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STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play Showcases Over 30 Pilot Projects Between Mobility Leaders and Startups at expo2025

STUTTGART, Germany, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — STARTUP AUTOBAHN’s flagship Expo event returns on June 5, 2025, for its 14th edition, showcasing collaborative projects and breakthrough innovations from startups and industry leaders across mobility, production, enterprise, sustainability, and beyond. This one-day event in Stuttgart, Germany, will bring together OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, startups, investors, and… Continue reading STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play Showcases Over 30 Pilot Projects Between Mobility Leaders and Startups at expo2025

The best ever popemobiles

The Mazana II is a boxy and utilitarian six-seat 4×4 built around the diesel drivetrain of the Citroen Berlingo, sitting in a twin-rail chassis topped with a body made of reinforced polyester resin. The Mazana II went on sale in 2016, and the firm created an open-air version for the visit of Pope Francis in… Continue reading The best ever popemobiles

Unassuming MINI Countryman becomes ‘The Beast’: a Dakar Rally-spec off-road monster

The style-conscious MINI Countryman is targeted more at the glamping crowd than those who like to get properly dirty exploring the wilderness, and very few of these SUVs are likely to go off-road at all. However, after heavy modifications, this new concept model has us thinking that MINI could take on the infamous Dakar Rally. … Continue reading Unassuming MINI Countryman becomes ‘The Beast’: a Dakar Rally-spec off-road monster

Mahindra, MG Challenge Tata Motors’ EV Lead as India’s Electric Car Market Grows 52% in May

India’s electric passenger vehicle (E-PV) segment is witnessing a fierce three-way battle for supremacy as Mahindra & Mahindra and MG Motor India aggressively close the gap with Tata Motors, the long-time market leader. In May 2025, the top three players—Tata Motors, MG Motor, and Mahindra—accounted for a commanding 87.3% share of the electric PV market,… Continue reading Mahindra, MG Challenge Tata Motors’ EV Lead as India’s Electric Car Market Grows 52% in May

Automotive Radar Market worth $22.83 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The automotive radar market is projected to reach USD 22.83 billion by 2032 from USD 5.36 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 23.0% during 2025–2032, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The automotive radar market is driven by the growing deployment of advanced driver assistance system… Continue reading Automotive Radar Market worth $22.83 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets

Matt Prior: I bought an Audi A2 for £500 – and it’s brilliant

But when you factored in residual values, plus the A2’s fuel efficiency, ownership costs would have been extremely competitive. Buyers didn’t see it that way, though. It’s a shame, but perhaps no great surprise, that the A2 received no direct replacement, and that Mercedes eventually let the A-Class morph into the trad C-segment hatchback it… Continue reading Matt Prior: I bought an Audi A2 for £500 – and it’s brilliant

German FAZ: “This is frustrating for everyone” 009416

His gaze so empty, the hanging lower lids slightly swollen, dark shadows around the half open eyes, Charles Leclerc sits on a red chair. In the paddock of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the Monegasse looks as if it urgently had to fall asleep again instead of in front of reporters, it is that it is… Continue reading German FAZ: “This is frustrating for everyone” 009416

Mercedes-Benz Unveils 2025 AMG GT 63 Coupe Research

Explore expert insights on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT 63 Coupe, now available at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale has just released in-depth 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT 63 Coupe research, giving Arizona driving enthusiasts a closer look at the next-generation of handcrafted performance. This detailed research helps car buyers… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Unveils 2025 AMG GT 63 Coupe Research

Group 1 Automotive Announces Maturity Extension and Upsize of Revolving Credit Facility to $3.5 Billion

HOUSTON, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) (“Group 1” or the “Company”), a Fortune 250 automotive retailer with 263 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced a $1.0 billion upsize in its revolving syndicated credit facility to $3.5 billion and the extension of the maturity to May 30, 2030. … Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Announces Maturity Extension and Upsize of Revolving Credit Facility to $3.5 Billion