The UK’s car insurance industry recently began using a new assessment system that is intended to give insurers a far more detailed view of risk, scoring each car from 1 to 99 in the areas of performance, damageability, repairability, safety and security. This replaced a grouping system unchanged since 2009 but said to have first emerged half… Continue reading How insurance went from anecdotal to scientific
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Audi TT concept leaked: new pictures reveal retro grille
Audi will reveal a radical new sports car concept inspired by the TT later today – but leaked images have given an early look at what to expect. New images posted to online forums this morning provide a more complete look at the sleek, low-slung sports coupé, revealing a new grille treatment similar to that on the… Continue reading Audi TT concept leaked: new pictures reveal retro grille
Next BMW X5 to add hydrogen fuel cell power in 2028
BMW has provided an update on its plans to begin sales of a hydrogen-powered version of the X5, as it readies production of a third-generation fuel cell system developed in partnership with Toyota. Due out in 2028, the new FCEV model will be sold alongside petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions of the… Continue reading Next BMW X5 to add hydrogen fuel cell power in 2028
Ashok Leyland Clarifies Battery Investment Plans, Says No Direct CALB Funding Expected
Ashok Leyland issued clarifications on Monday regarding its battery manufacturing investment announcement, specifying that Chinese partner CALB Group will not provide direct funding for the initiative. The company emphasized that its ₹5,000 crore investment will be phased over the next decade, with production planned to commence in 2027. The Chennai-based commercial vehicle manufacturer outlined that… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Clarifies Battery Investment Plans, Says No Direct CALB Funding Expected
Vietnam’s VinFast Displays Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities During National Day Celebrations
Vietnam’s domestic automaker VinFast presented a range of specialized vehicles during the country’s 80th National Day celebrations, highlighting the nation’s expanding automotive manufacturing capabilities. The display included both defensive and ceremonial vehicles, marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s industrial development. At the Vietnam Exposition Center in Hanoi, VinFast exhibited the Lac Hong 900 LX armored… Continue reading Vietnam’s VinFast Displays Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities During National Day Celebrations
Explainer: What Ashok Leyland’s Long-Term Battery Deal Means for India’s EV Supply Chain
Ashok Leyland, India’s second-largest commercial vehicle maker, has announced a Rs 5,000 crore investment over the next 7–10 years to manufacture next-generation batteries for both automotive and energy storage applications in partnership with China’s CALB Group, one of the world’s leading battery technology companies. This exclusive long-term collaboration comes as India-China relations improve, creating opportunities… Continue reading Explainer: What Ashok Leyland’s Long-Term Battery Deal Means for India’s EV Supply Chain
Best sounding cars: great cars with soundtracks to give you goosebumps
It seems that we’re at a crossroads when it comes to the sorts of noises coming out from our favourite new performance cars. On the one hand, changing EU legislation and new technologies like hybridisation means cars are getting quieter, and the noises they do make are digitally generated. On the other, manufacturers have never… Continue reading Best sounding cars: great cars with soundtracks to give you goosebumps
Fastest-accelerating cars 2025: world’s quickest 0-60mph production cars
Below are the fastest cars over the benchmark 0-60mph/0-62mph sprint, according to the manufacturers’ official claims… Hennessey Venom F5 – 2.6 seconds (0-60mph) Hennessey is a respected name in the US for its supercars. It earned its stripes creating monstrous, modified versions of already ballistic performance cars, and the F5 represents all of the firm’s knowhow distilled… Continue reading Fastest-accelerating cars 2025: world’s quickest 0-60mph production cars
Land Rover Defender Churchill Edition is a tribute to Britain’s wartime PM
Inside, there’s “luxurious” semi-aniline Bottle Green and Windsor Ebony leather on the seats, passenger grab handles and headliner. The dashboard doesn’t get the modern Defender’s infotainment display or digital dials, with tech highlights including a single DIN stereo head unit with navigation, DAB radio and Bluetooth, and a “unique” clock design inspired by Pol Roger… Continue reading Land Rover Defender Churchill Edition is a tribute to Britain’s wartime PM
Tesla European Sales Decline Continues Amid Intensifying EV Competition – Reuters
Tesla’s challenging year in European markets persisted through August, with the electric vehicle manufacturer recording significant registration declines across several key territories despite overall automotive market growth in the region. According to market data released Monday, Tesla registrations plummeted 47.3% in France during August compared to the same period in 2024, even as the broader… Continue reading Tesla European Sales Decline Continues Amid Intensifying EV Competition – Reuters