Peak torque comes in at 3,000rpm and you can rev the engine up to 5,500rpm, which doesn’t sound like a particularly wide power band, but don’t forget, this is a five-speed manual with a 165mph top speed, so in typical grand tourer fashion, the gearing is long. The precise-feeling gearshift is a really rewarding aspect… Continue reading Iconic cars of the 1990s: the decade’s greatest high performance heroes together at last
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Inside the chaotic 1975 Earls Court Motor Show
The International Motor Show at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre – its status can’t be overstated. But back in 1975 it was a grim time for Britain in general, with economic stagnation and inflation somehow coexisting, and a car industry in turmoil. Just months before the show, British Leyland had been nationalised after a government report had revealed… Continue reading Inside the chaotic 1975 Earls Court Motor Show
Equipment-as-a-Service Model Touches Rs 100 Crore Revenue Stream for Volvo CE India
For decades, the business of India’s construction equipment manufacturers was simple: you sold a machine, shook hands, and hoped the contractor came back for another one in five years. That model is slowing down. As the Indian infrastructure market matures, the world’s leading manufacturers, such as Volvo CE, are finding that the real money isn’t… Continue reading Equipment-as-a-Service Model Touches Rs 100 Crore Revenue Stream for Volvo CE India
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Flags Off 20 Volvo 9600 Coaches for SETC
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin flagged off 20 Volvo 9600 coaches for State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) at Island Grounds on Thursday, marking an expansion of the state’s premium intercity transport services. The 15-metre coaches, configured with 51 seats each, will operate on long-distance routes connecting major cities within Tamil Nadu and neighbouring… Continue reading Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Flags Off 20 Volvo 9600 Coaches for SETC
I’m 74, and I’ll keep my mad mid-engined Clio V6 as long as I can
With just 400 Phase 1 and Phase 2 examples registered in the UK, either on the road or on SORN, a Renault Clio V6 is a rare sight – and that’s just how Martin Hassett likes it. “I like things that are rare and unusual,” he tells me. “My father never drove, so I have no desire… Continue reading I’m 74, and I’ll keep my mad mid-engined Clio V6 as long as I can
World NM: Volvo Will Stop Making Wagons for the American Market in April 2026001960
Volvo and wagons go a long way back. It all started with the Duett in 1953, whose name represents a dual-purpose vehicle that is good for both work and quality time with the family. But in recent years, increasing demand for sport utility vehicles saw Volvo slowly yet steadily trim down its long-roofed offerings. Over… Continue reading World NM: Volvo Will Stop Making Wagons for the American Market in April 2026001960
NCAP 2026 Countdown: Raytron’s Thermal Camera Boosts Nighttime AEB and VRU Detection for OEMs
YANTAI, China, Dec. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Euro NCAP prepares to roll out its 2026 safety protocol, the automotive industry is facing a fundamental shift, from post-crash protection to pre-collision avoidance. The new requirements introduce complex test scenarios, pushing vehicle perception systems to perform reliably under extreme conditions. Leveraging automotive-grade infrared thermal imaging, Raytron provides… Continue reading NCAP 2026 Countdown: Raytron’s Thermal Camera Boosts Nighttime AEB and VRU Detection for OEMs
GM is inviting EV owners to test this feature that should be standard for all vehicles
If you haven’t used one yet, a Digital Key is life-changing. It should be a given on all new vehicles nowadays. GM is finally asking a select group of EV owners to test the new feature. GM begins Digital Key tests for EV owners Tesla first introduced its digital key for the Tesla Model 3… Continue reading GM is inviting EV owners to test this feature that should be standard for all vehicles
EV realism is here. How automakers react in 2026 will be telling
Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images DETROIT – The U.S. automotive industry has entered a new phase for all-electric vehicles: realism. The industry was euphoric about the EV segment in the early 2020s, but consumer demand never took off as much as expected and, as it fizzled, automakers monitored and planned how to… Continue reading EV realism is here. How automakers react in 2026 will be telling
Shanghai-based MNCs step up ESG innovation
SHANGHAI, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn The 2025 Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises ESG Report and Case Release Conference is held on Dec 16. Continue Reading The 2025 Shanghai Foreign-Invested Enterprises ESG Report and Case Release Conference is held on Dec 16. Multinational corporations based in Shanghai are stepping up environmental, social,… Continue reading Shanghai-based MNCs step up ESG innovation