Please tell me it’s not just me, dear reader, who sometimes looks at a new car – something I do on a more than occasional basis – and with the best will in the world couldn’t say what it is. There are so many more new cars than there used to be, so many more of… Continue reading Identikit car design has reached epidemic levels
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A Mini adventure: exploring Yorkshire in a John Cooper Works
A brisk Mini and a Great British adventure: a pairing to rival jam and cream or salt and vinegar. Yes, I might be hungry, which is why we’re starting in the implausibly picturesque Robin Hood’s Bay, a postcard illustrator’s dream ensconced in the North Yorkshire coastline. The concept of destination road trips has been ascending… Continue reading A Mini adventure: exploring Yorkshire in a John Cooper Works
Renault India Reduces Vehicle Prices by Up to ₹96,000 Following GST 2.0 Benefits
Renault India announced today that it will transfer the complete benefits of GST 2.0 to customers, resulting in price reductions of up to ₹96,395 across its vehicle portfolio. The revised pricing structure will be implemented for all deliveries starting September 22, 2025. The price cuts affect Renault’s three primary models in India: the KWID, Triber,… Continue reading Renault India Reduces Vehicle Prices by Up to ₹96,000 Following GST 2.0 Benefits
Sonalika Tractors Records Highest August Sales with 10,932 Units
Sonalika Tractors, India’s top tractor export brand, has reported its highest-ever August sales performance with 10,932 tractors sold, marking a significant milestone in fiscal year 2026. The achievement was primarily driven by strong domestic market performance, which registered a 28% growth compared to the previous year. The company attributes its success to its focus on… Continue reading Sonalika Tractors Records Highest August Sales with 10,932 Units
Tesla’s nearly $1 trillion new pay plan for Musk would expand his voting power
watch now Tesla is asking investors to approve yet another outsized pay plan for CEO Elon Musk, according to a financial filing out Friday. The total package is worth about $975 billion based on the maximum payout, assuming share count remains. The proposed plan for Musk, already the world’s wealthiest individual, consists of 12 tranches… Continue reading Tesla’s nearly $1 trillion new pay plan for Musk would expand his voting power
BMW doubles down on software and brand value to take on Tesla, Chinese EV rivals
Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW, presents the BMW iX3 on stage at the world premiere before the start of the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility) as the first model in BMW’s “New Class”. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images German auto giant BMW is doubling down on its… Continue reading BMW doubles down on software and brand value to take on Tesla, Chinese EV rivals
GST Relief: Tata Motors Car Price Cuts will Range From ₹65,000 to ₹1.55 Lakh
Tata Motors has announced that it will pass on the full benefit of the recent GST reduction to its customers. The revised prices, effective September 22, 2025, will make Tata’s cars and SUVs significantly more affordable. According to the company, price cuts will range from ₹65,000 to ₹1.55 lakh, depending on the model. The biggest… Continue reading GST Relief: Tata Motors Car Price Cuts will Range From ₹65,000 to ₹1.55 Lakh
Tata Motors to Pass Full GST Benefit to Customers Starting September 22
Tata Motors announced it will pass the complete benefit of upcoming GST reductions on passenger vehicles directly to customers, effective September 22, 2025, when the revised tax rates take effect. The decision affects the company’s entire passenger vehicle lineup, with potential savings ranging from Rs 65,000 on the Curvv to Rs 1.55 lakh on the… Continue reading Tata Motors to Pass Full GST Benefit to Customers Starting September 22
Citroën Sets 2,000 Monthly Sales Target in India, Plans to Double Volumes in FY26
Stellantis has sharpened its ambitions for Citroën in India, setting an immediate milestone of crossing 2,000 units in monthly sales while targeting a doubling of volumes by the end of FY26. The French brand, which entered India just a few years ago, believes its growing product portfolio, expanding retail footprint, and localised marketing efforts have… Continue reading Citroën Sets 2,000 Monthly Sales Target in India, Plans to Double Volumes in FY26
Qualcomm and BMW Debut Joint Automated Driving System at IAA Mobility 2025
Qualcomm Technologies and BMW Group have unveiled their collaborative automated driving system, Snapdragon Ride Pilot, marking the culmination of a three-year joint development effort. The system made its debut in the all-new BMW iX3 at IAA Mobility 2025, representing the first production vehicle in BMW’s Neue Klasse lineup. The Snapdragon Ride Pilot system combines Qualcomm’s… Continue reading Qualcomm and BMW Debut Joint Automated Driving System at IAA Mobility 2025