Daimler India CV opens its 300th BharatBenz showroom in Maharashtra

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has inaugurated its 300th BharatBenz sales and service touch-point in India. BharatBenz has also expanded its sales and service footprint in western India by adding 10 new BharatBenz touchpoints in partnership with Autobahn Trucking.   The 300th showroom in the all-India BharatBenz network is located at Loni, a strategic location on the… Continue reading Daimler India CV opens its 300th BharatBenz showroom in Maharashtra

Hyundai breaks ground at new EV and battery plant in the US

Hyundai Motor Group has officially announced the setting up of a US-only $5.54 billion (Rs 45,943 crore) plant to establish itself as a global top tier electric vehicle OEM.  On October 25, the Korean carmaker held a ground-breaking ceremony for the new electric vehicle-only plant ‘Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)’ in Bryan County, Georgia,… Continue reading Hyundai breaks ground at new EV and battery plant in the US

Hyundai breaks ground at new EV and battery plant in the US

Hyundai Motor Group has officially announced the setting up of a US-only $5.54 billion (Rs 45,943 crore) plant to establish itself as a global top tier electric vehicle OEM.  On October 25, the Korean carmaker held a ground-breaking ceremony for the new electric vehicle-only plant ‘Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA)’ in Bryan County, Georgia,… Continue reading Hyundai breaks ground at new EV and battery plant in the US

Mercedes-Benz S-Class PHEV 2022 long term test

Even with just a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, with petrol prices being what they are, it was a sizeable disincentive. It would only do 25mpg if you drove it unusually gently. So what hope, then, for the S-Class, with its similar weight and a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine? Of course, the secret lies in its ability to travel… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz S-Class PHEV 2022 long term test

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 7)

Episode 7 of My Week In Cars brings you closer to Matt and Steve’s weekly column in Autocar magazine. Join our pair of petrolheads as they have a chat about the fearsome off-roading capabilities of trials cars, an electric Rolls-Royce, petrolheads worried about certain issues, and, of course, your correspondence. Make sure you never miss… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (episode 7)

From the archive: on this day in 1975

Every car firm has a wealth of unrealised projects in its archives. Most will never see the light of day, but occasionally we get tantalising glimpses into alternate histories.  One such instance came in 1975, when we met Phil Weaver, who had retired from Jaguar, having worked in its Special Projects and Competitions department.  Back… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1975

Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030

Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030 Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030, under a preliminary agreement reached by the two companies, news agency Reuters has reported. Tata intends to begin producing green steel, or steel made… Continue reading Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030

Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030

Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030 Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030, under a preliminary agreement reached by the two companies, news agency Reuters has reported. Tata intends to begin producing green steel, or steel made… Continue reading Tata Steel’s Dutch arm plans to supply Ford plants in Europe with “green” steel after 2030

Honda Cars India profitable for the first time in three years, eyes breakeven at one lakh units

Honda Cars India profitable for the first time in three years, eyes breakeven at one lakh units After consolidating its manufacturing footprint and rationalising workforce through a voluntary retirement scheme amid the Covid-19 crisis, Honda Cars India’s balance sheet has returned to black for the first time in three years. With the aim of making… Continue reading Honda Cars India profitable for the first time in three years, eyes breakeven at one lakh units

Autocar magazine 26th October: on sale now

This week, we unearth an exclusive – a two seat Caterham EV – drive the new Nissan Z and uncover Britain’s best affordable driver’s car. Pick up a copy of our latest mag to find out more.  News Caterham has revealed plans to produce an all-electric sports car and EV edition of the fabled Seven… Continue reading Autocar magazine 26th October: on sale now