Car of the Year 2023 shortlist announced

The seven cars on the shortlist for Car of the Year 2023 have been announced ahead of the winner being revealed in January. The shortlisted cars are the Jeep Avenger, Kia Niro, Nissan Ariya, Peugeot 408, Renault Austral, Subaru Solterra/Toyota bZ4X, and Volkswagen ID Buzz. The winner will be named at the Brussels motor show… Continue reading Car of the Year 2023 shortlist announced

Tata Motors and HDFC Bank to offer EV inventory finance to dealers 

In a bid to increase EV adoption in the country, Tata Motors has partnered HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, to offer an electric vehicle dealer financing solution to its authorised passenger EV dealers.  Under this scheme, Tata Motors will provide its dealers additional inventory funding over and above their ICE finance limit with… Continue reading Tata Motors and HDFC Bank to offer EV inventory finance to dealers 

Tata Motors and HDFC Bank to offer EV inventory finance to dealers 

In a bid to increase EV adoption in the country, Tata Motors has partnered HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, to offer an electric vehicle dealer financing solution to its authorised passenger EV dealers.  Under this scheme, Tata Motors will provide its dealers additional inventory funding over and above their ICE finance limit with… Continue reading Tata Motors and HDFC Bank to offer EV inventory finance to dealers 

Indian VC firm Kae Capital makes final close of third fund at $94m

Kae Capital, an early-stage venture capital (VC) firm in India, has made the final close of its third fund at Rs 767 crore ($94 million), per an announcement. Some of the international institutional investors who have backed this fund are Old Mutual Wealth, Velo Partners, and Finext, while the Indian ones are HDFC Holdings and… Continue reading Indian VC firm Kae Capital makes final close of third fund at $94m

India and Sweden join forces for a carbon-neutral tomorrow

Green goals, sustainable business practices and climate-friendly initiatives received a further impetus as India’s long-term trade partner Sweden launched the India-Sweden Green Transition Partnership (ISGTP) as part of the Indian Sweden Sustainability and Green Transition Day event today in Mumbai. The launch symbolises the two countries’ joint commitment to promote exchange of carbon-neutral business practices… Continue reading India and Sweden join forces for a carbon-neutral tomorrow

HAIG PARTNERS SERVED AS THE EXCLUSIVE SELL-SIDE ADVISOR FOR CAPITAL LUXURY CARS ON ITS SALE TO MCGOVERN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Haig Partners LLC, the leading buy-sell advisory firm to higher value dealerships and dealership groups, was the exclusive sell-side advisor to Albany, NY-based Capital Luxury Cars on its sale to McGovern Automotive Group. The transaction included Capital Volvo Cars of Albany and Jaguar Land Rover Albany. Continue… Continue reading HAIG PARTNERS SERVED AS THE EXCLUSIVE SELL-SIDE ADVISOR FOR CAPITAL LUXURY CARS ON ITS SALE TO MCGOVERN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

The Wiesmann Project Thunderball is an EV sportscar you need to know about – British GQ

Outside of Germany, Wiesmann is barely known. A low volume, bespoke sportscar manufacturer based in country’s north, Wiesmann’s cars are ‘best kept secret’ kinda stuff. Those who know about them, adore them, those who don’t tend to assume they’re a new Morgan.  That mistake isn’t too hard to make. Wiesmann’s designs are very ‘old school… Continue reading The Wiesmann Project Thunderball is an EV sportscar you need to know about – British GQ

LA Auto Show: 4 Standout Cars, Leonardo DiCaprio to Auction Fiats to Support Climate Rescue – Hollywood Reporter

Highlights at the 2022 event include the Genesis X Convertible concept, a surprisingly sporty new Prius, the limited-edition Porsche 911 Dakar, and three Fiat concepts designed with Giorgio Armani, Kartell and Bulgari. November 22, 2022 5:30am The all-electric 2024 Fiat 500e on view at the LA Auto Show Courtesy of Fiat Pre-pandemic, the LA Auto… Continue reading LA Auto Show: 4 Standout Cars, Leonardo DiCaprio to Auction Fiats to Support Climate Rescue – Hollywood Reporter

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 11)

Episode 11 of My Week In Cars brings you closer to Matt and Steve’s weekly Autocar columns. Join our pair of gearheads as they consider what CEO Thierry Bollore’s departure means for Jaguar Land Rover, talk about upcoming taxation for EVs, what Euro 7 emissions regulations mean for cheaper cars and, of course, read your… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 11)

Shire-county stalwarts – which cars did we miss?

In the Autocar magazine that went on sale on Wednesday 23rd November we discussed the cars we reckon are symbolic of motoring in Britain’s countryside. As a reminder the cars we listed are: Audi A6 Allroad (pictured above) Skoda Yeti 4×4 Range Rover (Mk1) Mercedes-Benz E-class estate (W124) Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Daihatsu Fourtrak Volkswagen Golf… Continue reading Shire-county stalwarts – which cars did we miss?