Category: US Motoring Press

Car Deal of the Day: Practical Honda Jazz at under £200 a month strikes the right note

Frugal hybrid powertrain Huge interior space; Magic Seats Just £195.34 a month  Few superminis are as rational as the Honda Jazz. The little Japanese car is about as sensible as they come, thanks to its hybrid powertrain, spacious interior and high equipment levels.  This blend of wholesome characteristics rarely comes cheap. But, judging by the Auto… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Practical Honda Jazz at under £200 a month strikes the right note

VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?

Looking at the prototype, there are a few tell-tale modifications that could suggest big power gains are part of the plan. The bonnet features a new pair of vents at their outer edges, suggesting that VW have needed to make changes in order to regulate hot engine bay temperatures.  This speculation is backed up by… Continue reading VW Golf R to up its game again: could hot new special edition top 400bhp?

Watch out Ford! New Hyundai concept car provides glimpse of Puma Gen-E rival

Hyundai used the caption “steel can evolve into something unexpected” when sharing the images on social media. It’s a subtle reference to the new ‘Art of Steel’ design language that so far Hyundai has only used for last year’s Initium concept and the new, hydrogen-powered Nexo.  New Hyundai Ioniq 2 coming in 2026 Hyundai’s concept… Continue reading Watch out Ford! New Hyundai concept car provides glimpse of Puma Gen-E rival

DVLA classic car rules are outdated, a recipe for disaster, and I think I’ve broken them

So, the rules on what classic-car restorers need to declare to the DVLA are changing. It sounds like a win for those considering the revamp of a rusty Rover, or an overhaul of a moss-covered Mini, but like so many of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s suspect and loosely imposed policies, the implications for… Continue reading DVLA classic car rules are outdated, a recipe for disaster, and I think I’ve broken them

ICRA Predicts Sharp Decline Auto Industry Growth this Year

India’s passenger vehicle industry faces a significant slowdown in FY2026, with ICRA projecting modest wholesale volume growth of just 1-4%, a sharp deceleration from the robust double-digit growth witnessed during the post-pandemic recovery years of FY2022-24, and the 8-9% growth seen last year. The conservative outlook comes after the industry already recorded a 1.1% contraction… Continue reading ICRA Predicts Sharp Decline Auto Industry Growth this Year

India Car Sales Shows Mixed Signals Ahead of Festive Season as Inventory Builds

India’s passenger vehicle market displayed contrasting trends in July 2025, with wholesale volumes growing 8.9% sequentially while year-over-year growth remained flat at 340,000 units, according to a recent report by credit rating agency ICRA. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are strategically building inventory ahead of the upcoming festive season, resulting in dealer stock levels rising to… Continue reading India Car Sales Shows Mixed Signals Ahead of Festive Season as Inventory Builds

Chery targets Volkswagen in UK with four Tiggo SUVs from £20k

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

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