The Vauxhall Astra is no longer available with a diesel engine due to reduced demand for the fuel in the UK, the brand has confirmed. In a statement supplied to Autocar, Vauxhall said: “Vauxhall is moving to being an electric-only brand by 2028 and has already streamlined its powertrain offering to focus on electrified variants. Diesel… Continue reading Vauxhall axes diesel Astra as demand falls
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BYD Dolphin
Consider all those other weird car names that now seem utterly normal. Ford Puma, anyone? Are mountain lions less odd than marine mammals? Probably not. Even the Volkswagen Golf is actually a really odd car name, if you think about it. So perhaps the Dolphin – and the BYD Seal saloon that will follow it later… Continue reading BYD Dolphin
Aston Martin DBS 770 Volante is 211mph, £337k drop-top supercar
The adaptive dampers have been recalibrated at all four corners, for example, to give improved control without affecting rolling refinement (Aston has sought to preserve the DBS’s long-distance appeal) and a new solid-mounted steering column has been fitted, “allowing the driver to enjoy a more precise connection with the road”. Aston also claims front-end stiffness… Continue reading Aston Martin DBS 770 Volante is 211mph, £337k drop-top supercar
Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
India’s first Driver Advisory Council (DAC) has successfully completed its first year of operations. The Council was established to provide gig workers a safe space to discuss issues that impact them deeply and improve their platform experience. Led by Aapti Institute, a Bengaluru-based think tank that serves as a third-party Independent Review Board (IRB), in… Continue reading Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
India’s first Driver Advisory Council (DAC) has successfully completed its first year of operations. The Council was established to provide gig workers a safe space to discuss issues that impact them deeply and improve their platform experience. Led by Aapti Institute, a Bengaluru-based think tank that serves as a third-party Independent Review Board (IRB), in… Continue reading Uber, Aapti Institute announces 2nd edition of Driver Advisory Council
SIDBI’s mission 50K-EV4ECOs aims to bolster electric vehicle ecosystem
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) today announced Mission 50K-EV4ECO to strengthen the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem including uptake for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers through direct and indirect lending support for EV Companies. Under the guidance of NITI Aayog, the Department of Financial Services (DFS), MoF (Ministry of Finance), and the government of India… Continue reading SIDBI’s mission 50K-EV4ECOs aims to bolster electric vehicle ecosystem
HDFC ERGO partners with WhatsApp to facilitate vehicle self-inspection for lapsed policies without downloading an app
HDFC ERGO partners with WhatsApp to facilitate vehicle self-inspection for lapsed policies without downloading an app HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has partnered with Meta for WhatsApp Business, to launch a new feature allowing customers to renew their break-in motor insurance policies through WhatsApp without downloading an app. An AI-enabled camera is programmed to guide… Continue reading HDFC ERGO partners with WhatsApp to facilitate vehicle self-inspection for lapsed policies without downloading an app
Lamborghini launches Urus S at Rs 4.18 crore
Lamborghini India has launched the Urus S, with prices starting at Rs 4.18 crore (ex-showroom, India). It is the second model in its Urus line-up apart from the Urus Performante, which is priced from Rs 4.22 crore (ex-showroom, India). The Urus S costs Rs 4 lakh less than the Urus Performante. The Urus S is a more luxury-… Continue reading Lamborghini launches Urus S at Rs 4.18 crore
MG Comet teaser showcases glimpse of upcoming EV’s interior
In the lead-up to the debut of the all-new MG Comet EV on April 19, the company has released yet another teaser previewing the infotainment screen of the compact urban hatchback. This also gives us a first look at the complete dashboard of the Comet. As we have already reported, the Comet EV is based on the… Continue reading MG Comet teaser showcases glimpse of upcoming EV’s interior
Skoda Auto India launches new Slavia and Kushaq editions
Skoda Auto India has launched an anniversary edition of its Slavia sedan and Kushaq models, both of which received top scores in the global NCAP rating, as part of its product offensive strategy in 2023. Petr Solc, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, “We continue with our product offensive strategy with all new editions of the… Continue reading Skoda Auto India launches new Slavia and Kushaq editions