We’ve heralded the 1911 Vauxhall Prince Henry as one of the most influential cars of the 20th century, being perhaps the first proper production sports car. But what was the inspiration behind it? And who was Prince Henry? His name was actually Heinrich, and he was Prince of Prussia (the dominant state within the German… Continue reading How a German Prince created a Vauxhall legend
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Steel Strips Wheels to Expand Gujarat Operations with ₹420 Crore Investment
Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) announced significant expansion plans during its Board of Directors meeting held today, approving a strategic lease agreement and capacity enhancement initiatives in Gujarat. The company’s board approved the execution of a lease agreement with AMW Autocomponent Limited (AACL), its wholly owned subsidiary, for an initial period of 11 months commencing… Continue reading Steel Strips Wheels to Expand Gujarat Operations with ₹420 Crore Investment
Tata Curvv Sells 50,000 Units in 16 Months, Demand Falls in FY2026
The Tata Curvv SUV-coupé, the eighth model in Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle portfolio and its fifth utility vehicle and SUV, has driven past the 50,000-unit wholesales mark in the domestic market. Launched in its electric avatar on August 7, 2024 and petrol- and diesel-engined variants on September 2, 2024, the Tata Curvv has sold an estimated 50,091 units,… Continue reading Tata Curvv Sells 50,000 Units in 16 Months, Demand Falls in FY2026
Why India Must Build Stronger EPR Partnerships to Recycle Batteries in 2026
The electric mobility sector in India is at a tipping point. It started with a policy-forced transition to cut down oil imports and air pollution in cities, but now it has transformed into a complete industrial shift. The sale of electric vehicles has increased exponentially in the past couple of years because of government support,… Continue reading Why India Must Build Stronger EPR Partnerships to Recycle Batteries in 2026
To Bruges and back in a bathtub
I had to go to Bruges, and the options were either to take my old Audi A2 or get some touring miles under the wheels of the Morgan Super 3 before the weather became too cold for that sort of thing. So I opted for the Morgan, and it turned out to be a splendid… Continue reading To Bruges and back in a bathtub
Merlin’s magic: I won at life when I flew a Spitfire – and you can, too
A cough. A splutter. A jet of flame for good measure and the Merlin is prised from its slumbers and into rambunctious life. Many of you, perhaps even most, will have heard one of these engines, at Goodwood or an airshow. But unless you’re physically strapped into an aircraft boasting one, you can never claim… Continue reading Merlin’s magic: I won at life when I flew a Spitfire – and you can, too
Trump Has a New Auto Loan Tax Break. Here’s Who Could Benefit.
Many Americans can take advantage of President Trump’s deduction on auto loan interest, but the tax break will provide only modest savings. Go to Source
Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads
Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start. Go to Source
Aston calls it the Vanquish Volante, I call it… Utterly divine
When I wrote the review back in July, I nearly ran out of superlatives to describe Gaydon’s most powerful and expensive roadster. I don’t understand Ferrari’s current design language and McLaren supercars still have a whiff of IT department about them. Aston, meanwhile, just seems to be consistently knocking it out of the park. The latest… Continue reading Aston calls it the Vanquish Volante, I call it… Utterly divine
Renault India Announces Price Increase Across Vehicle Range from January 2026
Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of French automotive manufacturer Renault Group, announced today that it will implement a price revision of up to 2% across its vehicle range, effective January 2026. The adjustment will vary depending on specific models and variants within the company’s portfolio. According to the automaker, the decision stems from increased… Continue reading Renault India Announces Price Increase Across Vehicle Range from January 2026