A photo shows the logo on US electric carmaker Tesla’s European headquarters in Amsterdam on May 2, 2025. Ramon Van Flymen | Afp | Getty Images Elon Musk’s electric vehicle manufacturer and energy company Tesla is preparing to supply electricity to British households and businesses. The Texas-based company formally submitted its request for an electricity… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Tesla launches bid to supply electricity to British households
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Ford to launch new range of affordable EVs starting in 2027
Ford will launch a new range of affordable electric cars based on a new EV platform and created with a new “revolutionary” process. Claimed to be as revolutionary for the company as the arrival of the Model T, the Universal EV Platform – created during a three-year skunkworks project – will be first used for… Continue reading Ford to launch new range of affordable EVs starting in 2027
Kia slims Picanto range, gives Xceed more power and axes Ceed
Kia has slimmed down its Picanto line-up, added a new range-topping Xceed model and ended production of the Ceed and Ceed SW as part of a major line-up reshuffle. The Picanto – the Korean brand’s second best seller, behind the Sportage – is now sold exclusively with a 67bhp 1.0-litre petrol triple, Kia having ditched the 62bhp 1.0-litre triple… Continue reading Kia slims Picanto range, gives Xceed more power and axes Ceed
Elderly drivers facing mandatory eye tests in road safety push
The UK government is poised to introduce mandatory eye tests for drivers aged above 70 as part of the first official road safety strategy in more than a decade. Under a proposal reported by the BBC and several national newspapers, over-70s would be required to undertake an eye test when they renew their licence every… Continue reading Elderly drivers facing mandatory eye tests in road safety push
New DS No4 EV to arrive in October from £36,995
The heavily facelifted DS 4 will arrive in October, with prices starting at just under £37,000 for its first ever electric variant. As part of the major update unveiled in May, the C-Segment hatchback receives a fresh look and a new name – No4. EV buyers are offered a single powertrain option, which combines a 58.3kWh (total) battery for… Continue reading New DS No4 EV to arrive in October from £36,995
Ford Plans $30,000 Midsize Electric Pickup for 2027, Built on New Universal Platform: Yahoo Finance
According to Yahoo Finance, Ford has announced plans to launch a midsize four-door electric pickup in 2027 as the first model built on its newly developed Ford Universal Platform. Ford CEO Jim Farley described the initiative as a “Model T” moment, pointing to an all-new production method — the “assembly tree” — that the company… Continue reading Ford Plans $30,000 Midsize Electric Pickup for 2027, Built on New Universal Platform: Yahoo Finance
SIAM Conference Charts Path for India’s Biofuel-Powered Mobility Future
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) hosted the 4th International Conference on World Biofuel Day in New Delhi, focusing on the theme “Indian Auto Industry’s Contribution Towards a Biofuel Economy.” Organized under SIAM’s Jaivik Pahal (Bio Initiative) campaign, the event brought together government officials, industry leaders, international experts, and sustainability stakeholders to discuss strategies… Continue reading SIAM Conference Charts Path for India’s Biofuel-Powered Mobility Future
Confident of achieving 10% biogas blending in CNG instead of 5%: IGL MD
While India is close to hitting the 20% ethanol blending target in petrol, the country is also pushing for biofuels in the transport gas sector. From this financial year, the government has mandated the blending of compressed biogas (CBG) with compressed natural gas (CNG) with an aim of 5% CBG blending target by 2028-29. However,… Continue reading Confident of achieving 10% biogas blending in CNG instead of 5%: IGL MD
Exclusive – Toyota Kirloskar Motor Delivers Record ₹5,672 Cr Profit in FY25, Elevates India’s Role in Global Sales
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), the Indian arm of Toyota Motor Corporation, has closed FY25 with its strongest-ever performance, posting a consolidated net profit of ₹5,672 crore — up 18.5% from ₹4,787 crore in FY24. Surging demand for hybrid models, an expanded retail network, and incremental volumes from Maruti Suzuki helped Toyota Kirloskar post its highest-ever… Continue reading Exclusive – Toyota Kirloskar Motor Delivers Record ₹5,672 Cr Profit in FY25, Elevates India’s Role in Global Sales
Kia India Partners With ASDC For Automotive Workforce Development
Kia India signed a memorandum of understanding with the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) on Monday to develop a skilled talent pool for the automotive industry through structured training and certification programs aligned with the Skill India Mission. The partnership establishes a 30-day training module combining 15 days of foundational classroom instruction at ASDC-certified centers… Continue reading Kia India Partners With ASDC For Automotive Workforce Development