Mahindra to set up Rs 10,000 crore EV plant in Pune

Mahindra & Mahindra has announced that its investment of Rs. 10,000 crore for electric vehicles has been approved under the Maharashtra Government’s industrial promotion scheme for Electric Vehicles. The company, through its subsidiary, will make investments of approximately Rs. 10,000 crore over a period of 7-8 years for setting up the manufacturing facility, development, and… Continue reading Mahindra to set up Rs 10,000 crore EV plant in Pune

Volkswagen India honours 15 outperformers of in-house skills contest

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has announced the successful completion of the seventh edition of its annual Sarvottam Skill Contest. The upskilling, learning and development program focuses on recognising and rewarding excellence among the sales and service team members within the Volkswagen India network. The top 15 company personnel outperformed in customer experience, critical thinking and… Continue reading Volkswagen India honours 15 outperformers of in-house skills contest

2023 Vauxhall Mokka Electric gets 252-mile range and more power

An updated Vauxhall Mokka Electric will arrive in 2023 with an increased range and more power as the British firm looks to keep pace with competitors such as the Hyundai Kona Electric. Available from March, the Mokka Electric gains a 20% range boost, thanks to the same 51kWh (usable) battery – replacing a 50kWh unit… Continue reading 2023 Vauxhall Mokka Electric gets 252-mile range and more power

Jaguar F-Pace updated with extra PHEV range and simplified trim levels

Jaguar is streamlining its F-Pace range for what it refers to as the 2024 model year, while also introducing minor tech upgrades and efficiency improvements for the plug-in hybrid model. Customers can order the revised F-Pace now, with pricing starting at £48,660 and stretching to £84,940 for the scorching SVR model.  By fitting a larger… Continue reading Jaguar F-Pace updated with extra PHEV range and simplified trim levels

Philip Koehn is the new Jaguar MD

Jaguar has named ex-Rolls-Royce engineering supremo Philip Koehn as its new managing director – a significant step on its path to becoming an electric luxury brand from 2025. Koehn has been in a leading role at Jaguar since joining from now-defunct Sino-German brand Borgward in 2019, with his official appointment to the top job coming… Continue reading Philip Koehn is the new Jaguar MD

Philip Koehn is the new Jaguar MD

Jaguar has named ex-Rolls-Royce engineering supremo Philip Koehn as its new managing director – a significant step on its path to becoming an electric luxury brand from 2025. Koehn has been in a leading role at Jaguar since joining from now-defunct Sino-German brand Borgward in 2019, with his official appointment to the top job coming… Continue reading Philip Koehn is the new Jaguar MD

Mercedes-Benz R&D India hosts third Safe Roads India Summit in Bengaluru

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) hosted the third edition of Safe Roads India Summit in Bengaluru on December 12. In line with the theme of ‘Leading Safety with Sustainability at the Core’, the world’s most efficient electric vehicle – Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX – was unveiled for the first time in India by Manu Saale, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Research and… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz R&D India hosts third Safe Roads India Summit in Bengaluru

Mercedes-Benz R&D India hosts third Safe Roads India Summit in Bengaluru

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) hosted the third edition of Safe Roads India Summit in Bengaluru on December 12. In line with the theme of ‘Leading Safety with Sustainability at the Core’, the world’s most efficient electric vehicle – Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX – was unveiled for the first time in India by Manu Saale, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Research and… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz R&D India hosts third Safe Roads India Summit in Bengaluru

Former chief Rolls-Royce engineer Philip Koehn named Jaguar MD

Jaguar has named ex-Rolls-Royce engineering supremo Philip Koehn as its new managing director – a significant step on its path to becoming an electric luxury brand from 2025. Koehn has been in a leading role at Jaguar since joining from now-defunct Sino-German brand Borgward in 2019, with his official appointment to the top job coming… Continue reading Former chief Rolls-Royce engineer Philip Koehn named Jaguar MD

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 14)

Episode 14 of My Week In Cars brings you closer to Matt and Steve’s weekly writings in Autocar magazine. Join our pair of petrolheads as they talk about the biggest stories from the Christmas Double Issue, including our now-customary secret Santa event, the Christmas road test of a British icon, and 4×4 Suzukis converted for… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 14)