Oil and gas will continue to meet the ‘baseload’ energy demand of India in the “foreseeable future” even as the world’s third-biggest crude importer takes steps to move to cleaner sources to cut emissions, oil minister Hardeep Sing Puri ...
China’s industry ministry expects tight supplies of semiconductors over a relatively long period of time, an official said on Thursday. China encourages key domestic enterprises to increase investment and promote better supply capacity of the entire chip industry chain, ...
MINI is getting ready to launch its new generation of vehicles and it’s going to kick off with this, the upcoming MINI Countryman crossover that was just caught testing at the Nürburgring. (We don’t own the photos but they ...
A redesigned Mini Countryman is due next year as a 2024 model. It’s one of three crossovers Mini has in the works, and we’ve got fresh spy shots of a prototype. Toyota has listened to fans and decided to ...
Think an electric car won’t fit your busy life? We’ve picked the top electric questions and myths to explain how the MINI Electric conquers them all… The MINI Electric is the perfect car for commuting, busy evenings, weekends away and ...
Elon Musk’s recent musings that high lithium prices may force Tesla Inc to make its own supply of the electric vehicle battery metal have fueled hopes by some that the billionaire entrepreneur will instead opt for a buyout of ...
Tesla will not be shipping its electric vehicles made at Gigafactory Shanghai in China to India, the country’s Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari, reiterated during a government conference on Tuesday. Gadkari is only repeating what he said in late 2021 ...
Mercedes’ George Russell admits he had flashbacks to his 2021 crash at Imola with Valtteri Bottas during their battle last Sunday. One year, the duo were involved in a high-speed crash as they approached Turn 2, with both being ...
The MINI Electric makes going electric easy. That’s why we asked some real MINI Electric drivers for their best advice for EV driving and charging… If you’re thinking about making the electric switch, there are a lot of new things ...
With its characteristic bonus in terms in functionality and exclusive design features, the edition model of the British brand’s premium small car masters the challenges of urban mobility in particularly stylish fashion All the qualities of the original, supplemented with ...
The iconic pocket-sized automobile gets a stadium’s worth of audio add-ons as well as a unique visual style (Image credit: David Brown Automotive) Join our newsletter All the best features, news, tips and great deals to help you live a ...
Perfect for those looking for a small luxury people mover Meet the newest member of the Mercedes-Benz family. PHOTO FROM MERCEDES-BENZ You may be familiar with the Mercedes-Benz V-Class, a luxurious large van that’s used to haul only the most ...
The current-generation Cooper S E is approaching the end of its life cycle, but MINI is still determined to maintain the electric hatchback’s strong sales momentum. Yet another special edition that will be sold strictly online, the GEN Z-E ...
We first saw the mesmerizing 500 horsepower Ford V-8-powered TVR Griffith nearly five years ago, but fuddled financing led to multiple production delays for the British automaker’s hotly anticipated sports car. Now, lithium-mining company Ensorcia has offered up a “multi-million” ...
Christine Feuell says that Chrysler is currently “rethinking what the minivan should be and needs to be” in the electric age. Chrysler plans to launch three electric vehicles before 2028, when it expects to become a fully electric brand. The ...
Update: ‘Design & Interior’ section updated with ‘Alloy wheels made with 100% green power’ section. The new MINI Countryman will be the third generation of the British brand’s largest model and will grow into a proper SUV, spawning the first-ever ...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is likely to introduce a targeted fuel subsidy mechanism, especially for the lower income group, to cushion the impact of rising crude oil prices. Economic Affairs Minister Mustapa Mohamed said the government was still working ...
Australia's crazy custom car culture took its place on the world stage… and the local Aussie winner was announced who'll now head to the global semi-finals! Taking out the 2022 edition of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour Australia was Corey ...
A rendering of the teaser retains a silhouette which is all too familiar. Mitsubishi teased the automotive world with this a few weeks ago. The Mitsubishi Colt will sell in Europe after the Japanese brand decided to stay in ...
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PDB) is in discussions with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) regarding the spike in the government’s fuel subsidy bill this year, as a result of high global oil prices, says PDB managing director and ...
Urbansphere Concept has suicide doors and swivel seats Ever fancied being driven around an urban megacity in style? Audi is making that happen in the near future. The German automaker has debuted the Urbansphere concept – a versatile and spacious ...
Sport-touring prowess that doesn’t break the bank. It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. That phrase haunted my thoughts as the clouds opened up and rain lashed the 2022 Suzuki ...
The Mini Electric has been around for a while now, but it hasn’t been met with the same fanfare in Australia as, say, the Tesla Model 3. Just 291 units were sold during 2021 in Australia, trailing the likes of ...
Husky’s New mini-cycles designed for young riders range from 50cc to 85cc sizes. For the 2023 model year, Husqvarna unveils a new lineup of mini motocross bikes under the TC series. The models have a selection of engines ranging from ...
When you think of a minivan, quickness is undoubtedly a word that does not cross your mind. People typically associate a minivan as a slow-moving, people-hauling, family vehicle, not something that could win a drag race. However, soon, a minivan ...
Two short-range urban EVs show me the pros and cons of electric life. Two cool ways to go electric. Steven Ewing/CNET Electric vehicles are more common than ever, as are public charging stations that offer Level 2 or DC fast-charging. ...
Significant changes are in tow for the next-generation MINI Countryman, which will be mechanically twinned with the new BMW X1. Both compact crossovers will substantially grow in size and are going to be assembled in Leipzig. It’s going to ...
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer CATL has secured the mining rights for a lithium mine in Yichun in Jiangxi province for 865 million yuan (123 million euros). According to CATL, the mine is expected to yield 2.66 million tonnes ...
Mini is significantly shaking up its model line-up this decade, with some familiar faces reportedly getting the axe but new vehicles joining the range. Autocar reports there’ll be no electric five-door hatchback or Clubman from the brand. The current combustion-powered ...
A perfect crossover for the family man who fancies the brand This is one Mini your wife probably wouldn't object to. PHOTO BY BOTCHI SANTOS I’ve always viewed Mini’s product lineup with a bit of cynicism. Don’t get me wrong: ...
The Chinese manufacturer could soon be launching this model in its home market. In recent years, the minibike industry has flourished, with the Honda Grom and Kawasaki Z125 leading the way in many areas. The CFMoto Papio, a lesser-known but ...
The next-generation 2023 Mini Countryman looks set to grow in size, with a smaller all-electric crossover also reportedly in development. At the larger end of the Mini range, the high-riding duo is expected to debut before the end of 2022, ...
The driver line-up and the further race programme for 2022 will be announced at a later date. The Mini Cooper JCW is making a return to the motorsport division and will be competing at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring ...
Mini's biggest model, the Countryman, offers those in the market for the British marque's unqiue brand of quirkiness with a reasonably practical option within the premium compact crossover segment. We have compiled a pricing and color guide for those shopping ...
Small electric SUV to sit below next-gen Countryman but above upcoming all-new EV hatch The new smaller MINI SUV, meanwhile, is set to feature a more striking radical design compared to the rest of the range in an attempt to ...
Switch will invest nearly Rs. 3000 crore, across the UK and India to develop its electric buses and LCVs. Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) Switch Mobility and its investment in the UK and India, ...
Maruti Suzuki JIM (Gandhinagar, Gujarat), an industrial training institute which is being prepared by Suzuki Motor Corporation in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in India, has been accredited as Suzuki’s third Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade ...
Motorsport Mini returns to the ‘Ring with a massive wing. Oh, and a 300bhp JCW attached to it Mini has announced its return to the Nürburgring 24hr race next month. In the 50th edition of the gruelling endurance race, it’ll ...
Still Everything We’ve Come To Love About The New Mini Ever since BMW relaunched the MINI brand for 2002, they’ve been very successful at making constant updates without straying too far from the cute looks and go-kart personality that attracts ...
The new Mini Countryman four-door will be joined by a smaller all-electric Mini crossover. While the Mini hatchback will remain relatively similar in its next-generation, there’s a more extensive shake-up planned at the larger end of the Mini range. ...