An ambitious goal of 30 per cent EV penetration by 2030 requires a 44x scale-up of charging stations – from 30,000 to 1.32 mn – in less than 5 years. Faced with low-voltage sales, Tesla is reportedly planning to set up home charging units, superchargers in major metros, and chargers at malls and hotels. Yes,… Continue reading More charge of EV light brigade
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Vauxhall Astra gets first official teaser for 2026 facelift
Having launched in 2021, the current eighth-generation Vauxhall Astra is ripe for a facelift and we’ve just been given our first glimpse of the updated version ahead of its unveiling next year. The first official images show the Astra in its Opel-branded European-specification. Opel CEO Florian Huettl said: “Now we are taking the next big step.… Continue reading Vauxhall Astra gets first official teaser for 2026 facelift
New Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-Tea comes with the most vital tool of every trade
Vauxhall has revealed the perfect van for tea-loving tradespeople – the Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-Tea. That name’s combination of electricity and tea comes from this Vivaro’s ability to make a fresh cuppa – all without the assistance of a dingy on-site Portakabin or someone’s kitchen. According to the International Tea Committee, 100 million cups of tea… Continue reading New Vauxhall Vivaro Electrici-Tea comes with the most vital tool of every trade
@VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche010996
The Porsche story was electric from the very beginning. Around the turn of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche built his first electric and hybrid vehicles. Today – 150 years after the birth of the company founder on September 3, 1875 – this story is more alive than ever: with a trio of efficient combustion engines,… Continue reading @VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche010996
India’s Electric Car and SUV Makers Set for Record Sales of 175,000 Units in CY2025
Having already charged past 2 million annual sales for the first time in the 11th month itself, India’s electric vehicle industry is on a roll this year. Importantly, for this vehicle segment, all four sub-segments – 2- and 3-wheelers, passenger and commercial vehicles – have already achieved their highest-ever annual sales and will go on… Continue reading India’s Electric Car and SUV Makers Set for Record Sales of 175,000 Units in CY2025
@FCA: SIXPACK-powered 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Charges Off the Line at Windsor Assembly Plant
December 2, 2025 , Windsor, Ontario – Stellantis officially launches production of the all-new, SIXPACK-powered, two-door 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack at the Windsor Assembly Plant – born to evolve the modern muscle car with uncompromising performance, relentless power and unmistakable Dodge attitude. “Today marks a proud milestone for Stellantis, the Dodge brand and our Canadian… Continue reading @FCA: SIXPACK-powered 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Charges Off the Line at Windsor Assembly Plant
Renault 5 and 4 among four EVs eligible for £3750 discount
Four more EVs have become eligible for the government’s £3750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), doubling the number of models in the top band. Those newly included are the Renault 4, Alpine A290, Mini Countryman and 52kWh variant of the Renault 5. Including the grant, the Renault 4 now costs from £23,455, the Renault 5 £23,945, the Countryman £25,350… Continue reading Renault 5 and 4 among four EVs eligible for £3750 discount
@Tata-JLR: JLR BOOSTS FACTORY SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WITH DRONE-BASED INSPECTION PILOT
*The initiative is being explored through JLR’s Open Innovation programme and aims to accelerate next generation technology and sustainability through collaborations with start‑ups, scale‑ups and like‑minded external organisations. Having launched in April 2022, Open Innovation has engaged with over 2,500 start‑ups globally, resulting in 36 formal collaborations to date. About JLR JLR’s Reimagine strategy aims… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JLR BOOSTS FACTORY SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WITH DRONE-BASED INSPECTION PILOT
Honda Prologue sales drop 86% in November even with deep discounts
The Honda Prologue was a top-selling EV, thanks in part to discounts that climbed over $20,000 at times. But after losing the $7,500 tax credit, sales of the electric SUV fell 86% in November. Honda Prologue sales fall in November despite discounts After launching the Prologue last March, the electric SUV quickly became one of… Continue reading Honda Prologue sales drop 86% in November even with deep discounts
Tesla is gearing to sell its electric semi truck, poaches key sales executives from rivals
Tesla is quietly but significantly expanding its Tesla Semi sales team, bringing on two seasoned veterans from the electric trucking industry as the company prepares for volume production at Gigafactory Nevada. Tesla Semi is arguably the company’s most delayed vehicle program ever, and we recently reported that production was again delayed into 2026. However, it… Continue reading Tesla is gearing to sell its electric semi truck, poaches key sales executives from rivals