The Indi One, a new crossover SUV from California start-up Independent Electric Vehicles (Indi EV), has opened for pre-orders at this week’s New York motor show. The first car has been reserved by William Bridge, CEO of sustainability NGO Global Green USA, whose star-studded honorary board includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Yoko Ono and Robert Redford. Indi EV was… Continue reading New 2023 Indi One EV: Tesla Model Y rival opens for orders
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Nissan: sports and performance models are still viable
However, he added that more mainstream models will come first: “I would love to have an EV sports car, but we need to organise. We’re not ready to announce the sequence, but it’s clearly on the table.” Nissan’s timetable for solid-state batteries gives clues to when enthusiast-oriented EVs could arrive. Research is in a relatively… Continue reading Nissan: sports and performance models are still viable
Deus reveals 2169bhp electric hypercar in New York
New Austrian car manufacturer Deus has unveiled an all-electric hypercar at the New York motor show that looks set to become one of the most powerful cars on sale. Developed in partnership with Italdesign and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), the Deus Vayanne is predicted to produce more than 2169bhp and 1475lb ft of torque, according to computer simulations. … Continue reading Deus reveals 2169bhp electric hypercar in New York
Overall auto sales in slow lane in FY22: SIAM
India’s overall domestic sales across all vehicle categories in FY2022 stood at 17,513,596 units, registering a 6 percent year-on-year decline compared to 18,620,233 units sold in FY2021, SIAM sais in its monthly update on vehicle wholesale numbers. While the passenger vehicle (PV), commercial vehicle (CV) as well as three-wheeler segments have registered an uptick in… Continue reading Overall auto sales in slow lane in FY22: SIAM
UK petrol and diesel prices: Soaring pump prices add to inflation woes
Latest government inflation figures reveal the pain UK consumers are feeling, with prices soaring by 7 per cent in March. That’s the highest inflation rate since 1992, making the record increases in the cost of petrol and diesel even tougher for hard-pressed drivers. Average petrol prices stood at 160.2 pence per litre in March 2022,… Continue reading UK petrol and diesel prices: Soaring pump prices add to inflation woes
New electric Fiat 500 La Prima by Bocelli special edition revealed
Fiat has unveiled the 500 La Prima by Bocelli, a new special edition version of its popular electric city car designed to provide a much improved audio experience. It has been created in collaboration with popular Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, and features a new 320W JBL audio system developed with input from the man himself. … Continue reading New electric Fiat 500 La Prima by Bocelli special edition revealed
‘Land Rover’s reliability is the elephant in the room’
There’s no doubt that the new Range Rover is an incredible piece of design and engineering. I was blown away by how well it drives and was really surprised how much I enjoyed throwing it around some seriously twisty roads. You forget just how big and heavy it is – until you slide out of… Continue reading ‘Land Rover’s reliability is the elephant in the room’
Volkswagen Taigo
There was a period in the time in the 1990s and early 2000s when manufacturers were falling over each other to introduce quirky little coupes based on superminis. Some were pretty good, others not so much. The best exponent of that idea was probably the Ford Puma, but the Honda CRX was charming too. Vauxhall… Continue reading Volkswagen Taigo
Tata’s new service initiative promises plenty
Tata’s new service for PVs comes to customers’ doorsteps Tata Motors has announced a new service initiative called EzServe, a two-wheeler-based service concept that aims to provide a hassle-free service experience to customers at their doorstep. EzServe offers numerous benefits to the customer, including carrying out basic service, quick repairs, and resolution of concerns at their… Continue reading Tata’s new service initiative promises plenty
TVS Srichakra to launch tyres specially designed for EVs
TVS Srichakra which manufactures the TVS Eurogrip brand will soon launch tyres specifically for electric two-wheelers. Called E Torq, the company says the tyre offers low rolling resistance, a key requirement for EVs. It made these tyres by using special compounds that give the product better grip and low deformation, as well as a special tread… Continue reading TVS Srichakra to launch tyres specially designed for EVs