ParkMate, an Indian smart parking solution provider, announced on July 3, 2025, that it has rebranded to Blyp as part of a strategic shift toward becoming a comprehensive urban mobility platform. The New Delhi-based company said the change reflects its evolution from addressing parking challenges to developing integrated mobility technology for smart cities. The rebranding… Continue reading ParkMate Rebrands as Blyp, Signals Shift to Broader Urban Mobility Focus
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New 2028 Polestar 7 to be built on Volvo platform in Slovakia
The company has now confirmed that “adaptations will be made” to the modular platform to ensure it offers “the driving experience and performance characteristics that Polestar is known for”. Confirming the decision to use a Volvo platform and factory for his brand’s new entry model, Lohscheller today said: “Working with Volvo Cars to develop and… Continue reading New 2028 Polestar 7 to be built on Volvo platform in Slovakia
Winner’s circle: How Protean’s in-wheel motors will reshape EVs
Surrey-based EV motor developer Protean has its roots in a firm called PML Flightlink, which made headlines in 2006 when it fitted four in-wheel motors (IWMs) to a Mini Cooper to give 640bhp, a sub-5.0sec 0-62mph time and a £200k price. The outfit was later acquired by NEVS, the Chinese-owned successor to Saab, before EV… Continue reading Winner’s circle: How Protean’s in-wheel motors will reshape EVs
Synthetic fuels will coexist with EVs, says solar fuel maker
“So it doesn’t make sense to produce fuels; you should instead use it directly,” he said. “That I fully agree with. However, the point is you don’t need to produce the fuels locally.” By instead using a solar plant in Morocco or a wind plant in Chile, Furler suggested, you could make use of electricity that… Continue reading Synthetic fuels will coexist with EVs, says solar fuel maker
Bentley priming new 641bhp Continental GT Supersports
Bentley is preparing a new range-topper for its Continental GT line-up – potentially even creating an indirect successor to the Supersports of 2013. Speaking to Autocar, Bentley R&D chief Matthias Rabe didn’t rule out the possibility of transplanting the 641bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 powertrain from the new Bentayga Speed into the Continental GT. Test mules… Continue reading Bentley priming new 641bhp Continental GT Supersports
Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
This year looks like it is going to be another record-setting one for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry. Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, a total of 605,291 e-2Ws have been sold across India, as per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal. This constitutes 15% year-on-year growth (H1 CY2024: 528,133 units) and is… Continue reading Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
This year looks like it is going to be another record-setting one for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry. Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, a total of 605,291 e-2Ws have been sold across India, as per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal. This constitutes 15% year-on-year growth (H1 CY2024: 528,133 units) and is… Continue reading Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
This year looks like it is going to be another record-setting one for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry. Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, a total of 605,291 e-2Ws have been sold across India, as per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal. This constitutes 15% year-on-year growth (H1 CY2024: 528,133 units) and is… Continue reading Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
Tesla Sales Fall as Elon Musk Focuses on Self-Driving Cars
The company has devoted resources to autonomous driving rather than developing new models to attract car buyers. Go to Source
New Stellantis CEO taps Kuniskis to oversee American brands, brings back SRT division
Tim Kuniskis, head of NAFTA Passenger Car Brands for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, speaks during the reveal of the Fiat Chrysler 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon sports vehicle ahead of the 2017 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York, U.S., on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Mark Kauzlarich | Bloomberg | Getty Images New… Continue reading New Stellantis CEO taps Kuniskis to oversee American brands, brings back SRT division