Mercedes-AMG has confirmed the development of an all-electric super SUV, which will be underpinned by its own AMG.EA platform. The new model will rival the Lotus Eletre, the upcoming Porsche Cayenne electric and the BMW XM hybrid. Super SUV to be wholly developed by AMG Just as the XM was developed from the ground up… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG confirms the development of an all-electric super SUV
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Tractor makers pin hopes on second half of the year to meet growth targets
After a stagnant first half to the year, the tractor industry is banking on a ‘strong performance’ in the second half of the financial year to lift them over their full-year targets. During the first half, the tractor industry’s volume remained almost flat at 472,000 units, compared to 469,000 units sold in the year-ago period.… Continue reading Tractor makers pin hopes on second half of the year to meet growth targets
A trip down memory lane in a Jowett Javelin
The Jowett Javelin was one of the first cars in which I was driven as a very young kid – the third car, I think. It sticks in the memory because one of my parents’ friends had one and was very proud of it, to the point of bothering to explain its finer points to… Continue reading A trip down memory lane in a Jowett Javelin
Tesla’s social media posts falsely implied that its cars are robotaxis, NHTSA warns
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks during an unveiling event for Tesla products in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2024, in this still image taken from a video. Tesla | Via Reuters Tesla has falsely suggested in social media posts that its cars are autonomous, potentially misleading and endangering drivers, according to… Continue reading Tesla’s social media posts falsely implied that its cars are robotaxis, NHTSA warns
Ola Electric prepones Gen 3 platform launches to January 2025
Ola Electric will begin delivery of its Gen 3 platform-based electric scooters by January 2025 instead of by mid-March to April 2025, the previously expected time frame. With electric two-wheeler adoption increasing to 21.4% in September 2024 from 16.1% in June 2024, particularly for Rs 1 lakh mass market scooters in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka,… Continue reading Ola Electric prepones Gen 3 platform launches to January 2025
Ola Electric prepones Gen 3 platform launches to January 2025
Ola Electric will begin delivery of its Gen 3 platform-based electric scooters by January 2025 instead of by mid-March to April 2025, the previously expected time frame. With electric two-wheeler adoption increasing to 21.4% in September 2024 from 16.1% in June 2024, particularly for Rs 1 lakh mass market scooters in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka,… Continue reading Ola Electric prepones Gen 3 platform launches to January 2025
ACE reports strong Q2 with 14.5% revenue growth, margin expansion
Action Construction Equipment (ACE) has posted impressive second-quarter results for FY25, marking its best-ever July-September quarter performance. The construction equipment manufacturer reported a 14.5% year-over-year increase in revenue, accompanied by significant margin expansion. The company’s operational revenue climbed to Rs. 754.34 crores, showing a robust growth of 12.2% compared to the same period last year.… Continue reading ACE reports strong Q2 with 14.5% revenue growth, margin expansion
Slow auto sales to hit growth, see pickup from next year, says Tata Autocomp
Tata Autocomp Systems, India’s leading auto component manufacturer, expects revenue growth to moderate to 10-12% in the current financial year due to a decline in auto sales, but expects demand to bounce back from the next year, according to Chairman Arvind Goel. Over the past five years, the company’s consolidated growth rate has ranged between… Continue reading Slow auto sales to hit growth, see pickup from next year, says Tata Autocomp
When multi-million pound classics get mistaken for kit cars
In a car park sits the oldest Porsche in the UK, just the 32nd ever made, worth the best part of £2.7 million. It’s a creamy yellow 356, from 1950, back when Porsches were still made in Gmünd, Austria. It has a brilliantly detailed history, has never been restored, would make a terrific bookend to… Continue reading When multi-million pound classics get mistaken for kit cars
Range Rover, Qashqai, Mini… The motoring greats Britain builds
It’s all bad news these days, isn’t it? Or it certainly feels like it if you dare to pay attention to global politics. Step away from the doom-mongering, though and you’ll find good news aplenty when it comes to UK automotive manufacturing. And much of that hinges on the eclectic crew of cars assembled here. These… Continue reading Range Rover, Qashqai, Mini… The motoring greats Britain builds