Volkswagen has revealed a new version of its Grand California camper van, featuring fresh technology, upgraded safety kit and more wood. Based on the Crafter full-size van, the VW Grand California offers buyers more space than its smaller Multivan-based California counterpart, and two body lengths with different interior layouts. The key differences between this new… Continue reading Volkswagen Grand California’s new-look interior should please luxury-loving campers
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Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Ford Capri is now as cheap as the Explorer
Coupe looks, SUV practicality Good to drive; £2,200 pack for free Just £228 a month It may share little with its original namesake in looks and packaging, but the latest Ford Capri does have one thing in common – and that’s aspiration. It sits above its sister car, the Explorer as a more sporting, prestigious model.… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: the stylish Ford Capri is now as cheap as the Explorer
Nissan Micra Nismo on the way to challenge the hot hatch elite
The Nissan Micra is fast on the way to UK shores, but it might not be the only model in the new electric supermini’s line-up as bosses have hinted a hot Nismo model could be on the way. We challenged the brand’s European top-brass about whether a high performance Nissan Micra Nismo was on the… Continue reading Nissan Micra Nismo on the way to challenge the hot hatch elite
New MGS6 EV will be an all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 rival
The S5 EV is the latest car to sit on MG’s MSP architecture and comes with up to 298 miles of range. We expect the larger car to easily eclipse this thanks to a bigger battery, rivalling the likes of the Skoda Enyaq, which can reach up to 356 miles on a single charge. Despite… Continue reading New MGS6 EV will be an all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 rival
Mercedes-AMG GT gets a major power boost, courtesy of Brabus
You’re looking at the Brabus 1000, a modified version of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe that comes with a collection of styling and technical upgrades, and some colossal performance figures. Brabus has not announced any prices for its new two-door flagship, but given that the car on which it’s based already costs well over £185,000, we… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT gets a major power boost, courtesy of Brabus
Stellantis Faces $1.7 Billion Tariff Hit in 2025, Warns of Challenging Year Ahead: Reuters
Stellantis has flagged a significant 1.5-billion-euro ($1.73 billion) impact from U.S. tariffs in 2025, warning of broader operational headwinds and projecting low single-digit operating income for the second half of the year. According to a Reuters report, the automaker disclosed the updated estimate on Tuesday, based on tariff rules that took effect the same day.… Continue reading Stellantis Faces $1.7 Billion Tariff Hit in 2025, Warns of Challenging Year Ahead: Reuters
UK PHEVs set to avoid Europe-wide CO2 rises in bid to keep appeal
Plug-in hybrids sold in the UK could avoid planned changes across Europe to how CO2 figures are calculated in a bid to keep their appeal to fleet buyers. Under the changes, the European Commission’s latest Euro 6e-bis emission standard will assume a lower share of a PHEV’s electric-only mileage, resulting in a more representative (and higher) CO2 figure. This would result… Continue reading UK PHEVs set to avoid Europe-wide CO2 rises in bid to keep appeal
Electric Maserati MCPura could still happen – if customers want it
The electric version of the Maserati MC20 supercar could still see the light of day if the market picks up, says Maserati, after it cancelled the model earlier this year, citing insufficient demand. Promising huge power and similar dynamics to those of the V6 car, the MC20 Folgore would have been the first electric supercar on… Continue reading Electric Maserati MCPura could still happen – if customers want it
Tolins Tyre Sets Up Terra Rubber for Tyre Recycling Push
Tolins Tyre Limited has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary, Terra Rubber Private Limited, as part of its strategic diversification into the tyre and rubber recycling business. The new entity was formally established on July 28, 2025, and is fully owned by Tolins. With this move, Tolins aims to strengthen its position in the rubber… Continue reading Tolins Tyre Sets Up Terra Rubber for Tyre Recycling Push
ASK Automotive Q1 Profit up 16% in Q1
Automotive components manufacturer ASK Automotive Limited reported 16.3% increase in consolidated profit after tax for Q1FY26 to ₹66 crores from ₹57 crores in Q1 FY25. Consolidated revenue reached ₹895 crores, up 3.5% from ₹865 crores in the same period last year. Earnings per share increased to ₹3.35 from ₹2.88. The company’s consolidated EBITDA surged 19.3% year-over-year… Continue reading ASK Automotive Q1 Profit up 16% in Q1