Kamm 912 driven – the 699kg, £340,000 Hungarian Porsche

We’ve previously driven Kamm Manufaktur’s Porsche 912 restomod in prototype form but this is a production model. One I don’t think it expected to be making just yet, but such is the way with niche restomodders that if you have a request, they’ll try to oblige. This, then, is a 912C, a full-carbon panelled version… Continue reading Kamm 912 driven – the 699kg, £340,000 Hungarian Porsche

AC Truck Cabins: Comfort or Profit?

The heat is quite literally on for India’s commercial vehicle sector. Starting June 8, 2025, every new medium and heavy truck sold in India must come equipped with an air-conditioned cabin. For an industry that moves the vast majority of the country’s goods, this regulatory shakeup has profound technological, economic, and human implications. Yet, amidst early… Continue reading AC Truck Cabins: Comfort or Profit?

Beyond the Badge: The Rise and Fall of Model Brands

In the automotive industry, a complex relationship exists between a company’s overarching brand and its individual vehicle models. Over time, specific models can achieve such prominence that they evolve into powerful sub-brands, often yielding significant benefits for the parent company. A model renowned for reliability can elevate the overall perception of the manufacturer as trustworthy,… Continue reading Beyond the Badge: The Rise and Fall of Model Brands

How IoT and AI Are Revolutionizing Fleet Management in India

India’s logistics and transportation industry is in the middle of a major technology shift. For decades, fleet management largely meant manual tracking, paper-based records, and reactive maintenance. Today, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are rapidly changing the way fleets are operated—bringing in automation, data-driven insights, and predictive capabilities that were unthinkable… Continue reading How IoT and AI Are Revolutionizing Fleet Management in India

Software-Defined Vehicles: Digital Revolution of India’s Automotive Industry

India’s automotive landscape is experiencing a fundamental transformation. Gone are the days when cars were simply mechanical marvels—today’s vehicles are becoming computers on wheels.  Shift from Metal to Code Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), where critical functions like safety systems, infotainment, and performance parameters can be updated through over-the-air (OTA) software patches, represent the industry’s next major… Continue reading Software-Defined Vehicles: Digital Revolution of India’s Automotive Industry

Autocar Meets founder of Porsche restomodder Kamm

In this bonus episode of the Autocar podcast, Matt Prior talks to Miki Kazmer, founder of Kamm Manufaktur, which modifies and restores classic Porsche 912s. A huge fan of lightweight cars and underdogs, Kazmer tells Prior what makes him and his cars tick, in the same week that Prior reviews a new 912C from the… Continue reading Autocar Meets founder of Porsche restomodder Kamm

Tesla asks for $243 million verdict to be tossed in fatal Autopilot crash suit

Dillon Angulo, 33, looks at a roadside memorial sign reading “Drive Safely In Memory Naibel Benavidez” next to the site of a car crash where a Tesla driver using Autopilot killed her, and left him catastrophically injured in 2019, on Aug. 12, 2025, in Key Largo, Florida. Eva Marie Uzcategui | The Washington Post |… Continue reading Tesla asks for $243 million verdict to be tossed in fatal Autopilot crash suit

Tesla FSD turns off more U.S. consumers than it attracts, survey finds

Elon Musk reacts during a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters Elon Musk’s fervent promotion of Tesla‘s self-driving technology isn’t doing much to win over prospective buyers. According to a new survey, more U.S. consumers say that… Continue reading Tesla FSD turns off more U.S. consumers than it attracts, survey finds

Lotus confirms plug-in hybrid Emira for 2027

Lotus has confirmed it is planning a plug-in hybrid version of the Emira sports car as well as an ‘upgrade’ to the V6 model as part of a facelift timed to comply with the Euro 7 emissions regulation change in 2027. Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told analysts on the company’s second-quarter results call the model… Continue reading Lotus confirms plug-in hybrid Emira for 2027