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EPA unveiling ‘strongest ever’ auto emissions standards in EV push
The Biden administration on Wednesday is unveiling the “strongest ever” tailpipe emissions standards that are expected to push automakers to accelerate the proportion of electric vehicles in their U.S. sales to 67% by 2032. The proposed rules by the Environmental Protection Agency, which govern greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants from light-duty vehicles such as… Continue reading EPA unveiling ‘strongest ever’ auto emissions standards in EV push
US proposes strict targets for electric vehicle sales
The US government has effectively told American consumers that they must buy a majority of electric vehicles by 2032 via a tough new proposal that severely limits the amount of CO2 emitted by new cars and light trucks. The proposals – announced on Wednesday by the Environment Protection Agency, a US government body – would set… Continue reading US proposes strict targets for electric vehicle sales
Bentley Continental GT marks 20 years since Le Mans win
Limited-edition versions of the Bentley Continental GT and Bentley Continental GTC have been revealed to mark the 20th anniversary of Bentley’s sixth victory at the iconic French race track. The Continental GT and GTC Le Mans Collection cars have been created by Bentley’s coachbuilding division, Mulliner, in homage to the race-winning Speed 8 of 2003. … Continue reading Bentley Continental GT marks 20 years since Le Mans win
New Skoda grille gives pedestrians green light to cross road
An LED screen that communicates with pedestrians is being trialled by Skoda in a bid to increase safety. Replacing the electric Skoda Enyaq IV’s Crystal Face grille, the screen strip flashes green with arrows when it is safe to cross, and red with a cross when, in extreme situations, it is not. An orange triangle… Continue reading New Skoda grille gives pedestrians green light to cross road
New Lexus LM luxury MPV confirmed for UK in 2023
Lexus will bring the second generation of its luxurious LM people carrier to the UK, Autocar has learned. Due to be officially unveiled at the Shanghai motor show on 18 April, the LM (for ‘Luxury Mover’) aims to provide a comfortable and luxurious experience for executives who don’t want a chauffeur-driven SUV or saloon. The… Continue reading New Lexus LM luxury MPV confirmed for UK in 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 31)
Episode 31 of the My Week In Cars podcast finds our resident motoring experts Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about consumers’ moral obligations regarding what they buy, garage naps and other motoring confessions. The duo also talk Cropley’s first road trip of 2023, the Ariel Atom V8, choosing a small sports car over a supercar and much more. … Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 31)
Maruti Suzuki ties up with IDFC FIRST Bank to offer personalised car finance options
Maruti Suzuki ties up with IDFC FIRST Bank to offer personalised car finance options Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IDFC FIRST Bank. As part of this collaboration, the bank will offer personalised finance options across New Car Loans, Pre-Owned Car Loans, and Commercial Vehicle Loans to… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki ties up with IDFC FIRST Bank to offer personalised car finance options
Chairman Emeritus of the Mahindra Group Keshub Mahindra passes away
Keshub Mahindra, the Chairman Emeritus of Mahindra and Mahindra has passed away at the age of 99, today on 12 April, 2023. The late Keshub Mahindra’s successful foray into business happened after he joined his father Kailash Chandra Mahindra’s company back in 1947, the year of India’s independence. He was the Chairman of Mahindra and… Continue reading Chairman Emeritus of the Mahindra Group Keshub Mahindra passes away
New car savings grow as discounting culture returns
A culture of discounting could be returning to the new car market, with key indicators, including an increased willingness among salespeople to discuss discounts, suggesting that savvy buyers could rack up significant savings. Research conducted by What Car? has found increases of up to 23% in cash Target Price savings over the last quarter, as well… Continue reading New car savings grow as discounting culture returns