The first cars to receive the UK government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG) have been revealed – and one is already one of the cheapest EVs on the market. The six have been deemed eligible for the £1500 grant (the lesser of the two) and all come from French manufacturer Citroën. They are the ë-C3, ë-C3… Continue reading Six Citroen models named as eligible for £1500 Electric Car Grant
Category: US Motoring Press
Noted Tesla analyst Adam Jonas moving into new role at Morgan Stanley
Adam Jonas, Morgan Stanley auto analyst. CNBC Noted Morgan Stanley auto research analyst Adam Jonas will be stepping into a new role at the firm. Save for a brief stint as a researcher at a European competitor, Jonas has been with Morgan Stanley (and predecessor firm Dean Witter) since graduating from college, eventually working his… Continue reading Noted Tesla analyst Adam Jonas moving into new role at Morgan Stanley
Tesla awards Musk $29 billion in shares with prior pay package in limbo
watch now Tesla‘s board has awarded CEO Elon Musk an interim pay package of 96 million shares, according to a filing out Monday, which would be worth about $29 billion. The company said in the filing that Musk’s new package will include shares that vest in two years as long as he continues as CEO… Continue reading Tesla awards Musk $29 billion in shares with prior pay package in limbo
Baidu plans to expand its robotaxis to Europe with Lyft deal
Cheng Xin | Getty Images Baidu will bring its driverless taxis to Europe next year via a partnership with U.S. ridehailing firm Lyft, as the Chinese tech giant looks to expand its autonomous vehicles globally. The robotaxis will initially be deployed in the U.K. and Germany from 2026 with the aim to have “thousands” of… Continue reading Baidu plans to expand its robotaxis to Europe with Lyft deal
China’s BYD breaks delivery growth streak as EV price war reshapes competition
Despite a July slowdown, BYD retains its lead in China’s competitive EV market. Anna Barclay | Getty Images News | Getty Images China’s largest EV maker BYD posted its first monthly delivery decline this year, amid stiff competition from a price war that has attracted attention from policymakers in Beijing. While other major Chinese electric… Continue reading China’s BYD breaks delivery growth streak as EV price war reshapes competition
Ather Sees Magnet Shortage Impacting Dealer Supply for 7 days in Q2FY25
Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy has flagged a short-term disruption in vehicle supply to dealerships due to the shortage of rare earth magnets from China. The company foresees an impact of up to a seven-day supply to dealers during the July–September quarter of this financial year. “In the short term, which is this quarter, there… Continue reading Ather Sees Magnet Shortage Impacting Dealer Supply for 7 days in Q2FY25
TMA Recommends Excluding 25–50 HP Tractors From TREM V Emission Norms
In a move designed to promote regulatory consistency and reduce emissions, the Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA) has recommended that new emission standards for tractors specifically exempt models ranging from 25 to 50 horsepower (HP). Bharat Madan, Whole Time Director and Chief Financial Officer, Escorts Kubota Ltd. (EKL) who also chairs the Finance Committee at… Continue reading TMA Recommends Excluding 25–50 HP Tractors From TREM V Emission Norms
TMA Recommends Excluding 25–50 HP Tractors From TREM V Emission Norms
In a move designed to promote regulatory consistency and reduce emissions, the Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA) has recommended that new emission standards for tractors specifically exempt models ranging from 25 to 50 horsepower (HP). Bharat Madan, Whole Time Director and Chief Financial Officer, Escorts Kubota Ltd. (EKL) who also chairs the Finance Committee at… Continue reading TMA Recommends Excluding 25–50 HP Tractors From TREM V Emission Norms
MG Motor India Marks Sixth Anniversary with Special Offers on Hector and Astor SUVs
JSW MG Motor India announced special pricing and financing offers on its Hector and Astor SUVs to mark its sixth year of operations in the country. The Hector Sharp Pro MT is now available at ₹19.59 lakh (ex-showroom), and the MG Astor starts at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for a limited period. The company is also… Continue reading MG Motor India Marks Sixth Anniversary with Special Offers on Hector and Astor SUVs
P.B. Balaji Appointed CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, to Succeed Adrian Mardell in November
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the British luxury automotive arm of Tata Motors, has announced the appointment of P.B. Balaji as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 2025. He will take over from Adrian Mardell, who will retire after three decades with the company, including three years as CEO. Balaji, currently serving as Group CFO… Continue reading P.B. Balaji Appointed CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, to Succeed Adrian Mardell in November