fiat Grande Panda Electric gains entry trim with steel wheels

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric has gained a new entry-level trim in the UK, meaning it now starts from £20,995. The Pop grade that was previously exclusive to the Grande Panda Hybrid replaces Red trim, bringing 16in steel wheels, LED headlights and two-tone black and blue cloth upholstery. Cars painted red will now feature (RED) badging no… Continue reading Fiat Grande Panda Electric gains entry trim with steel wheels

“All over the place”: haphazard incentive cuts threaten EV confidence

Experts are warning against the “haphazard” removal of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle incentives, following further adjustment to fleet tax breaks as part of the 2025 Budget. Businesses are critical for the UK’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market, accounting for around 80% of registrations across both, according to the latest Department for Transport… Continue reading “All over the place”: haphazard incentive cuts threaten EV confidence

Porsche 911 GT3 R proves old-school engineering isn’t dead

With so much of the news from manufacturers these days focused on software-defined vehicles, we could be forgiven for believing the era of grassroots engineering has long passed. Thankfully it hasn’t, and the same basic principles still apply to making cars go, stop, steer and hold the road, even if the backroom tools used to do… Continue reading Porsche 911 GT3 R proves old-school engineering isn’t dead

Royal Enfield Unveils Bullet 650 at Motoverse 2025

Royal Enfield introduced the Bullet 650 to the Indian market at Motoverse 2025, an annual motorcycling festival held in Vagator, Goa. The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 marks the expansion of the company’s long-running Bullet lineup into the mid-capacity segment. Powered by a 648cc parallel-twin engine from the 650 Twin platform, the motorcycle is positioned as… Continue reading Royal Enfield Unveils Bullet 650 at Motoverse 2025

India’s rare earth processing push can transform auto & EV supply chains: Mayuresh Joshi

He says reducing dependence on Chinese exports is crucial, especially after Beijings earlier export restrictions created shortages across global supply chains. India’s long-awaited move to boost domestic rare earth processing has the potential to reshape manufacturing supply chains, sharply reduce reliance on China, and strengthen the country’s auto, EV and aerospace sectors, says Mayuresh Joshi,… Continue reading India’s rare earth processing push can transform auto & EV supply chains: Mayuresh Joshi

Auto industry set for double-digit growth across segments in November: Report

Passenger vehicle volumes are projected to rise 13 per cent year-on-year, aided by GST cuts, financing availability and rural demand, along with support from new model launches. India’s automobile industry is poised to deliver double-digit year-on-year growth across two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles in November 2025, supported by strong consumer sentiment and improved affordability… Continue reading Auto industry set for double-digit growth across segments in November: Report

CarTrade Tech slides 5% as talks to absorb CarDekho, BikeDekho collapse

CarTrades underlying operating performance has remained strong. The companys profit more than doubled year-on-year in the most recent quarter, while revenue grew by 29 per cent over the same period. Shares of CarTrade Tech slid as much as 5.1 per cent on Thursday to ₹3,010 on the BSE after the company and Girnar Software mutually… Continue reading CarTrade Tech slides 5% as talks to absorb CarDekho, BikeDekho collapse

EU vows ‘flexibility’ for embattled auto sector

Merz, who has repeatedly spoken out against the ban, said that a tremendous effort was needed to face up the challenge of the rapid changes in the auto industry. The European Union’s industry chief vowed Wednesday to allow “flexibility” for the region’s struggling auto sector, fuelling hopes the bloc could soften a planned 2035 ban… Continue reading EU vows ‘flexibility’ for embattled auto sector