Facelifted 2023 Mercedes G-Class spotted in production bodywork

The G-Class (or G-Wagen) is the third oldest name in the current Mercedes line up, after the SL and S-Class, so the retro-styled SUV’s incoming facelift is a pretty significant moment. The current generation of G-Class was launched in 2018, replacing what was effectively a 40-year old car. We can already see from these latest… Continue reading Facelifted 2023 Mercedes G-Class spotted in production bodywork

“The Nissan Qashqai is just one of many British car industry success stories in 2022”

I’m going to take a bit of a flyer declaring this pre-Christmas, but I reckon it’s safe to say the best-selling car of 2022 will be the British-built Nissan Qashqai. Year-to-date numbers give it a lead in the sales charts of more than 4,500, with last year’s number one, the Vauxhall Corsa, in second place.… Continue reading “The Nissan Qashqai is just one of many British car industry success stories in 2022”

Tesla offers rare year-end discounts on 2 top-selling models

Detroit — Tesla Inc. is offering rare discounts through year’s end on its two top-selling models, an indication that demand is slowing for its electric vehicles. The Austin, Texas, company started offering a $3,750 incentive on its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV on its website earlier this month, but on Wednesday doubled the… Continue reading Tesla offers rare year-end discounts on 2 top-selling models

Musk’s Twitter-scapades got you rethinking a Tesla? Here’s some options

So you wanted to buy a Tesla, but then Elon Musk bought Twitter, got offended by trolls, flirted with QAnon and started banning journalists. Now you’re not so sure? You’re not alone: The billionaire’s behavior has made some people publicly declare (on Twitter, of course) they will never buy one of his electric vehicles. And… Continue reading Musk’s Twitter-scapades got you rethinking a Tesla? Here’s some options

Payne: Kia EV6 GT, the discount Tesla dragster

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EV race: China leads world in higher sales, lower prices, more selection

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Tesla investor questions Musk’s managerial chops over Twitter

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Madhurisha V takes charge as new Schaeffler India CTO

Schaeffler India has announced the appointment of Madhurisha V as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In her role, Madhurisha V, who has over two decades of experience with various firms across automotive and industrial domains, will be responsible for R&D activities at Schaeffler India.  In her new role, Madhurisha V will guide various technological… Continue reading Madhurisha V takes charge as new Schaeffler India CTO

BEVs and PHEVs take record 28% market share as European demand surges in November

BEVs and PHEVs take record 28% market share as European demand surges in November Last month, the European new car market performed well once again, with November marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. Registrations increased from 860,700 units in November 2021 to 1,010,900 units this year – a total volume increase of 17%. However,… Continue reading BEVs and PHEVs take record 28% market share as European demand surges in November

BEVs and PHEVs take record 28% market share as European demand surges in November

BEVs and PHEVs take record 28% market share as European demand surges in November Last month, the European new car market performed well once again, with November marking the fourth consecutive month of growth. Registrations increased from 860,700 units in November 2021 to 1,010,900 units this year – a total volume increase of 17%. However,… Continue reading BEVs and PHEVs take record 28% market share as European demand surges in November