Episode 71 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt Prior dazzled by headlights, blissfully enjoying cheap cars until a Bentley turns up, driving the fantastic new Toyota GR Yaris, listening to the SMMT and talking much more besides, including your correspondence. Make sure you never… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 71)
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New Hyundai Bayon gets technology and interior upgrades
The Hyundai Bayon has gained upgraded technology plus updates to its interior as part of a facelift for 2024 – its first update since the model launched in 2021. The i20-based Bayon is now claimed to “maximise front and rear passenger comfort”, with the biggest changes coming in the form of new standard equipment. A… Continue reading New Hyundai Bayon gets technology and interior upgrades
KGM Torres SUV to launch in the UK imminently
KGM Motors – formerly Ssangyong – will launch its new Torres SUV in the UK imminently, completing its protracted change to new branding. The five-seat 4×4 will go on sale with combustion and electric powertrains by April, slotting into the Korean brand’s line-up between the Korando and Rexton SUVs. The ICE Torres receives the 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine from… Continue reading KGM Torres SUV to launch in the UK imminently
From the archive: game-changers storm 2001 Detroit motor show
Until the COVID pandemic hit, Autocar’s January news pages were traditionally filled by America’s biggest motor show, hosted by Detroit, Michigan – Motown. The 2001 edition in hindsight was especially notable. Yes, it was here where we were all enlightened by the facelifted Daewoo Leganza. Lol, okay, sorry: it was here where BMW’s Chris Bangle… Continue reading From the archive: game-changers storm 2001 Detroit motor show
Tata Technologies to invest $1.8 billion in Telangana: Report
Tata Technologies, which provides engineering services to auto, aero and heavy machinery makers, will set up skilling centres in 50 government-run industry training organisations. Tata Technologies will invest $1.80 billion in Telangana to set up government-affiliated skilling centres, the state government said on Thursday. The latest investment is part of a larger commitment from Tata… Continue reading Tata Technologies to invest $1.8 billion in Telangana: Report
M&M sees FY25 small commercial vehicles growth at 5-10% YoY
Despite sluggish demand for small commercial vehicles in the current financial year, the country’s largest pickup maker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd expects India’s small commercial vehicles segment to grow between 5-10% on a year-on-year basis in 2024-2025 on the back of robust spending on infrastructure, considering the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and product offerings. “The… Continue reading M&M sees FY25 small commercial vehicles growth at 5-10% YoY
MapmyIndia crosses Rs 100 crore quarterly total income milestone in Q3 FY24
MapmyIndia, the New Delhi-headquartered advanced digital maps and deep technology company crossed the Rs 100 crore quarterly total income milestone in Q3 FY24, with the company’s total income touching Rs 103.6 crore, and its Q3 revenues at Rs 92 crore, registering an all-time high year-on-year (YoY) growth rate of 36 percent. The company’s nine-month revenue… Continue reading MapmyIndia crosses Rs 100 crore quarterly total income milestone in Q3 FY24
Delta Electronics eyes strong potential in India’s EV charging infra, aims to quadruple R&D workforce
Taiwan-headquartered Delta Electronics, which is a strong player in the areas of industrial automation, power electronics, data centres, as well as EV charging infrastructure in India, foresees strong growth potential in the EV charging domain, in line with the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the country. Since 2017, Delta Electronics India has installed over… Continue reading Delta Electronics eyes strong potential in India’s EV charging infra, aims to quadruple R&D workforce
Delta Electronics eyes strong potential in India’s EV charging infra, aims to quadruple R&D workforce
Taiwan-headquartered Delta Electronics, which is a strong player in the areas of industrial automation, power electronics, data centres, as well as EV charging infrastructure in India, foresees strong growth potential in the EV charging domain, in line with the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the country. Since 2017, Delta Electronics India has installed over… Continue reading Delta Electronics eyes strong potential in India’s EV charging infra, aims to quadruple R&D workforce
Kankanala Sports Group unveils INDE Racing, India’s first global independent motorsport team
Kankanala Sports Group (KSG) has launched INDE Racing, India’s first FIM-licensed independent motorsport team. The announcement follows KSG’s exclusive nine-year partnership with FIM E-Explorer for overseeing races in India. INDE Racing is set to compete in the 2024 FIM E-Xplorer season, participating in every round from February to November. The team will navigate challenging tracks… Continue reading Kankanala Sports Group unveils INDE Racing, India’s first global independent motorsport team