Steer by wire is coming of age quickly and on its way to the showrooms of various brands. Mercedes will be the first German manufacturer to introduce the technology with a ZF-developed system that does away with mechanical connections between the driver and road wheels, relying instead on sensors and electric actuators. Nio is also… Continue reading How steer-by-wire technology actually works
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Thieves targeting Lexus cars as Range Rover thefts plummet
Five Lexus models were among the top 10 cars most likely to be stolen in 2024, according to government data – and the Range Rover, previously a high-profile target for car thieves, is now among the most protected. Last year, more than 61,000 cars were stolen across the UK. The Ford Fiesta – the country’s… Continue reading Thieves targeting Lexus cars as Range Rover thefts plummet
New 2026 Volkswagen ID 4 will be a “completely different” car
Technical details of the facelifted ID 3 and ID 4 have yet to be revealed, though Autocar has been told Volkswagen’s best-selling electric models will benefit from the efficiency and performance gains brought to other more recently launched models, including the ID 7, through newer and more technically advanced electric motors and more contemporary battery… Continue reading New 2026 Volkswagen ID 4 will be a “completely different” car
Ola Electric Reports 35% Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 Despite Widening Losses
Ola Electric Mobility Limited reported a 35% increase in revenue to Rs 828 crores for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to Rs 611 crores in the previous quarter. However, the company’s net loss widened to Rs 428 crores from Rs 347 crores in the same period last year. The Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer’s… Continue reading Ola Electric Reports 35% Revenue Growth in Q1 2025 Despite Widening Losses
China’s Rare Earth Export Controls Create Global Supply Chain Challenges
China’s export controls on rare earth elements continue to pose challenges for global supply chains, with seven of the 17 rare earth materials currently under export restrictions, according to analysis from Elara Securities. While material flows have resumed following Geneva talks, Beijing maintains control over dual-use materials that have defense applications. The export approval process… Continue reading China’s Rare Earth Export Controls Create Global Supply Chain Challenges
First BYD EV rolls off the line at new plant in Brazil
BYD, the Chinese all-electric vehicle manufacturer and the global EV market leader, has kicked off local production in the key Latin American market of Brazil. On July 2, the company held the start-of-production ceremony for the first BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull in China or Dolphin Surf in Europe) manufactured in Brazil. The all-electric Dolphin Mini… Continue reading First BYD EV rolls off the line at new plant in Brazil
First BYD EV rolls off the line at new plant in Brazil
BYD, the Chinese all-electric vehicle manufacturer and the global EV market leader, has kicked off local production in the key Latin American market of Brazil. On July 2, the company held the start-of-production ceremony for the first BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull in China or Dolphin Surf in Europe) manufactured in Brazil. The all-electric Dolphin Mini… Continue reading First BYD EV rolls off the line at new plant in Brazil
Toyota Hyryder sells over 7,000 units for two straight months, surpasses 150,000 sales
At the end of May 2025, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, which scores high on fuel efficiency with its strong-hybrid petrol engine, needed another 5,644 units to drive past the cumulative 150,000 sales mark in the domestic market. With estimated wholesales of 7,462 units in June, which is the second month in a row of… Continue reading Toyota Hyryder sells over 7,000 units for two straight months, surpasses 150,000 sales
New EV grants to be unveiled by government this week – report
Grants to incentivise sales of electric cars are set to return as part of a tier system that will reward better subsidiaries to UK-made vehicles, reports The Telegraph. The outlet claims that £640 million in taxpayer cash will be used to fund the move as part of new plans to boost retail sales of EVs. … Continue reading New EV grants to be unveiled by government this week – report
Opinion: Road safety in India comes at a cost
A new government rule passed in the last few days that says all new two-wheelers will need to have ABS in India, not just the ones above 125cc. Reportedly, two BIS-certified helmets must be provided with every two-wheeler sold. This is the latest addition to a salvo of various emissions, safety and taxation laws that… Continue reading Opinion: Road safety in India comes at a cost