The Indian passenger-vehicle and two-wheeler segments are witnessing action heat up, with both Indian and foreign brands intensifying their assault with a range of products that cater to the unique needs of the market. While Honda, which is a trustworthy name in the country, has had a robust past in both the vehicle categories it… Continue reading A tale of two Hondas
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Switch to agency model raises Mercedes’ average sale price
Mercedes-Benz’s switch to the direct sales ‘agency’ model in the UK from 1 January has helped increase the average sale price of its cars, said the company. In the direct sales model, Mercedes assumes responsibility for setting pricing and selling cars, taking over from the dealer. The dealer accepts a fixed fee per sale for acting as… Continue reading Switch to agency model raises Mercedes’ average sale price
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 35)
Episode 35 of the My Week In Cars podcast finds our resident gearheads Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about how satisfied early customers of the Ineos Grenadier are, riff on an ancient trike doubling as a motorised tool chest, figure that bikes and cars aren’t so different and talk much, much more motoring nonsense… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 35)
Tata Motors eyes growing EV market in Nepal, launches Nexon EV Max
Tata Motors has launched the new Nexon EV Max at a starting price of NPR 46.49 lakh (with 7.2 kW charging option) in Nepal. The Nexon EV Max had been launched in India exactly a year ago, on May 11, 2022, and has helped the company expand its EV market share. Equipped with a 40.5… Continue reading Tata Motors eyes growing EV market in Nepal, launches Nexon EV Max
Tata Motors eyes growing EV market in Nepal, launches Nexon EV Max
Tata Motors has launched the new Nexon EV Max at a starting price of NPR 46.49 lakh (with 7.2 kW charging option) in Nepal. The Nexon EV Max had been launched in India exactly a year ago, on May 11, 2022, and has helped the company expand its EV market share. Equipped with a 40.5… Continue reading Tata Motors eyes growing EV market in Nepal, launches Nexon EV Max
Volvo Cars opens new design studio in Shanghai
Volvo Cars today inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art Design Studio Shanghai, thereby expanding its global design footprint by joining the carmaker’s existing studios in Gothenburg and Camarillo. The Shanghai studio aims to be one of the most comprehensive design studios of global car brands in Asia. Mirroring Volvo Cars’ design headquarters in Gothenburg, the Shanghai studio… Continue reading Volvo Cars opens new design studio in Shanghai
Ather Energy plans low-cost electric scooter
Bengaluru-based smart electric scooter OEM Ather Energy is set to introduce a new low-cost electric scooter, which is expected to be called the 450S. The company has trademarked the ‘450S’ nametag, suggesting that a launch may not be that far away. Ather Energy had applied for the 450S trademark in late March 2023 and the… Continue reading Ather Energy plans low-cost electric scooter
Ather Energy plans low-cost electric scooter
Bengaluru-based smart electric scooter OEM Ather Energy is set to introduce a new low-cost electric scooter, which is expected to be called the 450S. The company has trademarked the ‘450S’ nametag, suggesting that a launch may not be that far away. Ather Energy had applied for the 450S trademark in late March 2023 and the… Continue reading Ather Energy plans low-cost electric scooter
From the archive: on this day in 2009
In evolving from a steroidal version of the Skyline coupé into a bespoke supercar, the Nissan GT-R became the performance bargain of the decade, no contest. Imported JDM examples of the R35 blew minds in 2008, winning our annual Best Driver’s Car title, so our test of the first UK-market model was certain to be… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 2009
GM hires former Apple, Twitter exec Mike Abbott to run its entire software development
General Motors has hired a former Apple executive to help it develop in-vehicle software features for car buyers. GM announced Tuesday that Mike Abbott, the former vice president of engineering for Apple’s Cloud Services division, will join GM as executive vice president of software starting May 22. Abbott will report to CEO Mary Barra. “His… Continue reading GM hires former Apple, Twitter exec Mike Abbott to run its entire software development