A staff member checks a Bentayga SUV on the Bentley production line at its factory in Crewe, England, on Dec. 7, 2022. Phil Noble | Reuters Bentley Motors is once again pushing back a target to exclusively offer all-electric vehicles, with plans to continue leaning into plug-in hybrid electric vehicles until at least 2035. The… Continue reading Bentley Motors further delays all-EV plan amid weak demand as it embraces plug-in hybrids
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How Elon Musk stands to cash in on Trump’s presidential victory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk (R) joins former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5, 2024. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images As Donald Trump celebrated his presidential victory early Wednesday morning, Elon Musk was right… Continue reading How Elon Musk stands to cash in on Trump’s presidential victory
Bentley to launch ‘urban SUV’ in 2026 as its first EV
Bentley’s first electric vehicle will arrive in 2026 as “the world’s first true luxury urban SUV”, according to the British firm – and it will be one of 10 EV and plug-in hybrid models to be launched in the space of a decade. The debut EV from the Crewe-based firm had been due next year but,… Continue reading Bentley to launch ‘urban SUV’ in 2026 as its first EV
First pictures of next-generation Renault Clio
The next-generation Renault Clio is set to ditch pure-petrol engines and go hybrid-only when it arrives next year. It will also introduce several new design cues, pictures of the car spotted testing on public roads for the first time show. These include a more prominent nose with a diamond-shaped grille pattern. It also features twin-decked lip… Continue reading First pictures of next-generation Renault Clio
What is Android Auto?
Samsung or Google phones can use Android 10 or later, while Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Note 8 models work with Android 9 or later. Remember that all phones require an active data plan and 5GHz wi-fi support. Most phones have the latter, but if you’re experiencing connection issues, it may be down to this. What apps… Continue reading What is Android Auto?
Mercedes-AMG confirms it will build electric super-SUV
Mercedes-AMG has confirmed it is working on an electric super-SUV based on its bespoke EV architecture, AMG.EA. As reported by Autocar in April, the new model has been conceived as a rival for the Lotus Eletre, the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric and the petrol-powered BMW XM. Just as the XM was developed from the ground up by BMW’s M division,… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG confirms it will build electric super-SUV
We’re more optimistic than before: M&M’s Rajesh Jejurikar on EV market
Even as sales of electric vehicles show signs of a sharp moderation, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) said that it is “more optimistic” about the EVs in India. The comments come in the context of upcoming launch of its two ‘born electric’ SUVs – XEV 9e and the BE 6e – later this month. “We are… Continue reading We’re more optimistic than before: M&M’s Rajesh Jejurikar on EV market
Escorts Kubota Q2 profit surges 54% aided by sharp decline in tax expense
Escorts Kubota Ltd reported a 54% increase in consolidated profit after tax at ₹324.2 crore in the second quarter of FY25, up from ₹210.5 crore in the same quarter last year due to a sharp fall in tax expenses. Tax expenses were lower by nearly ₹97 crore in the second quarter compared to same period… Continue reading Escorts Kubota Q2 profit surges 54% aided by sharp decline in tax expense
M&M raises FY25 tractor industry growth forecast to 6-6.8%
After a flat first half for the domestic tractor industry in the current financial year, Mahindra & Mahindra anticipates double-digit growth in the industry volume during the second half. The automaker now has revised its guidance for full-year tractor industry growth upwards to 6-6.8%. “5% growth is what we have said last time. Now we… Continue reading M&M raises FY25 tractor industry growth forecast to 6-6.8%
M&M’s Q2FY25 results get a boost from automotive segment
Consolidated revenue for M&M’s automotive segment grew 15% to Rs 21,755 crore in Q2 FY25, compared to Rs 18,869 crore in the same quarter last year. The division’s consoliadted profit before interest and tax (PBIT) showed robust growth, rising to Rs 1,952 crore from Rs 1,431 crore, with PBIT margins expanding to 9.0% from 7.6%… Continue reading M&M’s Q2FY25 results get a boost from automotive segment