The State Department said Thursday that it had put plans to buy armored electric vehicles on hold after reports that the $400 million order would go to Tesla, whose chief executive, Elon Musk, is one of President Trump’s most important advisers and supporters. The agency pushed back against suggestions that the purchase was designed to… Continue reading State Dept. Suspends Plan to Buy Armored Vehicles From Elon Musk’s Tesla
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New Peugeot boss open to 208 GTI revival
Peugeot is considering reviving the Peugeot 208 GTi as a hot EV, new boss Alain Favey has said. Favey said bringing the GTi moniker back was “a question I’ve been asking myself very much” since taking over the role of Peugeot CEO from Linda Jackson as part of a wide-reaching Stellantis management shake-up just 10 days… Continue reading New Peugeot boss open to 208 GTI revival
Peugeot 5008, e-5008 now available with five seats for bigger boot
Peugeot has launched five-seat versions of its 5008 and e-5008, trading the third row of seats for one of the biggest boots offered in the segment. The SUVs now offer 994 litres of cargo room behind the second row of seats, which is 78 litres more than in a seven-seat 5008 with the third row folded down.… Continue reading Peugeot 5008, e-5008 now available with five seats for bigger boot
Vauxhall Corsa
In persistent rain, our 99bhp Vauxhall Corsa test car battled through a shortage of traction off the line to hit 60mph in 11.2sec. In similarly adverse conditions last year, however, a 94bhp Volkswagen Polo with smaller, 15in wheels and 185-section tyres was able to hit 60mph from rest half a second quicker. A respectable but… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa
Check the spec: Finding the forbidden fruit on car configurators
Recently, we featured a road test of the new Audi S5, and the process of writing it gave me an excuse to engage in an underrated pastime: playing with car configurators. All in the name of research, you understand. Not time-wasting. Not at all. The thing with cars like the S5 is that you don’t just have to… Continue reading Check the spec: Finding the forbidden fruit on car configurators
Volkswagen ID 2X: £25k EV’s name confirmed ahead of Munich debut
Volkswagen will reveal a chunky, supermini-sized electric crossover called the ID 2X at the Munich motor show in September. Previewed last year, the ID 2X is a higher-riding sibling to the Volkswagen Polo-sized ID 2, which is due to be launched later this year, and will effectively serve as an EV alternative to the T-Cross.… Continue reading Volkswagen ID 2X: £25k EV’s name confirmed ahead of Munich debut
Uncovering the magic of French cars at Rétromobile 2025
There’s something fascinating about French cars – this intangible quality that’s able to turn a humdrum machine into something rather compelling. It’s a tricky one to pin down, but if one is to tap the source of that famed va-va-voom anywhere, it’s surely Rétromobile. Held on the outskirts of Paris, down the road from Parc… Continue reading Uncovering the magic of French cars at Rétromobile 2025
The Unfairness of the Current GST Regime on EV Batteries
India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution is unfolding at a remarkable pace. With over 1.94 million EV units sold last year alone, India now leads the world in electric three-wheelers, surpassing even China. With sales of over 1.14 million electric two-wheelers and 0.7 million electric three-wheelers, India’s trajectory suggests we’re on course to maintain our leadership… Continue reading The Unfairness of the Current GST Regime on EV Batteries
Interview | Balaje Rajan, Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility
As part of its Open Collaboration 2.0, Tata Motors is planning to add 500 EV fast chargers across India with a focus on key EV micro markets like Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune, among others. EV market leader Tata Motors is optimistic about the country’s electric vehicle growth trajectory. The company expects India’s EV parc… Continue reading Interview | Balaje Rajan, Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility
Mahindra’s XEV 9e and BE 6 Electric SUVs Record 30,179 First-Day Bookings
Mahindra’s latest electric SUV lineup has achieved unprecedented first-day bookings, signaling a significant shift in India’s automotive market toward premium electric vehicles. The automaker reported 30,179 bookings for its Electric Origin SUVs—the XEV 9e and BE 6—on their first day of availability, amounting to Rs 8,472 crores in potential sales at ex-showroom prices. This figure… Continue reading Mahindra’s XEV 9e and BE 6 Electric SUVs Record 30,179 First-Day Bookings