Have you seen the Twisted TBug? Twisted, the friendly, Yorkshire-based modifier of classic Land Rover Defenders (and now owner of a marine division as well), has started offering a Volkswagen Beetle Baja Bug restomod too. (If it starts doing Hillman Imps, our respective garages will look even more alike.) Unsurprisingly, the TBug looks somewhat nicer… Continue reading “This 80bhp Volkswagen Baja Bug is a resto-mod done right”
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Tata Motors powers up Harrier appeal with new electric variant
Tata Motors, which has recently launched the Tata Harrier EV, the all-electric version of its rugged, full-size, monocoque SUV, aims to widen the appeal of this proven product that was first introduced in India in CY2019. Since the Tata Harrier’s rollout, Tata Motors has clocked total wholesales of 142,608 units till end-June 2025, and had… Continue reading Tata Motors powers up Harrier appeal with new electric variant
Tata Motors powers up Harrier appeal with new electric variant
Tata Motors, which has recently launched the Tata Harrier EV, the all-electric version of its rugged, full-size, monocoque SUV, aims to widen the appeal of this proven product that was first introduced in India in CY2019. Since the Tata Harrier’s rollout, Tata Motors has clocked total wholesales of 142,608 units till end-June 2025, and had… Continue reading Tata Motors powers up Harrier appeal with new electric variant
Exclusive: Mahindra Thar Roxx commands 68% of Thar brand sales in Q1 FY2026
The five-door Mahindra Thar Roxx, which had captured a 45% share of the Thar brand’s domestic market sales in the second half of FY2025, is now contributing more than the original three-door Thar SUV to the overall Mahindra Thar brand. Between April-June 2025 period, Mahindra & Mahindra has dispatched a total of 20,726 Thar Roxx… Continue reading Exclusive: Mahindra Thar Roxx commands 68% of Thar brand sales in Q1 FY2026
Exclusive: Mahindra Thar Roxx commands 68% of Thar brand sales in Q1 FY2026
The five-door Mahindra Thar Roxx, which had captured a 45% share of the Thar brand’s domestic market sales in the second half of FY2025, is now contributing more than the original three-door Thar SUV to the overall Mahindra Thar brand. Between April-June 2025 period, Mahindra & Mahindra has dispatched a total of 20,726 Thar Roxx… Continue reading Exclusive: Mahindra Thar Roxx commands 68% of Thar brand sales in Q1 FY2026
June 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for June pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in June 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 June 2025 new car pre-registration figures
Electric Vehicles Update – India’s EV Market Growth Driven By Strong Alliances
India’s electric vehicle market is witnessing significant growth driven by government initiatives focusing on manufacturing localization, supply chain security, and export competitiveness. As demand increases, both global and local firms are gearing up to introduce new EV models, which opens up opportunities for advancements in charging infrastructure, battery technology, and innovative financing. Major players like… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Update – India’s EV Market Growth Driven By Strong Alliances
Indian automobile industry may grow by 6-7% in FY26 amid damp consumer demand: Report
The top Tata Motors executive had said that the company will strengthen its value proposition of its existing EV products, in terms of value-price equation. The Indian automobile sector is expected to grow by 6-7 per cent in the fiscal year (FY26) amid damp consumer demand across most vehicle categories, according to a report by… Continue reading Indian automobile industry may grow by 6-7% in FY26 amid damp consumer demand: Report
India-UK FTA to Cut Import Duties on Goods Vehicles to 8.8% Over 5 Years
In a move poised to reshape the import dynamics of commercial vehicles, India will progressively reduce duties on completely built units (CBUs) of internal combustion engine (ICE) goods vehicles imported from the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). According to a document from the Ministry of Commerce, the current base… Continue reading India-UK FTA to Cut Import Duties on Goods Vehicles to 8.8% Over 5 Years
Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026
Every vehicle segment has its movers and shakers and the Top 10 exported passenger vehicles are no different. The first quarter of FY2026 – April-June 2025 – saw India Passenger Vehicle Inc register its highest-ever exports of 204,330 units, up 13% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 180,483 units). Sixty-four percent of this record total belongs to the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026