Category: US Motoring Press

‘YOLO’-buying EVs: As $7,500 tax credit ends, consumers may rush to cash in. Here’s how to get a good deal

Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images President Donald Trump‘s signature on his so-called big beautiful bill was a death blow for tax credits that lowered the cost of electric vehicles. Those tax credits — worth up to $7,500 and $4,000 for purchases of new and used EVs, respectively — won’t be available after Sept.… Continue reading ‘YOLO’-buying EVs: As $7,500 tax credit ends, consumers may rush to cash in. Here’s how to get a good deal

Musk says Tesla is expanding Austin robotaxi service, adding Grok to cars

A vehicle Tesla is using for robotaxi testing purposes on Oltorf Street in Austin, Texas, US, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Tim Goessman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company is expanding its robotaxi service area and bringing xAI’s Grok to vehicles as it rolled out a new iteration of… Continue reading Musk says Tesla is expanding Austin robotaxi service, adding Grok to cars

Omega Seiki Mobility to Roll Out Electric Bus, CNG 3-Wheeler; UAE Factory to Start in 2025

Homegrown electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) is ramping up both its product lineup and international footprint, with a series of upcoming launches and the inauguration of a new facility in the UAE, which is set to roll out its first vehicle by November. The company plans to launch a fully electric 9-metre low-floor… Continue reading Omega Seiki Mobility to Roll Out Electric Bus, CNG 3-Wheeler; UAE Factory to Start in 2025

Autocar India and Mercedes-Benz India Set Guinness World Records Title for Temperature Extremes in EV

Autocar India, in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz India, has earned a Guinness World Records title for the Greatest Temperature Change Achieved by an Electric Production Car. The achievement highlights the performance and reliability of electric vehicles in India’s extreme weather conditions. The record was set by the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC SUV, which undertook a journey… Continue reading Autocar India and Mercedes-Benz India Set Guinness World Records Title for Temperature Extremes in EV

Tata Elxsi Reports Rs 892.1 Crore Revenue for Q1 FY26 Despite Market Challenges

Tata Elxsi reported operating revenue of Rs 892.1 crore for the first quarter of financial year 2025-26, ending June 30, 2025. The company maintained an EBITDA margin of 20.9% and profit before tax margin of 21.1% during a period marked by market uncertainties. The Bangalore-based design and technology services provider posted profit after tax of… Continue reading Tata Elxsi Reports Rs 892.1 Crore Revenue for Q1 FY26 Despite Market Challenges

KTM Launches Updated 390 Adventure X and Global-Spec Enduro R Variants in India

KTM announced the launch of two motorcycle variants in India on July 10, 2025: the updated 390 Adventure X and the global-specification 390 Adventure Enduro R, priced at ₹3,03,125 and ₹3,53,825 respectively. The updated 390 Adventure X incorporates several electronic features previously available only on KTM’s flagship models. The motorcycle now includes cruise control with… Continue reading KTM Launches Updated 390 Adventure X and Global-Spec Enduro R Variants in India

Popular Vehicles Expands into Electric Two-Wheeler Market with Ather Partnership in Chennai

Popular Vehicles and Services Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Kuttukaran Cars Private Limited has received a Letter of Intent to establish Ather Energy facilities in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The company disclosed this development to the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange on July 10, 2025, in compliance with regulatory requirements. The facilities will… Continue reading Popular Vehicles Expands into Electric Two-Wheeler Market with Ather Partnership in Chennai

Indian Energy Storage Industry Calls for Alternative Battery Technologies

Industry experts called for India to expand beyond lithium-ion battery technology to meet the country’s renewable energy targets and address supply chain concerns at the India Energy Storage Week 2025 conference in New Delhi today. The experts emphasized that while lithium-ion batteries have achieved mass adoption in electric vehicles, India needs alternative energy storage technologies… Continue reading Indian Energy Storage Industry Calls for Alternative Battery Technologies

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025: the hot new cars you need to see

Read our Denza Z9 GT review Eccentrica Diablo restomod Described by its maker as the ultimate Diablo, this restomod intends to unleash the potential of Lamborghini’s famously tetchy flagship. Its chassis has been reinforced with carbonfibre, the brakes overhauled, traction control added and the V12 tweaked with new camshafts and springs. It has also received a… Continue reading Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025: the hot new cars you need to see