Category: US Motoring Press

GST Council slashes rates on buses, trucks, and ambulances to 18%

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Wednesday approved a reduction in the tax rate on buses, trucks, and ambulances to 18% from 28%, a move aimed at easing costs for the automotive industry and stimulating demand in key commercial vehicle segments amid sluggish economic growth. The decision, announced during the 56th GST Council… Continue reading GST Council slashes rates on buses, trucks, and ambulances to 18%

GST on Small Cars, Motorcycles Slashed to 18% from 28%

The government on Wednesday announced sharp cuts in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates across a wide swath of vehicles and equipment in a bid to spur demand. GST on small cars, motorcycles up to 350cc, three-wheelers, buses, trucks, and ambulances has been reduced to 18% from 28%, Finance Minister and GST Council Chairperson Nirmala… Continue reading GST on Small Cars, Motorcycles Slashed to 18% from 28%

Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: was customer data stolen?

Nevertheless, JLR instead tried to reassure customers, stating that “At this stage there is no evidence any customer data has been stolen”; it’s likely that the hackers were looking to extort money from the multi-billion pound company, much like what happened earlier on in the year with M&S and Co-op. While no individual nor group… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: was customer data stolen?

Hackers who hit M&S claim responsibility for JLR cyber attack

The group that hacked Marks & Spencer earlier this year has claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on JLR that has caused production shutdowns and sales stoppages. Scattered Spider hit the British retailer in May, causing seven weeks of disruption and costing £300 million in lost operating profit. Along with fellow hacking group Shiny Hunters, it claims to have… Continue reading Hackers who hit M&S claim responsibility for JLR cyber attack

Volkswagen ID Polo GTI: 233bhp hot hatch to arrive in 2027

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

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