Chinese car maker Chery is targeting Volkswagen with the launch of its latest brand in the UK. Looking to build on the success of its Omoda and Jaecoo sub-brands that have sold almost 20,000 cars between them in the UK this year with a rapidly increasing market share, Chery itself will now hit the market with… Continue reading Chery targets Volkswagen in UK with four Tiggo SUVs from £20k
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Indian Tyre Industry Seeks Policy Relief Amid Rising US Tariffs
The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) has raised concerns over the recent imposition of higher tariffs by the United States on tyre imports from India, calling for urgent policy interventions to protect export competitiveness. Under the revised tariff structure, Indian tyre exports to the US now face duties of up to 50% on most categories,… Continue reading Indian Tyre Industry Seeks Policy Relief Amid Rising US Tariffs
TVS Motor Expands Addressable Market With Orbiter to Sustain EV Leadership
In an increasingly competitive electric two-wheeler market where players are preparing to launch more affordable products, TVS Motor Co has strategically broadened its product portfolio to cater to a wider customer base in the crucial sub-Rs 1 lakh price segment and consolidate its market leadership with the new Orbiter priced at Rs 99,900 just ahead… Continue reading TVS Motor Expands Addressable Market With Orbiter to Sustain EV Leadership
Tesla sales plunge 40% in Europe as Chinese EV rival BYD’s triple
Elon Musk, during a news conference with President Donald Trump, inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on May 30, 2025. Tom Brenner | The Washington Post | Getty Images Sales of Tesla cars in Europe plunged in July, in the company’s seventh consecutive month of declines, while Chinese rival BYD saw… Continue reading Tesla sales plunge 40% in Europe as Chinese EV rival BYD’s triple
How China’s electric vehicle juggernaut is reshaping the global car market
Workers from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) company NIO inspect vehicles in the final quality control area on the automated production line at the companys manufacturing hub on January 17, 2025 in Hefei, China. Kevin Frayer | Getty Images News | Getty Images The speed and scale of China’s electric vehicle revolution has caught the world… Continue reading How China’s electric vehicle juggernaut is reshaping the global car market
700 miles in the Audi Q7 TFSI e – the perfect long-distance cruiser?
Clever in-car tech to whisk away the miles As the flat farmlands of northern France flash by in bursts of green and brown, we can’t help but be impressed by the Q7’s sense of effortless pace. There’s a real purpose to the way it covers miles – it wants to get to the destination just as… Continue reading 700 miles in the Audi Q7 TFSI e – the perfect long-distance cruiser?
Government tightens EV grant scheme with new £42k cap
The government has tightened the criteria for its new Electric Car Grant so that fewer cars are eligible for discounts just because one variant is priced under the £37,000 threshold. The ECG, launched last month, is available to electric cars priced at £37,000 or under – with discounts of either £1500 or £3750 available. However, the eligibility… Continue reading Government tightens EV grant scheme with new £42k cap
Skoda Felicia Fun reimagined as electric off-roader
Skoda has reimagined the cult-classic Felicia Fun pick-up as an electric off-roader based on the previous Vision 7S concept. Designed by Julien Petitseigneur (pictured below), it was devised to capture the “beach vibe” of the 1990s car, ditching the Vision 7S’s second and third rows of seats for an open bed. There is a prominent rear… Continue reading Skoda Felicia Fun reimagined as electric off-roader
Aimtron Electronics to Produce 50,000 IIoT and AI Devices for Vanix Technologies
Aimtron Electronics Limited has announced the commencement of production for 50,000 Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) devices following an order from Vanix Technologies. The order stems from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in December 2024, under which Aimtron is expected to manufacture between 250,000 and 2 million IoT devices over… Continue reading Aimtron Electronics to Produce 50,000 IIoT and AI Devices for Vanix Technologies
Yuma Energy Reaches 35 Million Battery Swaps, Expands to 2,000+ Stations in India
Yuma Energy has completed over 35 million battery swaps and established a network of more than 2,000 battery swapping stations across 400 locations in 17 Indian cities, marking a 20-fold expansion since its launch in February 2023. The company now operates one of the fastest-growing Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) networks in the country. The infrastructure supports two-wheelers,… Continue reading Yuma Energy Reaches 35 Million Battery Swaps, Expands to 2,000+ Stations in India