The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will boost driving test capacity by 10,000 slots per month in a bid to cut the months-long wait faced by learners across the UK. According to DVSA figures, learners face a wait of more than half a year at 57% of test centres. Moreover, the number of centres with an… Continue reading DVSA promises 10,000 extra driving tests a month to cut wait
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Jaecoo owner Chery to launch third brand in UK to challenge Dacia
Jaecoo and Omoda parent Chery is gearing up to launch its third brand in the UK, called Lepas – with a Dacia Duster rival tipped to arrive later this year. The Chinese manufacturer, which is the world’s largest exporter of cars, has already had success with its first two ventures in the UK, recording more… Continue reading Jaecoo owner Chery to launch third brand in UK to challenge Dacia
Leapmotor confirms VW Golf and Renault 4 rivals plus small SUV
Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor will expand its global line-up in the next two years with a pair of hatchbacks and a small SUV. The firm, which is partnered with Stellantis, currently sells the T03 supermini and C10 SUV in Europe and will add the B10 crossover by the end of the year. Not long after… Continue reading Leapmotor confirms VW Golf and Renault 4 rivals plus small SUV
Mann on a mission: Driving Boreham’s continuation Ford Escort 68 Edition
In the pits, Henry assures me the Group 5 car will bear scant relationship to the upcoming road car, not least as it is devoid of vibration damping and, to be period correct, has unservoed brakes. It’s simply you, the deeply dished steering wheel and just over 200bhp flowing to the 172mm-wide rear Dunlop crossply… Continue reading Mann on a mission: Driving Boreham’s continuation Ford Escort 68 Edition
BPCL and GPS Renewables Form Joint Venture to Develop Compressed Biogas Plants
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and GPS Renewables Private Limited have signed a joint venture agreement to set up Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants across India. The agreement follows the initial announcement made on September 13, 2024. The JV agreement was signed by Sameet Pai, Head (Corporate Strategy) at BPCL, and Mainak Chakraborty, CEO and Co-Founder… Continue reading BPCL and GPS Renewables Form Joint Venture to Develop Compressed Biogas Plants
Popular Vehicles’ Subsidiary to Set Up Four Ather Facilities in Maharashtra
Popular Vehicles and Services Limited (PVSL) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kuttukaran Cars Private Limited, has received four Letters of Intent (LOIs) for establishing Ather 3S facilities in Maharashtra. This marks the company’s entry into its third state in partnership with Ather Energy. Two of the new facilities will be located in Nagpur,… Continue reading Popular Vehicles’ Subsidiary to Set Up Four Ather Facilities in Maharashtra
Montra Electric Opens First e-SCV Dealership in Jaipur in Collaboration with Ensol Infratech Pvt Ltd
Montra Electric, the electric vehicle arm of TI Clean Mobility Private Limited, has opened its first electric small commercial vehicle (e-SCV) dealership in Rajasthan. The new facility, located in Jaipur, marks the brand’s entry into north-western India for its e-SCV business. The dealership is operated in partnership with Ensol Infratech Pvt Ltd and features a… Continue reading Montra Electric Opens First e-SCV Dealership in Jaipur in Collaboration with Ensol Infratech Pvt Ltd
Kia India Expands CSR Initiative Project D.R.O.P on Earth Day
On the occasion of Earth Day, Kia India launched Phase III of its CSR initiative, Project D.R.O.P (Develop Responsible Outlook for Plastic), in partnership with the Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA). The program, which began in 2023, aims to promote more responsible plastic waste management and enhance community participation in sustainable practices. The virtual launch… Continue reading Kia India Expands CSR Initiative Project D.R.O.P on Earth Day
IPO Size Reduction Not a Concern, Shows Future Potential, Say Ather’s Investment Bankers
After reducing the size of its IPO to ₹2,626 crore—down from the earlier target of ₹3,100 crore—Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy has assured that the move is no cause for concern. According to its investment bankers, the revised figure reflects a strategic focus on long-term growth and underscores the company’s future potential. “From the… Continue reading IPO Size Reduction Not a Concern, Shows Future Potential, Say Ather’s Investment Bankers
Bharat Forge Secures CCI Approval for AAM India Acquisition
Bharat Forge Limited has received approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for its proposed acquisition of AAM India Manufacturing Corporation Private Limited, according to a regulatory filing made on April 23, 2025. The approval comes six months after Bharat Forge first announced the execution of a Share Purchase Agreement on October 17, 2024,… Continue reading Bharat Forge Secures CCI Approval for AAM India Acquisition