An employee installs parts on the undercarriage of a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International factory in Vance, Alabama, on June 8, 2017. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Mercedes-Benz on Thursday said it will add a new vehicle to its plant in Alabama amid President Donald Trump‘s auto tariffs. The German… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz to add new vehicle to Alabama plant amid Trump tariffs
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GM lowers 2025 guidance, citing up to $5 billion in tariff exposure
watch now DETROIT — General Motors on Thursday lowered its 2025 financial guidance to include an expected $4 billion to $5 billion impact as a result of President Donald Trump‘s auto tariffs. The Detroit automaker said its new guidance includes adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of between $10 billion and $12.5 billion. That compares… Continue reading GM lowers 2025 guidance, citing up to $5 billion in tariff exposure
Auto giants ditch financial guidance as industry reels from Trump tariff chaos
New vehicles displayed for sale at a General Motors Co. Chevrolet dealership in Miami, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images European auto giants reported a sharp drop in first-quarter profit, and many suspended or cut full-year financial guidance, partially attributing the industry pain to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s… Continue reading Auto giants ditch financial guidance as industry reels from Trump tariff chaos
Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid
On the move, both the Turbo’s hybrid powertrain and its clever suspension have enormous potential to surprise and impress, and in a variety of different dimensions. The system is the same in both the Turbo and the Turbo S; it’s simply that the V8 engine can work so much harder in the faster version, to… Continue reading Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid and Turbo S E-Hybrid
Leapmotor C10: £36k electric SUV gains extra power and range
The Leapmotor C10 has been updated in China, gaining more range, extra power and an upgraded infotainment system. Chief among the updates is a switch from 400V electricals to a more powerful 800V system. Leapmotor has yet to confirm specifics, but this should bring a significant increase in the car’s maximum charging speed – currently… Continue reading Leapmotor C10: £36k electric SUV gains extra power and range
“Blunt” SUVs significantly more likely to cause pedestrian deaths – study
Pedestrians hit by SUVs and pick-ups are significantly more likely to be killed than those hit by lower-riding hatchbacks and saloons, according to a new study. Conducted by Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the review compared data from collisions involving SUVs and ‘light trucks’ (pick-ups and small vans)… Continue reading “Blunt” SUVs significantly more likely to cause pedestrian deaths – study
Honda Cars India Domestic Sales Down 22.75% in April 2025
Honda Cars India Ltd.reported total sales of 4,871 units in April 2025. This figure includes 3,360 units sold in the domestic market and 1,511 units exported. For comparison, Honda Cars recorded 4,351 domestic unit sales and 6,516 units exported in April 2024, reflecting a decline in both domestic and export figures this year. The company’s sales… Continue reading Honda Cars India Domestic Sales Down 22.75% in April 2025
Royal Enfield Reports 6% Year-on-Year Growth in April 2025
Royal Enfield recorded total sales of 86,559 motorcycles in April 2025, reflecting a 6% increase compared to 82,043 units sold in April 2024. This includes domestic sales of 76,002 units and exports of 10,557 units. Export volumes rose by 55% year-on-year, while domestic sales remained relatively stable with a 1% increase. Commenting on the monthly… Continue reading Royal Enfield Reports 6% Year-on-Year Growth in April 2025
India Ranks 4th in Global Optimism, Faces Inflation and Emerging Challenges: IPSOS Survey
India retains its position as the fourth most optimistic nation globally, with 62% of its citizens believing the country is moving in the right direction, according to the April 2025 wave of the Ipsos What Worries the World survey. The survey, conducted across 29 countries, reveals that global south nations dominate the top ranks for… Continue reading India Ranks 4th in Global Optimism, Faces Inflation and Emerging Challenges: IPSOS Survey
TVS Motors Tops April E2W Sales; Ola, Bajaj Close Behind in Leadership Battle
In a fiercely competitive month for the electric two-wheeler (E2W) segment, TVS Motors secured the No. 1 position in April 2025, registering 19,736 units—edging past Ola Electric (19,709 units) and Bajaj Auto (19,001 units). These figures are based on Vahan registration data accessed around 3 PM on April 30, 2025. The overall E2W market recorded… Continue reading TVS Motors Tops April E2W Sales; Ola, Bajaj Close Behind in Leadership Battle