The tortured development of Alfa Romeo’s first SUV

Three years passed and, just like the first time around, we saw little of substance, despite endless talk of a Volkswagen Golf-sized SUV. That January, at the 2010 Detroit motor show, Fiat chief Sergio Marchionne warned that “Alfa has been underperforming for a long time”, and come April he announced yet another relaunch of the… Continue reading The tortured development of Alfa Romeo’s first SUV

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.114)

On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley drive from London to Brighton in the 1902 Albion Dog Cart, talk a new flat eight cylinder engine, fix Cropley’s Mini Cooper, and talk much more besides, including your correspondence You can make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.114)

Autocar magazine 13 November: on sale now

In this week’s issue we look at Bentley’s first EV crossover, drive the Mercedes-Benz CLE and take a look at how Trump’s win could cause US tariff increases. Plus Steve Cropley and Matt Prior attempt to drive a 1902 ‘dog cart’ on the 2024 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Make someone’s Christmas or treat… Continue reading Autocar magazine 13 November: on sale now

Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture up deal to $5.8 billion, VW cars expected as early as 2027

A provided image of Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen Group and RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, as the companies announce joint venture plans on June 25, 2024. Courtesy: Business Wire Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group have released details of their previously announced joint venture ahead of the operations launching Wednesday. The companies in… Continue reading Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture up deal to $5.8 billion, VW cars expected as early as 2027

GM’s newest EV is a Cadillac ‘baby Escalade’ called Vistiq

2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV GM DETROIT — General Motors‘ newest all-electric vehicle is a three-row SUV for its Cadillac luxury line, which the brand is dubbing a “baby Escalade.” The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq will be the last in a lineup of new EVs in the brand’s portfolio when it goes into production and arrives in dealer… Continue reading GM’s newest EV is a Cadillac ‘baby Escalade’ called Vistiq

Growing demand for ADAS in India amid rising road safety concerns, HERE Technologies survey shows

A recent survey by HERE Technologies, a leader in location data and technology, has underscored a significant demand for improved road safety measures and growing interest in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) among Indian road users. The survey, titled Safer Cars, Safer Roads, reveals key insights into public perceptions of road safety and attitudes toward… Continue reading Growing demand for ADAS in India amid rising road safety concerns, HERE Technologies survey shows

Mobec launches recycling and Circular Economy initiatives to support sustainable mobility

Mobec, a provider of EV charging solutions, has announced new initiatives focused on recycling and circular economy practices to support a cleaner, more resource-efficient future. Aligned with the Government of India’s sustainable mobility goals for 2030, Mobec’s program targets challenges related to battery waste and resource dependency through Battery Second Life refurbishment, Black Mass production,… Continue reading Mobec launches recycling and Circular Economy initiatives to support sustainable mobility

Wipro and FORVIA collaborate to enhance Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a global technology services and consulting firm, has collaborated with FORVIA (FRVIA), the world’s seventh-largest automotive technology supplier, to enhance FORVIA’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) applications. Through this partnership, FORVIA utilised components from Wipro Engineering Edge’s Cloud Car Solution, including microservices and vehicle container architecture, to… Continue reading Wipro and FORVIA collaborate to enhance Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Hyundai India to accelerate premiumization as SUV sales surge, hatchbacks lag

Hyundai India, the nation’s second-largest carmaker, reported a robust 69% volume mix of SUVs in quarterly sales (Q2FY25) to 102,636 units, a growth the company attributed to its strategic focus on premium in the segment. This is up from a 65% SUV volume share in the same period last year, when sales reached 103,178 units.… Continue reading Hyundai India to accelerate premiumization as SUV sales surge, hatchbacks lag