Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions Ltd. has entered into a partnership with Exponent Energy to deploy 15-minute rapid charging technology for electric three-wheelers in India. The charging solution targets the L5 and L3 vehicle categories, which include e-rickshaws and cargo carts used in last-mile transportation. The partnership integrates Exponent’s charging platform with several Kinetic… Continue reading Kinetic Green Partners with Exponent Energy to Introduce 15-Minute Charging for Electric Three-Wheelers
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JLR confirms new Freelander SUV brand for China
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that an all-new Freelander SUV, developed specifically for the Chinese market, will make its debut in the coming months. It will be the first model from the newly revived Freelander sub-brand, created through JLR’s long-running joint venture with Chery. The revival of the Freelander name first surfaced in mid-2024, when… Continue reading JLR confirms new Freelander SUV brand for China
Hyundai Crater concept sketches revealed ahead of LA Auto Show reveal
Hyundai has released the first design sketches of the Crater concept, a rugged SUV study set to make its public debut at the upcoming LA Auto Show. The name Crater, not to be confused with the Creta sold here hints at something dramatic, and the sketches reinforce that impression. The Crater appears to be Hyundai’s… Continue reading Hyundai Crater concept sketches revealed ahead of LA Auto Show reveal
BMW readying i5 LWB sedan for India launch
BMW is gearing up to launch the long-wheelbase i5 electric sedan in India by early 2026, as confirmed by our sister publication, Autocar India. Set to be assembled locally at BMW’s Chennai plant alongside the iX1, the i5 will become the brand’s first locally produced all-electric sedan in the country. The India-bound BMW i5 LWB… Continue reading BMW readying i5 LWB sedan for India launch
Montra Electric to Launch New SCV Next Year, LCV Entry to Follow
Montra Electric, the electric vehicle arm of the Murugappa Group, is preparing to expand its small commercial vehicle (SCV) portfolio with the launch of a new sub-3.5-tonne electric truck next year, and this will likely be followed by another launch of a light commercial vehicle (LCV) in the 3.5–7.5-tonne category, according to a senior company… Continue reading Montra Electric to Launch New SCV Next Year, LCV Entry to Follow
Montra Electric to Launch New SCV Next Year, LCV Entry to Follow
Montra Electric, the electric vehicle arm of the Murugappa Group, is preparing to expand its small commercial vehicle (SCV) portfolio with the launch of a new sub-3.5-tonne electric truck next year, and this will likely be followed by another launch of a light commercial vehicle (LCV) in the 3.5–7.5-tonne category, according to a senior company… Continue reading Montra Electric to Launch New SCV Next Year, LCV Entry to Follow
Vauxhall Mokka GSE
The Mokka GSE is your regular electric Mokka given a makeover, although more for handling than being strictly about appearance. On the outside there are new bumpers and grilles and some yellow flashes and lettering. There’s a standard black roof (a no-cost option to delete) and an optional black bonnet, like on old Opel and… Continue reading Vauxhall Mokka GSE
Taking a ride in London’s first autonomous taxi
The Moia programme will move to the US in 2026 using 10,000 ID Buzz vans operated by Uber. Currently the manufacturer operates a trial scheme in Hamburg, Germany. Next year it hopes to reach the point when it can tell regulators “we’re better than a human”, according to Senger. Moia is banking on winning around regulators not just… Continue reading Taking a ride in London’s first autonomous taxi
Ford partners with Amazon for dealers to sell used vehicles online
A Ford logo on a Ford F-150 pickup truck for sale in Encinitas, California, U.S. Oct. 20, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters DETROIT — Ford Motor is partnering with Amazon to let the automaker’s franchised dealers sell certified preowned vehicles through the online retail giant. The new program will allow customers to secure financing, start… Continue reading Ford partners with Amazon for dealers to sell used vehicles online
Jeep eyes U.S. comeback following yearslong sales troubles
2025 Jeep Cherokee SUV Stellantis AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Jeep is betting Americans still love a good comeback story. It’s a mantra that’s reverberating through the quintessential SUV brand — from its CEO to a marketing campaign with LL Cool J — following yearslong sales and market share declines that have taken a toll on… Continue reading Jeep eyes U.S. comeback following yearslong sales troubles