Hero MotoCorp plans assembly operations in the Philippines

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest motorised two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced plans to  commence operations in the Philippines in association with Terrafirma Motors Corporation (TMC), a part of the Columbian Group of Companies, which is among the leading automotive groups in the Philippines and also represents brands like BMW, Kia, Mazda, Range Rover, Peugeot and Mahindra.  As… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp plans assembly operations in the Philippines

New Maserati GranCabrio teased with official images

Just like the old GranTurismo, Maserati will sell its front-engined GT car as a coupe and convertible. We’ve already seen the new GranTurismo unveiled in hard-top guise and now it appears the convertible GranCabrio is almost ready for its full debut.  These latest pictures taken outside Maserati’s headquarters in Modena mark the first time we’ve seen official… Continue reading New Maserati GranCabrio teased with official images

Ford Fiesta axed from line-up

It has been confirmed that the Ford Fiesta supermini will be axed from Ford‘s line-up, with production of the brand’s compact hatchback scheduled to end in June 2023. In an official statement Ford of Europe President Martin Sander said: “At Ford in Europe, we are accelerating our efforts to go all-in on electrification with our… Continue reading Ford Fiesta axed from line-up

Audi to partner with Sauber for 2026 F1 season

Audi and Sauber have announced a partnership for the 2026 Formula One season – the same year new engine regulations will come into force in the sport. A key driver behind Audi’s desire to enter F1 is the sport’s plans to become more sustainable and cost-efficient. Sauber will split with its current partner Alfa Romeo… Continue reading Audi to partner with Sauber for 2026 F1 season

New 2023 BMW M2: pricing, specs and M Performance variant

BMW’s M division recently announced its first plug-in hybrid model, the controversial 2.7-tonne XM SUV. But the renowned performance experts haven’t given up on pure driver’s cars just yet – and they’re throwing everything at what could be their defining small coupé, the new M2. BMW says deliveries will start in May 2023, but the… Continue reading New 2023 BMW M2: pricing, specs and M Performance variant

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)