Slowing sales of electric 2Ws in China masks strong growth in India

Demand for electric two-wheelers is slowing down in China, which remains the largest global market for zero-emission vehicles on two wheels and also the world’s largest market for electric vehicles. As per the recently released Global EV Outlook 2025 report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated that sales of electric two-wheelers in China fell… Continue reading Slowing sales of electric 2Ws in China masks strong growth in India

Slowing sales of electric 2Ws in China masks strong growth in India

Demand for electric two-wheelers is slowing down in China, which remains the largest global market for zero-emission vehicles on two wheels and also the world’s largest market for electric vehicles. As per the recently released Global EV Outlook 2025 report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated that sales of electric two-wheelers in China fell… Continue reading Slowing sales of electric 2Ws in China masks strong growth in India

Slowing sales of electric 2Ws in China masks strong growth in India

Demand for electric two-wheelers is slowing down in China, which remains the largest global market for zero-emission vehicles on two wheels and also the world’s largest market for electric vehicles. As per the recently released Global EV Outlook 2025 report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has stated that sales of electric two-wheelers in China fell… Continue reading Slowing sales of electric 2Ws in China masks strong growth in India

Volkswagen Virtus sells over 143,000 units since launch

Launched on June 9, 2022, the Volkswagen Virtus turns three years old today in the Indian market. Since then, till end-April 2025, as per SIAM wholesales data, this premium midsize sedan has clocked combined domestic market and export sales of 142,806 units. This total comprises 61,563 units in India and 81,243 units to overseas markets… Continue reading Volkswagen Virtus sells over 143,000 units since launch

Aston Martin Valkyrie LM revealed as Le Mans racer you can buy

Aston Martin has launched the Valkyrie LM as a screaming V12-engined, Le Mans-spec track toy that could be the world’s ultimate automotive plaything.   Unlike the Valkyrie AMR Pro, a track-only version of the Valkyrie road car, the Valkyrie LM is based on Aston’s LMH hypercar that will race at La Sarthe this weekend. That means it draws 697bhp… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie LM revealed as Le Mans racer you can buy

Hodek Vibration Technologies Opens Third Manufacturing Plant in Dharwad to Power Future Growth

Hodek Vibration Technologies Pvt Ltd, a leading manufacturer of torsional vibration dampers (TVDs) for internal combustion engines, inaugurated its third manufacturing plant in Dharwad, Karnataka on Sunday, signaling a major step forward in its expansion and innovation strategy. The new facility, designed as a lean and green manufacturing hub, is equipped with automation-ready infrastructure aligned… Continue reading Hodek Vibration Technologies Opens Third Manufacturing Plant in Dharwad to Power Future Growth

Hyundai Plans India-Specific 1.2L Turbo Engine for Compact & Hybrid Models

Hyundai is developing an all-new 1.2-litre turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDi) engine that will play a pivotal role in powering its future hybrid and compact crossover models. The new four-cylinder powertrain is being designed for high fuel efficiency and compatibility with electrified architectures, aligning with the company’s broader shift toward multi-powertrain offerings across the mainstream… Continue reading Hyundai Plans India-Specific 1.2L Turbo Engine for Compact & Hybrid Models

Opinion: How will KTM Change After the Bajaj Takeover?

We finally have a clear answer to KTM’s future – Bajaj has ensured that it will survive! Regardless of how you feel about their bikes, you have to admit that it is good news when a leading motorcycle manufacturer is saved from the brink. At the same time, I wonder what KTM’s identity is going… Continue reading Opinion: How will KTM Change After the Bajaj Takeover?

Hyundai India’s 26 product launch onslaught by 2030 decoded

Hyundai to launch 7-8 all-new models in India by 2030 Bayon crossover, Verna and Exter facelifts planned for 2026 Next gen Creta and Palisade hybrid SUV launching in 2028 Hyundai is preparing for a decade-defining product blitz, with 26 new models lined up by 2030 across internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid, and electric vehicle (EV)… Continue reading Hyundai India’s 26 product launch onslaught by 2030 decoded

Don’t look back in anger: The wild world of car mags in the 1990s

The answer can be traced to something that became common in media circles at the time, namely ‘lifestyle’. There had been hints of it in car magazines for years, not least through Performance Car columnist Clarkson, who had pioneered a blokey tone that was more akin to the emerging lad culture of Loaded, FHM et… Continue reading Don’t look back in anger: The wild world of car mags in the 1990s