Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has been late to the electric vehicle party in India, being the last major traditional two-wheeler maker to enter the burgeoning electric vehicle space. However, the Japanese automaker, which launched its first set of electric vehicles in India on Wednesday, is optimistic about its electric vehicle portfolio and is… Continue reading Honda pins hope on trust factor to drive electric 2W sales
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Honda says electric two-wheelers viable without subsidies
At a time when several OEMs are pushing for continued government support in the form of demand incentives for faster electric vehicle adoption, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is developing its electric vehicle portfolio in such a way that the product remains sustainable and its prices are competitive even without government subsidies “We developed… Continue reading Honda says electric two-wheelers viable without subsidies
Trump’s Tariffs Would Deal a Big Blow to the Auto Industry
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada sent shivers on Tuesday through the auto industry, which depends heavily on both countries for parts and manufacturing. The prospect of tariffs “is a two-alarm fire for the auto industry,” said Patrick Anderson, chief executive of Anderson Economic Group,… Continue reading Trump’s Tariffs Would Deal a Big Blow to the Auto Industry
Musk, Ramaswamy to discuss DOGE with GOP leaders on Capitol Hill Dec. 5
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 19, 2024. Brandon Bell | Via Reuters Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will visit Capitol Hill to discuss government reform with Republican congressional leaders Dec. 5, House Speaker Mike Johnson,… Continue reading Musk, Ramaswamy to discuss DOGE with GOP leaders on Capitol Hill Dec. 5
‘Europe’s Detroit’ built a thriving car industry. Trump tariffs now threaten to unravel its success
Skoda Kodiaq automobiles on the production line at the Volkswagen AG plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A small landlocked country in the heart of Europe appears to be uniquely exposed to President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” economic agenda. Nicknamed the “Detroit of Europe” due to… Continue reading ‘Europe’s Detroit’ built a thriving car industry. Trump tariffs now threaten to unravel its success
CNBC Daily Open: A new day, a new Trump policy for markets to digest
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) attend the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors… Continue reading CNBC Daily Open: A new day, a new Trump policy for markets to digest
Jaguar has to change, otherwise it will follow MG Rover on a route to a slow and painful demise
Although the potential new customers for a reinvented Jaguar aren’t likely to be among the traditional buyers anyway, the level of animosity when it drip-fed its new logo and brand identity, complete with a video sequence designed to move its image forward several decades, was fascinating. It showed how interested people are in Jaguar as… Continue reading Jaguar has to change, otherwise it will follow MG Rover on a route to a slow and painful demise
Why the new Skoda Elroq is a great company car
Smarter and safer on the road For fleet managers and company car drivers alike, having advanced in-car technology that lends a helping hand on long journeys and an extra set of eyes to keep you safe is paramount. The new Skoda Elroq offers even more state-of-the-art driver and safety systems. Plus, alongside its extensive suite… Continue reading Why the new Skoda Elroq is a great company car
Hyundai Bayon
You have to look pretty hard to discern how the new Bayon has changed compared to the first-generation model. The Bayon’s look is pretty inoffensive and tweaks to the stylish crossover’s exterior have helped retain this ethos. There’s a new front grille, revised headlights and more distinctive LED daytime running lights of a similar look to that… Continue reading Hyundai Bayon
Autocar digital archive now 100% complete
The Autocar Archive is now 100% complete, as a result of a gap-filling partnership with The British Library, giving subscribers access to all 6647 issues of Autocar published since 1895. The digital archive of Autocar magazine issues was relaunched in partnership with digimag provider Exact Editions last year and work had been ongoing since then to… Continue reading Autocar digital archive now 100% complete