Tata Motors, India’s largest electric carmaker, has officially announced the introductory prices for the Harrier.ev Quad Wheel Drive (QWD) variants, starting at ₹28.99 lakh. Building on the strong response to its rear-wheel drive versions, the Harrier.ev QWD offers enhanced performance, capability, and safety, positioning itself as India’s most powerful and intelligent homegrown electric SUV. Equipped… Continue reading Tata Motors Announces Prices of Harrier.ev Quad Wheel Drive, Starting at ₹28.99 Lakh
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Lotus plans to close UK plant in Norfolk and shift production to US
The company will pivot instead to Hyper Hybrid PHEVs with Lotus sports cars also in-line for an electrified drivetrain. The first Lotus plug-in hybrid will be the Eletre and will go on sale in the first quarter of next year, starting in China. Hethel was to build a planned electric sports car when Emira production ended… Continue reading Lotus plans to close UK plant in Norfolk and shift production to US
UK auto production for May slumps to lowest level since 1949 as Trump tariffs hit hard
General view of Land Rover cars outside the Jaguar Land Rover factory on April 7, 2025 in Halewood, England. Richard Martin-roberts | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.K. vehicle production fell sharply for a fifth straight month in May, according to new figures, as headwinds including U.S. President Donald Trump‘s trade policy hit the… Continue reading UK auto production for May slumps to lowest level since 1949 as Trump tariffs hit hard
A Veteran’s Guide to Range-Hacking EVs
As EVs continue to gain momentum in the global shift toward sustainable mobility, enhancing their efficiency has become more important than ever. Efficiency improvements directly influence a vehicle’s range, thus, helping drivers go farther on a single charge without increasing the battery size or vehicle weight. This not only addresses range anxiety, a key barrier… Continue reading A Veteran’s Guide to Range-Hacking EVs
US tariffs slash UK car exports in May: data
Almost 80 percent of cars made in the UK last year were exported, mostly to the European Union. British car exports to the United States slumped by over half in May in large part due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, data showed Friday, but are set to recover thanks to a US-UK trade deal. Britain’s… Continue reading US tariffs slash UK car exports in May: data
May 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading May 2025 new car pre-registration figures
India Weighs Easing Fuel Efficiency Norms for Small Cars Following Maruti Suzuki Push: Reuters
India is considering relaxing fuel efficiency norms for small cars weighing under 1,000 kg, following a push by Maruti Suzuki, whose small car sales have fallen sharply amid growing SUV demand, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Small cars like the Alto and Wagon R—key to Maruti’s dominance in the Indian market—have seen their… Continue reading India Weighs Easing Fuel Efficiency Norms for Small Cars Following Maruti Suzuki Push: Reuters
India’s EV growth trails global leaders, but emerges as fastest-growing large market: Report
India’s EV sector is growing steadily but still trails global leaders, says Intelsense report. India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is growing steadily but continues to lag behind global leaders, according to a recent report by Intelsense. In FY24, India’s EV market grew by 27 per cent year-on-year, yet it remains outside the global top 10… Continue reading India’s EV growth trails global leaders, but emerges as fastest-growing large market: Report
I love race tracks – but dune-bashing is my top driving activity
Can you really love something that you’ve done only a handful of times? I certainly enjoyed getting married and, as my better half will (hopefully) be reassured to read, don’t plan to do it again. I’m confident that I’d have a blast parachuting, even bungee jumping, without necessarily feeling the need to sign up for… Continue reading I love race tracks – but dune-bashing is my top driving activity
Toyota Kirloskar, Ohmium to manufacture green hydrogen power solutions
MoU Exchange Signing between Mr. Sudeep Dalvi, Senior Vice President & Head State Affairs – Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Dr Chock Karuppiah, CSTO, Ohmium International Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Ohmium, a manufacturer of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysers, to co-develop green hydrogen-based power solutions aimed at supporting India’s… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar, Ohmium to manufacture green hydrogen power solutions