Volkswagen Polo could return to India. But there’s a catch…

Volkswagen Polo, once a cornerstone of the German automaker’s presence in India, may soon make a comeback with a fresh twist, signaling hope for enthusiasts. Despite its discontinuation owing to dwindling demand, the Polo remains a beloved choice among fans, who have eagerly awaited its return to the Indian market. In an interview with Rushlane …

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VW’s Troubled EV Program Turns Corner With GCOTY Win

German Car of the Year Chairman Jens Meiners (left) and Bernd Hitzemann (CEO AItastic) present … [+] Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer (centre) with the outright 2023 GCOTY award for the ID.7 yesterday. Photo: GCOTY GCOTY The Volkswagen Group’s hurdle-strewn pathway to its electric-car future may have finally turned a corner with the ID.7’s win in …

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Mahindra & Mahindra: Mahindra readies its vehicles to go deeper into world markets

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), among India’s leading sport-utility vehicle makers, is looking to boost revenue by expanding its global footprint and diversifying its operations. The renewed thrust on the intern-ational market would be driven by M&M’s refreshed portfolio of vehicles like the XUV700 and its upcom-ing new range of electric vehicles. The maker of Scorpio-N …

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At $16,900, Would This 2012 VW Golf R A Swing?

Going the full asking on today’s Nice Price or No Dice Golf R not only gets the new owner the car but also extra wheels and tires and a Yakima roof rack. Let’s see if we’re all in on the deal. Joe Pantoliano ‘Accidentally’ Learned How to Handle Hills With A Manual Mitsubishi once created …

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JSW Group Said to Be in Talks to Get Licence for Technology to Build EVs in India

India’s steel-to-energy JSW Group is in early talks with Chinese automaker Leapmotor to license technology to build electric vehicles in India, according to people familiar with the discussions.  Under the technology licensing agreement, JSW would use Leapmotor’s platform — the structural underpinnings of a car on which it is built — to manufacture EVs in India under its own brand name, the sources said, in the company’s second attempt …

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