The Volkswagen ID Polo GTI will arrive in 2027 as the German brand’s first proper attempt at an electric hot hatch, packing 223bhp. Previewed by last year’s ID GTI concept, the sporty EV was confirmed on Wednesday as Volkswagen announced that the production version of the ID 2all concept will be named the ID Polo.… Continue reading Volkswagen ID Polo GTI: 233bhp hot hatch to arrive in 2027
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Volkswagen confirms ID Polo name for new £22k EV
The £22k production version of the Volkswagen ID 2all concept will be named the ID Polo, as the German brand starts using familiar model names on its electric models. “Names like Polo or Golf are deeply ingrained,” said Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer. “They stand for quality, accessible technology and heritage. We want to carry those qualities into the… Continue reading Volkswagen confirms ID Polo name for new £22k EV
Volkswagen to reveal ID Cross concept this week, previewing £25k EV
Volkswagen will reveal the ID Cross concept at the Munich motor show next week, previewing a supermini-sized electric crossover that will arrive at the end of 2026, priced from around £25k. The EV has been named to clearly position it as an electric counterpart to the T-Cross, Volkswagen said on Wednesday. This is mirrored by the… Continue reading Volkswagen to reveal ID Cross concept this week, previewing £25k EV
Horse reveals drop-in range-extender conversion for EVs
Combustion engine firm Horse has revealed a range-extender powertrain that has been designed to allow easy conversions of battery-electric vehicles. The new set-up, which will be shown by the Renault, Geely and Aramco joint venture at the Munich motor show, comprises a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with an integrated generator and inverter. It produces… Continue reading Horse reveals drop-in range-extender conversion for EVs
‘China speed at Ingolstadt’: Audi eyes 2.5-year ‘TT’ EV development
“You feel so close to the road, having the noise of the wheels, and it’s such fantastic driving. The direct steering we have, it offers such a lot of opportunities, and then there’s the agility.” Blume added that despite the inevitable technical relationship between the Audi and Porsche models, they would stand as clearly distinct models, each… Continue reading ‘China speed at Ingolstadt’: Audi eyes 2.5-year ‘TT’ EV development
Toyota to build next EV in Czech Republic
Toyota will build its next battery-electric car at the Aygo X and Yaris factory in the Czech Republic, the company has confirmed. An investment of €680 million (£592m) will be used to expand the factory from 152,000m2 to 173,000m2, adding a new battery production line, paint shop and welding facility. The new development will increase… Continue reading Toyota to build next EV in Czech Republic
UK start-up reveals 500bhp Rolls-Royce Corniche restomod
Guildford-based start-up Halcyon has revealed a new restomod based on the Rolls-Royce Corniche and Silver Shadow, converting the classic cruisers to electric power using an architecture developed entirely in-house. Based on the later rubber-bumpered models, it swaps the original circa-200bhp 6.75-litre V8 for a rear-mounted electric motor with significantly more poke. Standard Range examples get… Continue reading UK start-up reveals 500bhp Rolls-Royce Corniche restomod
Force Motors Reports Mixed Sales Performance in August 2025
Force Motors Limited announced its sales figures for August 2025, showing growth in domestic markets while facing challenges in export sales. Domestic Sales Show Positive Growth The Pune-based automotive manufacturer reported domestic sales of 2,295 units across its portfolio of Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV), Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Utility Vehicles (UV), and Sports Utility Vehicles… Continue reading Force Motors Reports Mixed Sales Performance in August 2025
Government Approves ₹1,500 Crore Scheme to Boost Critical Mineral Recycling
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to develop domestic recycling capacity for critical minerals from secondary sources, marking a significant step toward supply chain resilience in strategic materials. The scheme, running from FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31, forms part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) and addresses the immediate need… Continue reading Government Approves ₹1,500 Crore Scheme to Boost Critical Mineral Recycling
SUVs Are Top Priority, Says Maruti Suzuki MD; Eyes Premium, Entry Models
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has placed SUVs at the centre of its growth strategy. Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi described them as the company’s “top priority” and stressed the need to “fix the problem quickly” of its relatively lower share in the segment. SUVs currently account for 28 percent of Maruti Suzuki’s overall… Continue reading SUVs Are Top Priority, Says Maruti Suzuki MD; Eyes Premium, Entry Models