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June 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for June pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in June 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading June 2025 new car pre-registration figures

Toyota IQ: the brilliantly flawed city car that’s now a cult classic

It takes a certain confidence to label a product ‘IQ’. You’ll want your buyers swiftly deducing that this is a better kind of thing, an intelligently designed thing that’s superior to others like it. Because if it isn’t, there’ll be plenty of scope for chippy little jokes. Toyota’s IQ certainly looked different enough to shine… Continue reading Toyota IQ: the brilliantly flawed city car that’s now a cult classic

iQIYI’s Summer Success: Coroner’s Diary，”How Dare You!?” and “Rose Finch” Hits Strengthen Winning Content Strategy

BEIJING, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 25, iQIYI, China’s leading online entertainment platform, announced the impressive success of its summer content lineup, led by standout titles – the long-form drama “Coroner’s Diary”, the micro drama[1]  “How Dare You!?” and the short drama[2]  “Rose Finch“. These hits underscore iQIYI’s commitment to high-quality, engaging storytelling… Continue reading iQIYI’s Summer Success: Coroner’s Diary，”How Dare You!?” and “Rose Finch” Hits Strengthen Winning Content Strategy

BMW Transforms 3D Printing Waste into Production Assets, Advancing Circular Manufacturing

Global automotive manufacturer BMW Group is advancing its circular economy goals by repurposing waste from its additive manufacturing processes. At the Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim, Germany, and other sites worldwide, used 3D printing powder and components are recycled into filament for the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process and granulate for Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF),… Continue reading BMW Transforms 3D Printing Waste into Production Assets, Advancing Circular Manufacturing

India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will progressively slash the basic customs duty on internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicles to as low as 10% over the next five years, according to a document from the Ministry of Commerce. The FTA has introduced phased reductions in India’s currently steep customs duties, ranging from 66% to… Continue reading India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years

Full Analysis of India-UK Free Trade Agreement

The India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on July 24, 2025, represents an important moment in bilateral economic relations between the world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies. The agreement, formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aims to double bilateral trade from the current $60 billion to over $100 billion by 2030,… Continue reading Full Analysis of India-UK Free Trade Agreement

@BMW: CHINESE MURAL ART: A CULTURAL TRIBUTE BY ROLLS-ROYCE004252

Rolls-Royce presents three Chinese Mural Art Bespoke commissions Unique details take cues from Dunhuang cave paintings dating back over 1,000 years Trio comprises Phantom Extended, Black Badge Cullinan, and Black Badge Spectre Phantom Extended features hand-painted Gallery artwork, inspired by the mural art Available through Rolls-Royce Private Office Shanghai   “The mural art of the… Continue reading @BMW: CHINESE MURAL ART: A CULTURAL TRIBUTE BY ROLLS-ROYCE004252

UK car manufacturing slumps to lowest level since 1953 barring Covid

Mini Coopers on the production line at the BMW factory at Cowley in Oxford. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA View image in fullscreen Mini Coopers on the production line at the BMW factory at Cowley in Oxford. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA UK car manufacturing slumps to lowest level since 1953 barring Covid New vehicles declined 12% in first… Continue reading UK car manufacturing slumps to lowest level since 1953 barring Covid

Spinny Reports 80% Digital Sales and Growth in Tier 2 Luxury Car Market

India’s used car market showed continued digital transformation in the second quarter of 2025, with Spinny reporting that 80% of customers purchased vehicles online, up from 77% in the first quarter. The full-stack used car platform released its Q2 trend report on July 24, highlighting shifts in buyer behavior across channels and regions. The data… Continue reading Spinny Reports 80% Digital Sales and Growth in Tier 2 Luxury Car Market