The CLE will initially be sold in coupé form only, but Mercedes also plans to launch a CLE convertible with an automatic multi-layered fabric hood later this year. UK pricing for either model has yet to be announced, but it is expected to sit above the £50,000 mark. New Mercedes CLE first ride Where there… Continue reading 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE replaces C-Class, E-Class coupes
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Alpine A110 S Enstone Edition will not be final A110
The limited-run Alpine A110 S Enstone Edition will not be the final edition of the fabled sports car, Alpine’s head of marketing and sales confirmed at its launch in Enstone. Speaking to Autocar, Bruce Pillard said: “You’re going to see numerous limited editions coming. Like the Enstone Edition, we still have surprises down the road.”… Continue reading Alpine A110 S Enstone Edition will not be final A110
Vauxhall to reveal next Experimental concept at Munich motor show
Vauxhall sibling brand Opel will show its next concept car, named simply the Experimental, at the Munich motor show in September. Created at the firm’s design centre in Rüsselheim, Germany, it will preview the next evolution of the brand’s design identity. Opel CEO Florian Huettl said: “As the name indicates, the Opel Experimental will give… Continue reading Vauxhall to reveal next Experimental concept at Munich motor show
Industry calls for incentives to boost EV uptake by private buyers
Greater incentives are needed for private buyers to adopt electric cars as rapidly as businesses and fleets, according to the UK car industry’s body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In June, battery-electric car sales increased 39.4% compared with the same month a year ago, to 31,700 units. This rise in uptake was driven… Continue reading Industry calls for incentives to boost EV uptake by private buyers
Fisker Ronin: five-seat GT lands 3 August with 600-mile range
American EV firm Fisker will unwrap its new Ronin grand tourer on 3 August, claiming it will tout a range of more than 600 miles and supercar levels of performance. Posting a preview image to his personal Instagram account, company boss Henrik Fisker said the rakish new electric GT will be “super fast” and have… Continue reading Fisker Ronin: five-seat GT lands 3 August with 600-mile range
Continental opens hydrogen tech centre in Hamburg
Continental has opened a new TechCenter for hydrogen technologies at its site in Hamburg-Harburg, Germany. In the future, the ContiTech group sector will use the TechCenter as a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange in this area. Innovations and the transfer of existing technical solutions for new applications in the field of hydrogen technologies are to… Continue reading Continental opens hydrogen tech centre in Hamburg
Bajaj-Triumph eyes volumes of 40,000 to 50,000 units of mid-size bike sales globally in FY24
Bajaj-Triumph will be hoping to produce and sell about 40,000 to 50,000 units of its much-awaited mid-size motorcycle in FY24, globally. Launched at an aggressive price of Rs 2.23 lakh for the first 10,000 customers, the company had received over 2,500 bookings for the Speed 400x, within a couple of hours of the price announcement… Continue reading Bajaj-Triumph eyes volumes of 40,000 to 50,000 units of mid-size bike sales globally in FY24
Stellantis India opens digital hub in Hyderabad
The 75,000 square feet facility was inaugurated by KT Rama Rao, among other government officials and Stellantis management team, and will accommodate over 700 work stations. Stellantis India has opened a Digital Hub in Hyderabad, which will provide end to end capabilities in product development, IT services and software technologies. The 75,000 square feet… Continue reading Stellantis India opens digital hub in Hyderabad
Triumph launches Speed 400 at Rs 2.23 lakh for the first 10,000 customers
Aimed at younger buyers, Premium British Motorcycle maker Triumph has entered the fast-growing mid-size motorcycle market in India in partnership with Bajaj Auto. This comes close on the heels of the iconic US brand Harley Davidson’s launch of the 440 cc bike. Both these companies look to challenge the dominance of the Royal Enfield- the mid-size motorcycle specialist. … Continue reading Triumph launches Speed 400 at Rs 2.23 lakh for the first 10,000 customers
Maruti Suzuki India launches Invicto at Rs 24.79 lakh
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has launched its flagship model – Invicto – with prices ranging from Rs 24.79 lakh to Rs 28.42 lakh, ex-showroom. The full-size MPV, which will be retailed from MSIL’s premium Nexa channel, aims to empower the company to tap into the potential of the over Rs 20 lakh price segment, a… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki India launches Invicto at Rs 24.79 lakh