The Cayenne’s technological capability has also been significantly enhanced, gaining a new cooled wireless smartphone charging pad, Siri voice control, four USB-C fast charging ports and a new video streaming service that shows films on the central display when stationary, and on the passenger screen when moving. Billed as “one of the most extensive product… Continue reading 2023 Porsche Cayenne teases new styling before 18 April reveal
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Bentley CEO: e-fuels are ‘not the silver bullet’ for decarbonisation
Adrian Hallmark and Bentley’s experts view the recent progress on e-fuels (which use airborne CO2 as a constituent and add none to the atmosphere after burning) as “really exciting” but don’t see them as a reason to change their wholesale move into EVs. “There’s no roadmap for industrialisation at the scale that would be needed… Continue reading Bentley CEO: e-fuels are ‘not the silver bullet’ for decarbonisation
Bentley boss: future EVs to offer double the power of W12 models
The company has proved it can increase earnings dramatically by providing customers with more choice and more personalisation, rather than chasing volume or raising basic prices. Demand for customised luxury cars keeps rising and Bentley is doing a better job of meeting it. Despite the success, Hallmark believes luxury car companies must beware what he calls… Continue reading Bentley boss: future EVs to offer double the power of W12 models
MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere
April 13 saw MG Motor India announce the start of production of its small electric vehicle – the Comet EV –with the first unit rolling out from its Halol plant in Gujarat. The MG Comet EV will be the brand’s smallest electric car in India and will be aimed at buyers looking for a city… Continue reading MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere
MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere
April 13 saw MG Motor India announce the start of production of its small electric vehicle – the Comet EV –with the first unit rolling out from its Halol plant in Gujarat. The MG Comet EV will be the brand’s smallest electric car in India and will be aimed at buyers looking for a city… Continue reading MG Comet EV production begins ahead of April 19 premiere
SUV and MPV sales hit 2 million units in FY2023, Maruti Suzuki keeps Tata Motors at bay, M&M drives ahead of Hyundai
SUV and MPV sales hit 2 million units in FY2023, Maruti Suzuki keeps Tata Motors at bay, M&M drives ahead of Hyundai The vehicle segment that has done all the heavy lifting for the past three-odd years has recorded its best-ever fiscal year sales. As per FY2023 industry wholesales data released by apex industry body… Continue reading SUV and MPV sales hit 2 million units in FY2023, Maruti Suzuki keeps Tata Motors at bay, M&M drives ahead of Hyundai
India Auto Inc clocks 20% growth in FY2023 with 21m units, PVs and CVs on a roll
India Auto Inc’s wholesales report card for FY2023 is out. As per the numbers released by apex industry body SIAM, cumulative sales of four vehicle segments – passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and two- and three-wheelers – totalled 2,12,04,162 units or a shade over 21 million units. While this constitutes 20% year-on-year growth (FY2022: 1,76,17,606 units),… Continue reading India Auto Inc clocks 20% growth in FY2023 with 21m units, PVs and CVs on a roll
Surge in cracked tyre cases blamed on COVID-19 pandemic
A significant surge in the number of cracked tyres being reported – some with potentially dangerous faults – has been blamed on the pandemic. Modern tyres contain waxes and chemicals to protect them from the damaging effects of ultraviolet light and extremes of temperature, and as a vehicle is driven, these substances migrate to the… Continue reading Surge in cracked tyre cases blamed on COVID-19 pandemic
BYD Seal
You can argue that any and all of the freshly launched models from Build Your Dreams (BYD) is the most important in establishing the brand in Europe, but the Seal is a direct rival to the Tesla Model 3 and, in EV terms, that is Guy Fawkes levels of ambition. Mind you, let’s remind ourselves… Continue reading BYD Seal
Stellantis shareholders OK dividend distribution: How much it will pay per share
Stellantis shareholders approved a dividend distribution and gave their blessing to the plan covering compensation for CEO Carlos Tavares on Thursday during the company’s annual general meeting in the Netherlands. The automaker, which owns the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat brands, is set for a $4.6 billion (4.2 billion euros) dividend distribution that should… Continue reading Stellantis shareholders OK dividend distribution: How much it will pay per share