July 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for July pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in July 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 July 2025 new car pre-registration figures

German FAZ: Where China’s car companies are particularly successful009821

The Brazilian President and the foreign car boss pull their hands together and radiate. The two men celebrate the start of production in the new car factory. Lula da Silva is happy about the investment and the jobs, the car boss hopes for good business. Fruer was reliable in such pictures about the bosses of… Continue reading German FAZ: Where China’s car companies are particularly successful009821

2025 Lexus NX 350h SUV launched at Rs 68.02 lakh 

Lexus India has introduced the updated NX 350h SUV. Bookings for the 2025 Lexus NX 350h commence today. Prices remain unchanged as before, starting from Rs 68.02 lakh for the entry-level Exquisite variant going upto Rs 74.98 lakh for the F-Sport.   The Lexus NX’s rivals in India include the Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, the… Continue reading 2025 Lexus NX 350h SUV launched at Rs 68.02 lakh 

What’s up at Ford; car insurance; ‘the Havana Effect’

This latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior discussing future European Fords and Mercedes’ boss’s belief that drivers may keep their cars for much longer. They also talk car insurance, old Toyotas, aerodynamics, and much more besides, including your correspondence. You can make sure you never miss an Autocar… Continue reading What’s up at Ford; car insurance; ‘the Havana Effect’

Greenlane establishes new I-10 electric truck charging corridor

Public charging infrastructure developer and operator Greenlane, a joint venture of Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and Blackrock’s Global Infrastructure fund, is establishing its second commercial EV charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10. The corridor is one of several planned routes as the company works to develop a nationwide… Continue reading Greenlane establishes new I-10 electric truck charging corridor

Mercedes-Benz Offers Accessories and Options for Upfitting a Sprinter Van

Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead Highlights Custom Solutions for Sprinter Vans PEORIA, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead offers a wide range of accessories and options available for upfitting the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van. Designed to meet the unique demands of business owners and individual customers, the Sprinter Van can be tailored with both interior… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Offers Accessories and Options for Upfitting a Sprinter Van

GWM inaugurates new plant in Brazil

GWM Poer now produced in Brazil. Great Wall Motor (GWM) opened its newly-built vehicle assembly plant in Brazil, marking a key milestone in the Chinese state-owned automaker’s expansion into South America. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on 15th August, was attended by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and GWM’s CEO Mu Feng.… Continue reading GWM inaugurates new plant in Brazil