Four out of five electric company cars could be hit by an £850 ‘luxury tax’ levy from 1 April, pushing some models out of drivers’ budgets and hindering fleet uptake, leasing firm Alphabet has warned, while stressing that promised reforms are already overdue. Changes to the vehicle excise duty (VED, or ‘road tax’) system were… Continue reading Luxury car tax could curb EV growth as four in five cost £40k-plus
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Hyundai to unveil solid-state battery next month
Hyundai will unveil its first solid-state battery next month, promising longer range and faster charging from packs that are sized similarly to today’s offerings. On 9 March, the Korean firm will open its new Uiwang Research Center in Gyeonggi, where the next-generation batteries will be tested on a pilot production line. There Hyundai will show the… Continue reading Hyundai to unveil solid-state battery next month
Private car park rule change to eliminate ‘five-minute fines’
Drivers who park in ANPR camera-controlled private car parks will no longer be penalised for taking too long to pay. Law changes to elimate so-called ‘five-minute fines’ are set to come in from Monday, following a review from the Private Parking Scrutiny and Advice Panel (PPSAP). Previously, drivers who used private parking sites had to pay within… Continue reading Private car park rule change to eliminate ‘five-minute fines’
Future Renault models could swap steering wheels for yokes
Renault is considering offering a steering yoke in future cars – but will pursue the technology only once buyers have sufficient trust in its reliability. The company is using its new one-off Filante streamliner to test the technology, with a two-spoke yoke fitted around a central instrument screen. This controls the wheels through an electronic connection, rather than… Continue reading Future Renault models could swap steering wheels for yokes
Tata readies next gen Nexon, set for a market launch in 2027
Tata Motors has begun work on the next-gen Nexon compact SUV, internally codenamed ‘Garud’, which is expected to hit showrooms in 2027. The next-gen will be based on a heavily modified version of the existing X1 platform. Next-gen Tata Nexon: what to expect? The current generation Nexon was launched in September 2017, and has been… Continue reading Tata readies next gen Nexon, set for a market launch in 2027
Hyundai to Bring in Next-Gen Creta in 2027
The second-gen Creta facelift arrived in January last year, but Hyundai has already begun work on the SUV’s third-generation model and plans to launch it in India in 2027. Next-gen Hyundai Creta: what to expect Details on the third-gen Creta are scarce, but we know that a new midsize SUV, codenamed SX3, will be made… Continue reading Hyundai to Bring in Next-Gen Creta in 2027
Can the Merged Bharat Mobility Global Expo the Future of Auto Shows in India?
The Bharat Mobility Global Expo, comprising seven different expos across three exhibition venues, finally concluded on January 22. Initial estimates show that close to one million people visited the event, which, by the scale of the area covered, could easily be touted as one of the biggest in the world. Just when sceptics were wishing… Continue reading Can the Merged Bharat Mobility Global Expo the Future of Auto Shows in India?
Honda Launches 2025 Shine 125 in India, Prices Start at Rs. 84,493
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has introduced the 2025 Shine 125, featuring an updated OBD2B-compliant engine, a refreshed design, and new technology-driven features. Available in two variants, the Drum variant is priced at Rs. 84,493, while the Disc variant costs Rs. 89,245 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Shine 125, one of HMSI’s long-standing models in the… Continue reading Honda Launches 2025 Shine 125 in India, Prices Start at Rs. 84,493
Eberspaecher and Farasis Energy Europe partner for low-voltage batteries
Eberspaecher and Farasis Energy Europe have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership. This includes collaboration in the areas of marketing, sales, development and production of low-voltage batteries for automotive applications. The partnership will focus on the next generation of high performance 12 V and 48 V systems for mild hybrid and electric vehicles. The two… Continue reading Eberspaecher and Farasis Energy Europe partner for low-voltage batteries
Eberspaecher and Farasis Energy Europe partner for low-voltage batteries
Eberspaecher and Farasis Energy Europe have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership. This includes collaboration in the areas of marketing, sales, development and production of low-voltage batteries for automotive applications. The partnership will focus on the next generation of high performance 12 V and 48 V systems for mild hybrid and electric vehicles. The two… Continue reading Eberspaecher and Farasis Energy Europe partner for low-voltage batteries