The Indian electric vehicle (EV) industry has closed the first half of the first month of CY2026 with retail sales of over 100,000 units. Between January 1 and 15, a total of 100,819 EVs across segments have been delivered to buyers across India. They are led by e-2-wheelers (55,410 units) which account for 55% of… Continue reading TVS, Bajaj, Ather, Hero Open CY2026 on a Strong Note, E-2W Sales Cross 55,000 in First-Half January
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Riding with India: Celebrating 25 Years of Mobility, Partnership, and Progress- Tsutsumu Otani
Over the past 25 years, India’s mobility story has evolved alongside the everyday lives of its people. This transformation stems from a deep human belief: to build a society that experiences the joy and freedom of mobility. Across cities, towns, and villages, mobility solutions have enabled people by delivering freedom, convenience, and enjoyment while meeting… Continue reading Riding with India: Celebrating 25 Years of Mobility, Partnership, and Progress- Tsutsumu Otani
Himadri Speciality Chemical Receives Second Consecutive EcoVadis Platinum Rating
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd has secured the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the second year running, placing the company among the top 1% of over 150,000 organizations evaluated worldwide for sustainability practices. The Platinum rating recognizes Himadri’s performance across four key areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. EcoVadis assesses companies against 21… Continue reading Himadri Speciality Chemical Receives Second Consecutive EcoVadis Platinum Rating
SST and UMC Launch Automotive-Grade Flash Memory Platform
Silicon Storage Technology (SST), a Microchip Technology subsidiary, and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) announced the production release of their 28nm SuperFlash Gen 4 platform with full automotive grade 1 qualification. The ESF4 technology integrates with UMC’s 28HPC+ foundry process, targeting the growing market for advanced automotive controllers. The platform addresses industry demands for reliable data… Continue reading SST and UMC Launch Automotive-Grade Flash Memory Platform
Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen in line for Leapmotor range-extender tech
Leapmotor’s range-extender (REx) technology for EVs could be used by other Stallantis brands in Europe as part of a move to increase “synergies” within the group. The Stellantis-backed Chinese brand offers its B10 and C10 SUVs with the option of pure-electric power or a REx system in which a small petrol engine works as a generator to charge… Continue reading Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen in line for Leapmotor range-extender tech
Tally-ho! Join me for 3000 miles in the ‘dreamboat’ Morgan Super 3
Well this is joyous: a Morgan Super 3 on Autocar’s long-term fleet. The latest three-wheeler is the spiritual successor to the very first Morgans, which were three-wheeled runabouts, and a three-wheeled Mog, now in its second generation, has been back in the firm’s range since the idea was reprised in 2011. I’m to be custodian… Continue reading Tally-ho! Join me for 3000 miles in the ‘dreamboat’ Morgan Super 3
Ford ‘back where it belongs’ in F1 return with Red Bull
Ford’s return to the Formula 1 grid this year with Red Bull Racing puts the car giant “back where it belongs”, according to its racing division chief Will Ford, the great-great grandson of company founder Henry. Speaking at Ford Racing’s season launch in Detroit, during which the liveries that the new Red Bull and Racing… Continue reading Ford ‘back where it belongs’ in F1 return with Red Bull
Hyundai Exter Crosses 200,000 Sales, Sees Slower Offtake for Last 100,000 Units
The Exter, Hyundai Motor India’s second compact SUV launched on July 10, 2023, has crossed the 200,000 wholesales milestone in the domestic market. As per SIAM data, the Exter had clocked a total of 199,289 units from launch till end-December 2025. The minuscule gap of 711 units to the 200,000 mark would have been bridged… Continue reading Hyundai Exter Crosses 200,000 Sales, Sees Slower Offtake for Last 100,000 Units
Ford taps Mustang V8 to power its 2027 Le Mans hypercar
The new hypercar with which Ford will bid for its first outright Le Mans 24 Hours victory in 58 years will use the 5.4-litre ‘Coyote’ V8 from its Mustang GT3 racer. Ford announced last year that it would enter the full FIA World Endurance Championship with an LMDh hypercar in 2027, and it has now revealed the… Continue reading Ford taps Mustang V8 to power its 2027 Le Mans hypercar
Underwater car trade-ins are on the rise — and drivers owe a record amount, Edmunds finds
Sutthichai Supapornpasupad | Moment | Getty Images As consumers contend with higher auto payments, new data from car website Edmunds suggests they may be falling into a cycle of negative equity — where their outstanding auto loan balances are higher than the value of their cars. In the fourth quarter of 2025, 29.3% of trade-ins… Continue reading Underwater car trade-ins are on the rise — and drivers owe a record amount, Edmunds finds