Audi India has introduced ‘Drive Sure,’ a driver training program designed to improve safety, technical expertise, and responsible driving skills. The initiative, launched today, provides structured training for young drivers and chauffeurs, addressing gaps between modern vehicle technologies and driver readiness. The program supports Audi’s long-term presence in India, where it has sold over 100,000… Continue reading Audi India Launches ‘Drive Sure’ Training Program for Drivers and Chauffeurs
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Testing ramps up ahead of Porsche Cayman EV’s 2026 launch
Porsche is stepping up testing of its 718 Cayman EV as it readies its first electric sports cars for next year. Autocar understands the German car maker will pull the covers off the 718 Boxster EV roadster first, with the Cayman coupé due to be shown, as with previous model generations, six months after that.… Continue reading Testing ramps up ahead of Porsche Cayman EV’s 2026 launch
German Handelsblatt: Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo: These five upper class SUV should stand up to China010993
The pressure from China on the western car companies grows. But these five innovations show that the established people do not have to be afraid of the new competition. Go to source
What to know about the US Senate’s effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California
The Republican-controlled Congress is targeting three California waivers that set stricter emissions rules than the federal government. Congress may stop California from implementing its first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. A Senate vote expected as soon as this week could end the nation’s most aggressive effort to transition toward… Continue reading What to know about the US Senate’s effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Porsche ex-financial chief Meschke010991
After the news about the separation from the Porsche vice, the sports car manufacturer now gives details of the remuneration for the first time. Other board members will also continue to receive their basic salary by the end of the contract. Go to source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Porsche ex-financial chief Meschke010991
After the news about the separation from the Porsche vice, the sports car manufacturer now gives details of the remuneration for the first time. Other board members will also continue to receive their basic salary by the end of the contract. Go to source
Northvolt failure raises stakes for Europe’s battery industry
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Northvolt seemed like it had everything going for it. The Swedish industrial start-up was Europe’s pioneer in battery manufacturing, led by two former Tesla executives, backed financially by big corporate names such as Volkswagen, BMW… Continue reading Northvolt failure raises stakes for Europe’s battery industry
European carmakers’ challenge is to ‘stay on course’ with EVs
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Electric vehicles myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. A year before stepping down as chief executive in 2022, Håkan Samuelsson declared that Volvo Cars would go fully electric by 2030. “Instead of investing in a shrinking business, we choose to invest in the… Continue reading European carmakers’ challenge is to ‘stay on course’ with EVs
Freedom House Announces 2025 Award Recipients
The honorees were recognized at Freedom House’s annual awards ceremony. WASHINGTON, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Freedom House recognized a distinguished slate of advocates for democracy and freedom around the globe at its Annual Awards in Washington, DC, last night. Award recipients included Venezuelan democratic movement leader María Corina Machado, US Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Roger… Continue reading Freedom House Announces 2025 Award Recipients
April 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for April pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in April 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 April 2025 new car pre-registration figures