Italian coachbuilder Caselani has given the Citroën Ami a retro makeover inspired by the famed H Van. Called the Type-Ami, it gives the quadricycle a dramatic new look, bolstered by a vibrant range of colours, including orange, yellow and baby blue – but historic shades inspired by the H Van and Citroën 2CV are available too.… Continue reading Caselani’s Type-Ami is inspired by the classic H Van and 2CV
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Industry calls for car tax rethink as private EV sales miss targets
The UK automotive industry is calling for more to be done to encourage private buyers into electric cars, as the latest sales figures reveal EV uptake is falling well short of the government’s mandated targets. The 139,345 new cars registered in the UK last month included 29,634 pure-electric models, a significant 42% increase over the… Continue reading Industry calls for car tax rethink as private EV sales miss targets
Jaecoo 7
Our Deluxe petrol test car didn’t feel as well appointed as the Luxury PHEV. Sure, it comes with plenty of standard kit, and there are softer materials draped over the top of the doors and the dash, but the tinny interior trim, plasticky seat upholstery and unusually shaped gear selector make it feel pretty austere. The PHEV… Continue reading Jaecoo 7
Road Deaths in India Hit 1.72 Lakh in 2023, Experts Call For Design Changes
India recorded 1.72 lakh road fatalities in 2023, accounting for 11% of global road crash deaths, despite having only 1% of the world’s vehicles. The country saw 474 deaths daily, with 4.63 lakh injuries marking a 4% increase from 2022. Six states – Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan – accounted… Continue reading Road Deaths in India Hit 1.72 Lakh in 2023, Experts Call For Design Changes
Madras HC lets TAFE temporarily use Massey Ferguson brand
Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) said the Madras High Court on Wednesday issued a status quo in the ongoing Massey Ferguson brand dispute that allows the company to exclusively use the Massey Ferguson brand in India until the legal proceedings with US-based Massey Ferguson Corp over the ownership and use of the brand in… Continue reading Madras HC lets TAFE temporarily use Massey Ferguson brand
JSW MG Motor’s CSR initiative reaches 70,000 women and girls in 2024
JSW MG Motor India’s social initiative MG Sewa impacted over 70,000 women and girls among its 1.2 lakh beneficiaries in 2024, focusing on education and hygiene programs across India, the company announced on February 5, 2025. The program, launched before the company began vehicle sales in India, implemented WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives that… Continue reading JSW MG Motor’s CSR initiative reaches 70,000 women and girls in 2024
Maruti Suzuki and Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank Form Vehicle Financing Partnership
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) and Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank (SHGB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a vehicle financing partnership. The agreement will allow both organizations to provide financial solutions for vehicle purchases. The signing ceremony was attended by Maruti Suzuki representatives including Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer of Marketing &… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki and Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank Form Vehicle Financing Partnership
CONCOR orders 50 LNG trucks from Blue Energy Motors, expanding green fleet
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has placed an order for 50 LNG-powered trucks with Blue Energy Motors, expanding their green transportation fleet to 175 vehicles. Deliveries are scheduled to begin by March 2025. The order marks CONCOR’s second procurement of LNG trucks from Blue Energy Motors, following an earlier deployment of 125 vehicles. The LNG… Continue reading CONCOR orders 50 LNG trucks from Blue Energy Motors, expanding green fleet
Cyient partners with Micware Navigations to develop intelligent transportation solutions
Engineering services company Cyient and navigation specialist Micware Navigations signed a memorandum of understanding on February 5, 2025, to collaborate on intelligent mobility solutions development. The partnership will combine Cyient’s engineering capabilities with Micware’s navigation software expertise to create integrated transportation systems. The companies will provide mutual engineering support and coordinate on customer outreach and… Continue reading Cyient partners with Micware Navigations to develop intelligent transportation solutions
Sonalika Records Highest January Tractor Sales with 10,350 Units Sold
Sonalika Tractors has commenced the year 2025 with its highest-ever January sales, recording 10,350 tractors sold overall, marking a significant improvement from 9,769 tractors in January 2024. The achievement comes amid a promising agricultural landscape, characterized by surging water reservoir levels and favorable La Nina conditions expected to boost Rabi crop acreage. The central government’s… Continue reading Sonalika Records Highest January Tractor Sales with 10,350 Units Sold