Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws

Privately owned electric scooters are the “elephant in the room” in the micromobility debate, MPs have been told, with police concerned about a lack of clarity in the law. Last week, David Davies, executive director of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety, told the Transport Committee that while much evaluation was being conducted on rental… Continue reading Clarity needed on private electric scooter laws

Omoda C5 set to be first UK model from Chinese car maker Chery

Another new name will be coming to UK showrooms in the early part of 2024 when the Omoda 5 will spearhead a range of new models coming from Chinese car maker Chery. Although the Omoda name won’t be familiar to UK buyers, the name Chery may well ring bells – it has had a joint venture in… Continue reading Omoda C5 set to be first UK model from Chinese car maker Chery

New real-world road test in this week’s Auto Express

In this week’s issue of Auto Express we have an all-new, real-world road test as the Dacia Sandero and Citroen C3 go head-to-head in a battle of the £14k superminis. We also reveal Mercedes’ plans for a new posh baby EV saloon, with our exclusive pictures previewing how it could look. Plus, we get taken… Continue reading New real-world road test in this week’s Auto Express

Electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible gets green light for production

Less than eight months after it showed its electric Cooper SE Convertible prototype, MINI has announced the EV drop-top will go into limited-series production. Just 999 examples will be built, with 150 units earmarked for the UK at a price of £52,500. Sales begin in April, but specifications are fixed, with a choice of just… Continue reading Electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible gets green light for production

Tata Motors to supply 25,000 Xpres-T EVs to Uber

Tata Motors to assist Uber in electrifying its services across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad; deliveries to Uber fleet partners to begin in a phased manner, starting this month. Tata Motors has signed an MoU with Uber, India’s leading ridesharing app, to introduce 25,000 Xpres–T electric sedans into their premium category service.  With… Continue reading Tata Motors to supply 25,000 Xpres-T EVs to Uber

Tata Motors to supply 25,000 Xpres-T EVs to Uber

Tata Motors to assist Uber in electrifying its services across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad; deliveries to Uber fleet partners to begin in a phased manner, starting this month. Tata Motors has signed an MoU with Uber, India’s leading ridesharing app, to introduce 25,000 Xpres–T electric sedans into their premium category service.  With… Continue reading Tata Motors to supply 25,000 Xpres-T EVs to Uber

Honda Motor co-founder Takeo Fujisawa to be inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame

Honda Motor co-founder Takeo Fujisawa to be inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame Takeo Fujisawa, co-founder of Honda Motor Co, is to be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame at its awards ceremony on July 20 in Detroit. Fujisawa will join Honda founder Soichiro Honda, who was inducted in 1989 as the first Japanese automotive… Continue reading Honda Motor co-founder Takeo Fujisawa to be inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame

New 2024 Ferrari hypercar hits the road: V12 swapped for smaller hybrid engine

As Ferrari enters the era of electrification, development of the firm’s next flagship hypercar is in full swing – as revealed by a newly released video of the car testing on public roads. With a bloodline that includes the legendary F40, Enzo and most recently the LaFerrari, the new model will ditch V12 power in… Continue reading New 2024 Ferrari hypercar hits the road: V12 swapped for smaller hybrid engine

Motherson Group to acquire Faurecia’s SAS cockpit modules division for 540 million euros

Motherson Group to acquire Faurecia’s SAS cockpit modules division for 540 million euros India’s Samvardhana Motherson is set to make yet another acquisition. Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV (SMRPBV), the 100% subsidiary of Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL), has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% stake in SAS Autosystemtechnik GmbH (SAS) from Faurecia,… Continue reading Motherson Group to acquire Faurecia’s SAS cockpit modules division for 540 million euros

Maruti Suzuki targets doubling of SUV sales and UV leadership in FY2024

Maruti Suzuki India, which leads the passenger vehicle market with a 42% share, has set its sights on also being the leader in the SUV market. The company, which currently has an 18.25% share of the utility vehicle market, has set its sights on being the No. 1 UV player in FY2024, a year in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki targets doubling of SUV sales and UV leadership in FY2024