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Why Richard Burns is the WRC’s unsung hero

If I were to ask everyone in the office to name their favourite rally driver, I’d put money on names like Röhrl, Kankkunen, Sainz, Mäkinen and McRae being thrown about. Indeed, these hotshoes all have the stats to prove their endless driving talent. But for me there’s one that deserves to stand head and shoulders… Continue reading Why Richard Burns is the WRC’s unsung hero

Outside the box: is the strange Nissan Sakura the future of motoring?

So what’s it like to drive? Well, a short wheelbase, tiny wheels, a light weight, nimble steering and instant electric torque sounds like a good mix, doesn’t it? Of course it is. The Sakura has a sprightly zip under acceleration and the power delivery is smooth and effortless. It’s hugely responsive and has Mini-esque small-car… Continue reading Outside the box: is the strange Nissan Sakura the future of motoring?

Volkswagen ID 2 GTI set to gain 282bhp Clubsport model

Volkswagen is developing a hardcore Clubsport version of the upcoming ID 2 GTI, according to insiders. The front-wheel-drive ID 2 GTI, revealed in near-ready concept form, is due on sale towards the end of 2026 with around 223bhp from VW’s new-generation APP550 electric motor. But Autocar has learned that engineers at VW’s research and development… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 2 GTI set to gain 282bhp Clubsport model

Mercedes Leads FY2025 Luxury Car Market; E-Class LWB Emerges as Top Seller

Even though the Indian luxury car market saw tepid growth, the segment remains dynamic, driven by premium SUVs, expanding EV portfolios and greater localisation. The top five players in the segment, namely Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Audi and Volvo, added 48,849 units to the total sales tally in FY25, a minuscule 0.55 percent year-on-year… Continue reading Mercedes Leads FY2025 Luxury Car Market; E-Class LWB Emerges as Top Seller

Matter Motors to Raise US$200 Million in 3 Years; Eyes Public Listing in 3-4 years

Ahmedabad-based electric motorcycle startup Matter Motors aims to raise US$200 million (approximately Rs 1,730 crore) in funding over the next years as the automaker plans to roll out new models and expand capacity over the period, according to a senior company official. The startup is also looking for a public issue in the next three… Continue reading Matter Motors to Raise US$200 Million in 3 Years; Eyes Public Listing in 3-4 years

Matter Motors to Raise US$200 Million in 3 Years; Eyes Public Listing in 3-4 years

Eighties excess: Ferrari F40 meets Porsche 959

Blockbuster supercar showdowns are rare and always momentous occasions. Typically coming perhaps only once a decade, comparisons of the latest boundary-pushing feats of incredible engineering never fail to excite and inspire. And one of the greatest of all appeared in Autocar in the summer of 1988: Ferrari F40 versus Porsche 959. Despite them appearing at first glance… Continue reading Eighties excess: Ferrari F40 meets Porsche 959

Summer of fun: the top motoring events to attend this year

Now that you’ve got your used car for the summer, where are you going to take it? Fortunately, the UK is blessed with no end of excuses for a drive, ranging from must-see museums and events to must-tour roads. In recent years, they have been joined by a growing roster of weekend and weekday-evening pub meets and cars-and-coffee gatherings. A… Continue reading Summer of fun: the top motoring events to attend this year

TVS NTorq 125 surpasses two million sales, NTorq 150 coming soon

TVS Motor Co, which sold a record 1.81 million scooters and 3.51 million two-wheelers in FY2025, continues to do well in the new fiscal year. TVS’s scooter sales in the first two months of FY2026 at 322,001 units are up 23% YoY (April-May 2024: 262,721 units). The key drivers of this growth are the flagship… Continue reading TVS NTorq 125 surpasses two million sales, NTorq 150 coming soon