Ex-Jaguar and Land Rover designer Massimo Frascella has been announced as the new head of design for Audi, replacing Marc Lichte, who has held the role for 10 years. Frascella’s appointment at Audi comes just a month after his departure from JLR, where he had led the styling of several core model lines, including the Land… Continue reading Ex-JLR design boss Massimo Frascella replaces Marc Lichte at Audi
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Volvo P1800 Cyan: 414bhp restomod spawns GT version
Swedish firm Cyan Racing has revealed a grand tourer version of its bespoke Volvo P1800 Cyan, which brings improved performance and a custom interior. Cyan Racing, which is located in Mölndal, just south of Gothenburg, first revealed the P1800 Cyan in 2020 as a motorsport-inspired homage to the original Volvo P1800, which was itself launched in… Continue reading Volvo P1800 Cyan: 414bhp restomod spawns GT version
BYD to test appetite for huge, 1100bhp Defender rival at Geneva
BYD will gauge European public appetite for its new ultra-luxurious Land Rover Defender rival at the Geneva motor show later this month. The Chinese company last year revealed the U8 4×4 as the spearhead of its new Yangwang luxury brand, envisioned as a rival to the likes of Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. It was shown… Continue reading BYD to test appetite for huge, 1100bhp Defender rival at Geneva
Euro NCAP explains drastic fall in cars tested in 2023
Euro NCAP has blamed a significant reduction in the number of cars that it evaluated last year partly on manufacturers rushing to beat the introduction of tougher tests. The European vehicle safety testing agency, whose five-star safety rating is keenly sought by manufacturers the world over, rated 73 cars in 2022, making it the organisation’s… Continue reading Euro NCAP explains drastic fall in cars tested in 2023
Mercedes-Benz India and ‘Government Engineering College Barton Hill, Kerala celebrate 10 years of Automotive Mechatronics course
In 2012, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Mercedes-Benz India Limited and the Government of Kerala laid the foundation for the ADAM Course in the region, with the inauguration if the ADAM centre taking place in 2014. Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India stated, “With the recent introduction of an industry-first EV module… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India and ‘Government Engineering College Barton Hill, Kerala celebrate 10 years of Automotive Mechatronics course
Tata, MG cut EV prices to boost sales, Mahindra holds ground
In a bid to push inventory and achieve sales targets, mass-market brands like Tata Motors and MG Motor India have slashed the prices of their popular models. On the other hand, Mahindra is not looking to reduce the prices of its recently updated XUV 400 EV. Prices for the Nexon EV, which received a significant facelift… Continue reading Tata, MG cut EV prices to boost sales, Mahindra holds ground
TotalEnergies partners with Mahindra Insurance Broker to offer car insurance services
TotalEnergies has partnered with Mahindra Insurance Broker to offer insurance services at its TotalEnergies Quartz Auto Services (TEQAS) workshops. Through Mahindra’s digital platforms at TEQAS, customers can buy or renew their vehicle insurance policies and have access to cashless claims across a multitude of insurance companies, noted the press release. Olivier Sabrie, Chairman and Managing… Continue reading TotalEnergies partners with Mahindra Insurance Broker to offer car insurance services
India Yamaha recalls 300,000 125cc Ray ZR and Fascino hybrid scooters
India Yamaha Motor has announced a voluntary recall of around 300,000 units of two of its 125cc scooters manufactured between January 1, 2022 through to January 4, 2024, with immediate effect. As per the company, the “recall is aimed at resolving an issue with the brake lever function in select units of the Ray ZR 125 Fi Hybrid… Continue reading India Yamaha recalls 300,000 125cc Ray ZR and Fascino hybrid scooters
Zoomcar revenue dips but gross profit soars, eyes growth in 2024
Zoomcar, the Nasdaq-listed car-sharing platform, reported a 19% decline in revenue for the quarter ending December 2023, to $2.4 million compared to $3 million in the same period last year. Despite the revenue drop, the company achieved a record gross profit of $0.3 million, a stark turnaround from the $0.3 million loss in the quarter… Continue reading Zoomcar revenue dips but gross profit soars, eyes growth in 2024
New Bajaj Pulsar NS200 teaser reveals big tech update
Bajaj has released another teaser for the updated Pulsar NS200 that gives us a glimpse into some of the changes that will be made to the new bike. The LED DRL visible in the teaser is reminiscent of the shape of a lightning bolt and is entirely new. The headlight itself isn’t visible in the teaser, but… Continue reading New Bajaj Pulsar NS200 teaser reveals big tech update