Category: US Motoring Press

Hardcore Bentley Continental Supersports brings 657bhp and RWD

However, Bentley says that outright power wasn’t the aim. Instead, the brief for the Supersports was to create the most driver-focused Bentley to date. Key to this, compared with the standard car, is where the power is sent. This is the first Continental – apart from GT3 race cars – to feature a rear-wheel drive… Continue reading Hardcore Bentley Continental Supersports brings 657bhp and RWD

Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems due to overheating, fire risk

Tesla’s Powerwall 2 Source: Tesla Tesla is recalling around 10,500 units of its Powerwall 2, a backup battery for residential use, according to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission disclosure out Thursday. “The lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use, which can result in… Continue reading Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems due to overheating, fire risk

Eicher Motors Expects Steady Growth in CVs in H2 as GST Reform, Infra Push Aid Demand

Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV), the joint venture between Eicher Motors Ltd and Volvo Group, expects commercial vehicle demand to remain steady in the second half of FY26, supported by GST rate rationalisation, infrastructure investments, and replacement-led demand. “Volumes in the first half were slightly below expectations due to the extended monsoon period,” said Vinod… Continue reading Eicher Motors Expects Steady Growth in CVs in H2 as GST Reform, Infra Push Aid Demand

Autocar names rising stars of UK automotive industry

Drivers of Change 2025: New Talent winners Adam Smith – General Manager, Wells Motor Cars Ltd Amelia Leslie – Senior Programme Planner, JLR Ben Woodward-Harris – Corporate Communications and Marketing Apprentice, BMW Group Bethan Godfrey – Product Management Assistant, BMW Group Charlie Piper-Gamage – Engineer, Materials Research and Development, Nissan Technical Centre Europe Charlotte Underwood… Continue reading Autocar names rising stars of UK automotive industry

Every model discounted by the UK’s Electric Car Grant

Skoda Elroq Original list price: £31,710 Price after grant: £30,210 Read our Skoda Elroq review Few cars on this list are more capable than the Skoda Elroq. Most versions of the crossover are eligible for the grant discount, including the 85 SE L, which offers an 82kWh battery and up to 356 miles of range, according… Continue reading Every model discounted by the UK’s Electric Car Grant

EVs will have to pay London’s congestion charge from January

EV drivers will have to pay inner London’s Congestion Charge as part of a push to lower the number of vehicles driving into the capital. Announced on Thursday by London mayor Sadiq Khan, prices have been set at £13.50 for electric cars and £9 for electric vans. Previously, all EVs (including those powered by a hydrogen fuel… Continue reading EVs will have to pay London’s congestion charge from January

Ford’s ‘hands off’ autonomous driving expanded to more UK models

Ford will add its ‘hands-off’ BlueCruise autonomous driving system to more UK models next year. The tech was launched here in 2023 and is the only level two-plus autonomous system that has legal approval to be used on UK roads.  Using a combination of radars and cameras, Ford’s BlueCruise system works much like any other advanced… Continue reading Ford’s ‘hands off’ autonomous driving expanded to more UK models

Tata Motors Invests Additional Rs 134 Crore in Freight Tiger

Tata Motors announced an additional investment of Rs 134 crores in Freight Tiger, a logistics company. This infusion takes the automotive giant’s total investment in the associate company to Rs 284 crores. This financial backing is expected to result in Tata Motors holding approximately 42% to 46% of Freight Tiger on a fully diluted basis. Tiger… Continue reading Tata Motors Invests Additional Rs 134 Crore in Freight Tiger

CV Makers Push for Pragmatic Emissions Rules

India’s commercial vehicle sector, which acts as the economic artery of the nation, is currently navigating a complex regulatory landscape. While manufacturers, including Tata Motors, are ramping up efforts in electrification and decarbonisation, the immediate challenge lies in defining the metrics for traditional internal combustion engines. This struggle came into sharp relief during Tata Motors’… Continue reading CV Makers Push for Pragmatic Emissions Rules