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Kia clocks best-ever first-half global sales of 1.58 million, India share at its highest: 9%

Kia Corporation has achieved its best-ever first-half calendar-year sales since it began automobile sales in 1962. The Korean car, SUV and MPV manufacturer has reported total wholesales of 1,587,161 units from January to June this year, marking a two percent increase compared to the first half of 2024. The sales were driven by new model… Continue reading Kia clocks best-ever first-half global sales of 1.58 million, India share at its highest: 9%

ParkMate Rebrands as Blyp, Signals Shift to Broader Urban Mobility Focus

ParkMate, an Indian smart parking solution provider, announced on July 3, 2025, that it has rebranded to Blyp as part of a strategic shift toward becoming a comprehensive urban mobility platform. The New Delhi-based company said the change reflects its evolution from addressing parking challenges to developing integrated mobility technology for smart cities. The rebranding… Continue reading ParkMate Rebrands as Blyp, Signals Shift to Broader Urban Mobility Focus

New 2028 Polestar 7 to be built on Volvo platform in Slovakia

The company has now confirmed that “adaptations will be made” to the modular platform to ensure it offers “the driving experience and performance characteristics that Polestar is known for”. Confirming the decision to use a Volvo platform and factory for his brand’s new entry model, Lohscheller today said: “Working with Volvo Cars to develop and… Continue reading New 2028 Polestar 7 to be built on Volvo platform in Slovakia

Winner’s circle: How Protean’s in-wheel motors will reshape EVs

Surrey-based EV motor developer Protean has its roots in a firm called PML Flightlink, which made headlines in 2006 when it fitted four in-wheel motors (IWMs) to a Mini Cooper to give 640bhp, a sub-5.0sec 0-62mph time and a £200k price. The outfit was later acquired by NEVS, the Chinese-owned successor to Saab, before EV… Continue reading Winner’s circle: How Protean’s in-wheel motors will reshape EVs

Synthetic fuels will coexist with EVs, says solar fuel maker

“So it doesn’t make sense to produce fuels; you should instead use it directly,” he said. “That I fully agree with. However, the point is you don’t need to produce the fuels locally.” By instead using a solar plant in Morocco or a wind plant in Chile, Furler suggested, you could make use of electricity that… Continue reading Synthetic fuels will coexist with EVs, says solar fuel maker

Bentley priming new 641bhp Continental GT Supersports

Bentley is preparing a new range-topper for its Continental GT line-up – potentially even creating an indirect successor to the Supersports of 2013. Speaking to Autocar, Bentley R&D chief Matthias Rabe didn’t rule out the possibility of transplanting the 641bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 powertrain from the new Bentayga Speed into the Continental GT. Test mules… Continue reading Bentley priming new 641bhp Continental GT Supersports

Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025

This year looks like it is going to be another record-setting one for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry. Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, a total of 605,291 e-2Ws have been sold across India, as per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal. This constitutes 15% year-on-year growth (H1 CY2024: 528,133 units) and is… Continue reading Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025

Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025

Tesla Sales Fall as Elon Musk Focuses on Self-Driving Cars

The company has devoted resources to autonomous driving rather than developing new models to attract car buyers. Go to Source