Category: US Motoring Press

Tesla’s European car sales nosedive for fifth month as customers switch to Chinese EVs

A photo shows an electric car connected to a Tesla charging station (Tesla Supercharger) in Chasse-sur-Rhone, central France, on June 6, 2025. Alex Martin | Afp | Getty Images Tesla new car sales in Europe fell for a fifth straight month in May, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA, as… Continue reading Tesla’s European car sales nosedive for fifth month as customers switch to Chinese EVs

WATCH: McLaren Artura, Porsche 911 S/T, Lamborghini Revuelto Track Test

[embedded content] What do the Lamborghini Revuelto, McLaren Artura and Porsche 911 S/T all have in common? They’re all winners at the Autocar Awards 2025. And all for different reasons. Recently we named the McLaren Artura as our winner in the Britain’s Best Driver’s Car shootout. The Porsche 911 S/T scored a rare and coveted… Continue reading WATCH: McLaren Artura, Porsche 911 S/T, Lamborghini Revuelto Track Test

Incoming Octavia concept will showcase “next step” of Skoda design

A new Skoda concept car that previews the next-generation Octavia estate will “create a lot of buzz and controversial discussion” for the brand as it moves into a new era of design. Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer told Autocar that it will be a “further step” for the brand in its design but will still “clearly… Continue reading Incoming Octavia concept will showcase “next step” of Skoda design

Five-star Car: Porsche 911 S/T

Fire up the S/T and you’re treated to one of the most unmistakable sounds in the world of road cars. It’s the nasal, faintly metallic gargle of Porsche’s atmospheric flat six overlaid with the uneven, snare-drum rasp of a single- mass flywheel. It’s an intensely mechanical sound at mesmerising odds with that sport-luxe cabin. From then… Continue reading Five-star Car: Porsche 911 S/T

Elektrobit and Foxconn to Develop EV.OS Software Platform for Software-Defined Electric Vehicles

Elektrobit, a provider of embedded automotive software, announced today that it has signed a joint development agreement with Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group) to create EV.OS, a new AI-centric automotive software platform. The companies plan to support the automotive industry’s shift toward software-defined electric vehicles with this collaboration. EV.OS will serve as a base software… Continue reading Elektrobit and Foxconn to Develop EV.OS Software Platform for Software-Defined Electric Vehicles

ASK Automotive Board Approves Joint Venture with T.D. Holding GMBH for Sunroof Cable Manufacturing

ASK Automotive Limited has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the formation of a joint venture with T.D. Holding GMBH (TDH), aimed at manufacturing, marketing, and selling sunroof control cables and helix cables for passenger vehicles. In a meeting held on June 25, 2025, the Board gave the green signal to move forward… Continue reading ASK Automotive Board Approves Joint Venture with T.D. Holding GMBH for Sunroof Cable Manufacturing

FASTag Annual Pass Implementation Expected to Reduce Toll Operator Revenues by 4-8%: CRISIL

The National Highways Authority of India’s announcement of a Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for private vehicles will reduce toll road operators’ revenues by 4-8%, according to a Crisil Ratings assessment released on June 25, 2025. The rating agency analyzed 40 operational toll road projects to evaluate the impact of the new pricing structure, which… Continue reading FASTag Annual Pass Implementation Expected to Reduce Toll Operator Revenues by 4-8%: CRISIL

Bosch Commits 2.5 Billion Euros to AI Development by 2027

Bosch announced plans to invest more than 2.5 billion euros in artificial intelligence development by the end of 2027, positioning AI as a key growth driver for the German technology company. The investment strategy focuses on AI-based solutions for assisted and automated driving, with the company targeting sales of well over 10 billion euros by… Continue reading Bosch Commits 2.5 Billion Euros to AI Development by 2027

JSW MG Motor India Announces Price Hike of Up to 1.5% from July 1

JSW MG Motor India has announced a price hike of up to 1.5% across the majority of its product portfolio, effective July 1, 2025. The extent of the increase will vary depending on the specific model and variant. The company stated that the revision is intended to address rising input costs and other macroeconomic pressures.… Continue reading JSW MG Motor India Announces Price Hike of Up to 1.5% from July 1