Category: US Motoring Press

​New all-electric Porsche SUV will be focused on luxury

The Taycan is currently Porsche’s only electric car, but we’re about to see an influx of electric SUVs from the German brand in the coming years. In 2024, the electric Macan will debut and now Porsche has claimed it will follow up with a larger, all-electric SUV.  Porsche’s Taycan now outsells the 911 and the… Continue reading ​New all-electric Porsche SUV will be focused on luxury

Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson go head-to-head in this week’s Auto Express

In this week’s issue of Auto Express we have a Korean shootout as the all-new Kia Sportage goes head-to-head with the Hyundai Tucson to see which is the best tax-busting plug-in hybrid SUV. We also have the lowdown on the new-look Kia XCeed, which has been updated for 2022 with design tweaks and a refreshed… Continue reading Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson go head-to-head in this week’s Auto Express

R Murali: ‘We are evaluating all EV opportunities’

‘We are clearly seeing a fast- growing focus and high demand for efficient electric vehicle solutions.’ It has been around five years since the last expansion of the manufacturing facility at Kakkalur. Are there any other new investments or expansion happening?BorgWarner continues to invest in its India businesses and BorgWarner Morse Systems India will continue… Continue reading R Murali: ‘We are evaluating all EV opportunities’

Maruti unveils its first full hybrid SUV

Maruti Suzuki has unveiled its SUV, the Grand Vitara which it said features a distinct exterior design, sophisticated interiors, segment-leading features and an industry redefining fuel-efficiency powered by its revolutionary hybrid powertrains. The SUV will be the company’s fifth-gen offering and will go on sale in India first, and is expected to be sold in… Continue reading Maruti unveils its first full hybrid SUV

ZF reveals latest innovations at in-house tech fest

Just six months after the launch of its new Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division, ZF has reported receiving of substantial orders for its latest technologies. Fueled by this positive development, ZF unveiled a selection of its latest innovations and technology advances at its testing facility in Jeversen, Germany, yesterday ahead of IAA Transportation. This, says… Continue reading ZF reveals latest innovations at in-house tech fest

Emitech’s new EMC test facility sharpens focus on EV motors

The Emitech Group, a family of six companies with 16 sites throughout France equipped with laboratories specialising in environmental testing, has announced the opening of a new EMCEM (ElectroMagnetic Characterization of Electrical Motor) test facility, unique in Europe. Emitech’s expertise is EMC or Electromagnetic Compatibility. The EMCEM test facility, integrated into the automotive laboratory at Montigny Le… Continue reading Emitech’s new EMC test facility sharpens focus on EV motors

New 2023 Honda Civic Type R to be revealed tomorrow

The new Honda Civic Type R will finally be unwrapped tomorrow (Thursday 21 July), as the hugely anticipated hot hatchback enters its sixth generation and 25th year on sale.  The Type R was previously teased in an image (below) which gave little away beyond confirming it will be marked out from the standard Civic by traditional red Type… Continue reading New 2023 Honda Civic Type R to be revealed tomorrow

Citroen launches C3 at Rs 571,000 in India

Citroen has launched its first mass-market product, the C3, in India at a starting price of Rs 571,000 for the Live trim, going up to Rs 806,000 for the top-spec Feel trim. The French automaker’s high-riding hatchback was already open for bookings from June across dealerships and on the company’s website at a token amount of Rs… Continue reading Citroen launches C3 at Rs 571,000 in India