Sing when you’re winning: how karaoke in cars heralds the triumph of Chinese firms

The BYD Seagull electric car has ruffled feathers with a price of about £6,000 in China. Its autonomous technology, dubbed ‘God’s Eye’, matches that available on much more expensive cars. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The BYD Seagull electric car has ruffled feathers with a price of about £6,000 in China. Its autonomous… Continue reading Sing when you’re winning: how karaoke in cars heralds the triumph of Chinese firms

Hyundai Venue sells 668,000 units since launch, next-gen model coming soon from Talegaon plant

The Venue, Hyundai Motor India’s first-ever compact SUV launched on May 21, 2019, has turned six years old today. From launch till end-April 2025, the Hyundai Venue has clocked cumulative sales of 668,303 units and is the second best-selling SUV for the Korean automaker after the Creta midsize SUV (1.23 million units). The Venue raced… Continue reading Hyundai Venue sells 668,000 units since launch, next-gen model coming soon from Talegaon plant

New Lexus ES may be sold in UK exclusively with electric power

The Lexus ES is returning in eighth-generation form as a rival to the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series – but, unlike its German competition, it could do away with petrol power entirely in the UK. In Western Europe, the ES will be offered with a 199bhp hybrid powertrain as well as two battery-electric options. However,… Continue reading New Lexus ES may be sold in UK exclusively with electric power

What to know about the US Senate’s effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California

President Donald Trump rescinded California’s ability to enforce its standards during his first term, but President Joe Biden’s administration restored it in 2022. Congress may stop California from implementing its first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas powered cars by 2035. A Senate vote expected as soon as this week could end the… Continue reading What to know about the US Senate’s effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California