Peugeot has revealed the e-408, an electric variant of its saloon-cum-crossover that will take on the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2. Its addition means every car available to order in Peugeot’s UK line-up now offers a choice of petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains. Although closely related to the Peugeot e-308, which uses the same… Continue reading Peugeot e-408 arrives as Polestar 2 rival with 281-mile range
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Apollo Tyres Trades Volume for Value in Strategic Overhaul
Despite being a prominent player in the Indian tyre industry, particularly in the truck segment, Apollo Tyres, headquartered in Kochi and established in 1972, had become an “ugly duckling” for investors about five years ago. This was largely due to its high debt burden, concerns over cost efficiencies, and issues with capital allocation. Many investors… Continue reading Apollo Tyres Trades Volume for Value in Strategic Overhaul
Mantra E-Bikes announces new manufacturing facility in Haryana
Mantra International Motors Pvt. Ltd., an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in India, has announced plans to sell over 40,000 scooters in 2025. To support this target, the company will open a new manufacturing facility spanning more than 10 acres in Hisar, Haryana. This plant aims to increase production capacity, improve operational efficiency, and ensure faster… Continue reading Mantra E-Bikes announces new manufacturing facility in Haryana
Yamaha partners Caterham to develop new electric sports coupe
Yamaha Motor Co has announced its partnership in the development of a new electric sports coupe, referred to as ‘Project V,’ being led by Caterham EVo, a UK-based subsidiary of VT Holdings Co, headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The collaboration aims to advance the project toward mass production and commercialization. Project V is a development… Continue reading Yamaha partners Caterham to develop new electric sports coupe
Yamaha partners Caterham to develop new electric sports coupe
Yamaha Motor Co has announced its partnership in the development of a new electric sports coupe, referred to as ‘Project V,’ being led by Caterham EVo, a UK-based subsidiary of VT Holdings Co, headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The collaboration aims to advance the project toward mass production and commercialization. Project V is a development… Continue reading Yamaha partners Caterham to develop new electric sports coupe
India’s CV industry: A tale of two trends
India’s commercial vehicle (CV) market presents a mixed picture, with contrasting trends offering both cause for concern and cautious optimism for automotive players. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, August and September 2024 witnessed a degrowth of 11-12%. This reflects the impact of factors like the summer heat wave, model code of conduct during elections, and… Continue reading India’s CV industry: A tale of two trends
Government should support both EVs and hybrids: NRB Bearings’ Harshbeena Zaveri
While India is moving aggressively toward electric vehicles (EVs), the government should also support hybrid technology, Harshbeena Zaveri, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of NRB Bearings told Autocar Professional. She added that hybrid vehicles can play a crucial role in the country’s shift to cleaner mobility. “The government should support hybrid technology,” she said, pointing… Continue reading Government should support both EVs and hybrids: NRB Bearings’ Harshbeena Zaveri
Caterham Project V sports car to be powered by Yamaha
Caterham’s new Porsche 718 Cayman rival has edged closer to reality with the announcement that Yamaha will develop its electric powertrain – and the first prototype will be running in less than a year. Caterham has today confirmed that the world’s third-biggest motorbike manufacturer will equip the sub-£80k Project V sports coupé with a “cutting edge e-axle”… Continue reading Caterham Project V sports car to be powered by Yamaha
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.108)
This week your hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talk everything from basic vehicles to the most exotic supercars. It seems that a large percentage of young people are driving vans instead of cars. Which is no bad thing, think our duo, who are both on board with practical vehicles. Meantime, they’ve both been driving… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.108)
Autocar magazine 02 October: on sale now
In this week’s issue, we take a look at DS Automobiles’ radical new electric SUV, test drive Ferrari’s flagship V12-powered GT, and ask a very important question: should you buy a brand new car, or a more desirable used one for the same price? News The new DS 8 will be launched next year as… Continue reading Autocar magazine 02 October: on sale now