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Govt Proposes Bharat NCAP 2.0 to Widen Scope of Safety Star Rating

The government has proposed changes to the existing Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) framework to broaden the scope of passenger vehicle safety star rating, covering a wider spectrum of vehicular safety. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Friday released a new draft that aims to move BNCAP beyond traditional metrics to… Continue reading Govt Proposes Bharat NCAP 2.0 to Widen Scope of Safety Star Rating

Govt Proposes Bharat NCAP 2.0 to Widen Scope of Safety Star Rating

Nio confirms Firefly hatchback for 2026 UK launch

Nio is planning a UK launch of its electric Firefly hatchback – a rival to the Mini Cooper – for next year, the Chinese firm has told Autocar. It has shown a right-hand-drive version of the 4003mm-long hatchback at the Guangzhou motor show, after it announced earlier in this month that it had started building cars in the configuration. Singapore… Continue reading Nio confirms Firefly hatchback for 2026 UK launch

New Fiat 500 gets 64bhp hybrid powertrain, manual box and new look

The new Fiat 500 will arrive in the UK next summer with a 64bhp hybrid powertrain. Sold alongside the visually identical 500e EV, the new 500 Hybrid will be offered in both hatch and convertible forms, like its predecessor. At the heart of the Hybrid is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine and 12V battery – a… Continue reading New Fiat 500 gets 64bhp hybrid powertrain, manual box and new look

Goodbye brake fluid? Why the future is brake-by-wire

Despite the almost bewildering progress of technical innovation, there are many fundamentals that have been around for a very long time. Hydraulic brakes were introduced in the US at the end of World War One. Since then, they have evolved beyond measure, with better design and materials and features such as power assistance and ABS.… Continue reading Goodbye brake fluid? Why the future is brake-by-wire

Genesis G90 Wingback previews wild M5 Touring rival

The new Genesis G90 Wingback previews an estate version of the Korean luxury brand’s flagship saloon in high-performance Magma form that’s set to serve as a future BMW M5 Touring rival. A surprise unveiling during the launch event for the marque’s new hot Magma sub-brand, the large executive estate is intended to show how Genesis… Continue reading Genesis G90 Wingback previews wild M5 Touring rival

Car makers still dream of move to agency sales model

Car makers haven’t given up on the dream of selling cars direct to customers, even as the number actually doing so has dwindled to just four. Currently Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Mini are the only car makers of any scale in the UK using the so-called agency model of selling directly to customers via their network of dealers,… Continue reading Car makers still dream of move to agency sales model

Why Magma is the ‘cornerstone’ of Genesis’s repositioning

Genesis, Hyundai’s premium brand, will be repositioned as a “luxury high-performance” marque in its second decade, beginning with the launch of the new Magma sub-brand and an expansion into motorsport. Outlined at an event to mark the 10th anniversary of Genesis and the full launch of Magma, the new vision will serve as the ‘cornerstone’ of a… Continue reading Why Magma is the ‘cornerstone’ of Genesis’s repositioning

AUMOVIO Joins Responsible Business Alliance to Strengthen Supply Chain Standards

AUMOVIO announced its membership in the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), a move the company says aligns with its sustainability due diligence framework and commitment to ethical operations across its global supply chain. The RBA is a nonprofit coalition founded in 2004, originally known as the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition. It has grown to become one… Continue reading AUMOVIO Joins Responsible Business Alliance to Strengthen Supply Chain Standards