Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts on Friday said it is now eligible to avail incentives under the production-linked incentive scheme for advanced automotive technology (AAT) products. The company, a part of Toyota Group of companies, has received the domestic value addition (DVA) certificate for the xEV Transaxle (e-Drive) under the PLI scheme for AAT products, Toyota … Read more
Image: Facebook Marketplace I’d probably need to lose 150 pounds and half my size-thirteen foot to drive this car, but it damn well might be worth it to try. I got the great pleasure of watching this 13,000 RPM ripper of a Lotus Seven clone compete in the 2023 autocross season, and I’ve dreamt about … Read more
Trying to make any conclusions from Formula 1 pre-season testing has historically not gone well. Teams and drivers are figuring out their respective cars; you never know who is sandbagging, and this year, issues with the track have wrought a tiny amount of chaos on the whole ordeal. Looking at the timing sheets at the … Read more
Depreciation is hitting EVs harder than most other vehicles. A combination of technology upgrades, price fluctuations on new cars, and lack of demand has meant a rapid drop in value for many electric models. This phenomenon is especially dramatic for Porsche’s Taycan EV, with high-spec Turbo models losing almost $100,000 in value within four years. … Read more
Change tends to happen slowly when it comes to Subaru interiors. It makes sense, as its buyers are and always have been the sort to enjoy the consistent, rugged nature of its products. Our long-term Subaru WRX sips heavily from that same cup of evolution for its new generation. However, there are still a lot … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, February 23, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Why Is Carvana Stock Suddenly Thriving? 1st Gear: Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares Made $39.5M in 2023 I don’t … Read more
First came the fake exhaust tips. Then came fake engine noises. Fake vents have always been a thing. But now the upcoming Dodge Charger EV will reportedly introduce an all-new form of deception: fake vibrations to mimic the rumble of a V8 engine. The transition from internal combustion to electric has hit old school car … Read more
Kia India announced on Friday that it is voluntarily recalling 4,358 units of a petrol variant of its mid-sized sports utility vehicle Seltos to replace the electronic oil pump controller. “Kia is recalling Smartstream G1.5 Petrol Seltos with IVT transmission, manufactured between February 28 and July 13, 2023,” the South Korean automaker said in a … Read more
Image: FIA WEC Yemen-based Houthi rebels have been lodging attacks against cargo ships traveling through the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, attempting to disrupt global trade. It seems their attacks have been successful, as trade delays continue to mount and ships attempt to find other ways to their destination that don’t include a … Read more
The two-door, two-seat pickup truck is virtually dead in 2024, but that doesn’t mean truck builders won’t make the odd attempt to court buyers who are more interested in carrying cargo than people. The 2024 Toyota Tacoma XtraCab is one such bundle. It’s a two-door truck, but you’d be forgiven for not noticing, considering how … Read more
