Aston Martin will be the first manufacturer to feature the brand new and much more comprehensive Apple CarPlay Ultra system that will roll out on new DBX orders in the USA and Canada from today. Unlike the CarPlay system that millions of users already make use of in their cars today, CarPlay Ultra turns things… Continue reading State of the art Apple CarPlay Ultra makes debut in Aston Martin DBX
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Land Rover Discovery refresh brings new Gemini and Tempest special editions
Land Rover has revealed a selection of subtle updates to its Discovery for the 2026 model year, with small tweaks to the colour and wheel options, plus a pair of distinctive new special editions. Priced from £64,810, the MY26 range is available now solely with a D350 mild-hybrid diesel powertrain across all models. Advertisement –… Continue reading Land Rover Discovery refresh brings new Gemini and Tempest special editions
Vauxhall Frontera Gravel takes budget EV to the great outdoors
After 20 years since the original model went out of production, the Vauxhall Frontera returned last year and now it looks like it’ll finally do its predecessor’s off-road ability justice with a wild Gravel variant. Instead of the Hybrid 100 or Hybrid 136 versions, the Frontera Gravel is based on the all-electric model – but… Continue reading Vauxhall Frontera Gravel takes budget EV to the great outdoors
Chinese Export Curbs on Rare Earth Magnets Could Disrupt Indian Auto Production: Reuters
Indian auto manufacturers may face production shutdowns within days due to China’s export restrictions on rare earth magnets, according to industry sources and documents seen by Reuters. China, which processes over 90% of these magnets globally, implemented new rules in April requiring import permits—initially seen as a response to U.S. tariffs. However, the impact is… Continue reading Chinese Export Curbs on Rare Earth Magnets Could Disrupt Indian Auto Production: Reuters
Tata Elxsi Demonstrates Digital Battery Tracking System at Summit
Tata Elxsi presented its Battery Aadhaar technology demonstrator at the Battery Summit 2025 in Bangalore on May 28, showcasing a digital system designed to track batteries throughout their lifecycle. The demonstration was part of a consortium initiative supported by the UNEP-led ‘Electrifying Mobility in Cities’ programme and coordinated by NITI Aayog and the Department of… Continue reading Tata Elxsi Demonstrates Digital Battery Tracking System at Summit
Tata Altroz to cross 300,000 sales soon, refreshed model to spur demand
The Tata Altroz is set to drive past the 300,000-unit sales milestone in the Indian market soon. As per SIAM wholesales data, Tata Motors’ premium hatchback has clocked cumulative wholesales of 296,425 units till end-April 2025. Expect the minuscule gap of 3,575 units to be bridged in early June 2025, as a result of the… Continue reading Tata Altroz to cross 300,000 sales soon, refreshed model to spur demand
Tata Motors revs up Altroz’s premium appeal, inside and out
Tata Motors, which had launched the Altroz hatchback in January 2020, has given a thorough and much-awaited makeover to the premium hatchback. The aim is to significantly enhance the model’s appeal in a competitive segment which is also witnessing the impact of the sustained consumer shift towards SUVs over the past couple of years. While… Continue reading Tata Motors revs up Altroz’s premium appeal, inside and out
Land Rover Defender update brings styling tweaks, new touchscreen
The Land Rover Defender has been updated with a series of subtle styling tweaks and reworked interior technology, including a larger infotainment touchscreen. The exterior refresh includes a revised headlight design with a smaller centre section – said to provide a “distinctive” graphic when activated – as well as the application of a smoked tint to… Continue reading Land Rover Defender update brings styling tweaks, new touchscreen
@Tata-JLR: DEFENDER UPGRADED: THE UNSTOPPABLE 4X4 IS NOW EVEN MORE DISTINCTIVE AND EASY TO USE
Iconic Defender: Revised exterior design features new front and rear lights, updated detailing, a refreshed colour palette and new wheel choices Ease of use: Enhanced interior features new larger 13.1‑inch touchscreen infotainment display providing a fast and intuitive interface Unstoppable expert: Adaptive Off‑Road Cruise Control1 is introduced as an option on Defender for the first… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: DEFENDER UPGRADED: THE UNSTOPPABLE 4X4 IS NOW EVEN MORE DISTINCTIVE AND EASY TO USE
India BEV Sales Grow 22% in Q1 2025, But Underperform Global Growth
India’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) market posted solid growth in the first quarter of 2025, with sales reaching 31,661 units, a 22% increase from 25,842 units in the same period last year. However, the country’s performance lagged behind the 42% global surge in BEV sales to 2.66 million units, driven by robust demand in markets… Continue reading India BEV Sales Grow 22% in Q1 2025, But Underperform Global Growth