People gather in a protest outside a Tesla dealership in Lisbon against Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on March 9, 2025. Patricia De Melo Moreira | Afp | Getty Images Tesla’s sell-off on Wall Street intensified on Monday, with shares of the electric vehicle maker plunging 15%, their worst day on the market since… Continue reading Tesla shares plunge 15%, suffering steepest drop in five years
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Volkswagen and Stellantis evade Trump’s 25% tariffs, while BMW braces for impact
Volkswagen ID.7 electric cars are seen at the Volkswagen (VW) electric fleet lead plant in Emden, Germany, Feb. 18, 2025. Carmen Jaspersen | Reuters Automakers Volkswagen and Stellantis have confirmed that their vehicles made in North America will be exempt from U.S. President Donald Trump‘s newly rolled out 25% tariffs, while BMW says it will… Continue reading Volkswagen and Stellantis evade Trump’s 25% tariffs, while BMW braces for impact
Bold new 2026 BMW iX3 ramps up for unveiling later this year
The next era of BMW is edging closer as the firm enters late-stage testing of its first Neue Klasse electric car: the 2026 iX3 SUV. Previewed last year by the bold Neue Klasse Vision X concept (below), the second-generation iX3 will be the first of BMW’s new family of EVs, riding on the Gen6 platform, which promises significant improvements in range,… Continue reading Bold new 2026 BMW iX3 ramps up for unveiling later this year
Nissan finishes testing autonomous Leafs on UK roads
A Nissan-led project has brought autonomous driving “one step closer to reality” in the UK, with specially equipped EVs trialled for the first time on the country’s residential and single-track rural roads. Part-funded by the government’s £100m Intelligent Mobility fund, the EvolvAD scheme was part of a wider project to ready the country for autonomous vehicles (AVs).… Continue reading Nissan finishes testing autonomous Leafs on UK roads
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
So to the heart of the matter. To ‘9A3B6’, as it’s known internally. Porsche describes this 3.6-litre turbocharged flat six as “completely redeveloped”, suggesting that rather than being entirely new, it is derived from the 3.0-litre twin-turbo unit that has served in the 911 since the Carrera went to forced induction in 2015. The extra… Continue reading Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
Maharashtra Budget 2025: Motorists Brace for Higher Taxes, Electric Vehicle Push Takes a Turn
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar delivered the state budget for 2025-26 today, and motorists across the state are feeling the pinch. The budget unveiled a series of motor vehicle tax hikes that will impact everything from family cars to construction equipment, signaling a shift in the state’s revenue strategy and its approach to electric… Continue reading Maharashtra Budget 2025: Motorists Brace for Higher Taxes, Electric Vehicle Push Takes a Turn
Maharashtra Budget 2025: Motorists Brace for Higher Taxes, Electric Vehicle Push Takes a Turn
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar delivered the state budget for 2025-26 today, and motorists across the state are feeling the pinch. The budget unveiled a series of motor vehicle tax hikes that will impact everything from family cars to construction equipment, signaling a shift in the state’s revenue strategy and its approach to electric… Continue reading Maharashtra Budget 2025: Motorists Brace for Higher Taxes, Electric Vehicle Push Takes a Turn
Maharashtra Budget 2025: Motorists Brace for Higher Taxes, Electric Vehicle Push Takes a Turn
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar delivered the state budget for 2025-26 today, and motorists across the state are feeling the pinch. The budget unveiled a series of motor vehicle tax hikes that will impact everything from family cars to construction equipment, signaling a shift in the state’s revenue strategy and its approach to electric… Continue reading Maharashtra Budget 2025: Motorists Brace for Higher Taxes, Electric Vehicle Push Takes a Turn
Jawa Yezdi and BSA Showcase Motorcycle Performance at NATRAX Test Track
Classic Legends hosted a track experience event at the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX), offering motorcycle experts and media representatives an opportunity to assess the performance of the BSA Gold Star 650, Jawa 42 FJ, and Yezdi Adventure. The event was conducted at Asia’s largest high-speed testing facility, allowing participants to evaluate the motorcycles in… Continue reading Jawa Yezdi and BSA Showcase Motorcycle Performance at NATRAX Test Track
With 32% Women in Workforce, Continental Sees Robotics & SDVs Transform Manufacturing
With the introduction of robotics and automation, traditional male-dominated sectors like manufacturing are witnessing a transformation, with more women taking up roles in these domains. Head of Continental Technical Centre India, Latha Chembrakalam emphasises that competency, risk-taking ability, and a continuous learning mindset are critical to success. The representation of women in the workforce is… Continue reading With 32% Women in Workforce, Continental Sees Robotics & SDVs Transform Manufacturing