Jameel Motors, the UK distributor of Farizon electric vans, is already thinking of an expansion with a possible new car franchise. The Saudi Arabian firm is currently a major distributor for Toyota, Lexus and BYD in more than 10 countries, from Japan to the UAE, as well as Geely-owned Farizon in the UK. According to CEO Jasmmine Wong, the… Continue reading Farizon van importer eyes UK expansion with new car deal
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Europe scraps 2035 new ICE car sales ban – report
The EU has scrapped its 2035 sales ban on new combustion cars, a senior lawmaker has said. While yet to be officially announced, Manfred Weber – president of the EPP, the European Parliament’s largest party – told German newspaper Bild that the plans were “off the table”. In its place, flexible emission reduction rules will be implemented, he said: “For… Continue reading Europe scraps 2035 new ICE car sales ban – report
New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and L200 confirmed for UK
Mitsubishi has confirmed it will sell the Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV and L200 pick-up truck in the UK when it returns next summer. The two models were key parts of the brand’s line-up before it exited the UK in 2021, and it will surely be hoping to rekindle their success with new generations of each car. The… Continue reading New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and L200 confirmed for UK
Wild V8 Genesis supercar set for cabrio and hardcore ‘GT3’
Genesis will offer a full family of variants of its forthcoming mid-engined Magma GT – including a drop-top and a hardcore GT3 road car. Unveiled in concept form, the Porsche 911 and McLaren 720S rival will arrive later this decade as the basis of a new GT3 race car. But while homologation rules for the… Continue reading Wild V8 Genesis supercar set for cabrio and hardcore ‘GT3’
India EV Sector Funding at $1.4 Billion in 2025, up 27% YoY: Tracxn
India’s electric vehicle sector got US$1.4 billion (around Rs 12,180 crore) this year till mid-November, marking a 27% increase over the $1.1 billion (around Rs 9,570 crore) raised in 2024, according to data from private market intelligence platform Tracxn. The jump in funding comes despite fewer deals, as investors focused on a smaller set of… Continue reading India EV Sector Funding at $1.4 Billion in 2025, up 27% YoY: Tracxn
India EV Sector Funding at $1.4 Billion in 2025, up 27% YoY: Tracxn
India’s electric vehicle sector got US$1.4 billion (around Rs 12,180 crore) this year till mid-November, marking a 27% increase over the $1.1 billion (around Rs 9,570 crore) raised in 2024, according to data from private market intelligence platform Tracxn. The jump in funding comes despite fewer deals, as investors focused on a smaller set of… Continue reading India EV Sector Funding at $1.4 Billion in 2025, up 27% YoY: Tracxn
Apollo Tyres Secures A- Leadership Rating in CDP Assessment
Apollo Tyres has received an A- leadership rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for both Climate Change and Water Security categories, announced on December 12, 2025. The rating places the company among high-performing organizations in environmental disclosure and action globally. The achievement represents substantial advancement for Apollo Tyres, which received an initial CDP Climate… Continue reading Apollo Tyres Secures A- Leadership Rating in CDP Assessment
Video – India Needs Nearly 2 Lakh Skilled Workforce for Ev Repairs: ASDC
India needs 2 lakh EV technicians urgently, but legacy mindsets and policy delays threaten progress. ASDC’s Vinkesh Gulati reveals how Right to Repair, women in mobility, and systemic reskilling will define the transition. India’s EV transition is accelerating but the skills gap is widening even faster. In this insightful conversation, Vinkesh Gulati, Chairperson, Automotive Skills… Continue reading Video – India Needs Nearly 2 Lakh Skilled Workforce for Ev Repairs: ASDC
Maruti Suzuki Launches Winter Service Drive for Vehicle Maintenance
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has launched its Winter-Special Service Drive, offering customers across India a comprehensive vehicle health check at authorized dealer service workshops. The initiative, running until January 4, 2026, provides a free 27-point inspection covering critical winter-related vehicle components. The program is part of the company’s seasonal car care strategy designed to help… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Launches Winter Service Drive for Vehicle Maintenance
AJAX Engineering Unveils UDAAN at EXCON 2025
AJAX Engineering has introduced UDAAN, a compact concrete mixing solution designed for India’s construction industry, at EXCON 2025. The product represents the company’s strategic effort to expand mechanised concreting adoption among small and mid-sized contractors. The newly launched UDAAN features a 0.8 cubic meter drum capacity and incorporates a CEV Stage V-compliant engine. According to… Continue reading AJAX Engineering Unveils UDAAN at EXCON 2025