The new Renault Twingo electric car will arrive in the UK in right-hand-drive form soon after its launch next year, the firm’s boss, Fabrice Cambolive, has confirmed. The fourth generation of the model is due on sale in mainland Europe next year with a sub-€20,000 (£16,700) starting price, but there had been doubts over whether it… Continue reading Right-hand-drive Renault Twingo confirmed for UK
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DS No4: new name, fresh face, option of electric power
The DS 4 has been given a heavy update, bringing in a fresh look, a new name and the option of an electric powertrain for the first time. The C-segment hatchback has been the French brand’s best-seller in the UK since its 2021 launch, albeit with just 2300 sales. While it has done much better in Europe,… Continue reading DS No4: new name, fresh face, option of electric power
Polestar 5: ‘extreme-fast charging’ GT to star at Munich motor show
“It’s an extremely low car [for an electric car],” said Allen. “Not as low as an internal- combustion-engine car but close, and they don’t have batteries underneath. That has been a particular challenge.” Much of the engineering work on the 5 is being done with future Polestar products in mind. There’s “a lot of scalability”… Continue reading Polestar 5: ‘extreme-fast charging’ GT to star at Munich motor show
Cloth seats and steel wheels cut Peugeot 208’s price to £20k
Peugeot has launched a new version of the 208 that cuts the supermini’s starting price from £24,645 to £19,995. Named the 208 Style, it’s available only with a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine that sends 99bhp to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. It’s visually distinguished from its more expensive siblings by a colour-contrasting black grille and steel… Continue reading Cloth seats and steel wheels cut Peugeot 208’s price to £20k
Volvo ’empowers’ China and US divisions in push for localisation
Volvo is moving to a more regionalised business model that will help it better adapt to differing market demands and legislation in Europe, the US and China. Under the stewardship of recently re-appointed CEO Håkan Samuelsson, Volvo Cars will devolve more power to its American and Chinese divisions while “more directly” steering its European operations… Continue reading Volvo ’empowers’ China and US divisions in push for localisation
Volvo CEO: long-range PHEVs could come to Europe
Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson believes extended-range plug-in hybrids could play an important role in Europe’s electrification transition, strengthening the possibility of the new XC70 being sold here. The XC70 was previewed last week as a mid-sized PHEV SUV to sit in between the XC60 and XC90, with a claimed electric range of 124 miles – far more… Continue reading Volvo CEO: long-range PHEVs could come to Europe
Freelander due UK return as electrified 4×4 with JLR design
Electric power will also feature heavily thanks to the set-up’s 34kWh battery. In the Omoda 9, this gives a claimed electric range of 93 miles, something the Freelander could even exceed, given its more slippery shape. After the plug-in hybrid, REx and fully electric powertrains will arrive. RExs are the latest spin on hybrid cars, whereby… Continue reading Freelander due UK return as electrified 4×4 with JLR design
VECV sees CV Market grow in Single Digits in FY26 on Replacement, Infra Demand
After delivering its best-ever annual performance in FY25, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) is entering FY26 with cautious optimism. The company anticipates single-digit volume growth in the commercial vehicle (CV) industry during the current fiscal year, following a relatively flat performance in FY25. Despite the broader industry stagnation, VECV recorded over 5% volume growth last year,… Continue reading VECV sees CV Market grow in Single Digits in FY26 on Replacement, Infra Demand
Tata Elxsi Partners with Mercedes-Benz for Vehicle Software Development
Tata Elxsi has announced a collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) for Vehicle Software Engineering and Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) development. Mercedes-Benz, with nearly 140 years in the automotive industry, continues to advance development in software-defined vehicles. The company’s software architecture is designed to enhance vehicle capabilities, create interfaces, and optimize performance. “This… Continue reading Tata Elxsi Partners with Mercedes-Benz for Vehicle Software Development
Apollo Tyres Reports 3% Revenue Growth in FY25
Apollo Tyres Ltd reported a consolidated revenue growth of 3% for FY25, with revenues reaching Rs 26,123 crores compared to Rs 25,378 crores in the previous fiscal year. For the fourth quarter, revenues also increased by 3% to Rs 6,424 crores. Operating profit for FY25 stood at Rs 3,572 crores, down from Rs 4,447 crores… Continue reading Apollo Tyres Reports 3% Revenue Growth in FY25