Lotus has confirmed it is planning a plug-in hybrid version of the Emira sports car as well as an ‘upgrade’ to the V6 model as part of a facelift timed to comply with the Euro 7 emissions regulation change in 2027. Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng told analysts on the company’s second-quarter results call the model… Continue reading Lotus confirms plug-in hybrid Emira for 2027
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Latest News In Electric Vehicles – Vehicle-To-Grid Market Set For Rapid Growth
The global Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) market is anticipated to experience significant growth, rising from $6.3 billion in 2025 to $16.9 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.7%. V2G technology, which allows electric vehicles to interact with the power grid through bidirectional charging, offers benefits such as grid support, cost reductions, and integration… Continue reading Latest News In Electric Vehicles – Vehicle-To-Grid Market Set For Rapid Growth
India’s E20 Fuel Shift Sparks Confusion For Car Owners and Manufacturers: Reuters
The Indian government is facing pushback from motorists following the nationwide rollout of petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20). Concerns have risen, particularly among owners of older vehicles, that the fuel could affect performance, amid a lack of clarity from some automakers, Reuters reported. India, the world’s third-largest car market, had set a 2025 target… Continue reading India’s E20 Fuel Shift Sparks Confusion For Car Owners and Manufacturers: Reuters
SUVs won the battle, but hatchbacks can still do it all
It was at once an unsatisfying and actually a very satisfying verdict for a group test. When I put the revised Volkswagen Golf against a pair of rivals in the Toyota Corolla and Peugeot 308 last August, the overarching conclusion was that all three were thoroughly recommendable. There were a bunch of alternatives that I didn’t… Continue reading SUVs won the battle, but hatchbacks can still do it all
Car Deal of the Day: Practical Honda Jazz at under £200 a month strikes the right note
Frugal hybrid powertrain Huge interior space; Magic Seats Just £195.34 a month Few superminis are as rational as the Honda Jazz. The little Japanese car is about as sensible as they come, thanks to its hybrid powertrain, spacious interior and high equipment levels. This blend of wholesome characteristics rarely comes cheap. But, judging by the Auto… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Practical Honda Jazz at under £200 a month strikes the right note
Tesla’s freefall in Europe continues as BYD overtakes it at stunning pace
Tesla’s sales freefall in Europe continues. The American automaker’s sales declined by 40% in July, while BYD’s increased by 225%. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) released automotive sales numbers for July today, and it confirmed that battery-electric vehicle sales rose 39.1%, exceeding the growth rate of ICE vehicles. Generally, rising EV sales would be… Continue reading Tesla’s freefall in Europe continues as BYD overtakes it at stunning pace
Tesla sales plunge 40% in Europe as Chinese EV rival BYD’s triple
Elon Musk, during a news conference with President Donald Trump, inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on May 30, 2025. Tom Brenner | The Washington Post | Getty Images Sales of Tesla cars in Europe plunged in July, in the company’s seventh consecutive month of declines, while Chinese rival BYD saw… Continue reading Tesla sales plunge 40% in Europe as Chinese EV rival BYD’s triple
@Toyota: Sales, Production, and Export Results for July 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our… Continue reading @Toyota: Sales, Production, and Export Results for July 2025
@Toyota: 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Elevates Safety and Style with New Standard Features and New FX Edition
FX Edition Adds 18-inch Gloss White-Finished Alloy Wheels, Rear Wing and Sport Touring Seats with Orange Stitching Blind Spot Monitor w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is Now Standard Across All Grades 2.0L, Dynamic Force 4-cylinder Achieves 169 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque Impressive Fuel Efficiency with up to an EPA-estimated 35 MPG Combined Rating PLANO,… Continue reading @Toyota: 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Elevates Safety and Style with New Standard Features and New FX Edition
@Toyota: Sales, Production, and Export Results for July 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our… Continue reading @Toyota: Sales, Production, and Export Results for July 2025