SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 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 May 2025 new car pre-registration figures
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@Toyota: [Toyota Times] 2 GR Stories: New Store in Taiwan & Factory Reopening – A New Start for Making “Ever-Better Cars”
Today’s Toyota Times News features two GR stories! The first half takes a look at the newly opened GR Garage Linkou Flagship Store in Taiwan. It’s a collaboration between Toyota’s Taiwan distributor Hotai Motor, GR, and ROOKIE Racing. Their goal is to be the most fun car shop in town, a place where car lovers… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] 2 GR Stories: New Store in Taiwan & Factory Reopening – A New Start for Making “Ever-Better Cars”
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] 2 GR Stories: New Store in Taiwan & Factory Reopening – A New Start for Making “Ever-Better Cars”
Today’s Toyota Times News features two GR stories! The first half takes a look at the newly opened GR Garage Linkou Flagship Store in Taiwan. It’s a collaboration between Toyota’s Taiwan distributor Hotai Motor, GR, and ROOKIE Racing. Their goal is to be the most fun car shop in town, a place where car lovers… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] 2 GR Stories: New Store in Taiwan & Factory Reopening – A New Start for Making “Ever-Better Cars”
Skoda and Volkswagen Expected to Introduce Hybrid Models in India by 2028
Skoda and Volkswagen join the list of carmakers in India that are planning to launch hybrid cars in the country. The European brands are working on strong hybrid midsize SUVs and sedans that are likely to launch by 2028. Skoda-Volkswagen hybrid cars to be based on IMP21 platform CMP designed to support ICE, strong hybrid… Continue reading Skoda and Volkswagen Expected to Introduce Hybrid Models in India by 2028
Hyundai to Equip Next-Gen Creta with Hybrid Powertrain Option
We’ve reported that work has begun on the third-gen Hyundai Creta (codenamed SX3), and we can now confirm that the midsize SUV will also get a hybrid powertrain option in 2027. This means that the new Creta will have as many as four engine options – two petrols, one diesel and a petrol-hybrid. New Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai to Equip Next-Gen Creta with Hybrid Powertrain Option
India Weighs Easing Fuel Efficiency Norms for Small Cars Following Maruti Suzuki Push: Reuters
India is considering relaxing fuel efficiency norms for small cars weighing under 1,000 kg, following a push by Maruti Suzuki, whose small car sales have fallen sharply amid growing SUV demand, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Small cars like the Alto and Wagon R—key to Maruti’s dominance in the Indian market—have seen their… Continue reading India Weighs Easing Fuel Efficiency Norms for Small Cars Following Maruti Suzuki Push: Reuters
Facing global headwinds, Chinese automakers make a play for Africa
By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa’s underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to the United States and Europe send them on a global quest for new markets. Though home to over a billion people, low incomes and high import duties have… Continue reading Facing global headwinds, Chinese automakers make a play for Africa
Xiaomi launches YU7, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y on price
By Qiaoyi Li, Che Pan and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese EV and smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday priced its new electric YU7 SUV from 253,500 yuan ($35,364), almost 4% below Tesla’s Model Y, stepping up the challenge to the U.S. firm in the world’s largest auto market. The YU7’s base model costs 10,000 yuan… Continue reading Xiaomi launches YU7, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y on price
Amid global headwinds, Chinese automakers set sights on Africa
Chinese automakers target Africa’s untapped market, focusing on electric and hybrid vehicles. Chinese automakers are pushing to unlock Africa’s underdeveloped potential, with a focus on electric and hybrid vehicles, as restrictions on exports to the United States and Europe send them on a global quest for new markets. Though home to over a billion people,… Continue reading Amid global headwinds, Chinese automakers set sights on Africa
Toyota explores hydrogen infrastructure to power future of automotive in India
TKM executives noted that the initiative aligns well with India’s ambitions under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the 2047 energy independence vision. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is taking a significant step towards becoming a clean energy enabler in India through a pilot hydrogen-based microgrid system, developed in partnership with electrolyser firm Ohmium. While the… Continue reading Toyota explores hydrogen infrastructure to power future of automotive in India