The new Citroën ë-C5 Aircross has gone on sale, priced from £34,065, undercutting key rivals such as the Skoda Enyaq by £5000. The SUV was revealed in April with a bold new design language and the option of electric power for the first time, as the French brand renews its assault on Europe’s crucial crossover market. The new C5… Continue reading Electric Citroën C5 Aircross undercuts Skoda Enyaq at £34,065
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Customisable fleet software key to Renault’s bold van plan
Renault aims to shore up its position as one of the UK’s three most popular van makers with a new range of software-defined LCVs that promise to meet the exacting individual needs of all fleet operators. Renault was the UK’s third most popular van manufacturer in June, with 2584 registrations versus Volkswagen‘s 3452 and long-time… Continue reading Customisable fleet software key to Renault’s bold van plan
Maserati plots new manual super-GT flagship, twinned with Alfa
He said: “A manual gearbox is an opportunity. I don’t see that in big series [production], but why not do a special version with a manual gearbox? No reason to say never. It could be the right choice for a limited edition of a car.” He added that a manual gearbox would emphasise the ‘pure’,… Continue reading Maserati plots new manual super-GT flagship, twinned with Alfa
Toyota India rules strong hybrid car, SUV and MPV market with 81% share in Q1 FY2026
Even as the buzz around electric vehicles and the shortage of rare earth materials that can impact production gets louder, demand for strong hybrid electric vehicles (SHEVs) has more than doubled in the first quarter of FY2026. As per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal, a total of 26,460 units were sold between April-June… Continue reading Toyota India rules strong hybrid car, SUV and MPV market with 81% share in Q1 FY2026
Toyota India rules strong hybrid car, SUV and MPV market with 81% share in Q1 FY2026
Even as the buzz around electric vehicles and the shortage of rare earth materials that can impact production gets louder, demand for strong hybrid electric vehicles (SHEVs) has more than doubled in the first quarter of FY2026. As per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal, a total of 26,460 units were sold between April-June… Continue reading Toyota India rules strong hybrid car, SUV and MPV market with 81% share in Q1 FY2026
Volkswagen India sells 138 Golf GTIs in June
Volkswagen India, which launched the iconic Golf GTI Mk 8.5 on May 26, 2025 at an introductory price of Rs 52.99 lakh (ex-showroom), has registered wholesales of 138 units of the hot hatchback in June, its first full month of wholesales. The Golf GTI, which is the company’s second GTI model after the now-discontinued Polo… Continue reading Volkswagen India sells 138 Golf GTIs in June
The Importance of Structured Training in Today’s Auto Service Industry
When Ujjwal Saini joined an apprenticeship program under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), he had some knowledge based on books and classroom instructions, but very little understanding of how the automobile industry actually functioned in the real world. “A student usually learns only through books,” he says, “but with apprenticeship, he learns the technical,… Continue reading The Importance of Structured Training in Today’s Auto Service Industry
How Indian Industry and Govt were Caught Unprepared by China’s Rare Earth Move
China’s tightened export regulations on rare-earth magnets have once again exposed the critical weakness in India’s automotive supply chain and policy planning. The Indian industry and policy establishment has been caught unprepared by the Chinese crackdown despite the fact that rare earth and critical minerals are the fundamental components for major applications ranging from electric… Continue reading How Indian Industry and Govt were Caught Unprepared by China’s Rare Earth Move
India Emerges as CNH’s Manufacturing Hub
In a strategic realignment within the global manufacturing landscape, agricultural and construction equipment giant CNH is increasingly positioning India, particularly its state-of-the-art facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, as a central hub for worldwide exports, a move that distinctly contrasts with its more domestically focused production approach in China. This shift is driven by a confluence… Continue reading India Emerges as CNH’s Manufacturing Hub
TVS Motor to enter adventure tourer, electric bicycle markets this year
Building on its strong performance and expanded presence in the scooter and premium motorcycle segments, TVS Motor Company is strategically diversifying its portfolio. During the current financial year (FY26), the automaker is set to enter the adventure tourer segment in India, while it will launch its first electric bicycle and, notably, the highly anticipated debut… Continue reading TVS Motor to enter adventure tourer, electric bicycle markets this year