Workers within the JLR supply chain are being told to apply for Universal Credit as the effects of the cyber attack on the British car maker continues well into its third week. The claim comes from workers union Unite, which also alleges that suppliers are moving workers onto reduced or zero-hour contracts as they battle… Continue reading JLR hack: Supply chain staff told to apply for Universal Credit, claims union
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Wild Lotus Theory One concept “well within the realms of reality”
Even the three-seat cabin and revolutionary ‘grasshopper’ dihedral door system have been conceived with an eye on real-world usability, Payne explained, and the outlandish wedge-shaped silhouette and air-channeling bodywork don’t come at the expense of practicality, with a small boot included behind the seats. Asked if the Theory 1 was designed with real-world viability in… Continue reading Wild Lotus Theory One concept “well within the realms of reality”
Peugeot e-408
Like the exterior, the interior of the e-408 is taken straight from the ICE 408, which is actually pretty similar to the dashboard in the 308 and e-308. It’s mostly good news: a pleasing design, a well-screwed-together feeling and satisfyingly damped switchgear. However, as you go up the model range (our GT test car was… Continue reading Peugeot e-408
Bentley Bentayga
The Bentayga’s fundamental chassis and body-in-white have been little changed since its 2015 launch, but substantial design and technology upgrades – including the addition of new bodystyles and powertrains – have helped to keep Bentley out near the front of an increasingly busy super-SUV field. The Aston Martin DBX and Lamborghini Urus have fully embraced… Continue reading Bentley Bentayga
Ranked: The fastest road-legal cars
When cars first hit the roads in the 1800s, the fastest models – such as Karl Benz’s Patent Motorwagen – could just about reach 10mph. On a good day, with a light driver. And a strong tailwind. Fast forward less than 150 years and we’ve topped that to more than 300mph. Or to put into… Continue reading Ranked: The fastest road-legal cars
Mercedes to bring back cabin buttons for current and future models
Mercedes-Benz will begin to integrate more physical controls into its digitally focused cabins, as “the data shows us physical buttons are better”, software boss Magnus Östberg has told Autocar. This starts with the new GLC and CLA Shooting Brake EVs, which both get a host of rockers, rollers and buttons on a new-design steering wheel. This… Continue reading Mercedes to bring back cabin buttons for current and future models
Landmark Cars Limited Announces New KIA Showroom in Kolkata
Landmark Cars Limited, a leading premium automotive retail network in India, announced on Wednesday that it has received a Letter of Authority (LOA) from KIA India to open a new showroom on B.T. Road in Kolkata. The dealership will be established through Landmark Premium Cars Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. The… Continue reading Landmark Cars Limited Announces New KIA Showroom in Kolkata
Indian Fuel-Tech Platform Nawgati Partners with Seed Group for UAE Market Entry
Indian fuel-tech platform Nawgati has formed a strategic partnership with Seed Group, an investment company affiliated with The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, to enter the UAE’s fuel retail market. The collaboration aims to deploy Nawgati’s digital solutions across petrol stations in Dubai and other emirates, focusing on operational efficiency improvements… Continue reading Indian Fuel-Tech Platform Nawgati Partners with Seed Group for UAE Market Entry
Oben Electric Plans 10 New Maharashtra Showrooms This Financial Year
Oben Electric announced plans to establish 10 new showrooms and service centers across Maharashtra during the current financial year, expanding its existing network of five locations in the state. The Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle manufacturer currently operates four showrooms in Pune at Wakad, Shivajinagar, Dhankawadi, and Chinchwad, plus one additional location at Jalna Road in Chhatrapati… Continue reading Oben Electric Plans 10 New Maharashtra Showrooms This Financial Year
ACMA Appoints Steelbird Director Manav Kapur as Head of Aftermarket Pillar
Manav Kapur, Director of Steelbird International, has been appointed Chairman of the Aftermarket Pillar of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) on September 16, 2025, to advance initiatives that strengthen competitiveness and enhance the global footprint of Indian auto component manufacturers. Kapur’s appointment comes after he completed his tenure as Chairman of ACMA’s… Continue reading ACMA Appoints Steelbird Director Manav Kapur as Head of Aftermarket Pillar