Spa-Francorchamps / Isle of Man. June began with a challenging but highly successful double-header for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. Round two of the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) took place at Spa-Francorchamps (BEL), while the legendary Tourist Trophy was held on the Isle of Man. The results for the BMW M 1000 RR were second… Continue reading @BMW: FIM EWC and Road Racing: Successes for the BMW M 1000 RR at Spa and on the Isle of Man.004161
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Indian Auto Retail Market Shows Mixed Performance in May 2025
India’s automobile retail sector posted a modest 5% year-on-year growth in May 2025, with two-wheelers leading the charge while passenger vehicles faced headwinds, according to the latest data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The two-wheeler category emerged as the star performer, registering a robust 7.31% year-on-year increase despite a 2.02% month-on-month… Continue reading Indian Auto Retail Market Shows Mixed Performance in May 2025
‘Car Wars’: Five auto insights investors should know from top BofA analyst
A worker at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant on April 30, 2025. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT — The automotive industry is experiencing unprecedented disruption and uncertainty when it comes to regulations, electric vehicles, software innovations and competition from China. Such disruptions have been years in the making, but many of the issues are coming to… Continue reading ‘Car Wars’: Five auto insights investors should know from top BofA analyst
Honda taps “world’s most efficient” ICE powertrain for hybrid blitz
The arrival of the two powertrains will coincide with a new platform that promises improvements in driver engagement, comfort and safety. For medium-sized cars, it will be 90kg lighter than the current structure and the bodies applied to the frame will bring a further 10% saving in mass. Cost-cutting is also a key directive in… Continue reading Honda taps “world’s most efficient” ICE powertrain for hybrid blitz
@Honda: NEW ‘ULTIMATE EDITION’ TYPE R MARKS END OF SALES FOR ICONIC MODEL IN EUROPE
Honda is celebrating the legacy of its iconic Civic Type R with a new ‘Ultimate Edition’ that marks the end of sales for the model in Europe – with 40 units available now across the region, alongside the remaining standard models. Designed to embody 28-years of hot hatch performance, this special model comes in trademark Championship… Continue reading @Honda: NEW ‘ULTIMATE EDITION’ TYPE R MARKS END OF SALES FOR ICONIC MODEL IN EUROPE
Nissan CEO says mega savings plan will fix the struggling automaker
Ivan Espinosa, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co., speaks during an interview at the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa on Wednesday said the short-term focus is to fix the struggling automaker, as it undergoes major restructuring efforts to get… Continue reading Nissan CEO says mega savings plan will fix the struggling automaker
Electric Turbo Tech: Yamaha’s New Motorcycle Engine in the Works
Yamaha has filed a patent application for the use of an electric turbo on what appears to be one of its CP3 three-cylinder engine motorcycles. If it comes into production, this could result in an engine with a significantly higher power output than the 119hp in the YZF-R9 and its naked sibling, the MT-09. Yamaha… Continue reading Electric Turbo Tech: Yamaha’s New Motorcycle Engine in the Works
Role of User Experience (UX) Amid “Screenification” in Automobiles
As a young kid, I remember the days of having an in-built radio in grandfather’s car. Or a few years later, seeing a simple SONY music player in Dad’s car. For that time, these were fancy experiences for me. Looking back, honestly, there was nothing much to ‘use’ and just a limited, bare minimum experience… Continue reading Role of User Experience (UX) Amid “Screenification” in Automobiles
Hyundai Motor India Launches New VERNA SX+ Variant and Wireless Connectivity Adapter
Hyundai Motor India Limited announced the launch of a new SX+ variant for its VERNA sedan on Tuesday, alongside the introduction of a Wired to Wireless Adapter that enables wireless smartphone connectivity across seven vehicle models. The VERNA SX+ is available with both manual transmission and Hyundai’s iVT automatic transmission, priced at Rs 13.79 lakh… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Launches New VERNA SX+ Variant and Wireless Connectivity Adapter
Honda’s Acura is selling a surprising number of EVs in the US with massive discounts
Acura isn’t really known as a luxury EV brand, but with over $20,000 in discounts, it’s hard to say no. Honda’s Acura is quietly selling more EVs in the US, but how long will the savings last? Acura is selling more EVs in the US with big discounts After selling an additional 1,873 ZDX models… Continue reading Honda’s Acura is selling a surprising number of EVs in the US with massive discounts