Till a few weeks ago, the world was focused on Russia and China — the former for its inexplicable aggression unleashed on Ukraine while the latter was in the news for the stringent lockdown imposed in Shanghai. Today, the war continues except that Russia does not seem to show any signs of vulnerability despite being… Continue reading TOPSY-TURVY WORLD
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Suzuki to pull out of MotoGP racing and EWC at end of 2022
Suzuki is to terminate its participation in MotoGP as well as its factory participation in the World Endurance Championship at the end of the 2022 season. (Image: Suzuki-motogp.com) Suzuki Motor Corporation and MotoGP rights company Dorna have come to an agreement to terminate Suzuki’s participation in the MotoGP championship, which has been the pinnacle of… Continue reading Suzuki to pull out of MotoGP racing and EWC at end of 2022
Ashok Leyland targets long-haul truckers with new Ecomet Star 1815
Ashok Leyland has launched the Ecomet Star 1815 truck in 17.5 T GVW category. As per the company, the truck has best-in-class payload capacity and delivers superior mileage. The Ecomet Star 1815 is targeted at long haul customers seeking higher payload and a faster turnaround time. Sanjeev Kumar, Head, MHCV, Ashok Leyland, said, “Ashok Leyland… Continue reading Ashok Leyland targets long-haul truckers with new Ecomet Star 1815
New Kia EV9 primed as premium electric range-topper
Kia will look to take on Range Rover with its new EV9 electric SUV, which is set to arrive in the UK next year. Spotted testing on European roads for the first time, the Kia EV9 will be the Korean brand’s largest European model so far, sitting at the top of its range. It was… Continue reading New Kia EV9 primed as premium electric range-topper
TVR revival back on the cards with three new electric cars
A recent invite received by Autocar to a preview of TVR’s electrified future unveilings suggests the firm is getting back on track with its revival plan, which has been beset by significant setbacks since it revealed its debut model, the Griffith, in September 2017. It follows an announcement from the beleaguered TVR marque that it… Continue reading TVR revival back on the cards with three new electric cars
Greatest road test ever: Ginetta G33
Priced between the Caterham Seven HPC and TVR V8S, the gorgeous Ginetta G33 had huge failings but charmed us with its thunderous intensity. With a front-mounted, all-aluminium 198bhp Rover V8 powering the rear wheels via the SDl’s five-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential, the glassfibre-bodied G33’s 874kg kerb weight gave a higher power-to-weight ratio… Continue reading Greatest road test ever: Ginetta G33
Under the skin: why engineers love shared vehicle architectures
Last month, the Volkswagen Group celebrated the 10th anniversary of its kit of parts for building cars more efficiently. Modularer Querbaukasten (MQB), which translates as Modular Transverse Matrix, wasn’t the first platform-led approach taken by a manufacturer, but it marked the beginning of a trend. Now it has become a regular occurrence for new platforms… Continue reading Under the skin: why engineers love shared vehicle architectures
Cars24 revs up strategy to optimise used car demand
Along with achieving higher ease of business with a phygital model for buying and selling used cars, Gurugram-based start-up Cars24 is now bullish on the refurbishment of its inventory. In late 2021, the company invested close to Rs 50 crore in setting up seven mega refurbishment labs (MRLs) that will turnaround 2,000-3,000 cars every month.… Continue reading Cars24 revs up strategy to optimise used car demand
M&HCV and LCV goods carriers deliver the goods in strong Q1 FY2023
One of the heartening takeaways from the industry wholesales numbers for Q1 FY2023, released by apex body SIAM on July 13, has been the revival of demand for the Indian commercial vehicle (CV) industry. Sales and demand for the CV industry follow a cyclical pattern and after four years of growth (FY2016 to FY2019), FY2020… Continue reading M&HCV and LCV goods carriers deliver the goods in strong Q1 FY2023
The second-hand BMW M cars you should buy
There are so many candidates here, but we can dismiss the SUVs, purists will focus only on the coupés and saloons and all bar the abnormally brave will steer well clear of anything with a V10 under its bonnet. The best rule of thumb with M cars is that less really is more, and it… Continue reading The second-hand BMW M cars you should buy