Tata Motors seems to be readying a fully electric double-decker bus, a leaked patent image has revealed. This all-new electric double-decker from Tata Motors will take on the Switch EiV22 double decker electric bus that is already in service in some Indian cities like Mumbai. Tata’s electric double decker bus: what does the patent image show? The single… Continue reading Tata EV double decker bus patent image leaked
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New Volkswagen GTI badge hints at electric future
Volkswagen has filed to trademark a new GTI badge for the electric era, replacing the ‘I’ in the logo with a thunderbolt. The use of the designation had long been in doubt as Volkswagen opted to use ‘GTX’ for the high-performance versions of the ID 4 and ID 5 crossovers, as well as an upcoming… Continue reading New Volkswagen GTI badge hints at electric future
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 47)
News 1 min read 2 August 2023 Episode 47 of the Autocar motoring podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident experts Steve Cropley and Matt Prior finding a record breaker at the National Motor Museum, fixing rattles in a Dacia, driving an Ineos Grenadier and talking much more motoring stuff besides, including your correspondence.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 47)
From the archive: on this day in 1999
The third generation Mazda RX-7 had lost its edge by 1999, after seven years on sale. Speculation bubbled about a successor and whether it would retain the Wankel rotary engine that had come to define the model. The highly strung power plant’s future was in doubt ahead of tightening emissions regulations in Europe and the… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1999
Maserati will ‘assess how rivals do’ before making agency switch
Maserati will assess how rivals are coping with the switch to an agency sales model before jumping over itself, said Peter Charters, head of the luxury brand in the UK and Scandinavia. Maserati is part of the Stellantis group, which is moving to the agency model first with its premium Alfa Romeo and DS brands in… Continue reading Maserati will ‘assess how rivals do’ before making agency switch
Toyota reveals retro-look Land Cruiser
After nearly 14 years on the market in its current form, the Toyota Land Cruiser has been drastically overhauled in a bid to steal sales from the Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler. Designed with obvious influence from past Land Cruisers and with a chunky two-box silhouette that nods to its “ability to withstand harsh conditions”, the model again majors… Continue reading Toyota reveals retro-look Land Cruiser
US Climate Secretary John Kerry meets MHI Minister to further the electric buses securitisation programme
The US President Joe Biden’s Special Envoy on Climate, Secretary John Kerry recently met with Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, the Cabinet Minister for Heavy Industries, for the continuation of talks on achieving net zero goals, especially in the context of furthering the electric bus securitisation programme. This meeting comes on the heels of Prime Minister… Continue reading US Climate Secretary John Kerry meets MHI Minister to further the electric buses securitisation programme
Hero MotoCorp announces new pricing for Harley-Davidson X440 starting from Rs 2,39,500
Hero MotoCorp today announced the new pricing of the Harley-Davidson X440, which will now start from Rs 2,39,500 onwards (Ex-showroom, Delhi). This price increase of Rs 10,500 will apply to all the variants. Harley-Davidson X440 will be available at the current introductory price of Rs 2,29,000, till 3 August, 2023. Niranjan Gupta, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hero… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp announces new pricing for Harley-Davidson X440 starting from Rs 2,39,500
SUVs power July sales to a record high, tepid small car demand drags growth to low single digit
With seven of the 16 car, SUV and MPV manufacturers in India announcing their wholesale numbers for July 2023, it is amply clear that the 325,000-unit sales mark has been surpassed for the seventh month in a row. While the cumulative sales of these seven OEMs add up to 317,356 units, it is estimated that… Continue reading SUVs power July sales to a record high, tepid small car demand drags growth to low single digit
Retro-look Toyota Land Cruiser moves upmarket for 2024
After nearly 14 years on the market in its current form, the Toyota Land Cruiser has been drastically overhauled in a bid to steal sales from the Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler. Designed with obvious influence from past Land Cruisers and with a chunky two-box silhouette that nods to its “ability to withstand harsh conditions”,… Continue reading Retro-look Toyota Land Cruiser moves upmarket for 2024