Ten years ago, streets in Kazakhstan were full of BMWs, Volkswagens, Mercedes and many other European car brands that have long been enjoying customer loyalty not only in Kazakhstan, but in the post-Soviet space in general. Today, one cannot miss the fact that Chinese-made BYD, Changan, Chery, Geely appear on the roads much more often.… Continue reading Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan
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Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BMW electric vehicle drivers are the latest to gain access to certain Tesla Superchargers in the US (through the North American Charging Standard, or NACS). That makes it the 15th auto brand to get access, either through NACS adapters or a built-in NACS charging port.… Continue reading Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284
Woman Orders Waymo, Finds Man Hiding in Trunk
luckythurman via TikTok Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing service is going through a lot of firsts these days. Earlier this week, a pregnant woman in San Francisco gave birth inside one of the company’s self-driving vehicles while taking it to the hospital in lieu of an ambulance. Now, a different woman has experienced a very different kind… Continue reading Woman Orders Waymo, Finds Man Hiding in Trunk
Maruti Fronx First Nexa SUV to Drive Past 400,000 Sales
The popular Maruti Fronx compact SUV, launched in April 2023, has surpassed cumulative wholesales of 400,000 units in the domestic market. From launch till end-November 2025, the Fronx has sold a total of 409,817 units. With this, the premium Baleno-based compact SUV becomes the first Nexa-marketed SUV to achieve this sales milestone. The last 100,000… Continue reading Maruti Fronx First Nexa SUV to Drive Past 400,000 Sales
@Tata-JLR: JLR REENGINEERS THE DASHBOARD SAFETY ‘BACKBONE’ IN ITS NEXT GENERATION VEHICLES TO CUT OVER 50,000 TONNES OF CO2 ANNUALLY
*50,000 tonnes of CO₂ saving is based on an estimated future projection of 250,000 crosscar beams manufactured within one year, using a hybrid solution of fibre‑reinforced plastic and steel, compared to the incumbent crosscar beam component, which includes magnesium. ** CO₂ savings equivalence is based on UK government data for average household energy consumption and… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JLR REENGINEERS THE DASHBOARD SAFETY ‘BACKBONE’ IN ITS NEXT GENERATION VEHICLES TO CUT OVER 50,000 TONNES OF CO2 ANNUALLY
Kia Banks on New Seltos to Reclaim Ground as Mid-SUV Battle Intensifies
Kia India is turning to the all-new Seltos to regain momentum in the mid-size SUV market, a segment it transformed in 2019 when the original model raised the bar for design, technology, and connectivity. With the Tata Sierra now launched, Renault reintroducing the Duster, and Maruti Suzuki already active with the Victoris, competitive intensity in… Continue reading Kia Banks on New Seltos to Reclaim Ground as Mid-SUV Battle Intensifies
CAFE 3 showdown: Carmakers clash as Maruti–Toyota push for new ‘mini-car’ category for availing emissions leniency
The Minister told the companies to submit a representation on the matter even as the players have approached other ministries, including the Ministry of Heavy Industries, as well as the Ministry of Power. It’s a straight fight between the Japanese power duo of Maruti Suzuki-Toyota who are pitted against the might of the rest of… Continue reading CAFE 3 showdown: Carmakers clash as Maruti–Toyota push for new ‘mini-car’ category for availing emissions leniency
Centre disburses ₹1,350 crore under PLI Auto Scheme; 82 applicants approved
The PLI Auto Scheme offers financial incentives to promote domestic production of advanced automotive technologies, strengthen localisation and support the transition to cleaner mobility. The government has disbursed ₹1,350.83 crore in incentives under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the Automobile and Auto Component industry as of 30 November 2025, according to data released… Continue reading Centre disburses ₹1,350 crore under PLI Auto Scheme; 82 applicants approved
@Tata-JLR: CLASSIC DEFENDER V8, DEFENDER OCTA COLOURS
Coventry, UK – Wednesday 10 December 2025: Land Rover Classic, the official home of Classic Defender restoration and customisation, is now able to create a Classic Defender V8 to match any colour and trim combination of the latest Defender OCTA – the extreme performance hero of the unstoppable Defender 4×4 family. Available in 90 /… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: CLASSIC DEFENDER V8, DEFENDER OCTA COLOURS
India, Sweden join hands to drive decarbonisation in steel, cement sectors
Leading Indian and global companies, research institutes, and technology innovators are driving these seven decarbonisation projects for India’s steel and cement sectors. Leading Indian companies like Tata Steel have joined hands with Swedish technology innovators to launch seven projects to drive decarbonisation in the domestic steel and cement sectors. As India advances towards its 2070… Continue reading India, Sweden join hands to drive decarbonisation in steel, cement sectors