At over 500mm from the ground, the boot was just too high for her to climb into with a foot out of action, and although there’s ample space back there, the sizeable load lip might cause issues for some drivers. Talking of the boot, it’s worth mentioning that the ID 4 GTX cannot be specified with… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 4 GTX 2022 long term test
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New Honda ZR-V details revealed ahead of 2023 UK launch
Honda has confirmed the all-new ZR-V crossover will go on sale in Japan in April 2023, with its arrival in the UK expected late next year. Originally previewed as part of an electrification strategy presentation in March, the ZR-V has been designed with a focus on attracting younger buyers, and as such majors on “sporty… Continue reading New Honda ZR-V details revealed ahead of 2023 UK launch
Praga to reveal radical road-going hypercar this week
Czech engineering company Praga has previewed its new lightweight, carbonfibre-clad, petrol-powered hypercar, which will be its first road-legal offering since the limited-run R1R of 2015. As well as being historically famous for making heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles, tractors, boats, aeroplanes, tanks and karts, Praga has cemented itself as a leading global motorsport outfit in recent years. Its new… Continue reading Praga to reveal radical road-going hypercar this week
Matter Energy unveils electric motorcycle with 150km range, ABS and four-speed ‘box
Matter Energy unveils electric motorcycle with 150km range, ABS and four-speed ‘box Technology start-up Matter today unveiled its first electric motorcycle which the company says has been designed and engineered in-house from the ground-up. The emission-free motorcycle, which will be manufactured from in Ahmedabad, has some standout features for an EV on two wheels –… Continue reading Matter Energy unveils electric motorcycle with 150km range, ABS and four-speed ‘box
Matter Energy unveils electric motorcycle with 150km range, ABS and four-speed ‘box
Technology start-up Matter today unveiled its first electric motorcycle which the company says has been designed and engineered in-house from the ground-up. The emission-free motorcycle, which will be manufactured from in Ahmedabad, has some standout features for an EV on two wheels – a four-speed gearbox and dual-channel ABS. It also houses a liquid-cooled, 5.0… Continue reading Matter Energy unveils electric motorcycle with 150km range, ABS and four-speed ‘box
Continental Tires opens first CV alignment centre in Jaipur
Leading premium tyre manufacturer Continental Tires inaugurated a new commercial vehicle alignment centre in Jaipur on Nov 21. This newly inaugurated centre marks the third alignment centre in the state of Rajasthan and the first in Jaipur, the company said. Located at the heart of Jaipur, the newly launched centre incorporates a brand experiential zone… Continue reading Continental Tires opens first CV alignment centre in Jaipur
Force Motors unveils next gen Van Urbania to dealers in Indore, launch within a month
Force Motors unveils next gen Van Urbania to dealers in Indore, launch within a month Force Motors, India’s largest van maker is upping its game in the segment with a next generation product Urbania. To be launched within a month, the Urbania was revealed to the select set of dealers on Nov 21. Force Motors… Continue reading Force Motors unveils next gen Van Urbania to dealers in Indore, launch within a month
Mercedes-Benz India appoints Lance Bennett as Vice-President, Sales and Marketing
Mercedes-Benz India appoints Lance Bennett as Vice-President, Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz India today, has announced an organisational change in its Sales & Marketing function effective from February 1, 2023. Lance Bennett, currently associated as the General Manager and Company Director, Mercedes-Benz New Zealand, responsible for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales Support for Passenger Cars, has been… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India appoints Lance Bennett as Vice-President, Sales and Marketing
Editor’s letter: Semiconductor shortage chips away at the industry
How long will the semiconductor chip shortage crisis last? Depends who you ask. The last public words of Thierry Bolloré in his role as Jaguar Land Rover CEO were to warn that the chip crisis would take years to resolve. Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares said recently he expected normality from the end of 2023. Hyundai has… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Semiconductor shortage chips away at the industry
Greatest road tests ever: Seat Toledo 2.0 GT 16V
Tested 19.4.95 The Toledo GT was a breath of fresh air among too many staid, stick-in-the-mud classmates and good enough to snatch four road test stars. A 2.0-litre twin-cam four-pot petrol engine, lifted from the Mk3 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16v, provided the Toledo GT 16v with 150bhp. That was enough to haul the car from… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: Seat Toledo 2.0 GT 16V