Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: Hurry… this Ford Puma Gen-E offer won’t be around for long

Engaging to drive 223-mile range; super-efficient Just £193.70 a month Ford’s electric Puma Gen-E has been a smash hit this year, so much so that the company has reportedly sold out of them. And it’s easy to see why, as it combines the fun driving of the regular petrol car with an efficient electric powertrain that… Continue reading Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: Hurry… this Ford Puma Gen-E offer won’t be around for long

Motability’s definition of a ‘premium’ car is outdated, and here’s why

Yes, BMW’s cars are typically more expensive than Kia’s offerings, but the best-selling Kia Sportage isn’t exactly cheap, starting at over £30,000. Base models feel pretty smart inside, while top-spec examples are even classed as ‘luxury’ cars by the government when it comes to calculating road tax. Then there’s Skoda, which was once viewed as… Continue reading Motability’s definition of a ‘premium’ car is outdated, and here’s why

Clean Technica: What Falling Sales? BEVs Jump 34% YoY in October in Europe!004272

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BEVs reach 21% market share! EVs are picking up in Europe, with some 346,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in October, 229,000 of them being BEVs. Overall, plugin vehicles were up 36% YoY. Expect December 2025 to establish a new record score, maybe even… Continue reading Clean Technica: What Falling Sales? BEVs Jump 34% YoY in October in Europe!004272

One step beyond: how Kia plans to shake up the van market

In this transition era for the automotive industry, barely a week passes without a manufacturer wheeling out a bold new electric machine with a flashy presentation that claims it brings tomorrow’s technology to today’s roads and will transform the fortunes of the firm that made it. But those presentations don’t normally include extended sections on… Continue reading One step beyond: how Kia plans to shake up the van market

India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars

India’s leading automakers including Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, and JSW MG Motor are urging the government to eliminate a weight-based emission concession for small cars under proposed fuel efficiency regulations, arguing the move would benefit only one company while undermining the country’s electric vehicle objectives, according to Reuters. The controversy centers on India’s… Continue reading India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars

SMMT announces new President – Paul Philpott, President and CEO, Kia UK

The 84th President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Paul Philpott, President and CEO, Kia UK. Announced at SMMT’s 108th Annual Dinner, he will assume office from 1 January 2026, replacing Mick Flanagan, Vice President for Adient, who steps down after completing his two-year tenure. Paul’s career in the automotive… Continue reading SMMT announces new President – Paul Philpott, President and CEO, Kia UK

Budget brings gains but EV market made more fragile

The evening before the Autumn Budget this week, SMMT held its 108th Annual Dinner and it was one of the most successful in recent memory, joined by more than 1,000 people, the Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and a raft of other politicians including a number of former Business Secretaries. It… Continue reading Budget brings gains but EV market made more fragile

Kia India Launches Shine Zone Car Detailing Studio

Kia India has opened its first Shine Zone car detailing studio at its dealership in Jaipur, marking the company’s entry into premium vehicle care services. The facility provides a range of services including ceramic coating, exterior and interior enrichment, AC disinfectant treatment, and underbody protection. The studio is designed to offer professional-grade car care within… Continue reading Kia India Launches Shine Zone Car Detailing Studio

SUV Market worth $1,673.57 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets™

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the SUV market is expected to reach USD 1,673.57 billion by 2032, from USD 1,180.30 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 5.1% Browse 134 market data Tables and 67 Figures spread through 345 Pages and in-depth TOC on ” SUV Market – Global Forecast… Continue reading SUV Market worth $1,673.57 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets™