16/10/2025 The goal of the Singapore-based start-up Atera Water is to improve people’s livelihoods in the long term through clean drinking water. Porsche is supporting this ambitious project as part of its new ‘Start-up Your Dream’ initiative, which supports fledgling companies worldwide with outstanding innovations specifically intended to improve living and working conditions in the… Continue reading @VW Group: ‘Start-up Your Dream’: New initiative supports founders and innovations011237
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Hyundai Exter Crosses 200,000 Sales, Sees Slower Offtake for Last 100,000 Units
The Exter, Hyundai Motor India’s second compact SUV launched on July 10, 2023, has crossed the 200,000 wholesales milestone in the domestic market. As per SIAM data, the Exter had clocked a total of 199,289 units from launch till end-December 2025. The minuscule gap of 711 units to the 200,000 mark would have been bridged… Continue reading Hyundai Exter Crosses 200,000 Sales, Sees Slower Offtake for Last 100,000 Units
Ford taps Mustang V8 to power its 2027 Le Mans hypercar
The new hypercar with which Ford will bid for its first outright Le Mans 24 Hours victory in 58 years will use the 5.4-litre ‘Coyote’ V8 from its Mustang GT3 racer. Ford announced last year that it would enter the full FIA World Endurance Championship with an LMDh hypercar in 2027, and it has now revealed the… Continue reading Ford taps Mustang V8 to power its 2027 Le Mans hypercar
German FAZ: Military trucks worth billions for the defense of NATO010449
The looming fiasco with the FCAS air combat system has overshadowed German-French arms cooperation for months. A decision is still pending as to whether and – if so – how the mega-project consisting of combat aircraft, drones and digital battle clouds will continue. Contrary to plan, Berlin and Paris did not reach an agreement by… Continue reading German FAZ: Military trucks worth billions for the defense of NATO010449
New Michelin Anakee Adventure 2 Tire Turns Everyday Rides into New Adventures
GREENVILLE, S.C., Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Michelin Anakee Adventure 2 tire opens the road to a new generation of Adventure Touring tires, combining reliability, comfort and performance. This tire is designed for predominantly on-road use with confident off-road capability. Now available worldwide, this tire becomes the flagship of Michelin’s Adventure Touring range,… Continue reading New Michelin Anakee Adventure 2 Tire Turns Everyday Rides into New Adventures
The ’70s Skoda so ‘dangerous’ the government had to intervene
Back in the late 1970s, we mentioned a rear-engined Skoda as having “dangerous” handling characteristics – and we weren’t exaggerating. Skoda had planned to follow its western European rivals in moving to a front-engined, front-driven format with the replacement for its 100/110 saloon, the essence of which dated back to the 1000MB of 1964. But… Continue reading The ’70s Skoda so ‘dangerous’ the government had to intervene
Enter now: Autocar launches Great Women 2026 awards
Entries are now open for Autocar’s Great Women 2026 awards, recognising the motoring industry’s most talented and influential female leaders. Run by Autocar in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Great Women celebrates the achievements of the most influential women across the motoring sector. At this year’s event, to be held on… Continue reading Enter now: Autocar launches Great Women 2026 awards
Wild Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC packs GTD’s supercharged V8
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC has been revealed as a new track-focused variant of the fabled muscle car, designed to bring the performance of the flagship GTD to a wider audience. Developed in-house by Ford Racing, the ‘Street Cred’ essentially takes the popular Dark Horse variant of the Mk7 Mustang and adds in key elements honed on… Continue reading Wild Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC packs GTD’s supercharged V8
Vienna Motor Symposium to Address Global Climate Strategies
The automotive industry will gather in Vienna from April 22-24, 2026, for the 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium, as different regions pursue contrasting approaches to vehicle emissions and climate targets. While North American countries emphasize continued use of gasoline and diesel, the European Union remains divided between electric-only policies and technology-neutral strategies. Host Prof. Bernhard… Continue reading Vienna Motor Symposium to Address Global Climate Strategies
Volkswagen Falls to Third Place in China’s Competitive Auto Market
Volkswagen AG VWAGY slipped to third place in China’s auto market last year after being surpassed by Geely Automobile Holdings Limited GELHY, marking another setback for the German carmaker in the world’s largest vehicle market. Per Reuters, Volkswagen had already lost its decade of dominance to BYD Company Limited BYDDY in 2024. The shift highlights… Continue reading Volkswagen Falls to Third Place in China’s Competitive Auto Market