MG SELECT Reaches Three Key Milestones in India’s Luxury EV Market

JSW MG Motor India has announced significant growth for its luxury retail channel MG SELECT, marking the opening of its 15th experience centre alongside crossing 1,000 unit sales since inception. The expansion positions the company as the second-largest player in India’s luxury electric vehicle segment. The network now spans 14 major cities across India, with… Continue reading MG SELECT Reaches Three Key Milestones in India’s Luxury EV Market

Lilypad to Deploy 1,000 Electric Two-Wheelers in Noida by Mid-2026

Lilypad, an electric vehicle marketplace and fleet operator, has announced plans to deploy 1,000 electric two-wheelers for last-mile delivery operations in Noida by the second quarter of 2026. The expansion is supported by high net-worth individuals and private investors, with the company committing ₹50 lakh in internal capital. Lilypad has secured a funding pipeline of… Continue reading Lilypad to Deploy 1,000 Electric Two-Wheelers in Noida by Mid-2026

Vikram Solar Appoints Arun Mittal as CEO of Energy Storage Subsidiary

Vikram Solar has appointed Arun Mittal as Chief Executive Officer of VSL Powerhive, its wholly owned subsidiary focused on energy storage systems, as the Indian solar manufacturer broadens its portfolio beyond photovoltaic modules. The appointment comes as Vikram Solar expands its manufacturing footprint, having recently commissioned a 5 GW facility that more than doubled its… Continue reading Vikram Solar Appoints Arun Mittal as CEO of Energy Storage Subsidiary

SAAM Tourist Partners with Netradyne for AI-Powered Fleet Safety

SAAM Tourist has entered into a partnership with Netradyne to deploy AI-powered fleet safety technology across its network of night sleeper coaches. The collaboration will see SAAM Tourist integrate Netradyne’s Driver•i platform into its intercity bus fleet, aimed at improving driver performance monitoring and passenger safety standards. The vision-based system provides real-time insights into driver… Continue reading SAAM Tourist Partners with Netradyne for AI-Powered Fleet Safety

Sonalika Tractors Records Highest-Ever Sales of 1.26 Lakh Units in Eight Months

Sonalika Tractors, India’s top tractor export brand, has reported its highest-ever year-to-date sales performance, selling 1,26,162 tractors during the April-November 2025 period. The company attributes the record performance to increasing mechanisation across India’s agricultural sector and growing global demand for heavy-duty tractors. The sales figures represent a significant shift in Indian farming, with more farmers… Continue reading Sonalika Tractors Records Highest-Ever Sales of 1.26 Lakh Units in Eight Months

Autocar Pod: Cropley on TV and writing off a Fiat Multipla!

In the new episode of the Autocar podcast Steve Cropley tells us about his (short) TV career, we find out what it takes to write off a Fiat Multipla (not a lot). Prior tells the story of doing 100 miles on less than a gallon of fuel in his Audi A2. There’s much more besides,… Continue reading Autocar Pod: Cropley on TV and writing off a Fiat Multipla!

Best used luxury cars to buy 2025

However, drive an Audi A8 – or even just be a passenger in one – and you’ll soon see why it’s worth making sacrifices to buy one. Audi has used only the best materials, there’s ample power, and the adaptive air suspension means the ride comfort is sublime. You’ll soon appreciate the lightweight aluminium construction,… Continue reading Best used luxury cars to buy 2025

Used Aston Martin DBX (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: luxury SUV looks great and feels special

Depreciation is stiff, too; we found a 2022 car, with 50,000 miles notched up, for sale at £85k; it cost its first owner just under £200k. Services are due every 12 months or 10,000 miles and the first three are free. After that it gets pricey, with the fourth DBX service pegged at £2,160 (£2,375… Continue reading Used Aston Martin DBX (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: luxury SUV looks great and feels special

Vauxhall Astra gets first official teaser for 2026 facelift

Having launched in 2021, the current eighth-generation Vauxhall Astra is ripe for a facelift and we’ve just been given our first glimpse of the updated version ahead of its unveiling next year.  The first official images show the Astra in its Opel-branded European-specification. Opel CEO Florian Huettl said: “Now we are taking the next big step.… Continue reading Vauxhall Astra gets first official teaser for 2026 facelift

New Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-Tea comes with the most vital tool of every trade

Vauxhall has revealed the perfect van for tea-loving tradespeople – the Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-Tea.  That name’s combination of electricity and tea comes from this Vivaro’s ability to make a fresh cuppa – all without the assistance of a dingy on-site Portakabin or someone’s kitchen.  According to the International Tea Committee, 100 million cups of tea… Continue reading New Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-Tea comes with the most vital tool of every trade