The BMW 7 Series I’m currently testing shows how it should be done: it’s a big car and use of digital cameras really helps you to deal with its bulk. I’m sure it was BMW that first offered the plan-perspective parking aid which it now calls Surround View. It’s a composite image, delivered as if… Continue reading Look back in anger: digital mirrors need a rethink
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VinFast to launch Limo Green in February
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is stepping up its India play, viewing the country as a pivotal market in its global growth strategy. The company will add a seven-seater electric MPV, the Limo Green, to its lineup in February 2026 – its third model for India after the VF6 and VF7 launched in September. “The… Continue reading VinFast to launch Limo Green in February
VinFast to enter India’s electric bus segment by August 2026
VinFast is set to diversify its India portfolio with the launch of electric buses by the middle of next year, reinforcing the Vietnamese EV maker’s commitment to India as a critical growth market. This will follow the launch of VinFast’s electric two-wheelers and its ride-hailing service GSM. “Electric buses play a very important role in… Continue reading VinFast to enter India’s electric bus segment by August 2026
VinGroup’s GSM to enter India’s ride-hailing market with VinFast cars
Vietnam-based taxi company Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) is expected to enter India’s ride-hailing market in February 2026 with a fleet of electric cars from VinFast. GSM is owned by Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, specifically its Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong. “We are going to launch GSM, which is an electric taxi fleet and operations, in India… Continue reading VinGroup’s GSM to enter India’s ride-hailing market with VinFast cars
VinFast to launch electric 2-wheeler in India in 2026
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast, which started selling its cars in India this year, plans to enter India’s electric two-wheeler market as well in the second quarter of the financial year 2026. This entry is expected to boost the competition in the growing electric scooter market here, which is dominated by domestic players such as… Continue reading VinFast to launch electric 2-wheeler in India in 2026
Weekly Auto Wrap: Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches
India’s automotive industry closed November on a high-energy note, shaped by three major currents that dominated policy, technology and product conversations. At the policy level, the government cleared a ₹7,280-crore scheme to build domestic capacity for rare-earth permanent magnets–an essential EV component and a longstanding chokepoint in India’s electrification journey. The move signals the clearest… Continue reading Weekly Auto Wrap: Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches
Alpine lifts lid on plan for two EV roadsters
Alpine will have two convertibles in its line-up by 2030, with plans for drop-top versions of both its next-generation A110 sports car and its forthcoming Porsche 911-rivalling fastback GT. The Renault Group’s performance brand is in the process of building a line-up of seven electric-only models by 2030. To that end it has already launched the… Continue reading Alpine lifts lid on plan for two EV roadsters
Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches
India’s automotive industry closed November on a high-energy note, shaped by three major currents that dominated policy, technology and product conversations. At the policy level, the government cleared a ₹7,280-crore scheme to build domestic capacity for rare-earth permanent magnets–an essential EV component and a longstanding chokepoint in India’s electrification journey. The move signals the clearest… Continue reading Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches
Karnataka High Court Rules in Favour of Boman Irani in YEZDI Trademark Dispute
The Karnataka High Court’s Division Bench has ruled in favour of Boman Irani, co-founder of Classic Legends, affirming his ownership of the YEZDI motorcycle trademark. The judgment, delivered on 27 November 2025, overturns an earlier Single Judge ruling and marks a significant development in India’s intellectual property rights landscape. The court observed that Ideal Jawa,… Continue reading Karnataka High Court Rules in Favour of Boman Irani in YEZDI Trademark Dispute
Car Deal of the Day: Nissan’s Juke has never looked more appealing at £155 per month
Generous equipment One of Britain’s most popular cars Only £155 per month There’s a new Nissan Juke on the way next year, which we exclusively revealed last week. That news should have automatically turned the eyes of seasoned car bargain hunters towards the popular current model – and sure enough, you can now get your hands… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Nissan’s Juke has never looked more appealing at £155 per month