Category: US Motoring Press

Hyundai CRETA Leads Indian Auto Sales in March 2025

Hyundai CRETA recorded the highest sales in the Indian automobile market in March 2025, with 18,059 units sold, maintaining its leadership in the SUV segment. The model also led Q4 FY 2024-25 sales (Jan–Mar) with 52,898 units, reinforcing its position as India’s best-selling SUV. Hyundai CRETA finished FY 2024-25 as the third highest-selling passenger vehicle… Continue reading Hyundai CRETA Leads Indian Auto Sales in March 2025

Two Hemispheres, Two Roads – India’s Auto Leaders Decode the Global North–South Divide in Clean Mobility

As the global auto industry accelerates toward decarbonisation, a clear divide is forming. While the Global North pursues rapid electrification fueled by policy mandates, advanced infrastructure, and generous incentives, the Global South is carving out a different path—one rooted in practicality, energy diversity, and local realities. Speaking at the Future of Powertrains Conclave in Chennai,… Continue reading Two Hemispheres, Two Roads – India’s Auto Leaders Decode the Global North–South Divide in Clean Mobility

Nissan upgrades Qashqai e-Power hybrid – and we’ve driven it

Nissan is leading £2 billion worth of investment into its Sunderland plant to prepare it to build the new Leaf and electric successors to the Juke and Qashqai. The first two of those models are imminent: the Leaf will arrive this year, the Juke soon after in 2026. But plans for the next-generation Qashqai EV have quietly been pushed… Continue reading Nissan upgrades Qashqai e-Power hybrid – and we’ve driven it

Nissan upgrades Qashqai e-Power hybrid – and we’ve driven it

Nissan is leading £2 billion worth of investment into its Sunderland plant to prepare it to build the new Leaf and electric successors to the Juke and Qashqai. The first two of those models are imminent: the Leaf will arrive this year, the Juke soon after in 2026. But plans for the next-generation Qashqai EV have quietly been pushed… Continue reading Nissan upgrades Qashqai e-Power hybrid – and we’ve driven it

Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite

Ford has doubled-down on its threats to limit the sales of petrol and diesel cars in order to meet ZEV mandate quotas. This comes as car manufacturers continue to struggle with the harsh penalties threatened by the current version of the government’s tough electrification targets. Speaking to Auto Express, Ford UK’s CEO, Lisa Bradkin said… Continue reading Restricting supply of petrol cars still an option for Ford as EV targets bite

Best Ford cars: our favourite new Fords and all-time greats

That means everything from a simple single-cab model for tradespeople, right the way up to that dune-hopping Raptor. Most will go for the double-cab diesels in between, which drive well despite their imposing size (this isn’t a vehicle for narrow streets), and feel upmarket compared to most rivals. 10. Ford Tourneo Courier Prices from £25,140… Continue reading Best Ford cars: our favourite new Fords and all-time greats

Car Deal of the Day: Prices tumble for Ford’s Explorer – bag one for £233 a month

Unusually, this leasing deal throws in metallic paintwork rather than only offering the no-cost-option of white paint – this is an £800 bonus, alone. Under the modern, boxy styling lies the same mechanicals as a whole swathe of Volkswagen Group EVs, such as the Audi Q4 e-tron and Skoda Enyaq. The 77kWh battery pack opens… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Prices tumble for Ford’s Explorer – bag one for £233 a month