India’s EV Market: Legacy Manufacturers Challenge Startups as Sales Surge, says BloombergNEF report

According to BloombergNEF’s latest report, India’s electric vehicle market showed robust growth in 2024, with annual sales climbing 27% to exceed 2 million units. This expansion comes amid a shifting competitive landscape, particularly in the crucial two-wheeler segment, where established manufacturers are rapidly gaining ground against EV-focused startups. The most notable trend in India’s EV… Continue reading India’s EV Market: Legacy Manufacturers Challenge Startups as Sales Surge, says BloombergNEF report

Kia unveils PV5 electric van as a futuristic people-mover

The PV5 will come in versions for passengers and cargo. The PV5 will come in versions for passengers and cargo. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Kia revealed the… Continue reading Kia unveils PV5 electric van as a futuristic people-mover

EV policy: Cos require 2.5k cr sales in 2nd yr

In addition to other norms, the regulations will provide for minimum turnover of INR 2,500 crore in the second year, INR 5,000 crore in the fourth and 7,500 crore in the fifth year from the date of manufacturing. New Delhi: As govt readies to notify the rules for the new EV policy in next few… Continue reading EV policy: Cos require 2.5k cr sales in 2nd yr

Kia Reveals PV5 Models as First Dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicles

Kia Corporation unveiled the exterior design of its PV5 Passenger and Cargo models on February 20, 2025, ahead of their full presentation at the Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain on February 24. The models represent Kia’s first dedicated offerings under its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) global business strategy. The mid-sized PV5, initially previewed… Continue reading Kia Reveals PV5 Models as First Dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicles

Kia PV5 revealed: brand’s first van is radical VW ID Buzz rival

The Kia PV5 has been unveiled as the brand’s first van, conceived as a futuristic rival to the Volkswagen ID Buzz. The first in a new line of models dubbed Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs), it will be followed by a larger PV7 due in two years, aimed squarely at the venerable Ford Transit and Geely-owned brand… Continue reading Kia PV5 revealed: brand’s first van is radical VW ID Buzz rival

New Toyota fuel cells to double power and improve efficiency

Toyota is working on a third-generation hydrogen fuel cell system that’s claimed to bring double the power and 20% greater efficiency without any increase in size. For reference, the stack used in the current Toyota Mirai FCEV puts out 128kW. Toyota said the new system will be ready for launch in 2027 at the earliest.  It’s primarily aimed at… Continue reading New Toyota fuel cells to double power and improve efficiency

Unloved Land Rovers are cooler than you might think

I’m quite a patriotic person, the type who will watch any sporting engagement whatsoever with an English representative. That also translates into the automotive sphere, which is why I have such a deep-seated affinity for Land Rover. I especially appreciate the earliest examples for their unassuming badassery. Take the Series 1: it may look rudimentary by today’s standards,… Continue reading Unloved Land Rovers are cooler than you might think

Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short

‘Lucky me,’ I thought as I navigated the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 into the last spot of a Tesla Supercharging station in Palm Springs.  The EV didn’t really need any juice. But this refreshed compact all-electric SUV comes equipped with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard port; it was time to test out how well Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short

GENESIS DONATES $300,000 TO FIRST TEE, GIRLS ON THE RUN, AND U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATION AT 2025 GENESIS INVITATIONAL

Genesis champions youth sports with $100,000 donations to First Tee, Girls on the Run, and U.S. Soccer Foundation Each donation includes a portion for community recovery efforts following the Southern California wildfires SAN DIEGO, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To commemorate the 2025 Genesis Invitational, Genesis donated a total of $300,000 to three organizations empowering… Continue reading GENESIS DONATES $300,000 TO FIRST TEE, GIRLS ON THE RUN, AND U.S. SOCCER FOUNDATION AT 2025 GENESIS INVITATIONAL