Ashok Leyland launches ecomet Star 1915 with 18.49T GVW

As the industry anticipates a growing need for higher payload capacity across various applications, the ecomet Star 1915 is positioned to address the logistical demands in applications like e-commerce, parcel delivery, transportation of fresh produce, auto parts, FMCG, and more. Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle… Continue reading Ashok Leyland launches ecomet Star 1915 with 18.49T GVW

Ashok Leyland launches ecomet Star 1915 with 18.49T GVW

As the industry anticipates a growing need for higher payload capacity across various applications, the ecomet Star 1915 is positioned to address the logistical demands in applications like e-commerce, parcel delivery, transportation of fresh produce, auto parts, FMCG, and more. Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group and the country’s leading commercial vehicle… Continue reading Ashok Leyland launches ecomet Star 1915 with 18.49T GVW

Skoda to re-enter Kazakhstan market, plans local assembly of four models

Skoda Auto is poised to re-enter the Kazakhstan market. The Czech car manufacturer has engaged a new sales and production partner, Allur Company, with both companies recently signing a partnership agreement. Four models will be assembled locally in Kazakhstan starting in early 2024. The model series available in Kazakhstan will include the Kodiaq, Kamiq, and… Continue reading Skoda to re-enter Kazakhstan market, plans local assembly of four models

Mercedes-Benz Trucks premieres eActros 600 with 500km range

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled the series version of the first battery-electric long-haul truck with the three-pointed star – the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600. With this heavy-duty electric truck, the manufacturer plans to define the new standard in road freight transport – in terms of technology, sustainability, design and profitability for e-fleet operators. The high battery capacity of… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Trucks premieres eActros 600 with 500km range

Mercedes-Benz Trucks premieres eActros 600 with 500km range

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled the series version of the first battery-electric long-haul truck with the three-pointed star – the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600. With this heavy-duty electric truck, the manufacturer plans to define the new standard in road freight transport – in terms of technology, sustainability, design and profitability for e-fleet operators. The high battery capacity of… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Trucks premieres eActros 600 with 500km range

Triumph launches Bajaj Auto-built Scrambler 400 X at Rs 263,000

Three months after the launch of the Speed 400 in India, Triumph Motorcycles and Bajaj Auto have launched the Scrambler 400 X priced at Rs 263,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The Scrambler 400 X, which is Rs 30,000 costlier than the Speed 400, gets a taller suspension, off-road footpegs, sump guard and headlight grille as standard fitment. Like… Continue reading Triumph launches Bajaj Auto-built Scrambler 400 X at Rs 263,000

New Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition is the British firm’s last sports car

Jaguar’s proposed switch to become an all-electric luxury brand by 2025 will see the F-Type end production next year, but not before the British firm gives its last sports car a proper send off with this – the Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition.  Only 150 F-Type ZP Editions will be made and just 10 of those… Continue reading New Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition is the British firm’s last sports car

Special F-Type ends 75 years of Jaguar ICE sports cars

Jaguar is retiring the F-Type with the Type ZP limited edition, bringing an end to 75 years of combustion-engined Jaguar sports cars. Taking both its name and design inspiration from two ‘Project ZP’ E-Types that raced at Le Mans in the 1960s, it will be available in both coupé and convertible guises. Just 150 examples… Continue reading Special F-Type ends 75 years of Jaguar ICE sports cars

Peugeot e-308

Peugeot has been a little bit slow to get fully electric powertrains into some of its big-selling C-segment cars, beaten to the punch by the likes of Renault, Volkswagen and Cupra, as well as EV stalwarts Hyundai, Kia and Nissan. Because of that, we can now state with some confidence what is the going rate… Continue reading Peugeot e-308

Autocar magazine 11 October: on sale now

This week in Autocar, we’ve got an exclusive scoop on Audi’s most crucial car yet, find out why the Lamborghini Revuelto is “utterly berserk” to drive, and picture how we’d reinvent the Land Rover Discovery. News We’ve got a jam-packed news section this week, starting with the 2025 Audi A5. It will make the switch… Continue reading Autocar magazine 11 October: on sale now