Dacia has channeled the spirit of the original Mini, Fiat 500 and Volkswagen Beetle for a new sub-800kg, four-seat city car concept designed to dramatically reduce the price of EVs. Called the Hipster, it measures just 1.55m wide, 1.53m high and 3m long – shorter than any car currently on sale – yet still has four… Continue reading Radical Dacia Hipster revealed as 800kg electric car for sub-£15k
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Can a National Battery-Swapping Consortium Unlock 4W EV Adoption in India?
Picture a future where EV drivers enjoy the same ease as refueling a petrol car—regardless of the vehicle’s brand. A Maruti, a Mahindra, and a Tata Ace EV pull into the same swap station, exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones, and drive off in minutes. No queues. No compatibility issues. No downtime. This isn’t… Continue reading Can a National Battery-Swapping Consortium Unlock 4W EV Adoption in India?
Force Motors Reports Modest Growth in September Sales
Force Motors Limited has disclosed its sales figures for September 2025, showing incremental growth across its product portfolio. The company sold a total of 2,610 units during the month, comprising small commercial vehicles, light commercial vehicles, utility vehicles, and sports utility vehicles. This represents an increase of 46 units compared to September 2024, when the… Continue reading Force Motors Reports Modest Growth in September Sales
Electrifying Public Transport: E-Buses Transform India’s Cities
Indian cities have moved beyond pilot projects and are now adopting electric buses at scale, marking one of the world’s most ambitious mobility transitions. Over the last ten years, e-buses have been introduced as cleaner, quieter, and more cost-effective alternatives for millions of commuters. The consolidation of demand, service-based contracts, and expansion of charging infrastructure… Continue reading Electrifying Public Transport: E-Buses Transform India’s Cities
Chinese cars came to the UK 20 years ago – but it didn’t go as well
Perhaps he was hinting at the Gleagle Panda city car, in which case we can all be thankful: its wide eyes and gaping mouth weren’t for the faint of heart. Autocar’s man in China drove the Emgrand EC7 in early 2012 and reported that it had hard yet flimsy interior materials; a thirsty yet underpowered… Continue reading Chinese cars came to the UK 20 years ago – but it didn’t go as well
How the EV Rental Industry Supercharges Local Economies
The electric vehicle industry has provided us with more than just a way of commuting. It has reduced dependency on fossil fuels, aided in quick commerce deliveries, and boosted tourism for local communities. The EV rental industry has led to strategic growth by keeping all the profits within the community rather than distributing them to… Continue reading How the EV Rental Industry Supercharges Local Economies
The Service Advantage: How Leading Luxury Brands Create Lasting Customer Loyalty
The luxury automotive sector faces an uncomfortable truth: traditional competitive advantages are evaporating. When 84% of luxury buyers consider personalisation essential and 80% demand seamless omnichannel experiences, the industry’s response will determine which brands thrive and which merely survive over the next decade. With luxury vehicles increasingly converging in quality and performance, customer service has… Continue reading The Service Advantage: How Leading Luxury Brands Create Lasting Customer Loyalty
India’s Top 6 Car and SUV Makers Headed for Record Sales in CY2025
In CY2024, a total of 4.27 million (42,74,793 units) passenger vehicles were sold, up 4% YoY. Of this, the top six PV OEMs last year – Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Toyota and Kia – accounted for 3.99 million (39,96,671 units) or a 93% share, leaving the balance 7% to be fought over by… Continue reading India’s Top 6 Car and SUV Makers Headed for Record Sales in CY2025
“I’m not here to provoke”: How Missoni will redesign BMW and Alpina?
“We always hope to do something special with design,” he says, slightly riled. “Design isn’t compensation for the lack of something else. It should always be excellent. We’ll give the Alpina brand a nice, holistic launch soon, where it’s all explained. You just have to wait a bit longer.” Turning to the large cars that… Continue reading “I’m not here to provoke”: How Missoni will redesign BMW and Alpina?
Smash, learn, repeat: I went to ‘crash day’ – it’s exactly how it sounds
Few people will ever witness a car crash. That’s a good thing, but for the police who must understand what caused one and the lawyers and insurers who must deal with the aftermath, it’s not. It’s why every year the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators (ITAI) organises ‘crash day’, which is exactly as it sounds:… Continue reading Smash, learn, repeat: I went to ‘crash day’ – it’s exactly how it sounds