​​​​​​​India beats Japan in the global car race

India has overtaken Japan as the third largest light vehicle market in the world in 2022, led by a strong recovery in demand for personal mobility and last-mile deliveries after Covid-19.  According to global forecasting agency S&P Global Mobility, Indian light vehicle sales for 2022 are set to grow by over 22% to 4.4 million… Continue reading ​​​​​​​India beats Japan in the global car race

Clean Technica: Tesla Sales Up 40% — To Record 1.37 Million — But That’s Not Seen As Enough002496

The Tesla fourth quarter and year end delivery numbers are as follows, according to a company press release: Total deliveries Q4 2022: 405,278 Total production Q4 2022: 439,701 Total annual deliveries 2022: 1.31 million Total annual production 2022: 1.37 million Breaking it down a little more by model groupings, we have: Tesla Model 3/Y production… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Sales Up 40% — To Record 1.37 Million — But That’s Not Seen As Enough002496

Riverside Motors acquires Volvo franchise in Leeds from Marshall

Riverside Motor Group has extended its Volvo representation across Yorkshire with the acquisition of Volvo Leeds from Marshall Motors in December. Riverside now has Volvo dealerships in Doncaster, Hull, Wakefield, and Leeds. The company also holds the Seat, Cupra and Honda franchises. Mark Denton, managing director at Riverside Motor Group, said: “We are delighted to… Continue reading Riverside Motors acquires Volvo franchise in Leeds from Marshall

2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW GALA SET TO RAISE MILLIONS FOR 18 AREA CHARITIES

CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Chicago Auto Show’s 31st First Look for Charity black-tie gala will take place on Friday, Feb. 10 from 7-11 p.m. at McCormick Place. The gala, produced by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the organization that represents local new-car dealers, is expected to bring in at least $2… Continue reading 2023 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW GALA SET TO RAISE MILLIONS FOR 18 AREA CHARITIES

Auto Wholesales in Dec 2022: Mixed bag, sentiments are positive

Country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki reported a drop in domestic wholesales for the month. New Delhi: During the last month of the year gone by, the vehicle dispatches from the factories to the dealers remained a mixed bag for the automobile industry. Sales for passenger vehicles were stable however reported a drop on a month-on-month… Continue reading Auto Wholesales in Dec 2022: Mixed bag, sentiments are positive

2024 Maserati MC20 Folgore EV to retain V6 character

Lotus and Porsche have chosen this format for their upcoming electric two-seat sports cars in order to preserve the characteristic agility of their ICE models, with the added benefit that it allows for familiar proportions and packaging.  Meanwhile, though, the Granturismo Folgore uses a T-shape battery running between the rear wheels and down the transmission… Continue reading 2024 Maserati MC20 Folgore EV to retain V6 character

Hyundai Motor Group produces record 1.04m PVs in India, sole OEM after Suzuki to surpass million units in a year

Hyundai Motor Group produces record 1.04m PVs in India, sole OEM after Suzuki to surpass million units in a year Close on the heels of grabbing the tag of the world’s third largest carmaker, Hyundai Motor Corporation (HMC) has achieved a significant milestone of producing over a million units annually in India, one of its… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group produces record 1.04m PVs in India, sole OEM after Suzuki to surpass million units in a year

I bought Apple’s M2 MacBook Air and now I’m weeping

This thing is gorgeous. Cliff Joseph/ZDNET ZDNET Recommends How often can a gadget make you confront your own weaknesses, especially the lies you tell yourself? Not often, I tell myself. I can usually resist the latest, greatest, most hyped-up piece of technology.  Until I’m sure I don’t just want it, but need it.  Oh, all… Continue reading I bought Apple’s M2 MacBook Air and now I’m weeping

New Mate SUV is a cargo e-bike designed as a true car alternative

Danish firm Mate has revealed a new SUV that really is a bit different: it’s an electric cargo bike designed to tempt people to out of their four-wheeled SUVs. The e-bike manufacturer claims that the new Mate SUV is a genuine alternative to a car for shorter urban journeys, and is designed to offer a more sustainable alternative to the… Continue reading New Mate SUV is a cargo e-bike designed as a true car alternative

Dongfeng Honda launches new Civic

Sino-Japanese joint venture Dongfeng Honda launched the 11th-generation Civic hatchback on Tuesday. The model has two powertrain options — the 240 Turbo and the e: HEV — and is available in six variants. They are priced from 145,900 yuan ($20,930) to 179,900 yuan. Variants with the 240 Turbo engine generate a maximum output of 134… Continue reading Dongfeng Honda launches new Civic