Styled after the 1953 MG TF Midget, the TF 1700 was the product of Bradford-based Naylor Cars and cleverly blurred the line between original and replica. The Naylor was largely underpinned by Austin Rover engineering, including the chassis, longitudinally mounted 1700cc engine and four-speed manual gearbox that sent drive to the rear wheels. Suspension was… Continue reading Greatest road tests ever: Naylor TF 1700
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Opinion: BMW M on ‘saying goodbye’ to combustion engine
Every mainstream sporting brand is electrifying, but BMW M’s transition seems especially poignant given the hallowed status of not just its historic and current cars but also the specific engines that power them. Whichever way you cut it, the future of the pure-combustion straight six is a short one. Emissions regulations and EV mandates will… Continue reading Opinion: BMW M on ‘saying goodbye’ to combustion engine
Future BMW M3 to be ‘groundbreaking’ EV with traditional feel
‘Crazy’ M3 on the cards “The story of the M3 is everlasting,” said van Meel. “Every time we change the story of the engine, from four-cylinder to six-cylinder to eight-cylinder to six-cylinder and a turbocharger, the story continues. “Maybe it will go electric – but if it does, it will always be an M3. Whatever… Continue reading Future BMW M3 to be ‘groundbreaking’ EV with traditional feel
How should fleets adapt during the semiconductor crisis?
Supply chain challenges won’t resolve quickly, so it’s important to start replacement cycles early. Jon Lawes, managing director of Novuna Vehicle Solutions, expects disruption to last at least another year, so fleets and suppliers have to adapt. “We’re enabling our customers to get into new vehicles as quickly as possible, often buying vehicles up to 15… Continue reading How should fleets adapt during the semiconductor crisis?
Elon Musk says Tesla has made over 3 million cars
“Congrats Giga Shanghai on making millionth car! Total Teslas made now over 3M,” Musk tweeted. Go to Source
The Motor City is moving south as EVs change the automotive industry
Automakers are investing in towns across the American South. The new plants bring tax and workforce advantages as the industry moves toward EVs. Go to Source
India at 75: When Padmini ruled the roost
Mumbai’s taxi drivers still swear by the brand even though it is a rarity on the roads. The Premier Padmini is today only a fond memory of an era gone by. Memories come flooding back when you see it in old Hindi films that are telecast on television from time to time. The Padmini may… Continue reading India at 75: When Padmini ruled the roost
India at 75: How Santro created the magic for Hyundai
It was the Santro that paved the way for Hyundai’s remarkable success story in India. When it debuted in 1998, people were taken aback by its radical Tall Boy looks because this was unlike anything that they had seen in the past. Yet, they admitted that it was different and that by itself was a… Continue reading India at 75: How Santro created the magic for Hyundai
India at 75: On the Amby trail
Any account of the evolution of India’s automotive market is incomplete without a mention of the Ambassador and its journey. In many ways, the Ambassador story also unfolds the story of India’s economic growth. In the world of cars, it’s been a great leveller – From the corridors of power to the common man’s porch,… Continue reading India at 75: On the Amby trail
India at 75: Remembering the car companies that didn’t click
The history of Indian car making is littered with success, glory, incompetence and failure. We look at those marques that have fallen by the wayside. Hindustan Motors / Mitsubishi Hindustan Motors or HM was the mainstay of the Indian auto industry from the early ‘40s. The company made various models of Morris cars like the Hindustan… Continue reading India at 75: Remembering the car companies that didn’t click