Moving up to Design Edition adds a Dynamic interior trim and a three-spoke sports steering wheel, then SE L enhances things with tech including keyless entry and start/stop, light and rain sensors, parking sensors at both ends, and selectable Drive modes. Monte Carlo trim is truly special, and comes with matrix LED headlights, wireless smartphone… Continue reading Meet the Skoda SUV range
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Honda scooter market share drops to 39%, TVS’ rises to 29% in Q1 FY2026
After achieving strong 9% growth in FY2025, the Indian two-wheeler industry has had a tepid start to FY2026. The April-June 2025 quarter has seen factory dispatches of 4.67 million units, which is a sales decline of 6.2%. According to SIAM, this is due to some inventory correction. Nevertheless, of the three sub-segments, the scooter segment… Continue reading Honda scooter market share drops to 39%, TVS’ rises to 29% in Q1 FY2026
Honda scooter market share drops to 39%, TVS’ rises to 29% in Q1 FY2026
After achieving strong 9% growth in FY2025, the Indian two-wheeler industry has had a tepid start to FY2026. The April-June 2025 quarter has seen factory dispatches of 4.67 million units, which is a sales decline of 6.2%. According to SIAM, this is due to some inventory correction. Nevertheless, of the three sub-segments, the scooter segment… Continue reading Honda scooter market share drops to 39%, TVS’ rises to 29% in Q1 FY2026
Tesla’s change in bylaws to limit shareholder lawsuits slammed by New York state officials
Elon Musk interviews on CNBC from the Tesla Headquarters in Texas. CNBC In May, Tesla changed its corporate bylaws in a way that would require investors to own 3% of the stock, today worth about $30 billion, in order to file a derivative lawsuit against the company for breach of fiduciary duties. Authorities in New… Continue reading Tesla’s change in bylaws to limit shareholder lawsuits slammed by New York state officials
Renault shares plunge 18% after French carmaker lowers guidance, appoints new interim CEO
A Renault Espace E-Tech full Hybrid (L) and a Megane E-Tech 100% Electric EV (C) are displayed during the Geneva Motor Show 2024 at Palexpo on Feb. 26, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images Shares of French carmaker Renault plunged as much as 18% on Wednesday after the… Continue reading Renault shares plunge 18% after French carmaker lowers guidance, appoints new interim CEO
Bentley Flying Spur Speed
In mechanical terms the Bentley’s most direct rival is Mercedes-AMG’s formidable 791bhp, V8-hybrid S63 E Performance. Though less powerful, if only by a whisker, and heavier, the Brit is still the quicker car off the mark, needing just 3.2sec to surge to 60mph versus 3.5sec for the Merc. Indeed, the four-door Bentley only trails its… Continue reading Bentley Flying Spur Speed
Tesla Model Y gains long-wheelbase variant with six seats
Tesla will launch a long-wheelbase version of the Model Y in China, a new filing with the nation’s Ministry of Industry and Information has revealed. Compared with the regular Model Y, it has been stretched by 186mm – 150mm of which is between the front and rear axles. It is also slightly taller, at 1668mm… Continue reading Tesla Model Y gains long-wheelbase variant with six seats
Winners and losers of UK’s new EV incentives
An overwhelming majority of car makers have craved the return of incentives to boost demand for electric cars in the UK, with ever-greater desperation since the start of 2024. The ZEV mandate introduced by the government 18 months ago meant manufacturers faced significant fines for not selling enough EVs, and barely an interview with a top UK… Continue reading Winners and losers of UK’s new EV incentives
Corvette commits to V8 long term as EV still “science fiction”
“But when you drive an E-Ray, you just fire it up and drive it. It’s just a hybrid. It charges the battery for you. It does everything. If you want to override and make it charge the battery faster, there’s a button for that. But other than that, that’s pretty much it, and keep it… Continue reading Corvette commits to V8 long term as EV still “science fiction”
China’s GWM primes new pick-up for UK market
Chinese brand GWM has hinted that it will enter the pick-up market, priming its Cannon model for a UK launch. The firm has released a preview image of the pick-up and said it will launch a new “rough, tough and go-anywhere” model next month. The image shows a front end that matches up with the… Continue reading China’s GWM primes new pick-up for UK market