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New Delhi: Porsche could be discontinuing their 718 Cayman and Boxster projects. The carmaker has a new CEO, Michael Leiters, at its helm from the start of this year, and he has been considering stopping the development of the two sports cars that had been lined up. According to reports from Bloomberg , people who are in the loop with the latest development have told the publication that the electric 718’s rising costs and increasing delays are pulling down the project. Porsche ended the last generation of 718 production in October with plans to bring the EVs later this year. Porsche were behind schedule in bringing 718 Cayman and Boxster There had been rumours going around the project for quite some time, starting in December 2024, when one of the engineers was quoted in a report that the project was “way behind schedule”. Another report came last year, which claimed that Porsche had to pause development owing to Nothvolt’s bankruptcy. In September last year, the brand had...
New Delhi: For McLaren, their career-defining moment came with the F1 and in the process, broke quite a few stereotypes. First conceived in 1988 and then brought to life in 1992, the F1 was McLaren Automotive’s first road car and is one of the purest samples of motoring engineering. Made around a lightweight carbon-fibre monocoque, it was designed from the ground up to be the ultimate driver’s car and not for anyone else who might sit on either side of the wheels. Brought to life by Gordon Murray, it came out in the mid-1990s and remains a benchmark in the supercar industry. Unlike its competition, the F1 wasn’t made for any type of racing series, had no marketing-driven design brief and no predecessor to replace. All it needed was maximum performance from the least weight, perfect balance and absolute driver focus. McLaren F1 powertrain McLaren gave the F1 a 6.1-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine made specifically for the car by BMW Motorsport. It was known as the S70/2,...
New Delhi: Pagani has yet another special for the company’s founder Horacia Pagani for his 70th birthday. A decade ago, for his 60th birthday, the Italian marque celebrated the occasion with the really out of the world Zonda HP Barchetta. This time, the new Huarya 70 Trionfo celebrates the same, marking Lamborghini’s former chief engineer’s 70th birthday. It is a little quirky take on the car, which was technically retired many years ago to let Utopia breathe. However, in the way Pagani functions, it is barely surprising that Huayra is on the centre stage. In comparison to the standard car, only the doors and window frames carry over. The rest of the body is completely new, including dual-point headlights that are similar to those of another special Huarya, the Codalunga. In terms of design, the dropping of the quad-light theme does make things slightly different, though the green-and-orange carbon-fibre colour scheme was quite eye-catching. Pagani have said that only three...
New Delhi: If you pile together the aspiration of a human life, then somewhere at the top will be a Mercedes-Benz, which for years has been one of the ultimate signs of luxury and success. A Mercedes is almost a social symbol and a statement of what luxury, tech and motoring marvel should be like. A very few brands can say that they changed the course of the automotive industry with some revolutionary tech, or powertrain. However, Mercedes stands apart as being the one who can legitimately say that they brought the industry to life. Based in Stuttgart, it was Karl Benz’s Patent-Motorwagen of 1886 that is regarded as the world’s first practical automobile. From then on, Mercedes just went from strength to strength in all the virtues imaginable. Mercedes has always been a pioneer in safety systems, advanced powertrain technology and redefined luxury through the years. In early breakthroughs like crumple zones and ABS, to later innovations like the airbags, ESP and even in ADAS,...
New Delhi: As the demand for big SUVs keeps growing in the international markets, Volvo are now considering a new three-row hybrid SUV. The Swedish brand’s Hakan Samuelsson boss told Autocar UK , that even though Volvo haven’t made any decision into the big SUV market, the brand is definitely mulling over the possibility of the new Volvo SUV. If Volvo were to carry on, the new SUV is likely to be bigger than the XC90 and EX90. The XC90 that is coming to India measures at 4.95 metres in length, while the EX90 electric and the EX90 EV SUV sold in the USA is over 5 metres in length. Volvo might look towards China’s Geely Group, at the luxury subsidiary Zeekr, for a way ahead. Standing at above the 5.2-meter length, the new Zeekr 9X is quite larger and the new Zeekr 9X flagship three-row SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The SUV measures over 5.2 meters. This will be rivalling the BMW X7 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS. Volvo might have both a platform and a powertrain for a three-row...
New Delhi: Volkswagen India have unveiled the Tayron R-Line in India as the first product introduced this year in 2026, while also noting their broader product strategy aimed at keeping the brand’s relevance and customer interest throughout the year. The German company confirmed that they were planning to roll out new product initiatives in each quarter of 2026 to keep the momentum throughout the year. Overall, Volkswagen have five product interventions that range from SUV, saloon and hatchback segments, each made to appeal to a certain set of premium buyers. For the coming year, the brand’s overarching focus will be on the aspirational offerings, deeper customer engagement and the creation of curated, exclusive brand experiences. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “Today, we are glad to showcase the Tayron R-Line for the first time in India. I am also delighted to announce that we have planned four more product...
New Delhi: BYD are reassessing how they operate in the country following the surge in demand for electric vehicle went beyond what the current import law allows. People close to the matter have said that the Chinese automaker is exploring ways to increase supply, including assembling vehicles, as dealer order books continue to overflow. The discussions come at a time when BYD’s India operations are facing pressure from import limits that restrict the number of completely built vehicles they can bring in annually, as sales numbers climb. India had previously turned down BYD’s proposal to set up a full production facility, but the brand is now understood to be considering assembling vehicles from semi-knocked-down kits. This would let BYD avoid certain regulatory complexities associated with full-scale manufacturing while also bringing down the duties. Media sources also said that the automaker is concurrently working to secure local safety and regulatory approvals for additional...
New Delhi: Nissan have given more details about their upcoming Gravite MPV ahead of the official unveiling happening in February. In their new teaser, the brand have revealed the exterior colour options, giving a clearer picture of what Nissan’s first MPV in the Indian market will be like. In the video, the Nissan Gravite comes with five paint shades. These include distinctive teal colour, which is one of their main shades and will be sold alongside the conventional black, grey, silver, and white. Nissan obviously wants to give the Gravite a separate identity, even though it shares roots with the Renault. Nissan Gravite exterior and interior features Even though the Gravite is based on the Triber, Nissan have gone one mile beyond to differentiate between the two. At the front, the MPV comes with horizontally placed LED DRLs integrated into the headlamp units. The grill comes with a prominent horizontal chrome slat, while the bonnet comes with Gravite lettering. At the back, the...
New Delhi: A few years back, on a random day, when no one was least expecting, Jaguar hit that reset button, and since then, the brand claims that ICE is on the way out. Last month, it fulfilled this promise by cancelling the ICE completely, following the final F-Pace rolling out of the assembly line from their Solihull plant in UK. The other ICE models had already been discontinued, and the SUV’s retirement marked the end of the luxury brand’s ICE heritage after 90 years of production. Until the Type 00 enters production later this year, Jaguar has no cars in its lineup. The media reports have now picked up the chatter that the pledge to be totally EVs might have been too early for the brand. Media reports claim that the new car might still come with a combustion engine. As told by The Times , there are concerns that within Jaguar, there are growing concerns over Type 00’s range. While the battery pack is expected to be on the larger size, due to the vehicle’s stately...
New Delhi: Skoda recently confirmed that the Kodiaq RS performance SUV will be coming to the Indian roads by June 2025. That makes the Kodiaq the first SUV to come with RS badging and sit above the standard Kodiaq, getting a more sporty cosmetic upgrade and even a stronger mechanical package. The Kodiaq RS will be powered by a higher-output version of the 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine, paired with a dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive. It is also going to be a CBU import, which could make it a limited-run product as well. The final list of equipments haven’t been confirmed yet. Expected powertrain Skoda Kodiaq RS The Kodiaq RS will be coming with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol that was previously seen in the Octavia RS as well. For this car, it will be making 265 bhp and 400 Nm of torque, which is a 60 bhp and 80 Nm of torque increase from the standard car. It will come with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel-drive system. Skoda have said that it will be doing...
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