The M5 Touring’s belt-and-braces hardware features a beefy 4.4-litre engine that makes 577bhp at 5600-6500rpm on its own, and pairs it with a 195bhp gearbox-mounted motor, with the two of them combining to have up to 718bhp driving all four wheels (or two, if you select the right mode). To give it a respectable motor-only range of… Continue reading BMW M5 Touring
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I bought a Saab convertible for £2300 – and I’ll never sell it
However, while the backrest element is still available, the base one is not. This, I suspect, is down to demand because the seat-base one is more likely to get damaged. The only option was to take a punt on a replacement for another model of Saab and hope that it fitted. I winged it on… Continue reading I bought a Saab convertible for £2300 – and I’ll never sell it
Learners waiting half a year for driving tests amid examiner shortage
A generation of learner drivers is under threat from spiralling costs, stress and even career damage as the waiting list for a practical driving test balloons to unprecedented size. Learners now face a wait of more than half a year at 57% of Britain’s test centres, according to new data released by the Driver and… Continue reading Learners waiting half a year for driving tests amid examiner shortage
Skoda Plans Five Premium CBU Launches in 2025, Diesel Powertrains Make a Comeback
Skoda Auto India is gearing up to reintroduce diesel powertrains to its lineup in 2025. Five premium models, including the Superb, Octavia RS, and Kodiaq, are planned for India via the completely built unit (CBU) route. The move marks a shift in strategy as the Czech carmaker explores demand from enthusiasts and responds to a… Continue reading Skoda Plans Five Premium CBU Launches in 2025, Diesel Powertrains Make a Comeback
Skoda Puts Enyaq EV Launch on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Skoda Auto has deferred the India launch of its Enyaq electric SUV, initially planned for 2025, citing uncertainty over the rollout of the new EV policy and ongoing global tariff discussions. The Czech carmaker, which was considering assembling the Enyaq at its Aurangabad facility, may instead opt for importing the vehicle as a completely built… Continue reading Skoda Puts Enyaq EV Launch on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Skoda Puts Enyaq EV Launch on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Skoda Auto has deferred the India launch of its Enyaq electric SUV, initially planned for 2025, citing uncertainty over the rollout of the new EV policy and ongoing global tariff discussions. The Czech carmaker, which was considering assembling the Enyaq at its Aurangabad facility, may instead opt for importing the vehicle as a completely built… Continue reading Skoda Puts Enyaq EV Launch on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Confident of Selling 8,000 Kylaqs a Month, Hitting 3% Market Share: Skoda India Brand Director
Czech automaker Skoda’s Kylaq SUV, its first bet in the competitive sub-4-meter segment, expects to hit 8,000 monthly sales by the end of 2025, according to Skoda Auto India Brand Director Petr Janeba. This is expected to help the company achieve its target of selling 100,000 vehicles annually in India from 2026. “We have 15,000… Continue reading Confident of Selling 8,000 Kylaqs a Month, Hitting 3% Market Share: Skoda India Brand Director
Cityflo Cuts 73 Lakh Litres of Fuel Consumption in FY25 Through Shared Mobility Services
In FY25, Cityflo, India’s premium mobility platform, facilitated the saving of over 73 lakh litres of fuel and prevented 6,659 tonnes of CO₂ emissions by replacing 15 lakh private car trips with its bus services in Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad. The company announced these impact metrics on April 15, 2025, highlighting its growing contribution to… Continue reading Cityflo Cuts 73 Lakh Litres of Fuel Consumption in FY25 Through Shared Mobility Services
Exclusive: Royal Enfield to Expand Mid-Size Portfolio with New 750cc Continental GT-R
Royal Enfield is set to expand its footprint in the mid-size motorcycle segment by launching an all-new 750cc motorcycle platform, marking a significant evolution from its successful 650cc twin range. Sources confirmed to Autocar Professional that the first product on this platform will be a fully-faired café racer—the Continental GT-R—and is expected to debut before… Continue reading Exclusive: Royal Enfield to Expand Mid-Size Portfolio with New 750cc Continental GT-R
Indian OMCs Kick Off Biodiesel Procurement for FY 2026 with Major Tender
India’s state-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), namely Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), have launched a significant biodiesel procurement initiative for the financial year 2025-26, signaling a renewed push to bolster the country’s biofuel agenda. The tender, opened on March 13, 2025, seeks to procure… Continue reading Indian OMCs Kick Off Biodiesel Procurement for FY 2026 with Major Tender