President Trump’s tariffs on imported cars and auto parts could stall the growth of electric vehicles, setting back a technology critical to addressing climate change. But the tariffs could also work in favor of some electric models made in the United States, like the Tesla Model Y or Volkswagen ID.4, that are among the cars… Continue reading Tesla and Volkswagen May Have a Leg Up As Tariffs Raise EV Prices
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Trump’s Tariffs Squeeze an Already Struggling British Car Industry
The 25 percent tariffs imposed by President Trump on imported cars have added to the pressures on vehicle manufacturers around the world, but the pain could be particularly acute in Britain’s venerable but flagging auto industry. Britain exports more than 70 percent of the cars that it makes. In 2024, it sent about 101,000 of… Continue reading Trump’s Tariffs Squeeze an Already Struggling British Car Industry
In Marin County, There’s Trouble in Teslaville
In the parking lots of Mill Valley, Calif., mysterious index cards have surfaced on the windshields of Tesla Model Xs and Model 3s. “Stop Elon,” they urge in teal script. “Dump your Tesla.” A few years ago, buying a Tesla in Mill Valley meant that you had money, but were not overly showy. It meant… Continue reading In Marin County, There’s Trouble in Teslaville
Driving Synergy: How SML Isuzu Will Accelerate Mahindra’s CV Ambitions
• Mahindra targets 10–12% market share in >3.5T commercial vehicles within five years.• SML Isuzu acquisition to boost presence in LCVs, ILCVs, and bus segments.• Combined CV business to cross ₹5,000 crore in revenue and enter top four rankings.• Strategic focus on electric buses, cost synergies, and network expansion. Mahindra & Mahindra has signaled its… Continue reading Driving Synergy: How SML Isuzu Will Accelerate Mahindra’s CV Ambitions
TVS Motor Expects FY26 Sales Growth in Line with Last Year, Says CEO Radhakrishnan
Two- and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Co Ltd expects positive sales momentum to continue in both domestic and international markets in the financial year 2025-26, and aims to outperform industry growth. Factors such as a repo rate reduction, income tax relief in Budget 2025, expectations of a normal monsoon, and ongoing infrastructure development are expected… Continue reading TVS Motor Expects FY26 Sales Growth in Line with Last Year, Says CEO Radhakrishnan
New Ferrari Elettrica EV could sound like a V8 or V12 thanks to some clever audio
During Ferrari’s 2024 results presentation, when it celebrated registering a profit of more than 1.56bn Euros (roughly £1.26bn) – a 21 per cent increase over 2023 – CEO Benedetto Vigna also linked the new Ferrari F80 hypercar, with its 800V architecture and self-charging hybrid system, to the firm’s electric plan moving forward. Advertisement – Article continues… Continue reading New Ferrari Elettrica EV could sound like a V8 or V12 thanks to some clever audio
Classic Land Rover Defender Soft Top returns as a £234,000, V8-powered restomod
This is the new Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top: the latest, and what will almost certainly be the most sought after, official restomod of the iconic British 4×4 that comes with a price tag of £234,000. This is also the first Defender Soft Top that Land Rover has produced since the original went… Continue reading Classic Land Rover Defender Soft Top returns as a £234,000, V8-powered restomod
Top 10 best luxury cars to buy 2025
Although perhaps a little less conspicuous than its Phantom sibling, the Ghost is still five metres long and 2.5 tonnes in weight, so it can hardly be called understated. You won’t have to worry about merging from slip roads, either, as the 6.75-litre V12 petrol engine produces 563bhp, which allows a 0-62mph time of 4.8s and a… Continue reading Top 10 best luxury cars to buy 2025
Best 7-seater cars to buy 2025
Latest Peugeot 5008 deals 5. Kia EV9 Price from £65,035 Best car for in-car tech The Kia EV9 heralds a new styling direction for the brand, one that has been followed up with the smaller EV3, but the big news about this big car is that it’s a proper seven-seater electric vehicle. It’s also a… Continue reading Best 7-seater cars to buy 2025
New baby Land Rover Defender Sport on the way and we’ve spotted it testing
Rock-solid evidence of a new version of the Land Rover Defender has now come to light with the first on-road prototypes spotted ahead of a likely reveal next year. This more urban-focused model won’t just be smaller than the existing Defender, it will also feature an all-electric powertrain. The new model is one of six… Continue reading New baby Land Rover Defender Sport on the way and we’ve spotted it testing