EXPLAINED: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Woman’s second-hand Tesla plays a fart sound every time she locks it, and she has a message for the previous owner: ‘I hope you feel accomplished’

“So since it doesn’t take gas, it has gas.”

We Got This Covered · Oct 4

Two-wheelers, commercial vehicles set to outperform passenger cars in FY27: Report

India's auto industry, excluding tractors, is showing steady growth with two-wheelers and commercial vehicles leading. Passenger vehicle sales have also been strong, with Maruti Suzuki India Limited showing significant growth. However, tractor volumes have declined among manufacturers, affecting overall volume growth. The timing of the festive season is impacting year-on-year…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Automakers ramp up production, inventory as festive demand picks up

Automakers in India are increasing production and optimizing dealer inventories in anticipation of the festive season. Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India are addressing pending bookings to meet consumer demand effectively. Mahindra & Mahindra has also enhanced its manufacturing capacity for utility and electric vehicles. These efforts aim to balance…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

NIO Inc.'s Geely Deal Is Really a Bet on Battery-Swap Network Utilization

NIO will sell Geely a 30% stake in its battery-swapping unit for cash and assets, valuing it near $2.4 billion, though the deal may not ease NIO's cash-burn concerns.

MarketBeat · Oct 2

Ford Says Its $30,000 Fathom Truck Will Require One 'Heck Of An Effort'

The Fathom is unlike any vehicle Ford has made before, with a new platform and production process.

Motor1 · Oct 2

Germany Wants Parked EVs To Earn Money

Germany is clearing the way for a unified system that lets EV owners sell power back to the grid, provided their cars and the chargers are up to the job.

InsideEVs · Oct 2

Diesel supplies robust, insists Government as prices hit £2 for first time

The RAC says the average price for a litre of diesel has risen to a new record high, with some forecasts charging 203p a litre on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 2

Aston Martin Delays Its First EV. CEO Says V8 And V12 Engines Will Run Through 2035

CEO Adrian Hallmark outlines a 2033 to 2035 window for Aston Martin’s first EV while planning compliant V8 and V12 engines through 2035.

Motor1 · Oct 2

UK Government addresses panic over diesel supplies as Donald Trump pressure grows

People should not worry about diesel shortages, the Government has said, amid pressure from the US for European countries to use their reserves

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

GM Recalls 1,559 Silverado And Sierra Trucks For Roof-Rail Airbag Inflators That Can Crack And Rupture

Third-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks built in 2016 and 2017 face a new roof-rail airbag recall affecting 1,559 vehicles.

Motor1 · Oct 2