Our spy shots of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class suggest that what’s going to happen next with that car is what happened with the GLC over the summer: an end to the weird, soap bar-looking EQ electric models and an alignment with the combustion models. “If you were told this was the next-gen combustion GLC, you… Continue reading Ioniq, ID, EQ… what makes an electric sub-brand succeed?
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Listen: Alpine boss says A290 is convincing petrolheads to go EV
The Alpine A290 hot hatch is helping to convert long-time petrolheads to electric power, according to the brand’s UK boss. The Renault 5-based EV is the first new car under Alpine’s reinvention from a single-model sports car brand into a performance-honed electrified brand. Speaking to the Autocar Meets podcast, Alpine UK chief Nicola Burnside said… Continue reading Listen: Alpine boss says A290 is convincing petrolheads to go EV
How AI and Edge Computing Are Transforming Road Safety and Fleet Performance in India
India’s road-safety reality is unambiguous and, for commercial fleets, it’s impossible to ignore. In the calendar year 2023, the country recorded 4,80,583 crashes, 1,72,890 deaths, and 4,62,825 injuries, roughly 55 crashes and 20 lives lost every hour. Viewed over time, fatalities have hovered above 1.5 lakh annually since 2018. These are not just public safety… Continue reading How AI and Edge Computing Are Transforming Road Safety and Fleet Performance in India
Indian founders on Budget 2026: Powering the next EV growth wave
India’s electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced explosive growth, with sales surpassing over 2 million units in the last fiscal year and passenger EV sales nearly doubling within six months in 2025. This surge highlights a nation rapidly embracing electric mobility, driven by technological maturity, expanding infrastructure, and increasing policy support. The market now represents… Continue reading Indian founders on Budget 2026: Powering the next EV growth wave
One step beyond: how Kia plans to shake up the van market
In this transition era for the automotive industry, barely a week passes without a manufacturer wheeling out a bold new electric machine with a flashy presentation that claims it brings tomorrow’s technology to today’s roads and will transform the fortunes of the firm that made it. But those presentations don’t normally include extended sections on… Continue reading One step beyond: how Kia plans to shake up the van market
India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars
India’s leading automakers including Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, and JSW MG Motor are urging the government to eliminate a weight-based emission concession for small cars under proposed fuel efficiency regulations, arguing the move would benefit only one company while undermining the country’s electric vehicle objectives, according to Reuters. The controversy centers on India’s… Continue reading India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars
What’s going on at Nexperia? China’s Wingtech escalates war of words with Dutch chipmaker
This photograph shows a general view of Nexperia headquarters in Nijmegen on November 6, 2025. John Thys | Afp | Getty Images Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has publicly called on its China unit to help restore supply chain operations, warning in an open letter that customers across industries are reporting “imminent production outages.” Nexperia’s Dutch unit… Continue reading What’s going on at Nexperia? China’s Wingtech escalates war of words with Dutch chipmaker
This Lotus can hit 420kW – if you find a fast enough charger
How long does it take to fill up a car? When the difference between a fast fuel pump and a slow one and a big tank and a small one is three minutes, the answer is ‘who cares?’. That said, I still find filling up with fuel quite tedious, largely because you have to stand… Continue reading This Lotus can hit 420kW – if you find a fast enough charger
Peugeot to expand GTi with more hot models after e-208
Peugeot will flesh out its revived GTi performance line-up with more models beyond the new e-208 hot hatch as part of a push to put “great driving sensations” at the core of its brand positioning. The e-208 GTi is the latest entrant into a small but growing field of electric hot hatchbacks and will take on the… Continue reading Peugeot to expand GTi with more hot models after e-208
Kia India Launches Shine Zone Car Detailing Studio
Kia India has opened its first Shine Zone car detailing studio at its dealership in Jaipur, marking the company’s entry into premium vehicle care services. The facility provides a range of services including ceramic coating, exterior and interior enrichment, AC disinfectant treatment, and underbody protection. The studio is designed to offer professional-grade car care within… Continue reading Kia India Launches Shine Zone Car Detailing Studio