Peugeot will launch a GTi variant of the e-208, new boss Alain Favey has confirmed, with the hot hatch set to spearhead an effort to “nurture the reputation of the brand for driving sensations”. It will be the first GTi model since the previous-generation Peugeot 308 went off sale in 2021 and Peugeot’s first sporty electric car. Speaking to media today, Favey… Continue reading Official: Peugeot e-208 GTi green-lit by new CEO
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Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster
Aston Martin has revealed the drop-top version of its 824bhp V12-powered Vanquish flagship. Taking the Volante name, it is technically identical to its coupé sibling, which arrived in September 2024 to revive the Vanquish nameplate as one of the few V12 cars on the market. In drop-top form, this is one of only two new… Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster
Lower Thames Crossing approved to ease Dartford pressure
The government has approved the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, a new road between Kent and Essex that’s intended to ease the burden on the Dartford Crossing. Measuring around 14.5 miles long, it will be a three-lane, 70mph road connecting the A2/M2 junction with the M25 motorway. This will be done using a pair… Continue reading Lower Thames Crossing approved to ease Dartford pressure
New Audi A5 PHEV brings 67-mile electric range for £49k
The new Audi A5 will gain a plug-in hybrid variant in June, one of ten new PHEVs to be launched by the German brand across its line-up in 2025. The A5 arrived last November, initially with petrol and diesel power, replacing the A4 in Audi’s now-dropped naming strategy that assigned even numbers to electric cars and odd numbers to ICE… Continue reading New Audi A5 PHEV brings 67-mile electric range for £49k
All-new MG 4 EV not yet planned for UK; update inbound instead
The MG 4 EV will be updated for the UK market in the coming months, but there are no immediate plans for it to get the same wide-ranging redesign that was recently revealed in China. This was confirmed to Autocar by MG Motor UK product boss David Allison, who said the electric car will instead get an extensive interior refresh to mirror that of… Continue reading All-new MG 4 EV not yet planned for UK; update inbound instead
MG S5 EV
What is the S5 EV? It’s a rubbish name, for starters – one that only makes sense if you think very hard about it. It’s effectively the taller, chunkier version of the 4 hatchback, using the same rear-drive dedicated EV platform. In other words, it’s what the Renault Scenic is to the Renault Megane. As… Continue reading MG S5 EV
Chandrasekar Krishnamurthy Appointed Global Director of Product Management at BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems
BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems has announced the appointment of Chandrasekar Krishnamurthy as the Global Director of Product Management, effective March 1, 2025. With the company expanding its product portfolio in electrification and electronics, the new role is aimed at strengthening product management strategies to enhance cost efficiency, technical development, market readiness, and regulatory compliance. In his… Continue reading Chandrasekar Krishnamurthy Appointed Global Director of Product Management at BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems
India’s Manufacturing Sector Records ₹14 Lakh Crore Output, ₹5.3 Lakh Crore in Exports
India’s manufacturing sector has achieved a production output of ₹14 lakh crore and exports worth ₹5.3 lakh crore, according to Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Speaking at the 20th CII Manufacturing Summit, Bhatia noted that this growth has resulted in the creation of over 11.5 lakh jobs.… Continue reading India’s Manufacturing Sector Records ₹14 Lakh Crore Output, ₹5.3 Lakh Crore in Exports
Yokohama India Introduces ‘Easy Drive’ No-Cost EMI Program for Tyre Upgrades
Yokohama India has introduced the ‘Easy Drive’ No-Cost EMI Program, aimed at making premium tyre upgrades more accessible to customers. The initiative follows the company’s recent launch of 20-inch tyre manufacturing in India. The program has been introduced in collaboration with Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BFL) and offers a six-month no-cost EMI option for tyres… Continue reading Yokohama India Introduces ‘Easy Drive’ No-Cost EMI Program for Tyre Upgrades
Volkswagen India Opens Pre-Bookings for Tiguan R-Line, Announces Golf GTI Mk 8.5 for 2025
Volkswagen India has opened pre-bookings for the Tiguan R-Line, a new addition to its SUV lineup, while also inviting customer interest for the Golf GTI Mk 8.5, set to launch in the second quarter of 2025. The Tiguan R-Line, powered by a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine with 4MOTION technology, delivers 204 PS of power and… Continue reading Volkswagen India Opens Pre-Bookings for Tiguan R-Line, Announces Golf GTI Mk 8.5 for 2025