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No cars available for full Electric Car Grant nearly a month after launch
Car dealers and industry experts have branded the Electric Car Grant roll out ‘shambolic’ as there are still no EV models eligible for the full discount nearly a month after launch. The grant was launched on July 16 and offers a two-tier discount...

10 most affordable cars on sale in India
Maruti leads the list of most affordable cars in India, with six models in the top 10. The entry-level car segment has historically been the core of the Indian car market. However, in recent years, thanks to premiumisation and increasing prices...

Best practice for automotive AI sensor setup Technology News | August 14, 2025 AImotive in Hungary has developed guidelines for sensor setup and data collection for automotive AI systems. Developing automotive AI for…
AImotive in Hungary has developed guidelines for sensor setup and data collection for automotive AI systems. Developing automotive AI for ADAS or automated driving starts with high-quality, precise, and well-documented data enables everything from...

singapore Woman taken to hospital after 2 cars collide along Joo Chiat Road
A 31-year-old woman was taken to the hospital following an accident involving two cars along Joo Chiat Road on Monday (Aug 11) afternoon. A video posted to Xiaohongshu the same day showed several people tending to a person lying on the pavement...

McLaren to auction off future race cars from F1, IndyCar and WEC | Formula 1
Formula 1 Posted on 14th August 2025, 8:5614th August 2025, 8:58 | Written by Will Wood McLaren will offer three of its racing cars across multiple series to the highest bidder during a unique auction ahead of this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix....

Cyprus: Four Rental Cars Set Ablaze on Dhekelia- Larnaca Road; Gunshots Reported
Home Cyprus Cyprus: Four Rental Cars Set Ablaze on Dhekelia- Larnaca Road; Gunshots Reported FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE — Four rental vehicles were set on fire early Thursday morning outside a car rental office along the Larnaca–Dhekelia coastal road,...

Police investigating after 2 cars stolen, 20 robbed in Wrentham
WRENTHAM, Mass. — Police are asking residents in Wrentham to lock their cars and remove their valuables after a string of robberies early Wednesday morning. Between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., police say a group entered several vehicles, stealing...

‘It’s frustrating’: Wrentham police searching for supects accused of breaking into dozens of cars
WRENTHAM, Mass. — Wrentham police are looking for the group of thieves who broke into more than 20 cars and stole two of them early Wednesday morning between 2-4 A.M. “It’s frustrating, it just disrupts everything,” said Hillary Pieroway. “You...

Marhaba Auctions launches summer campaign with over 10,000 used cars and Dh500,000 cashback

How EV financing is accelerating electric cars, motorcycle uptake in Africa
Branton Mutea, Deputy Country Manager, Mogo. If you have booked a taxi or Boda boda through a ride-hailing app in Nairobi recently, there is a fair chance it was an electric motorcycle or car. The reason is straightforward: electric vehicles (EVs)...
Flash Flooding Leaves Cars ‘Stranded’ in Massachusetts

'I'm a mechanic – drivers should avoid buying certain type of used cars'
Dan Taylor and Luke Chillingsworth 06:00, 14 Aug 2025 A top mechanic has urged owners to think twice before splashing out on particular second-hand vehicles. The specialist said that used electric cars bring "more uncertainty" with their values...

Multiple cars keyed in town as police issue CCTV appeal
Multiple cars have been keyed in the past few days, sparking a police appeal for CCTV. The cars which have been keyed have been in the town of Nailsworth, near Stroud on August 5. Cars being keyed is considered by police to be an act of vandalism....

List of five items drivers are urged to put in cars during a heatwave
As another intense heatwave looms, drivers are being advised to equip their cars with five essential items to prepare for the challenging road conditions. While it's common knowledge that certain items, such as batteries, should be removed from...

Mechanic says used cars buyers should be wary of one type of vehicle
A popular mechanic has urged motorists to think twice before splashing out on certain second-hand vehicles. The expert warned that used electric cars bring "more uncertainty" as their values plummet dramatically compared to petrol and diesel...

Loud cars in Cheyenne could be silenced with new city council ordinance
The Cheyenne City Council could possibly end excessive loud noises on the city's streets by fining drivers for not having mufflers on their vehicles or for being too loud. Cheyenne already has regulations on driving without a muffler or creating...

From Handsets to Horsepower: Taiwan’s Automotive Migration
Hundreds have found greener pastures in Taiwan’s fast-growing auto electronics sector, where smart mobility is eclipsing smartphones as the next tech frontier. When Paul Wu left Hsinchu-based fabless semiconductor company MediaTek in 2011, he was...

Tau calls for collaboration to address multiple challenges facing automotive industry
JOHANNESBURG - Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau has called for collaboration to address multiple challenges facing the automotive sector. Tau made the calls at a conference hosted by the National Association of Automotive Component and...
The cars F1 world champ loves to hate
COMMENT: Max Verstappen is the best driver in the world. But that doesn’t mean he is always right. The Red Bull Formula 1 star recently starred in a video alongside British motoring journalist Chris Harris, driving Ford’s supercharged Mustang GTD....

Maruti Suzuki to offer E20 upgrade kit for non-compliant cars but there’s a catch
E20 petrol has reportedly caused a drop in fuel efficiency and performance primarily due to the higher corrosive nature of ethanol. E20 and ethanol-blended fuel has caught tremendous traction in the last few days. With car owners across the...