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DS No8: electric-only flagship could get combustion option

DS’s new electric-only flagship, the No8 coupé-SUV, could be in line for a hybrid powertrain option if the market demand is there. The No8 is the only car based on Stellantis’s new STLA Medium architecture (and indeed the only current car in the 14-brand group) to be offered exclusively with electric power. But that doesn’t mean it… Continue reading DS No8: electric-only flagship could get combustion option

DS No8

But for all its long-distance limo pretences, the No8 looks unlikely to become the chauffeur’s default EV de choix. Legroom isn’t especially impressive in the rear, and while the panoramic roof helps to mitigate the loss of headroom that comes with a sloping roofline, I only had a few centimetres between my dome and the… Continue reading DS No8

TVS maintains e-2W lead over Bajaj Auto, Ola and Ather in first two weeks of June

TVS Motor Co is maintaining the same growth trajectory that helped it top electric two-wheeler retail sales in April, when it became No. 1 for the first time, and May 2025. In the first two weeks of June, the manufacturer of the iQube has sold 11,841 units, which gives it a lead of 1,695 units… Continue reading TVS maintains e-2W lead over Bajaj Auto, Ola and Ather in first two weeks of June

TVS maintains e-2W lead over Bajaj Auto, Ola and Ather in first two weeks of June

Tesla faces protests in Austin over Musk’s robotaxi plans

Blythe Christopher attends a demonstration to protest Tesla robotaxis on June 12, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Todd Wiseman With Elon Musk looking to June 22 as his tentative start date for Tesla’s pilot robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, protesters are voicing their opposition. Public safety advocates and political protesters, upset with Musk’s work with the… Continue reading Tesla faces protests in Austin over Musk’s robotaxi plans

Tractor Sales Maintain High Single-Digit Growth in May

India’s domestic tractor market continued to gain traction in May 2025, with sales rising 9% year-on-year, reflecting strong rural sentiment and early arrival of good monsoon. According to the Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA), domestic sales climbed to 90,500 units in May 2025, up from 82,948 units a year ago. On a month-on-month basis, too,… Continue reading Tractor Sales Maintain High Single-Digit Growth in May

Hyundai Motor India Foundation Supports Emergency Healthcare Services in Pune

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the corporate social responsibility arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited, has donated two Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances to Primary Health Centres in Takve and Yelse villages of Maval Taluka, Pune. The initiative aims to improve access to emergency medical care in rural parts of Maharashtra, with a total investment… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Foundation Supports Emergency Healthcare Services in Pune

Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 Expected to Feature Hybrid Powertrains

Mahindra is planning to introduce hybrid versions of its XEV 9e and BE 6 SUVs, which are currently offered exclusively as electric vehicles. The decision aligns with the company’s strategy to expand its powertrain offerings and cater to a wider range of consumer preferences. In May 2025, Mahindra sold 2,604 EVs, with the bulk of… Continue reading Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 Expected to Feature Hybrid Powertrains

Renault to Launch Duster and Bigster Hybrids Within a Year of Petrol Variants

While we had reported earlier that hybrid variants of the new Renault Duster, and its three-row derivative, the Bigster, are under evaluation, we can now confirm that the Duster hybrid is expected to launch within 12 months of the petrol model. The Bigster is scheduled to arrive after the Duster’s launch, and will also get… Continue reading Renault to Launch Duster and Bigster Hybrids Within a Year of Petrol Variants