Ever since 2020, when then prime minister Boris Johnson first outlined plans to ban the sale of new non-zero emission cars from 2030 onwards, there has been more confusion than clarity. Under various subsequent UK governments, the date has moved from 2030 to 2035 and back, and all the while there has been a plan… Continue reading Autocar’s view on the planned 2030 ICE phase-out
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My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.126)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast join our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talk about the 2035 combustion ban on all cars, including micro manufacturers, pothole problems, The Concrete Club, listening to Ian Callum, and much more besides, including your correspondence. You can make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast by… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.126)
Councils hike parking costs in bid to plug budget holes
Councils across the UK are plotting higher parking charges as they come under pressure to achieve clean-air targets and plug gaps in their tightening finances. Planned changes also include premiums for larger vehicles, tougher parking controls, possible reductions in the numbers of on-street spaces and the introduction of parking charges in free-to-park areas in many… Continue reading Councils hike parking costs in bid to plug budget holes
Car-Care major Jopasu India eyes future growth with continued product innovation, robust sales strategy
In this conversation, Akshay Jogdand, National Sales Head, Jopasu India, talks about the car-care major’s future product and distribution roadmap in the country. Homegrown car-care brand Jopasu India, is eyeing future growth with its continued innovation and a robust sales strategy. At the recently-concluded Auto Expo 2025 – The Components Show – in New Delhi,… Continue reading Car-Care major Jopasu India eyes future growth with continued product innovation, robust sales strategy
TVS NTorq sells 1.88 million units since launch seven years ago
TVS Motor Co, which is having a strong run in the scooter market in the current fiscal with sales of 13,30,260 units, up 23% YoY, in April-December 2024, has two key products driving this growth – its flagship Jupiter and the NTorq 125. The NTorq 125, TVS Motor Co’s vehicle of entry into the 125cc… Continue reading TVS NTorq sells 1.88 million units since launch seven years ago
Aston Martin reveals Valkyrie LMH racer for Le Mans 2025
Aston Martin has revealed the race car with which it will aim for its first overall victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours in more than 60 years. Based on the road-going Valkyrie, it has been developed to the Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) rulebook, which allows entrants to use a higher proportion of bespoke content than the… Continue reading Aston Martin reveals Valkyrie LMH racer for Le Mans 2025
First electric Ferrari to be revealed on 9 October
Ferrari is set to reveal its long-awaited debut electric car on 9 October. In an announcement accompanying the Italian firm’s 2024 financial figures, CEO Benedetto Vigna said Ferrari will “reveal more of our future on 9 October at our Capital Markets Day”. He stopped short of confirming any more details, but said it would be… Continue reading First electric Ferrari to be revealed on 9 October
Why Mercedes-Benz’s driver assistance system ranks higher than Tesla’s
Tesla‘s Autopilot system has gone from being a leader in advanced driver assistance systems to merely middle of the pack. The company’s driver assistance technology, which uses names such as “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving,” ranked eighth on a list by Consumer Reports, behind similar systems from Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and mainstream import… Continue reading Why Mercedes-Benz’s driver assistance system ranks higher than Tesla’s
Ferrari shares pop 8% as luxury carmaker sees further earnings growth in 2025
The Ferrari F50 at Salon Prive London, held at the Royal Chelsea Hospital. Martyn Lucy | Getty Images News | Getty Images Luxury carmaker Ferrari on Tuesday reported a significant upswing in full-year net profit, citing a strong product mix and growing demand for personal touches to its vehicles. Ferrari posted net profit of 1.53… Continue reading Ferrari shares pop 8% as luxury carmaker sees further earnings growth in 2025
CNBC Daily Open: As Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada, China makes its move
Cargo ships and containers at Qingdao port in eastern China’s Shandong province on Dec. 4, 2024. Stringer | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what… Continue reading CNBC Daily Open: As Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico and Canada, China makes its move