Alpine is still developing larger and more upmarket electric cars to crown its line-up, despite having put its plans to enter the US market on ice. The Renault-owned performance brand had planned a US launch for 2027 as part of its strategy to achieve 150,000 annual sales by 2030 but postponed the plans indefinitely after the Trump… Continue reading Alpine still developing large premium EVs as US launch postponed
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BMW M straight six and V8 to survive Euro 7 emissions rules
BMW M’s signature straight-six and V8 engines will survive the introduction of the tougher Euro 7 emissions regulations – and, the division’s boss claims, with no loss of performance. Although the emissions levels allowed for cars are unchanged from the current Euro 6e regulations, they will be tested over a broader (and harder) range of scenarios… Continue reading BMW M straight six and V8 to survive Euro 7 emissions rules
BYD primes Bentley-rivalling Yangwang brand for European launch
BYD has finally confirmed plans to launch its high-end Yangwang brand in Europe, more than two years after introducing it in China. Yangwang is the Chinese company’s high-end marque, sitting above the core BYD line-up and the new Denza premium brand with a range of tech-heavy, high-performance flagship models that are pitched as rivals to… Continue reading BYD primes Bentley-rivalling Yangwang brand for European launch
Government asks for feedback on autonomous taxi rollout
The government has launched a consultation on the future of autonomous vehicles, with a view to putting self-driving taxis and buses on the road early next year. It has invited the public and industry to provide their views on issues such as how to allow firms to run autonomous taxis, considering what safeguards should be put… Continue reading Government asks for feedback on autonomous taxi rollout
Lamborghini Temerario
Lamborghini’s launch event for the Temerario, conducted in late-series production prototypes, was undertaken entirely in short, fairly frantic on-track bursts, and in open-face helmets. So I can’t tell you anything about how it rides or handles on the road – although for a car that, insists Lambo, is often daily-driven, those are clearly important factors. Nor… Continue reading Lamborghini Temerario
Renault India to Introduce New Logo with All Future Vehicle Launches
Renault India, a fully owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has announced that all future vehicle launches in the country will feature the company’s updated logo. The upcoming All-New Triber will be the first Renault model in India to carry the redesigned emblem. The new logo, which consists of an interlocked diamond design, is part of… Continue reading Renault India to Introduce New Logo with All Future Vehicle Launches
HighTec, Elektrobit, and Infineon Collaborate to Integrate Rust with AUTOSAR Classic for AURIX Drive Core
HighTec EDV-Systeme, Elektrobit, and Infineon Technologies have entered into a strategic collaboration to support the integration of the Rust programming language with AUTOSAR Classic basic software for Infineon’s AURIX™ TC4x microcontrollers. This partnership aims to support modern software development practices for safety-critical applications in the automotive sector. As partners in Infineon’s Drive Core ecosystem, HighTec… Continue reading HighTec, Elektrobit, and Infineon Collaborate to Integrate Rust with AUTOSAR Classic for AURIX Drive Core
Fresh Bus Introduces Unified Digital Travel Platform for Intercity Bus Passengers
Fresh Bus, an electric intercity bus service provider in India, has introduced the Unified Customer Journey (UCJ), a digital platform designed to simplify the travel experience for passengers. The UCJ consolidates essential journey information into a single, real-time mobile link, covering the entire trip from booking to drop-off. Once a ticket is booked, passengers automatically… Continue reading Fresh Bus Introduces Unified Digital Travel Platform for Intercity Bus Passengers
iGowise Mobility and Elektrik Express to Deploy 2,000 AI-Enabled Electric Trikes for Urban Deliveries
Elektrik Express, a company focused on sustainable logistics infrastructure, has partnered with iGowise Mobility, a developer of electric vehicles, to deploy 2,000 AI-integrated BeiGo 2.5-wheeler electric pickup trikes. The phased rollout is set to begin on August 15, 2025, with pilot operations in Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Over the next 18 to 24 months,… Continue reading iGowise Mobility and Elektrik Express to Deploy 2,000 AI-Enabled Electric Trikes for Urban Deliveries
AIFI and Bureau of Energy Efficiency Sign MoU to Boost Energy Efficiency in Forging Sector
The Association of Indian Forging Industry (AIFI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, to promote energy-efficient technologies in the forging sector. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs,… Continue reading AIFI and Bureau of Energy Efficiency Sign MoU to Boost Energy Efficiency in Forging Sector