Category: US Motoring Press

MBDA and AXISCADES Expand Strategic Partnership for Indian Defense Manufacturing

MBDA and AXISCADES have announced plans to expand their decade-long partnership, with the companies committing to broader cooperation in defense manufacturing and services. The agreement was confirmed during a meeting between MBDA CEO Eric Béranger and AXISCADES Chairman Dr. Sampath Ravinarayanan at the Paris Air Show 2025. The expanded partnership will see AXISCADES establish a… Continue reading MBDA and AXISCADES Expand Strategic Partnership for Indian Defense Manufacturing

New keyless car theft law ‘won’t stop the criminals’

A new law intended to counter the UK’s rise in keyless car thefts won’t solve the problem, a leading figure in vehicle security has said. Last year, more than 61,343 vehicles were reported stolen, the third-highest figure in the past decade and double the 2015 total. And around 40% of those were stolen without their… Continue reading New keyless car theft law ‘won’t stop the criminals’

Volkswagen plotting ID 2 R with 400bhp and in-wheel motors

Volkswagen’s R division is understood to be focusing on minimising the weight penalty, ensuring the ID 2 R remains relatively light and responsive by class standards while delivering the traction and acceleration expected of a four-wheel-drive model – hence the experimentation with lighter in-wheel motor technology. The target is to match or exceed the performance and… Continue reading Volkswagen plotting ID 2 R with 400bhp and in-wheel motors

Chinese car makers plant flag atop UK plug-in hybrid market

Chinese car makers have broken the stranglehold of Volkswagen, Ford and the premium brands on the booming UK plug-in hybrid market, taking the top two positions in May. The BYD Seal U took the top spot with 1576 sales, followed by the Jaecoo 7 with 1346 sales, according to figures from market analyst Jato Dynamics. The Volkswagen Tiguan was third, followed… Continue reading Chinese car makers plant flag atop UK plug-in hybrid market

Tata Technologies Selected as Strategic Supplier by Volvo Cars

Tata Technologies announced today that Volvo Cars has selected the company as a strategic engineering supplier, marking an expansion of their existing business relationship. The collaboration will focus on core areas including product engineering, vehicle system and component engineering, embedded software, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. The Indian engineering services company will deliver solutions… Continue reading Tata Technologies Selected as Strategic Supplier by Volvo Cars

River Indie e-scooter hits best-ever sales in May, 7,000 units delivered since launch

Bengaluru-based electric scooter start-up River Mobility is witnessing growing sales traction for its sole product, the River Indie. The company, which opened FY2026 by entering the Top 10 e-2W chart in 10th position in April 2025, has clocked its best-ever monthly sales of 956 units in May 2025, as per retail sales statistics on the… Continue reading River Indie e-scooter hits best-ever sales in May, 7,000 units delivered since launch

River Indie e-scooter hits best-ever sales in May, 7,000 units delivered since launch

Bengaluru-based electric scooter start-up River Mobility is witnessing growing sales traction for its sole product, the River Indie. The company, which opened FY2026 by entering the Top 10 e-2W chart in 10th position in April 2025, has clocked its best-ever monthly sales of 956 units in May 2025, as per retail sales statistics on the… Continue reading River Indie e-scooter hits best-ever sales in May, 7,000 units delivered since launch

River Indie e-scooter hits best-ever sales in May, 7,000 units delivered since launch

Bengaluru-based electric scooter start-up River Mobility is witnessing growing sales traction for its sole product, the River Indie. The company, which opened FY2026 by entering the Top 10 e-2W chart in 10th position in April 2025, has clocked its best-ever monthly sales of 956 units in May 2025, as per retail sales statistics on the… Continue reading River Indie e-scooter hits best-ever sales in May, 7,000 units delivered since launch

New Land Rover Defender celebrates classic Camel Trophy cars

Land Rover has revealed a new special-edition Defender that harks back to its classic Camel Trophy cars, gaining off-road accessories and retro paint colours. Based on the mid-sized Defender 110, it gains 20in alloy wheels, a choice of Deep Sandglow Yellow or Keswick Green paint – contrasted against a black bonnet, wheel arches and roof… Continue reading New Land Rover Defender celebrates classic Camel Trophy cars