Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, PURE EV, partnered with UAE-based Arva Electric Vehicles Manufacturing, (a subsidiary of Clarion Investment) to supply electric motorcycles to the Middle East and African markets. The agreement includes an initial delivery of 50,000 units of its flagship models, ecoDryft and eTryst X, over the next two years, with plans to scale… Continue reading PURE EV partners with Arva Electric to expand electric mobility in the Middle East and Africa
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Reborn Renault 5 undercuts rivals with £22,995 starting price
Interior The 5’s interior melds the clean-cut styling of the Mégane with a brutalistic look inspired by the classic 5 Turbo. The 10.0in instrument and infotainment screens are encased in chunky plastic shrouds designed to recall the homologation special’s analogue gauges, while the seats feature thick, corduroy-style padded inserts. The dashboard, too, is inspired by the… Continue reading Reborn Renault 5 undercuts rivals with £22,995 starting price
Dealers’ margins squeezed by EV shift, greater consumer protection
Dealers are facing a profit-margin squeeze from the double whammy of the transition to EVs threatening their lucrative aftersales business and a legal clampdown curtailing profitable commissions for selling finance and insurance (F&I). Dealers rely on both aftersales and F&I to generate income to supplement the much lower-margin business of actually selling new cars. Dealer group Vertu… Continue reading Dealers’ margins squeezed by EV shift, greater consumer protection
Audi A1
While Audi has made an effort to differentiate the A1’s cabin from that of its Volkswagen Polo and Seat Ibiza cousins by employing a slightly more tasteful palette of trim materials and switchgear, that relationship hasn’t been entirely masked. Sure, it might exude more in the way of immediate opulence on first acquaintance, but closer… Continue reading Audi A1
Tesla stock pops after report Trump wants to relax U.S. self-driving rules
Tesla CEO Elon Musk (R) joins former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5, 2024. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images Tesla shares jumped Monday following a report that President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is… Continue reading Tesla stock pops after report Trump wants to relax U.S. self-driving rules
Jaguar’s scrapped electric XJ pictured in production spec for first time
Pictures have surfaced of an almost production-ready version of Jaguar’s electric XJ, the car that was tipped to lead the brand’s electric reinvention before it was scrapped in 2021. The electric XJ was first previewed by the brand in 2019 and was spotted several times road testing in the advanced stages of its development. But… Continue reading Jaguar’s scrapped electric XJ pictured in production spec for first time
Tyre industry to witness muted growth amid rising input costs: CRISIL
Indian tyre manufacturers are set to see revenue growth of 7-8% this fiscal year, driven by modest increases in volume and realisations. However, rising natural rubber prices and weak export demand pose challenges for the industry, says credit ratings agency CRISIL. This uptick, spurred by a 3-4% increase in both volumes and realisations, is nearly… Continue reading Tyre industry to witness muted growth amid rising input costs: CRISIL
Tyre industry to witness muted growth amid rising input costs: CRISIL
Indian tyre manufacturers are set to see revenue growth of 7-8% this fiscal year, driven by modest increases in volume and realisations. However, rising natural rubber prices and weak export demand pose challenges for the industry, says credit ratings agency CRISIL. This uptick, spurred by a 3-4% increase in both volumes and realisations, is nearly… Continue reading Tyre industry to witness muted growth amid rising input costs: CRISIL
Hyundai clocks highest-ever CNG model penetration at 14.9% in October
Backed by an expansive portfolio and growing demand for CNG vehicles, Hyundai Motor India registered its highest penetration of gas-based models at 14.9%, in October 2024. The company introduced its “Hy-CNG Duo” model in Grand i10 Nios and Exter– which recorded incremental sales numbers due to the variants’ dual-cylinder system that offers better boot space… Continue reading Hyundai clocks highest-ever CNG model penetration at 14.9% in October
Hyundai clocks highest-ever CNG model penetration at 14.9% in October
Backed by an expansive portfolio and growing demand for CNG vehicles, Hyundai Motor India registered its highest penetration of gas-based models at 14.9%, in October 2024. The company introduced its “Hy-CNG Duo” model in Grand i10 Nios and Exter– which recorded incremental sales numbers due to the variants’ dual-cylinder system that offers better boot space… Continue reading Hyundai clocks highest-ever CNG model penetration at 14.9% in October