AEEE Concludes FEED 2026 Conference with Focus on Energy Efficiency

The Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) concluded its sixth annual Forum on Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation (FEED 2026) on February 4, with discussions centred on implementing energy efficiency measures across India’s industrial and infrastructure sectors. The two-day conference brought together government representatives, private sector participants, and civil society organisations. More than 370 stakeholders… Continue reading AEEE Concludes FEED 2026 Conference with Focus on Energy Efficiency

India, US agree interim trade deal; Auto exports to get preferential quota

India and the United States have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement, under which the US will grant a preferential tariff-rate quote for automotive parts imported from India. Under the framework, the US will also reduce its tariffs on Indian imports on a wide range of products to 18% from the existing 50%.… Continue reading India, US agree interim trade deal; Auto exports to get preferential quota

Wells to ramp up production of 850kg Vertige sports car

Warwickshire-based Wells Motor Cars is due to ramp up production of the Vertige – its 850kg mid-engined coupé – to around 12 cars this year, before doubling that figure in 2027. The Vertige made its debut at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed, having been conceived as founder Robin Wells’ dream sports car. Production of… Continue reading Wells to ramp up production of 850kg Vertige sports car

The 100mpg challenge: Pushing my 22-year-old Audi A2 to the limit

[embedded content] Given that my Audi A2 was returning 75mpg in normal use, I had idly wondered what I could get out of this 1.4-litre diesel hatch if I tried. It was a bank holiday Monday, I was in no rush and I was driving from Bicester to Petersfield and back to visit family. So… Continue reading The 100mpg challenge: Pushing my 22-year-old Audi A2 to the limit

Podcast: Why Nissan is turning back to Japan for inspiration

Nissan is working on showcasing more of its Japanese heritage in the designs of future models, according to its new European design chief. Giovanny Arroba, a veteran of the Japanese firm who has previously worked in design centres in the US and Japan, took over as the head of Nissan Design Europe in Paddington, London last… Continue reading Podcast: Why Nissan is turning back to Japan for inspiration

JK Tyre to Invest Rs 1,130 Crore to Expand Capacity by FY28

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd’s board today approved a Rs 1,130 crore investment to expand the capacity of truck and bus radial (TBR), all-steel light truck radial (LTBR) and passenger car radial (PCR) tyres, with the additional output slated to come on stream by the second quarter of the financial year 2027-28. The company will… Continue reading JK Tyre to Invest Rs 1,130 Crore to Expand Capacity by FY28

How America’s EV retreat is increasing China’s control of global markets

Employees work on the assembly line of new energy vehicles (NEVs) at a workshop of China FAW Group’s Hongqi Fanrong Plant on July 5, 2023 in Changchun, Jilin Province of China.  Zhang Yao | China News Service | Getty Images DETROIT — The unraveling of the U.S. electric vehicle push is increasingly raising concerns of… Continue reading How America’s EV retreat is increasing China’s control of global markets

Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion charge

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa speaks during an event in Turin, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Daniele Mascolo | Reuters DETROIT — Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa on Friday said the automaker plans to move forward as one company amid speculation that it would be better off selling brands or splitting up after disappointing results. “Stellantis is a… Continue reading Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion charge