Category: US Motoring Press

Toyota GR Corolla gets lightweight two-seat track variant

A two-seat special edition of the upcoming Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has been unveiled, with an array of weight-saving measures and power upgrades. Promising “an untamed energy”, the new GR Corolla Morizo Edition will be limited to just 200 examples – none of which will be coming to the UK, as with the standard… Continue reading Toyota GR Corolla gets lightweight two-seat track variant

New 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is all-hybrid Audi Q5 rival

The rear receives slimmer tail lamps with LED graphics. They are joined in the middle by a trim element to add greater emphasis to the width of the tailgate. Wheels range from a standard 18-inch up to optional 20-inch on early versions of the Mercedes-Benz SUV. Buyers can choose between the standard styling and an… Continue reading New 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC is all-hybrid Audi Q5 rival

HMRC criticised as mileage rates lag behind cost of EV charging

HMRC’s latest mileage rates for company car drivers come into force today (1 June), amid fleet industry criticism that they do not cover the rapidly increasing cost of charging electric vehicles, even if they are plugged in at home. Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) and the Advisory Electric Rate (AER) are HMRC-approved per-mile rates at which… Continue reading HMRC criticised as mileage rates lag behind cost of EV charging

Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition lands at £38,190

A limited edition of the Hyundai i30 N has been revealed, with prices starting at £38,190. The Korean brand has confirmed that 800 examples of the i30 N N-Drive Limited Edition will be produced worldwide, with just 75 destined for the UK, all in hatchback guise. A numbered badge inside will let buyers know which example… Continue reading Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition lands at £38,190

Learner drivers urged to avoid hyper-inflated driving-test slots

Learner drivers are spending hundreds of pounds on their driving tests after a loophole allowed scalpers to bulk-book slots and sell them on for profit. Some learners have spent more than £200 on booking a practical test, despite it officially costing between £62 and £75, to bypass a long backlog in the wake of the pandemic.… Continue reading Learner drivers urged to avoid hyper-inflated driving-test slots

TVS May sales slightly higher Vs April

TVS Motor’s May sales recorded a 6 percent month-on-month growth at 191,482 units compared to 180,533 units sold in April 2022. The company’s domestic two-wheeler sales grew from 52,084 units in May 2021 to 191,482 units in May 2022. The year-on-year growth is not comparable due to the low base of sales in May 2021 because of the localised lockdown imposed by… Continue reading TVS May sales slightly higher Vs April

Mahindra Auto sells 26,632 UVs in May, up 20 percent from April

The all-new Scorpio will debut later this month Mahindra & Mahindra’s overall auto sales for May 2022 stood at 53,726 vehicles. In the UV segment, its sales numbers were 26,632 vehicles in May 2022. Its UV sales in the year-earlier month were 7748 units. In April 2022, M&M sold 22,168 units in April, so this month’s tally is… Continue reading Mahindra Auto sells 26,632 UVs in May, up 20 percent from April

Bajaj Auto’s May sales trend higher

Bajaj Auto’s May 2022 domestic two-wheeler sales have come in 59 percent higher at 96,102 vehicles compared to 60,342 two-wheelers sold in May 2021. In comparison to April 2022, when the bikemaker clocked sales of 93,233 units, there is slight improvement in the sales numbers. Two-wheeler exports have however declined 15 percent to 1,53,397 two-wheelers… Continue reading Bajaj Auto’s May sales trend higher