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Symbioz and Captur first to get Renault’s new full-hybrid system

The Symbioz and Captur crossovers have become the first Renault models to gain the French firm’s new full-hybrid powertrain. The E-Tech Full Hybrid 160 system, announced in May, gets a combined 158bhp from a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and two electric motors (a 48bhp motor and a 20bhp ISG). Those motors draw energy from a 1.4kWh battery, which is recharged via regenerative breaking and… Continue reading Symbioz and Captur first to get Renault’s new full-hybrid system

I bought a V6 Jaguar for £400 and doubled my money

It turns out that it’s still possible to buy a functioning car with an MOT certificate for less than £500. I may have bought it from a friend’s parents’ neighbour, but this ULEZ-compliant Jaguar X-Type cost me just £400, complete with six months on the MOT (with only tired suspension parts as advisories) and just… Continue reading I bought a V6 Jaguar for £400 and doubled my money

Fiat draws on Multipla for Dacia Bigster rival due in 2027

Fiat’s forthcoming Dacia Bigster rival could channel the spirit of the cult-classic Multipla MPV when it arrives in 2027. The new SUV is one of two C-segment models that the Italian brand is set to launch in the next two years, alongside a rakish, raised hatchback. They were previewed by Panda-inspired SUV and Fastback concepts… Continue reading Fiat draws on Multipla for Dacia Bigster rival due in 2027

BMW Group to industrialise Virtual Factory, slash production planning costs

The BMW Group is industrialising its Virtual Factory, with production planners continuously scaling applications in the digital twins of over 30 production sites to accelerate production planning worldwide. What once required several weeks of real-world modifications and testing can now be precisely simulated in the BMW Group’s Virtual Factory. To create optimal conditions for upcoming… Continue reading BMW Group to industrialise Virtual Factory, slash production planning costs

BMW Group to industrialise Virtual Factory, slash production planning costs

Audi boosts production efficiency with new AI tools

Audi is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in many areas to achieve enhanced efficiency and further improve quality. The aim is to fully exploit the potential of AI and data – both in company processes and in the customer experience with services and products. According to the German luxury carmaker, AI is currently making the biggest… Continue reading Audi boosts production efficiency with new AI tools

Hyundai shows first images of new high-performance Ioniq 6 N EV

Hyundai Motor Company has today unveiled the first teaser images of the is soon-to-be-launched Ioniq 6 N, marking the brand’s next bold leap in its electrification journey. Building on the runaway success of the award-winning Ioniq 5 N – which in just two years has bagged a number of industry accolades, motorsport victories, and record-breaking… Continue reading Hyundai shows first images of new high-performance Ioniq 6 N EV

Hyundai shows first images of new high-performance Ioniq 6 N EV

Exclusive: Bajaj Auto sells 75,000 electric 3Ws in two years, readies to launch e-rickshaw

Bajaj Auto, India’s largest three-wheeler manufacturer as well as exporter, has clocked retail sales of over 75,000 electric three-wheelers. This is as per the latest statistics on the government of India’s Vahan portal (June 11, 2025). This sales milestone comes just about inside two years of the Pune-based company entering this sub-segment of the electric… Continue reading Exclusive: Bajaj Auto sells 75,000 electric 3Ws in two years, readies to launch e-rickshaw