Royal Enfield has supplied four Himalayan 450 units to the British army, rekindling its historic association. These units will be used by the force’s Motorised Adventure (AMA) for training and development exercises across the UK, and will also feature in public events such as Exercise Mudmaster and Exercise Roadmaster – both designed to test riding,… Continue reading Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 joins British Army fleet, reviving century-old ties
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Mercedes A-Class successor due in 2028 with petrol, EV options
Mercedes-Benz has greenlit plans for a new entry-level hatchback that will indirectly take the place of the A-Class when it bows out in 2028. The move marks a clear reversal from the brand’s recent luxury-first strategy, which had shifted focus towards high-margin models positioned further up the ladder. The new five-door will be the fifth… Continue reading Mercedes A-Class successor due in 2028 with petrol, EV options
BEV sales in Europe jump 27% to 159,746 units in August
August 2025 turned out to be a month of growth of Europe’s new passenger car market, helped in some manner by the growing demand for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) as well as Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs). According to JATO Dynamics’ retail sales data for 28 European markets, a total of 790,177 units were registered in… Continue reading BEV sales in Europe jump 27% to 159,746 units in August
Minda Corp targets 3.5X revenue growth by FY30 to Rs 17,500 crore
Auto component major Minda Corp has set a revenue target of over Rs 17,500 crore for the financial year 2030, representing a three-and-a-half-fold growth from the current topline, driven by higher shares from the passenger vehicle business, premiumization, electrification, and exports. According to an investor presentation, the Delhi-based company plans to boost its revenue to… Continue reading Minda Corp targets 3.5X revenue growth by FY30 to Rs 17,500 crore
Jaguar Faces Prolonged Shutdown After a Cyberattack
The luxury carmaker shut down production in early September to contain the breach. It announced on Tuesday that it would take more time to resume operations. Go to Source
Tesla’s 2021 Model Y Doors Could Trap Riders, US Safety Agency Says
The agency is investigating reports that electronic doors on one model couldn’t be opened from outside, trapping children or others inside. Go to Source
Chinese EV giant BYD says it has a backup plan if it’s cut off from Nvidia chips
The Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD presents its models at the Open Space Area during the IAA Mobility in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on September 12, 2025. Eyeswideopen | Getty Images News | Getty Images BYD has a backup plan if it gets cut off from the Nvidia chips it currently uses in its cars, a… Continue reading Chinese EV giant BYD says it has a backup plan if it’s cut off from Nvidia chips
Ultraviolette Targets to Sell up to 12,000 Units in FY25; Eyes Profitability in 2-3 Years
Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle startup Ultraviolette Automotive is looking for quick scale with expansion of its product portfolio and retail presence. The company is targeting volumes in the range of 10,000 to 12,000 units during the current financial year with two products and retail presence in close to 100 cities. “Overall, I would say we are… Continue reading Ultraviolette Targets to Sell up to 12,000 Units in FY25; Eyes Profitability in 2-3 Years
Volvo EX90 finally gains key safety systems in major upgrade
Volvo has given the EX90 major hardware and software upgrades, adding previously promised safety features to existing cars and boosting the electricals to 800V for 2026-model-year cars. The software upgrade means the electric SUV gains an additional Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processor (in place of an older Nvidia Xavier chip) to run its ‘brain’, bringing it in line… Continue reading Volvo EX90 finally gains key safety systems in major upgrade
Mercedes readying A-Class replacement with ICE and EV power
Mercedes-Benz has approved plans for a new entry-level hatchback that will indirectly replace the A-Class when it is axed in 2028. The move represents a significant reversal of the German marque’s recent new model strategy, which heavily favoured more expensive offerings positioned further up its line-up. Insiders have told Autocar that the new five-door model will be the… Continue reading Mercedes readying A-Class replacement with ICE and EV power