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TVS iQube outsells Bajaj Chetak and Ola in first two weeks of May

Having topped monthly sales of electric two-wheelers for the very first time in April 2025, it looks like TVS Motor is keen to maintain the same growth momentum in FY2026. As per the latest retail sales statistics on the Vahan portal for the May 1-14, 2025 period, TVS Motor with sales of 10,569 iQubes is… Continue reading TVS iQube outsells Bajaj Chetak and Ola in first two weeks of May

TVS iQube outsells Bajaj Chetak and Ola in first two weeks of May

Land Rover Discovery continues into 2026 with new special editions

The Land Rover Discovery has been treated to a pair of special editions and some subtle updates in a bid to sustain its appeal as it enters its eighth year on sale. The primary additions for the 2026 model year are a pair of new special-edition Discovery models that JLR says have been designed to… Continue reading Land Rover Discovery continues into 2026 with new special editions

Bentley Batur

Bentley says the hand-built nature of the Batur gives refinement advantages. A craftsperson able to take their time to fit seals accurately can make Batur quieter even than the standard car, they reckon. Inside, there’s some immediate familiarity to the Batur because it retains the dash-top, gently rotating tri-faced display panel and most switches from… Continue reading Bentley Batur

Republican Bill to End E.V. Tax Credit Could Hurt G.M. and Ford

Sales of electric vehicles have been rising in recent years, partly because of a $7,500 tax credit from the federal government that helps lower the cost of buying one. But a budget bill that House Republicans released on Monday would end that tax credit. Their proposal would also put new restrictions on other tax breaks… Continue reading Republican Bill to End E.V. Tax Credit Could Hurt G.M. and Ford

Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC failed to pay swing state petition signers, new suit alleges

Elon Musk speaks during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Oct. 27, 2024. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Elon Musk’s America PAC didn’t keep its promise to pay swing state voters who signed a pro-Trump petition ahead of the… Continue reading Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC failed to pay swing state petition signers, new suit alleges

5 new Uber features you should know — including a way to avoid surge pricing

Travelers walk past a sign pointing toward the Uber ride-share vehicle pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2023. Mario Tama | Getty Images Uber is giving commuters new ways to travel and cut costs on frequent rides. The ride-hailing company on Wednesday announced a route share feature on… Continue reading 5 new Uber features you should know — including a way to avoid surge pricing

Chinese startup Pony.ai reports first robotaxi fire, no injuries

A Pony.ai autonomous car. Pony.ai BEIJING — One of Pony.ai‘s robotaxis caught fire for the first time on Tuesday, with no people harmed in the incident, the U.S.-listed Chinese startup told CNBC. The company did not disclose the reason behind the fire. Videos purporting to show the incident in Beijing had circulated on social media.… Continue reading Chinese startup Pony.ai reports first robotaxi fire, no injuries

Baidu’s robotaxi unit plans Europe expansion

More than 70% of Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi rides in Wuhan were fully driverless as of April, and the company said in May it expected 100% of the rides to be completely autonomous in coming quarters. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese tech company Baidu‘s Apollo Go robotaxi business plans to expand… Continue reading Baidu’s robotaxi unit plans Europe expansion

NRB Bearings Net Loss Down by 106% in Q4

Automotive component manufacturer NRB Bearings’ net sales rose15.7% in Q4FY25 to ₹329.29 crore from ₹284.61 crore in Q4FY24. The company significantly reduced its quarterly net loss to ₹2.08 crore, a 106.66% improvement from the ₹31.22 crore loss a year ago. EBITDA grew by 30.45% to ₹63.19 crore compared to ₹48.44 crore in Q4FY24. Additionally, the earnings… Continue reading NRB Bearings Net Loss Down by 106% in Q4