Volkswagen has eked a whopping 584 miles of range out of a standard Volkswagen ID 7 – albeit at a snail’s pace, averaging just 18mph in the process. The brand sought to figure out how far an ID 7 can be driven in optimal conditions and chose a Pro S model with an 86kWh (usable)… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 7 clocks 584 miles of range – at 18mph
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Vauxhall rethinks ICE phase-out as EV uptake falls below expectation
Opel-Vauxhall is rethinking its plan to go all-electric from 2028, recognising that the European EV market is vastly different from how it had predicted when setting its transition timeline. The company announced in 2022 that it would launch its final ICE car in 2024 and was committed to that objective as recently as 2023, but CEO… Continue reading Vauxhall rethinks ICE phase-out as EV uptake falls below expectation
DS 4 to gain electric option and new name in mid-life facelift
The DS 4 will gain an electric option and a new name when it is facelifted this year. Since its 2021 launch, the premium hatch has been the brand’s best-seller in the UK, albeit with just 2303 sales. It has proved more popular in mainland Europe, where it sold 10,405 examples in 2024 alone. The… Continue reading DS 4 to gain electric option and new name in mid-life facelift
BT kills pilot scheme converting signal boxes into EV chargers
BT has ended its pilot scheme to convert streetside signal boxes into electric vehicle chargers – after carrying out only a single conversion. The telecoms firm previously said it would expand the scheme into West Yorkshire, converting some 600 cabinets, with a view to eventually completing 60,000 to 90,000 installations nationwide. The theory was that the use of existing cabinets… Continue reading BT kills pilot scheme converting signal boxes into EV chargers
India to achieve 20% ethanol blending target in 2 months, Gadkari: PTI
India will achieve its target of 20% ethanol blending in the next two months, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. “We will achieve this target of 20% ethanol blending in the next two months. Use of E20 (petrol with 20% ethanol) will help in reducing pollution,” the Minister of Road Transport and Highways said at… Continue reading India to achieve 20% ethanol blending target in 2 months, Gadkari: PTI
Škoda Kylaq earns 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP testing
Škoda Auto India’s Kylaq, the company’s first sub-4m SUV, received a 5-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) tests. This achievement makes the Kylaq the first Škoda vehicle to undergo Bharat NCAP testing, following the Kushaq and Slavia, which also secured top safety ratings in Global NCAP tests. The Kylaq, built… Continue reading Škoda Kylaq earns 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP testing
EXCLUSIVE: M&M Set to Enter the Hybrid Vehicle Market in 2025-26
Having created a buzz around EVs, Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s largest SUV maker by revenue, plans to expand its powertrain choices to include various hybrid technologies. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the company is exploring hybrid powertrains, from strong hybrids to range extenders, to broaden its portfolio. Hybrids use both a gasoline engine… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: M&M Set to Enter the Hybrid Vehicle Market in 2025-26
EXCLUSIVE: M&M Set to Enter the Hybrid Vehicle Market in 2025-26
Having created a buzz around EVs, Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s largest SUV maker by revenue, plans to expand its powertrain choices to include various hybrid technologies. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the company is exploring hybrid powertrains, from strong hybrids to range extenders, to broaden its portfolio. Hybrids use both a gasoline engine… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: M&M Set to Enter the Hybrid Vehicle Market in 2025-26
M&M Set to Enter the Hybrid Vehicle Market in 2025-26
Having created a buzz around EVs, Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s largest SUV maker by revenue, plans to expand its powertrain choices to include various hybrid technologies. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the company is exploring hybrid powertrains, from strong hybrids to range extenders, to broaden its portfolio. Hybrids use both a gasoline engine… Continue reading M&M Set to Enter the Hybrid Vehicle Market in 2025-26
M&M Set to Enter the Hybrid Vehicle Market in 2025-26
Having created a buzz around EVs, Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s largest SUV maker by revenue, plans to expand its powertrain choices to include various hybrid technologies. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the company is exploring hybrid powertrains, from strong hybrids to range extenders, to broaden its portfolio. Hybrids use both a gasoline engine… Continue reading M&M Set to Enter the Hybrid Vehicle Market in 2025-26