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
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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
Best tow cars to buy 2025-2026: top choices for caravaners or anyone with a trailer to pull
This year, the 37 models in the final judging were split across seven weight categories, with EVs, hybrid cars and diesels grouped together in each class. We’ve listed the category winners here alongside two commended alternatives, although it’s worth noting that some weight sectors – notably the Over 2,000kg one – had far more entrants… Continue reading Best tow cars to buy 2025-2026: top choices for caravaners or anyone with a trailer to pull
Big Volvo EX90 gets huge hardware updates, plus faster charging
The Volvo EX90 has been moved to the company’s new 800-volt electrical architecture, despite having been on sale for less than 18 months. The changes, applicable to the 2026 model-year cars, apparently enable owners to add 155 miles of range in 10 minutes. The news comes around six months after the then-Volvo Cars CEO Jim… Continue reading Big Volvo EX90 gets huge hardware updates, plus faster charging
‘Ready To Rock’ Ford Mustang goes crazy horses with tyre smokin’ 870bhp
In the chassis department, there’s a set of 20-inch RTR Aero 5 wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres (a chunky 305-section up front, and 315-section at the rear), a set of RTR 30-way adjustable “Tactical Performance” coilovers and adjustable anti-roll bars, and two-piece front brake discs. Oh, and RTR makes sure that every… Continue reading ‘Ready To Rock’ Ford Mustang goes crazy horses with tyre smokin’ 870bhp