Volkswagen India has commenced local assembly of its Tayron R-Line SUV at the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant in Maharashtra, marking another expansion in the company’s Indian operations. The production milestone comes less than a year after the vehicle’s global launch, with Volkswagen planning to introduce the model to Indian customers within the first quarter of 2026.… Continue reading Volkswagen Begins Tayron R-Line Assembly in India
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Ashok Leyland Relaunches TAURUS and HIPPO Heavy-Duty Truck Models
Ashok Leyland has relaunched two of its most recognizable truck nameplates, TAURUS and HIPPO, bringing back brands that dominated India’s heavy commercial vehicle market for decades. The reintroduction was announced by Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Ashok Leyland, alongside senior executives Sanjeev Kumar, President of Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles, and Madhavi Deshmukh,… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Relaunches TAURUS and HIPPO Heavy-Duty Truck Models
Mahindra Launches Tricolour-Themed Limited Edition Tractors for Republic Day
Mumbai-based Mahindra Tractors announced the release of limited edition tractors inspired by India’s national flag colours on January 22, 2026. The company, which holds the position of India’s leading tractor brand and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has designed these special variants to honour the country’s farmers. The limited edition tractors are based… Continue reading Mahindra Launches Tricolour-Themed Limited Edition Tractors for Republic Day
Volvo has got the band back together
Volvo was one of the biggest industry success stories of the 2010s, doing what no other car maker has done in the modern era by breaking out of the mainstream and becoming a true premium player. The cars, designed by Thomas Ingenlath, looked great and the business performed even better, setting sales records six years… Continue reading Volvo has got the band back together
Bugatti FKP Hommage one-off unveiled as 1578bhp Veyron tribute
[embedded content] Bugatti has unveiled the FKP Hommage, a one-off hyper-GT that has been conceived as the “ultimate Veyron” in tribute to the groundbreaking model, says the company’s design chief. The new car – named in honour of Ferdinand Karl Piëch, the former Volkswagen Group boss who was responsible for the transformational Veyron project –… Continue reading Bugatti FKP Hommage one-off unveiled as 1578bhp Veyron tribute
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N offers 641bhp and 302-mile range for £65,800
UK order books have opened for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, with the 641bhp super-saloon priced from £65,800. Hyundai’s second electric performance car, it represents a significantly upgrade over the regular Ioniq 6. In addition to the high-output dual-motor powertrain, which allows it to dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in 3.2sec and hit 160mph, it gets electrically adjustable… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 6 N offers 641bhp and 302-mile range for £65,800
Buying an old BMW sent me down a numberplate rabbit hole
When you buy an old car, it’s easy to get pulled into various internet rabbit holes – buying guides, common problems, popular upgrades, that sort of thing. But I’ve set foot in a particularly deep and magnetic one-one to rival QAnon and Pizzagate: numberplates. Modern UK plates are sensible and a bit boring. There’s only… Continue reading Buying an old BMW sent me down a numberplate rabbit hole
“Biggest update ever”: 2.5m older Volvos to get new EX60’s tech
Volvo is preparing to roll out “one of the biggest over-the-air updates in the history of the world” later this year when it remotely installs a new infotainment interface in 2.5 million cars worldwide. Every Volvo equipped with the company’s Android Automotive operating system – which was launched in 2020 on the XC40 Recharge (now… Continue reading “Biggest update ever”: 2.5m older Volvos to get new EX60’s tech
Bugatti Veyron FKP Hommage leaked ahead of full reveal
[embedded content] Bugatti has unveiled the FKP Hommage, a one-off hyper-GT that has been conceived as the “ultimate Veyron” in tribute to the groundbreaking model, says the company’s design chief. The new car – named in honour of Ferdinand Karl Piëch, the former Volkswagen Group boss who was responsible for the transformational Veyron project –… Continue reading Bugatti Veyron FKP Hommage leaked ahead of full reveal
Clarification plea from car makers over EU’s 2035 EV climbdown
European car makers are pleading for speedy clarification on proposals published in December designed to ease the path to full electrification, with specific focus on the new small car category. Manufacturers including Renault and Stellantis have largely welcomed the proposed changes, which include allowing some ICE car sales after 2035. Go to Source