Alpine has lifted the covers off a rally-ready version of its Renault 5-based A290 electric hot hatch. Priced from €59,990 (£52,000 excluding VAT), the A290 Rallye has been extensively modified for competition use, with a stripped-out interior, a rollcage and bucket seats among the changes. It also gains a limited-slip differential to better distribute its 217bhp… Continue reading Alpine A290 Rallye brings limited-slip diff and exterior speaker
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Ariel Atom celebrates 25th birthday with wild 525bhp special edition
Ariel has marked the 25th anniversary of its Atom spaceframe sports car with the new 4RR – the most powerful version yet. With its uprated Honda four-pot sending a huge 525bhp and 406lb ft to the rear axle, the new special edition is far more powerful than even the outrageous, 475bhp Atom V8 from 2011.… Continue reading Ariel Atom celebrates 25th birthday with wild 525bhp special edition
Hero Leads June 2025 Bike and Scooter Sales
Sales numbers for each of the big six two-wheeler manufacturers are here and here’s how each company performed in June 2025. Hero: 5,25,136 units Market leader Hero sits at the top with over 5 lakh units sold, recording 7.39 percent growth over May 2025’s sales (4,88,997 units) in the process. Even in comparison to its… Continue reading Hero Leads June 2025 Bike and Scooter Sales
Dacia CEO Confirms Renault Duster EV
The Duster is set to get an all-electric powertrain option, our sister publication Autocar UK can confirm. That the Renault Duster EV, which will be sold under the Dacia brand in European markets, “will come in time” was stated by Dacia CEO Denis Le Vot. This statement confirms our exclusive report from April last that plans for a… Continue reading Dacia CEO Confirms Renault Duster EV
India: A Bastion Of Stability for Schaeffler
In a world roiled by geopolitical tensions and supply chain upheavals, Schaeffler AG, a German titan in motion technology, is doubling down on India as a linchpin of its global ambitions. With an investment commitment of €500 million over the next five years, Schaeffler sees India not merely as a market but as a strategic… Continue reading India: A Bastion Of Stability for Schaeffler
BRANDED CONTENT: Arth Patel and Tirex Chargers: Powering India’s EV Revolution
In the rapidly evolving landscape of electric mobility, Arth Patel stands out as a trailblazing entrepreneur and a leading voice in India’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Tirex Chargers, Arth has positioned himself at the forefront of the country’s green transition, building one of the most promising EV infrastructure companies… Continue reading BRANDED CONTENT: Arth Patel and Tirex Chargers: Powering India’s EV Revolution
BMW Group India Posts Record H1 2025 Sales with 10% Growth
BMW Group India recorded its highest first-half sales in 2025, delivering 7,774 BMW and MINI cars between January and June. The company also sold 2,569 motorcycles during the same period. BMW accounted for 7,477 units of the total car sales, while MINI contributed 297 units. The second quarter saw each month achieving record sales figures.… Continue reading BMW Group India Posts Record H1 2025 Sales with 10% Growth
BRANDED CONTENT: Powering India’s Clean Mobility Revolution with World-Class Battery Systems
In 1897, the first automobile rolled onto Indian roads. Just fifty years later, India’s automotive manufacturing industry began to take shape. At the time, the idea of quiet, battery-powered vehicles cruising across the country’s highways sounded like science fiction. Fast forward to 2025 – and that future is here Major investments from both domestic and… Continue reading BRANDED CONTENT: Powering India’s Clean Mobility Revolution with World-Class Battery Systems
Matter Aera 5000+ Launched at ₹1.93 Lakh, India’s First Geared Electric Motorcycle
Matter, an Ahmedabad-based electric mobility startup, has launched its flagship electric motorcycle, the Aera, in New Delhi. Priced at an introductory ex-showroom rate of ₹1,93,826, the Aera becomes available to Delhi customers ahead of the festive season, with bookings open on the company’s official website. Designed and manufactured in India, the Aera introduces what the… Continue reading Matter Aera 5000+ Launched at ₹1.93 Lakh, India’s First Geared Electric Motorcycle
Tata Motors: From Ice Legacy To Electric Intelligence
Amid shrinking EV market share and intensifying competition from Mahindra and JSW MG Motor, Tata Motors is making a bold comeback with the launch of the Harrier EV. Incorporating Tata’s new T.idal SDV architecture, the SUV is a key component of Tata’s plan to reclaim leadership in electric vehicles. With this in mind, the company… Continue reading Tata Motors: From Ice Legacy To Electric Intelligence