Husqvarna Motorcycles has unveiled and launched its latest and largest displacement street motorcycle – the 2024 Svartpilen 801. The all-new middleweight model has been engineered to deliver a powerful combination of performance, agility, and contemporary style to take riding to even greater heights. As per Husqvarna, the Svartpilen 801 sets a new standard of excellence… Continue reading Husqvarna launches Svartpilen 801, will go on sale worldwide from April
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Autocar magazine 20 March: on sale now
This week in Autocar, we take a look at Bentley’s bold new EV for 2026, drive China’s bonkers Defender rival, and give our exclusive verdict on the latest Citroen Ami rival – the Silence S04. News Bentley’s first EV will be a 1000bhp statement of intent, offering up to double the power of any model… Continue reading Autocar magazine 20 March: on sale now
Why EVs are causing a tire boom
The business of tires has historically been marked by tight competition, low growth and slow margins. The total market value has remained around $50 billion in the past few years, and the overall market grows at a rate of about 2% per year, according to consultancy AlixPartners. But electric vehicles are presenting a whole new set… Continue reading Why EVs are causing a tire boom
Ferrari boss promises ’emotion’ won’t be lost in EV engine roar
A Ferrari is parked outside the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of Ferrari’s initial public offering in New York City on Oct. 21, 2015. Andrew Burton | Getty Images Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna promised on Tuesday that the luxury carmaker’s new electric vehicle will offer drivers the same “unique” experience as its historic combustion… Continue reading Ferrari boss promises ’emotion’ won’t be lost in EV engine roar
Bentley delays all-EV plan amid changing market conditions, vehicle development challenges
Bentley Continental GTC Speed in Kingfisher. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Bentley Motors is pushing back its plans to exclusively offer all-electric vehicles by the end of this decade due to changing market conditions and a delay in its first EV. CEO Adrian Hallmark said the famed British luxury carmaker remains committed to carbon neutrality and… Continue reading Bentley delays all-EV plan amid changing market conditions, vehicle development challenges
China’s BYD pushes into emerging markets amid policy uncertainty in the U.S., Europe
BYD electric cars waiting to be loaded onto a ship are seen stacked at the international container terminal of Taicang Port in Suzhou, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on February 8, 2024. STR | AFP | Getty Images In the race against Tesla for the global electric car market, Chinese automaker BYD is pushing hard… Continue reading China’s BYD pushes into emerging markets amid policy uncertainty in the U.S., Europe
Indian luxury car market to triple by 2033, says Andre Konsbruck of Audi AG
The global sales head of Audi AG believes the Indian luxury car market will triple in the next 10 years and is set to cross the 1 lakh units sales mark by 2030. Speaking to Autocar post the 2023 annual earnings conference, Andre Konsbruck, VP of sales overseas at Audi AG said, the economic indicators… Continue reading Indian luxury car market to triple by 2033, says Andre Konsbruck of Audi AG
MG Motor India to showcase Cyberster electric sportscar tomorrow
MG Motor India is keen on bringing the Cyberster electric sportscar to India. The brand is all set to announce its future plans at an event in Mumbai on March 20, where it will also showcase future models, including the Cyberster. The launch of the electric sportscar however, is still sometime away, as MG is currently mulling over… Continue reading MG Motor India to showcase Cyberster electric sportscar tomorrow
Audi expects 50% of Indian luxury car sales to be EVs by 2028, keen on localisation
Andre Konsbruck, Vice President of Sales Overseas at Audi AG believes that more than 50 percent of luxury cars sold in India by 2028 will be electric vehicles and hence the German carmaker is very actively looking at localising electric vehicles in the country. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2023 annual conference in Ingolstadt… Continue reading Audi expects 50% of Indian luxury car sales to be EVs by 2028, keen on localisation
Audi expects 50% of Indian luxury car sales to be EVs by 2028, keen on localisation
Andre Konsbruck, Vice President of Sales Overseas at Audi AG believes that more than 50 percent of luxury cars sold in India by 2028 will be electric vehicles and hence the German carmaker is very actively looking at localising electric vehicles in the country. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2023 annual conference in Ingolstadt… Continue reading Audi expects 50% of Indian luxury car sales to be EVs by 2028, keen on localisation