The ID 4’s interior shares many hallmarks with the other cars in the ID range. That of the Volkswagen Golf loosely inspires the dashboard topography but, as with the ID 3, the cockpit is even more minimalistic. The conspicuous lack of buttons and switches might even seem quite shocking to someone coming from, say, a… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 4
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Why China won’t come to the aid of European car manufacturing
One analyst on the Volkswagen Group’s annual results call this week hopefully put it to CEO Oliver Blume that Volkswagen might want to partner with a Chinese firm to build the ID 1 small EV locally. Maybe MG parent SAIC, a long-time partner of Volkswagen in China, which is looking to build cars in Europe. The… Continue reading Why China won’t come to the aid of European car manufacturing
Mercedes-Benz C43
Like the C63, the C43 tries to make up for the lack of a big engine with sheer grunt. To that end, it adopts a very clever 48V turbocharger. This uses a compact motor that acts directly on its shaft, adding up to 8bhp of assistance and capable of spinning at speeds to 175,000rpm. It… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz C43
BMW to launch 40 new or updated models by 2028
BMW is set to go on a massive product offensive, launching 40 models in the next three years. Announced by CEO Oliver Zipse during the brand’s annual results conference, the launches will be either new models or updates to current cars. At least two of these will be its first Neue Klasse models. The first will… Continue reading BMW to launch 40 new or updated models by 2028
Bold new 2026 BMW iX3 confirmed for September reveal
The next era of BMW will arrive in September, with the first Neue Klasse electric car, iX3 SUV, confirmed to be revealed at the Munich motor show. Previewed last year by the bold Neue Klasse Vision X concept (below), the second-generation iX3 will be the first of BMW’s new family of EVs, riding on the Gen6 platform, which promises significant improvements in range,… Continue reading Bold new 2026 BMW iX3 confirmed for September reveal
Skoda Ready to Go Solo for India EV Business as Partner Search Stalls
Skoda, the Czech carmaker, may finally be ready to throw in the towel as far as its search for a manufacturing partner for its Indian EV venture is concerned, going by the latest news reports. The company is ready to go it alone and establish EV manufacturing operations in India if it continues to find… Continue reading Skoda Ready to Go Solo for India EV Business as Partner Search Stalls
Skoda Ready to Go Solo for India EV Business as Partner Search Stalls
Skoda, the Czech carmaker, may finally be ready to throw in the towel as far as its search for a manufacturing partner for its Indian EV venture is concerned, going by the latest news reports. The company is ready to go it alone and establish EV manufacturing operations in India if it continues to find… Continue reading Skoda Ready to Go Solo for India EV Business as Partner Search Stalls
‘We expect the EV market to grow further’: Jyoti Malhotra
With EVs comprising a fourth of its sales volumes in India in CY2024, Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo bets big on the luxury electric vehicle market’s growth potential in the coming years. Volvo will launch the locally-assembled EX30 compact SUV in India by end-2025. Volvo Cars India recently launched the latest version of its flagship SUV… Continue reading ‘We expect the EV market to grow further’: Jyoti Malhotra
Mercedes-Benz Unveils New CLA in Rome, Claims Most Efficient Model Ever
Mercedes-Benz launched its new CLA model at Villa Miani in Rome on March 13. The new model, which the company described as “the most efficient and intelligent Mercedes” ever produced, is set to debut in India in early Q1 26. The new CLA operates on the proprietary AI-enhanced Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), which the company… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Unveils New CLA in Rome, Claims Most Efficient Model Ever
The Americans have transformed F1 into a pop culture icon
I recently attended the leaving drinks for an emigrating friend. We met through another friend and have few others in common, so I knew I would have to deploy my best small talk. Gulp. I was pleasantly surprised, then, when I found the main topic of conversation wasn’t a subject I knew nothing about –… Continue reading The Americans have transformed F1 into a pop culture icon