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Exclusive: Volkswagen Group scouting for partners in India

Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen Group is scouting for a partner in India, even as it seeks to expand its market penetration through its wholly-owned local subsidiary Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVIPL), which is steered by the Czech carmaker. Sources say Volkswagen has been keen on partnering with another automaker in India and is… Continue reading Exclusive: Volkswagen Group scouting for partners in India

Exclusive: Volkswagen Group scouting for partners in India

Companies — profitable or not — make 2024 the year of cost cuts

Mathisworks | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images Corporate America has a message for Wall Street: It’s serious about cutting costs this year. From toy and cosmetics makers to office software sellers, executives across sectors have announced layoffs and other plans to slash expenses — even at some companies that are turning a profit. Barbie maker… Continue reading Companies — profitable or not — make 2024 the year of cost cuts

Skoda Scala

In a similar vein to its exterior, the supposedly new-age design of the Scala’s cabin doesn’t represent a big departure from what we’ve come to expect from Skoda. Functionality and convenience continue to be prioritised, however, and they are epitomised by familiar ‘Simply Clever’ features such as the umbrella holster in the door, the ticket holder on… Continue reading Skoda Scala

How the Czinger 21C will change car manufacturing for good

‘Doing the bare minimum’ as a phrase has pejorative connotations. It implies an element of coasting, refusing to surpass expectations and settling for mediocrity – even, perhaps, giving up. But here we are in 2024, when manufacturers (not just of cars) are confronted with soaring production costs and are rigidly committed to reducing their impact… Continue reading How the Czinger 21C will change car manufacturing for good

Fiat 500 Hybrid

Apart from the gear lever, and a few updates of the multimedia system, the 500’s interior hasn’t really been touched since its major facelift in 2015. In some ways, it still strikes you as quite a neat bit of packaging. For outright space, you do feel quite tightly squeezed in at the wheel by the… Continue reading Fiat 500 Hybrid

Taking on the Wild Atlantic Way in a Kia Picanto

When I found a packet of French Fancies in the Co-op reduced to 57p on account of their rapidly approaching best-before date, I had a good feeling about this trip. As well I might have. Spoiler alert: Ireland is my new favourite driving destination. How have I not driven these roads before? There’s all the… Continue reading Taking on the Wild Atlantic Way in a Kia Picanto

Two million EVs power European car market to strongest post-pandemic year

A 28% rise in electric car sales boosted Europe’s new car market to its strongest year since the Covid pandemic, according to industry analyst Jato Dynamics. A total of 12,792,151 cars were sold across Europe in 2023, up 14% on 2022 and a 7% increase over 2020. Jato Dynamics analyst Felipe Munoz hailed the increase as a normalisation… Continue reading Two million EVs power European car market to strongest post-pandemic year