Dacia will introduce an all-wheel-drive version of the Duster with an electrified back axle by the end of this year. Speaking at Dacia‘s press conference at the 2025 Car of the Year final, where the Duster is shortlisted for the award, company CEO Denis Le Vot confirmed a new technological solution for the firm’s all-wheel-drive model. Le… Continue reading Dacia Duster 4×4 to gain hybrid with electric back axle in 2025
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Petrol Porsche Cayenne set for update as new EV nears launch
Porsche is readying another update for the Cayenne – just one year after it launched the most recent overhaul of its big-selling SUV. The company last year confirmed that the combustion-engined version of the Cayenne will remain on sale alongside the upcoming electric model into the 2030s. A prototype has now been spotted testing in… Continue reading Petrol Porsche Cayenne set for update as new EV nears launch
New Tesla Model Y caught undisguised ahead of imminent launch
The overhauled Tesla Model Y has dropped its camouflage in a series of new images circulated on social media ahead of its imminent launch. They confirm previous reports that the electric SUV will sport a radically different design from that of the outgoing model, with LED light bars at its front and rear end. It… Continue reading New Tesla Model Y caught undisguised ahead of imminent launch
Want to take an EV on track? Go via McDonalds…
We had a change of 2024’s edition of our annual Britain’s Best Driver’s Car shoot-out. Lincolnshire’s fastest and most beautiful topographical cleft, Cadwell Park, was ours for two wonderful days, and Motorsport Vision chief Jonathan Palmer was our gracious host. Cadwell was perfect for ‘Handling Day’ in all ways save one – which, since it’s… Continue reading Want to take an EV on track? Go via McDonalds…
Diesel use in construction equipment sector must drop, says Road Minister Gadkari
The construction equipment sector consumes a large amount of diesel, and if India wants to achieve its economic goals, this needs to change, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. While addressing the Baja SaeIndia event 2025, Gadkari pointed out the importance of reducing dependency on fossil fuels, whether in urban… Continue reading Diesel use in construction equipment sector must drop, says Road Minister Gadkari
Indian luxury car market grows 6% to 51,200 units in 2024
India’s luxury car market crossed a significant milestone, surpassing 50,000 units for the first time in 2024. However, growth slowed to single digits due to a sluggish economy and reduced government spending during the election year. Industry insiders estimate that the luxury car market grew by 6%, reaching approximately 51,200 units sold. The market grew… Continue reading Indian luxury car market grows 6% to 51,200 units in 2024
The latest Bajaj Pulsar RS200 launched Rs 1.84 lakh
Almost a decade after it first came out, the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has got its first update, and even then, it’s a rather minor one. Priced at Rs 1.84 lakh, an increase of Rs 10,000 from earlier, the RS200 now gets a new tail-lamp design, the same colour LCD dash as the NS400Z, riding modes… Continue reading The latest Bajaj Pulsar RS200 launched Rs 1.84 lakh
Zoomcar reports Rs 4 cr unaudited contribution profit in December 2024
Zoomcar a car-sharing marketplace in India, has announced its highest-ever unaudited contribution profit for a single month in December 2024. According to provisional data, the company recorded Rs 4 cr in contribution profit, sufficient to cover its operational costs in India, excluding exceptional items. The financial milestone reflects a surge in consumer demand during… Continue reading Zoomcar reports Rs 4 cr unaudited contribution profit in December 2024
Tata Elxsi reports stable Q3 FY25 performance with Rs 939.2 cr revenue
Tata Elxsi a global leader in design-led technology services, announced its financial results for the third quarter of FY25, ending December 31, 2024. The company reported an operating revenue of ₹939.2 crore for the quarter. Operating EBITDA stood at ₹246.6 crore, translating to an EBITDA margin of 26.3%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) was reported… Continue reading Tata Elxsi reports stable Q3 FY25 performance with Rs 939.2 cr revenue
SEG Automotive doubles revenue in India, sets ambitious Rs 4,000 crore target over 3-5 years
Bengaluru-based , SEG Automotive is carving out an ambitious roadmap. The company, a spinoff of Bosch’s Starter Motors & Generators division, has already doubled its revenue to over Rs 2,130 crore in FY24—a remarkable feat for a firm navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry. But SEG isn’t slowing down. With eyes firmly set… Continue reading SEG Automotive doubles revenue in India, sets ambitious Rs 4,000 crore target over 3-5 years