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Volkswagen delivers 1.5 millionth all-electric ID car

The Volkswagen brand has reached a significant milestone in its transformation to electromobility. On August 15, the 1.5 millionth vehicle worldwide from Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. family was handed over to a customer at the Volkswagen plant in Emden, Germany. The anniversary vehicle is a black ID.7 Tourer Pro, which raises the bar in its class… Continue reading Volkswagen delivers 1.5 millionth all-electric ID car

Government extends Plug-in Van and Truck Grant until 2027

The government has extended its Plug-in Van and Truck Grant, which discounts the price of a new commercial EV by up to £25,000, until 2027. Originally due to end next April, the grant launched in 2012 for vans and 2016 for trucks as Westminster tried to tackle one of the UK’s largest sources of emissions:… Continue reading Government extends Plug-in Van and Truck Grant until 2027

Honda sells 5,173 QC1 and Activa e scooters in six months

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), which entered the electric two-wheeler market earlier this year, has completed six months of production and sales of its two electric scooters – the Activa e and QC1. Between February and July 2025, HMSI has produced a total of 11,168 units of the two EVs and sold 5,173 units.… Continue reading Honda sells 5,173 QC1 and Activa e scooters in six months

Honda sells 5,173 QC1 and Activa e scooters in six months

Experts think only a few car makers will survive – but I’m not buying it

I’m told a television programme called You Bet! still exists, which some of you might remember from the 1980s, while some others among you might not quite believe existed. A contestant would come on – a scientist, perhaps – and tell a panel of celebrity judges that they reckoned they could do something unlikely, like… Continue reading Experts think only a few car makers will survive – but I’m not buying it

From Function to Form: The Cabin Evolution Journey

The automotive industry has witnessed profound transformation over the decades, shaped by shifting consumer preferences, rapid technological progress, and changing regulatory frameworks. Among the many facets of vehicle evolution, one that has become increasingly central is the vehicle cabin—once a purely functional space, now reimagined as a domain of comfort, connectivity, safety, and purpose-driven design.… Continue reading From Function to Form: The Cabin Evolution Journey

Government’s Review of GST Gives Hope for Entry-Level Cars, 2-Wheelers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech has offered a glimmer of hope for the Indian consumers and industry amid potential tariff headwinds from the US. The government is reviewing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, and relief can be expected by Diwali this year. Though Modi did not mention any sector, it is… Continue reading Government’s Review of GST Gives Hope for Entry-Level Cars, 2-Wheelers

How the next Corvette could be designed in the UK

“Of course there were some tough times,” says Thomson. “I remember being in Thailand once, turning on a Teams call late at night and being confronted by a grid of about 10 angry builders wanting to talk about drains and electrical supply. But we worked it out. That was just a low point. We’re really happy… Continue reading How the next Corvette could be designed in the UK

3.27 million Nexa vehicles sold in 10 years, 21% share of Maruti Suzuki sales

Earlier this month, Maruti Suzuki India launched the Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq Edition to celebrate 10 years of Nexa, its premium sales channel launched in FY2016. The company’s wholesales data reveals that a total of 32,75,451 Nexa vehicles have been sold till end-July 2025, comprising 21,78,134 cars and 10,97,337 utility vehicles. While Nexa passenger cars,… Continue reading 3.27 million Nexa vehicles sold in 10 years, 21% share of Maruti Suzuki sales