Electric vehicles have quicker acceleration than gas cars, and the fastest ones can now reach the highest top speeds in the world. That helped make Tesla one of the strongest brands in the automotive world, and prove EVs were more than golf carts. But sales data and insiders — and even fans — say it… Continue reading Why superior speed isn’t selling EVs
Category: US Motoring Press
Toyota to invest $912 million in U.S. plants to increase hybrid vehicle production
2023 Prius Prime on display, April 6, 2023. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Toyota Motor on Tuesday announced plans to invest $912 million in U.S. manufacturing plants in five Southern states as part of a previously announced plan for the company to invest up to $10 billion domestically by 2030. The investments announced Tuesday are broadly… Continue reading Toyota to invest $912 million in U.S. plants to increase hybrid vehicle production
Michelin Expands Retail Network in Hyderabad with Two New Stores
Michelin has opened two new Michelin Tyres & Services Stores in Hyderabad, expanding its retail footprint in the southern Indian city. The outlets, located in Banjara Hills and Kollur Village, were launched through partnerships with Ashoka Wheels and 4 Wheelz & Tyres respectively. The expansion increases Michelin’s store count in Hyderabad to five, reflecting the… Continue reading Michelin Expands Retail Network in Hyderabad with Two New Stores
EV charging industry warns roll-out will slow without grid support
Delays in connecting chargers to the National Grid are a “substantial bottleneck” for the growth of EV charging infrastructure, claims the UK’s biggest charging body. ChargeUK, whose members include BP Pulse, Gridserve and Ionity, says variations in working practices between the country’s 14 distribution network operators (DNOs) – which own, maintain and operate the energy… Continue reading EV charging industry warns roll-out will slow without grid support
Leapmotor A10 revealed as smaller sibling of B10 crossover
The Leapmotor A10 has been revealed ahead of its public debut, expected to take place at the Guangzhou motor show later this week. A pair of pictures released by the Stellantis-backed Chinese firm reveal it to be a short, chunky crossover with styling distinct from that of its larger siblings, the B10 and C10. Technical details… Continue reading Leapmotor A10 revealed as smaller sibling of B10 crossover
MG S6 EV: Skoda Enyaq rival offers 329 miles of range for £38k
The MG S6 EV has gone on sale in the UK as a rival to the Skoda Enyaq, priced from £37,995. Based on the Chinese brand’s Modular Scalable Platform, it is in effect an extended version of the S5 EV, promising greater practicality. Two drivetrains will be available in the UK: the rear-driven Long Range with… Continue reading MG S6 EV: Skoda Enyaq rival offers 329 miles of range for £38k
I didn’t expect the Rocket to enter my ‘favourite cars of all time’ list
Oh, mate. I had no idea. I had read about the Rocket, of course – the tiny sports car designed by Gordon Murray and made by the Light Car Company in the early 1990s. When it was new and I was a skinny teenager, I would have devoured every word and remembered every statistic from… Continue reading I didn’t expect the Rocket to enter my ‘favourite cars of all time’ list
Elektrobit to Showcase Right-Sized SDV Solutions at CES 2026
Elektrobit has announced that it will present its latest software-defined vehicle (SDV) innovations at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, where it will demonstrate how automakers can deliver scalable and cost-effective SDVs tailored to different market segments. The company will exhibit at booth #3719 in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), West Hall. Demonstrations will focus… Continue reading Elektrobit to Showcase Right-Sized SDV Solutions at CES 2026
Komaki Electric Launches MX16 Pro Electric Cruiser Bike at Rs 169,999
Komaki Electric has introduced the MX16 Pro, an electric cruiser motorcycle positioned as an affordable alternative in the premium electric two-wheeler segment. The MX16 Pro is priced at Rs 169,999 and features a reinforced metal body construction. The vehicle is powered by a 5 kW BLDC hub motor paired with a 4.5 kWh battery pack,… Continue reading Komaki Electric Launches MX16 Pro Electric Cruiser Bike at Rs 169,999
India’s Intercity Bus Industry Records 25% Growth with 140 Million Passengers
India’s intercity bus industry transported 140 million passengers between April and September 2025, marking a 25% increase over the same period last year, according to redBus’ latest BusTrack Report released today. The growth was accompanied by a ticketing value of ₹132 billion across more than 6,000 active private bus operators. The report, which covers data… Continue reading India’s Intercity Bus Industry Records 25% Growth with 140 Million Passengers