DS has unveiled a sporty reimagining of its No4 hatchback, which showcases some new features coming to its models in the future, according to design boss Thierry Métroz. Called the No4 Taylor Made (because it was partially penned by DS Formula E driver Taylor Barnard), the concept is based on the standard EV but sits lower, has a… Continue reading Wild new DS No4 concept gets hot hatch treatment
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Kia bolsters performance car range with hot EV3, EV4 and EV5
Kia will add three new electric performance models to its line-up with GT versions of the EV3 crossover, EV4 hatch and fastback, and EV5 SUV. The trio were unveiled at the Brussels motor show and will join GT versions of the EV6 and EV9 in the firm’s line-up of performance range-toppers. They all feature dual-motor… Continue reading Kia bolsters performance car range with hot EV3, EV4 and EV5
Sub-£25k Kia EV2 goes after Renault 4 with 278-mile range
The new Kia EV2 will take on the Renault 4 and forthcoming Volkswagen ID Cross in the fast-growing electric crossover segment – and it is set to offer the longest range in its class. Revealed at the Brussels motor show on Friday, the B-segment model is the sixth – and smallest – car in Kia’s… Continue reading Sub-£25k Kia EV2 goes after Renault 4 with 278-mile range
Why big brands have failed in car sharing
A global company with the incredible technical and organisational skill to make cars at scale should be able to monetise a car in more ways than just selling it to a dealer. This core belief has gripped the car industry for the past decade but so far has met with little success. Alternative forms of ownership… Continue reading Why big brands have failed in car sharing
Montra Electric Expands Dealership Network in Delhi NCR
Montra Electric, the clean mobility arm of the Murugappa Group, has expanded its dealership network in the National Capital Region with the opening of two new outlets: an electric small commercial vehicle (e-SCV) dealership in Libaspur, North Delhi, and an electric three-wheeler (e-3W) dealership in Surajpur, Greater Noida. The new dealerships add to Montra Electric’s… Continue reading Montra Electric Expands Dealership Network in Delhi NCR
M&M Appoints Rajeev Goyal as CEO of Agri, New Energy Business in Senior Management Reshuffle
Mahindra & Mahindra has appointed Rajeev Goyal, the current Chief Financial Officer of its Auto and Farm Sector (AFS), as Chief Executive Officer of its Agri and New Energy businesses, including Powerol, in a newly created role effective April 1, 2026. Goyal’s elevation is part of a wider leadership restructuring to sharpen execution and accelerate… Continue reading M&M Appoints Rajeev Goyal as CEO of Agri, New Energy Business in Senior Management Reshuffle
Mahindra Group HR Chief Ruzbeh Irani to Retire; Rohit Thakur Named Group CHRO
Ruzbeh Irani, the Group Chief Human Resources Officer of Mahindra Group, is set to retire on April 1, 2026, after spending 19 years with the conglomerate, the company announced to its employees. The company said Rohit Thakur, currently chief human resources officer for the auto and farm sector, will succeed Irani as Group CHRO and… Continue reading Mahindra Group HR Chief Ruzbeh Irani to Retire; Rohit Thakur Named Group CHRO
Connected Cars Drive 40% of Kia India Sales, Cross 5 Lakh Mark
Kia India has surpassed 500,000 connected cars on Indian roads, with connected car variants now contributing nearly 40% of the company’s domestic wholesale volumes. The Kia Seltos accounts for around 70% of the company’s total connected car sales, while the Sonet and Carens also contribute significantly to this achievement. Commenting on the achievement, Atul Sood,… Continue reading Connected Cars Drive 40% of Kia India Sales, Cross 5 Lakh Mark
Gadkari Calls for V2V Rollout, Automakers to Align on Safety Tech
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced that vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology will soon become mandatory in India, according to The Economic Times. The minister stated that the technology, which enables cars to communicate with each other, will help reduce road accidents and improve overall road safety. Speaking at an event, Gadkari… Continue reading Gadkari Calls for V2V Rollout, Automakers to Align on Safety Tech
CRISIL ANALYSIS: Gst Cuts, Higher Crop Price, Good Rains Boost Tractor Prospects
The Indian tractor industry has exhibited a remarkable growth trend in recent years, underscoring the pivotal role of the agricultural industry in India’s economic landscape. The Indian tractor industry, which is one of the largest in the world, has been a key driver of the country’s agricultural growth, providing employment opportunities and contributing meaningfully to… Continue reading CRISIL ANALYSIS: Gst Cuts, Higher Crop Price, Good Rains Boost Tractor Prospects