The Bertone Runabout concept, which found fame in the 1960s with its radical wedge-shaped design, has finally reached production more than five decades after it was shown as a one-off. The 1969 Marcello Gandini-penned Runabout combined a roofless and doorless body with a 1.1-litre Autobianchi powertrain. Its outlandish design went on to influence Fiat‘s X1/9… Continue reading Radical Bertone Runabout finally makes production with 469bhp
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India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters
India is preparing to significantly lower import tariffs on cars from the European Union as part of a long-awaited free trade agreement, two sources told Reuters, marking the biggest opening yet of the country’s heavily protected automobile market. According to Reuters, the Indian government has agreed to immediately reduce duties on a limited number of… Continue reading India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters
Weekly News Wrap: Truck Makers go Aggressive; Toyota, Skoda Expand Portfolios
Product launches dominated the headlines this week, with the industry witnessing a bunch of new offerings across segments. Major commercial vehicle makers Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland rolled out a series of new trucks, focusing on fleet productivity and efficiency. In the passenger vehicle space, Toyota and Skoda stepped up the action with the launch… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Truck Makers go Aggressive; Toyota, Skoda Expand Portfolios
TVS iQube Rides Past 800,000 Sales, 100,000 Units Sold in 3 Months
The TVS iQube, TVS Motor Co’s first-ever and flagship electric scooter, has surpassed the 800,000 wholesales milestone in the domestic market. This latest milestone was achieved in end-December 2025 when the company dispatched 35,177 units, making it the fourth month in a row that 30,000-plus iQubes were transported to TVS dealers across India. As per… Continue reading TVS iQube Rides Past 800,000 Sales, 100,000 Units Sold in 3 Months
Why I love recovery patrols: An ode to the hard shoulder hero
There’s nothing worse for the DIY-agnostic car enthusiast than getting a phone call from someone asking what’s wrong with their motor. “Any idea why it won’t turn over, mate?” “It wasn’t making that knocking noise yesterday.” “Should the sump have water in it?” You want to help, but armed with such scarce information and not… Continue reading Why I love recovery patrols: An ode to the hard shoulder hero
P24 RS is Donkervoort’s most extreme model ever with 600bhp V6
The stripped-back, aero-focused P24 RS is the latest creation from Dutch maker Donkervoort – and it is the most powerful model in its 48-year history. As the follow-up to the F22 from 2022, the P24 RS is the firm’s 20th model and, while extreme, is billed as its most accessible car to drive yet. It… Continue reading P24 RS is Donkervoort’s most extreme model ever with 600bhp V6
U.S. Automakers’ Foreign Troubles Now Extend to Canada
U.S. trade policy has devastated the Canadian auto industry and pushed the country to reach an agreement that will make it easier for Chinese companies to sell cars there. Go to Source
Is there a future for contract manufacturing in Europe?
The European car industry is facing decline. Sales in 2025 remain roughly 25% below pre-Covid levels, while production has dropped by around 20% as manufacturers have been forced to close factories or fall into overcapacity. Factories that were once major contributors to Europe’s economy have been shuttered, including many last year: the Ford Saarlouis, Audi Brussels and Stellantis Luton are some… Continue reading Is there a future for contract manufacturing in Europe?
When Autocar took a factory Range Rover to the ‘demonic’ Dakar
The three Defenders that tackled this year’s Dakar Rally represented the first works entry on the gruelling rally raid from JLR or its predecessors. But it wasn’t the first time that a manufacturer-owned Land Rover had competed – and Autocar was a key part of the story. The Paris-Dakar Rally began in 1979, charting a… Continue reading When Autocar took a factory Range Rover to the ‘demonic’ Dakar
Auto LPG Coalition Seeks Inclusion in PNGRB Fuel Study
The Indian Auto LPG Coalition has submitted a representation to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board requesting that Auto LPG be included in a comprehensive study examining vehicular fuel options for India’s energy transition. The study, being conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute, is titled “Comparative Assessment of Vehicular Fuels in India’s Energy… Continue reading Auto LPG Coalition Seeks Inclusion in PNGRB Fuel Study