Category: US Motoring Press

What are Euro 7 emissions regs and what will they mean for cars?

Open gallery Audi Q3 in Mahle Powertrain’s cold chamber Euro 7 will add significant costs to testing emissions from cars Audi Q3 in Mahle Powertrain’s solar testing facility Mahle Powertrain facility Close Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. Click here to purchase a subscription to The Knowledge.  Go to… Continue reading What are Euro 7 emissions regs and what will they mean for cars?

MG Motor clocks steady sales gains in June

MG Motor India clocked retail sales of 4,503 units in June 2022, a tad higher than the 4,008 cars sold in May 2022. On a year-on-year basis too, the June numbers are higher than last year. According to the company statement, the momentum in sales comes on the back of some ease in semiconductor availability,… Continue reading MG Motor clocks steady sales gains in June

Skoda confident but not complacent

“We exist in a global business and no country can work in isolation with parts coming from China and Europe.” Brand Director of Skoda Auto India, Zac Hollis, says he is happy with the turnaround but there is still a lot of work ahead. As Brand Director of Skoda Auto India, Zac Hollis is doubtless… Continue reading Skoda confident but not complacent

In unity lies strength

Toyota and Suzuki have taken their relationship to the next level with the announcement of a new SUV that will be manufactured at the former’s plant in Bidadi near Bengaluru. Over the last five years since they first made known their intent to come together, the Japanese duo has quietly been strengthening the scope of the… Continue reading In unity lies strength

Revealed: Tech highlights of Ducati’s first electric motorcycle

Ducati has released technical details of its MotoE project in a video in which the prototype is illustrated by the team that has overseen its creation and is following its development.  ‘V21L’ in Borgo Panigale identifies Ducati’s first electric motorcycle, a prototype that starting from 2023 will compete in the FIM MotoE World Cup, of which the Bologna-based… Continue reading Revealed: Tech highlights of Ducati’s first electric motorcycle

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 16,500 units in June, up 87 percent

TKM said the new Glanza has received a tremendous response Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM)  on Thursday announced that the company sold a total of 16,500 units in June 2022, thereby registering a growth of 87 percent over wholesales in June 2021. The company also clocked a 26 percent growth in cumulative wholesales from January to… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 16,500 units in June, up 87 percent

How Max Chilton and the McMurtry Speirling conquered Goodwood

Is the Spéirling a big step forward compared with a Formula 1 car? “It’s so different. The acceleration from 0-60mph is nearly twice as quick as what I did in my fastest launch in an F1 car. That’s how rapid it is. Plus, it’s 100% torque and there are no gearchanges, so it’s completely linear… Continue reading How Max Chilton and the McMurtry Speirling conquered Goodwood

Electrification a “real threat” to affordable vehicles, says Citroen

Electrification is threatening the existence of affordable vehicles, the boss of Citroën Europe has said, as the rising price of raw materials impacts car production around the world.  Speaking at the launch of the Citroën ë-C4 X, Arnaud Ribault suggested that the French manufacturer is aiming to reduce costs of its electric cars.   “The work we’re all doing… Continue reading Electrification a “real threat” to affordable vehicles, says Citroen