You now have extra time to submit your nominations for the Autocar Drivers of Change: New Talent awards, as the deadline for entries has been extended to Wednesday 24 September. Held in association with the SMMT, the second running of the Drivers of Change awards will celebrate individuals who are either apprentices or in the first two years… Continue reading Drivers of Change: New Talent 2025 – entry deadline extended
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Mercedes C-Class EV to rival new BMW i3 with 497-mile range
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to expand its line-up from next year with the introduction of the electric-powered C-Class EQ. The all-new model, which will be twinned with the recently revealed GLC EQ, will sit alongside a facelifted version of the combustion-engined C-Class. The electric C-Class will be the main rival for BMW’s new electric 3 Series,… Continue reading Mercedes C-Class EV to rival new BMW i3 with 497-mile range
JLR confirms data affected in cyber attack
Data has been “affected” as a result of the cyber attack on JLR last week, the company has confirmed. The 1 September hack has left the Jaguar and Land Rover maker crippled. No cars have been produced globally since, leading to what is expected to be millions of pounds of lost income. A timescale for a fix is yet to be announced. The extent of the… Continue reading JLR confirms data affected in cyber attack
MG 3 suffers ‘critical safety failure’ in Euro NCAP crash test
Europe’s leading safety testing organisation has identified a “critical safety failure” with the driver’s seat of the MG 3, prompting an urgent update for the supermini. In Euro NCAP’s frontal offset crash test (in which 40% of the car’s front end collides with a barrier), it found the 3’s seat latching mechanism failed, causing the driver’s seat to twist during… Continue reading MG 3 suffers ‘critical safety failure’ in Euro NCAP crash test
Munich Motor Show, 94mpg Audi A2 and saving the car industry
The latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talking about some of the stars of the Munich Motor Show, driving standards, Lotus and the car spots of Swedish and French towns. Plus, Prior’s 94mpg Audi A2, how to save the European car industry from mass Chinese imports, the Toyota Alphard, and… Continue reading Munich Motor Show, 94mpg Audi A2 and saving the car industry
Royal Enfield to Pass Full GST Rate Reduction Benefits to Customers, Cuts 350cc Range Prices by Up to Rs 22,000
The move follows reforms introduced by the GST Council and will result in price reductions of up to Rs 22,000 on Royal Enfield’s 350cc motorcycle range. For motorcycles above 350cc, pricing will be adjusted according to the new GST rates. The revised pricing will be available to customers starting September 22, 2025. “The Government of… Continue reading Royal Enfield to Pass Full GST Rate Reduction Benefits to Customers, Cuts 350cc Range Prices by Up to Rs 22,000
Ferrari 849 Testarossa revealed as SF90 Stradale replacement
The Ferrari 849 Testarossa has been officially unveiled as the successor to the SF90 Stradale, bringing back one of the most iconic names in Ferrari history. Due for customer deliveries next year in both coupe and Spider form, the new plug-in hybrid flagship combines a reworked twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors to deliver a… Continue reading Ferrari 849 Testarossa revealed as SF90 Stradale replacement
1 Million TVS Riders Prove Fuel Blend Works Despite Industry Concerns
While the automotive industry debates the impact of E20 ethanol-blended fuel, TVS Motor has revealed that over 1 million Ntorq 125 riders are already using E20-compliant vehicles without performance issues. The disclosure comes at a time when India’s nationwide rollout of E20 ethanol fuel has sparked confusion and panic among consumers worried about potential engine… Continue reading 1 Million TVS Riders Prove Fuel Blend Works Despite Industry Concerns
Škoda Auto India to Pass Complete GST Reduction Benefits to Customers
Škoda Auto India announced Tuesday it will pass on complete GST reduction benefits to customers across its entire product portfolio, with new pricing effective September 22, 2025. The Czech automaker will reduce prices by up to ₹3,28,267 on the Kodiaq, ₹1,19,295 on the Kylaq, ₹65,828 on the Kushaq and ₹63,207 on the Slavia following the… Continue reading Škoda Auto India to Pass Complete GST Reduction Benefits to Customers
Volkswagen India Extends GST 2.0 Benefits Across Model Range
Volkswagen India announced Tuesday it will extend complete GST 2.0 rate reduction benefits to customers across its entire model range, with revised pricing effective September 22, 2025. The German automaker will pass on tax savings ranging from ₹66,900 to ₹3,26,900 across select variants of the Virtus, Taigun and Tiguan R-Line models. The announcement comes as… Continue reading Volkswagen India Extends GST 2.0 Benefits Across Model Range