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Four firms compete to design Chennai’s model mobility corridors

CHENNAI: Four consultancy firms have submitted bids for preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for transforming four existing roads in Chennai into model urban mobility corridors under a Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) project.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Final Edition GSR Listed for $49,990 in Ontario

A pristine 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Final Edition GSR has appeared on the Canadian market, offering a tangible link to the end of an era for high-performance all-wheel-drive sedans. With only 350 units produced for Canada and just 48,355 kilometers on the odometer, this specific vehicle represents one of the final iterations of Mitsubishi's legendary performance lineage before its discontinuation in 2015.

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India introduces four-layer motor insurance choice from December 15

Car and two-wheeler owners will soon have more choice and clarity when buying motor insurance. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced a four-layer structure for motor insurance policies covering private vehicles, as reported by a circular released on 2 November 2026.

Rare 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 426 Hemi Listed for $400,000

A meticulously preserved 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda equipped with the legendary 426 Hemi engine has appeared for sale through AutoTrader, carrying an asking price of USD$400,000. The vehicle, finished in the rare FF4 Lime Green Metallic paint, boasts exceptionally low mileage and a documented history linking it to Chrysler of France’s early racing efforts.

Ather Energy shares climb 14% after quarterly profit and expansion plan

Shares of Ather Energy climbed nearly 14% to ₹1,575 apiece on Monday after the electric two-wheeler maker recorded a consolidated net profit for the September quarter, against a loss a year earlier, and announced plans to expand annual production capacity by 2. 25 lakh units to meet rising demand.

Leggett Dynamics's Mid-Class Massage System Wins Gasgoo's Best Technical Practice Award

BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATION BRINGS AFFORDABLE LUXURY & COMFORT TO MAINSTREAM VEHICLES

Leggett Dynamics Expands Asia Pacific Headquarters

ACCELERATES CUSTOMER COLLABORATION, INNOVATION & RESPONSIVENESS

NOVELIC Partners with Global DMS Leader Smart Eye to Develop Next-Generation Camera and Radar In-Cabin Monitoring Systems

The partnership aims to bring a high-performance driver and occupant monitoring solution to the market, leveraging camera and mmWave radar technology with edge processing.

GAC presents autonomous trucks and MONTX concepts at Hannover show

GAC Commercial Vehicle announced its debut at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, Germany, presenting autonomous and battery-swapping heavy trucks alongside new light commercial vehicle concepts under its MONTX brand.

Japanese floating parking platform is designed to lift cars above floodwater

Japan's Monarte has developed a parking platform that rises with floodwater while remaining secured between steel posts. Its Floating Floor is rated to support more than 6,600 pounds and requires no electric sensors or powered lifting mechanism.

Mini 1998 GT pairs 161-hp engine with John Cooper Works chassis hardware

Mini has opened reservations for the 2027 1998 GT, a special edition combining the base Cooper's 161-horsepower engine with John Cooper Works suspension and brakes. The model is priced at $38,225.

Leggett Dynamics Showcases Award-Finalist Innovations at Automotive News Congress in Detroit

Mid-Class Massage System & Smart Brushless Motor Named Finalist For 2026 Automotive News PACE & PACE Pilot Awards

Fifth-Generation Mitsubishi Pajero Returns With Ladder Frame and Seven Seats

Mitsubishi has unveiled the fifth-generation Pajero, reviving its flagship off-road SUV with body-on-frame construction, a seven-seat cabin and hardware designed for difficult terrain.

Honda Presses Suppliers for Deep Cost Cuts in $9.4 Billion Savings Drive

Honda is seeking about 1.5 trillion yen, or $9.4 billion, in savings by 2030 and has assigned suppliers aggressive price-reduction targets as it responds to mounting competition from Chinese automakers.

Lexus ES Review: Electric ES 350e Falls Short in Luxury Saloon Segment

The Lexus ES has entered the Irish market with two powertrain options: a hybrid 300h and an electric 350e. While the vehicle offers excellent interior fit and finish, the electric variant faces criticism for underwhelming performance and ride refinement compared to European rivals. CompleteCar.ie provides a full assessment of its pricing, specifications, and driving dynamics.

China Auto Exports Surge as Industry Moves Toward Overseas Production

Chinese vehicle exports reached 6.41 million units through July while domestic output and sales fell, pushing manufacturers toward deeper localization abroad.

Sunwoda First-Half Revenue Reaches Record as Battery Shipments Accelerate

Sunwoda generated 38.18 billion yuan in first-half revenue as electric-vehicle battery deliveries rose sharply and energy-storage capacity remained highly utilized.

RoboSense Robotics Revenue Expands as New Sensor and Joint Products Near Production

RoboSense reported rapid first-half LiDAR growth and outlined commercialization schedules for spatial cameras, tactile sensors and robotic joint modules.

Chinese Vehicle Exports Exceed Five Million in First Half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, China’s auto exports hit a record high for a semi-annual period, totalling more than 5 million units. BYD and Chery have emerged as the primary drivers of this industry’s global expansion.

Škoda Octavia Marks 30 Years With Nearly 7.9 Million Units Produced

Škoda Auto is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the modern Škoda Octavia, a model that has become central to the brand’s identity and growth. Since series production began in September 1996, nearly 7.9 million units have been manufactured globally across four distinct generations.

ट्रोजन: एक अधिक खतरनाक राजनीतिक युग के लिए विशेष सुरक्षा

जिन दिनों बख्तरबंद सरकारी वाहनों को मुख्य रूप से राज्य शक्ति का एक दृश्यमान प्रतीक माना जाता था, वे दिन अब समाप्त हो चुके हैं। राजनीतिक उग्रवाद, आतंकवादी खतरों, हाइब्रिड हमलों, तोड़फोड़ और अंतरराष्ट्रीय संघर्षों के परिणामों से परिभाषित सुरक्षा परिवेश में, उच्च-जोखिम वाले व्यक्तियों के लिए विशेष रूप से बख्तरबंद वाहन पेशेवर सुरक्षा रणनीतियों का एक व्यावहारिक घटक बनते जा रहे हैं। टोयोटा लैंड क्रूज़र 300 पर आधारित स्टूफ़ ट्रोजन इस बदलाव का एक प्रमुख उदाहरण है।

TROJAN: 더욱 위험해진 정치 시기를 위한 특별 보호 조치

장갑차 형태의 공무용 차량이 주로 국가 권력의 가시적인 상징으로 인식되던 시대는 지났다. 정치적 급진화, 테러 위협, 하이브리드 공격, 사보타주, 그리고 국제 분쟁의 여파가 특징인 현재의 안보 상황에서, 특히 위험에 노출된 인물을 위한 특수 경호 차량은 전문적인 보안 전략의 필수적인 요소로 자리 잡고 있습니다. 토요타 랜드크루저 300을 기반으로 한 ‘스토프 트로이안(Stoof Trojan)’은 이러한 변화를 잘 보여주는 대표적인 사례입니다.

『TROJAN』：政治情勢がより危険になる時代に向けた特別な保護策

装甲公用車が、主に国家の権力の象徴として認識されていた時代は終わった。政治的過激化、テロの脅威、ハイブリッド攻撃、破壊工作、そして国際紛争の影響といった要素が特徴的な安全保障情勢において、特に危険にさらされている人物のための特別防護車両は、専門的なセキュリティ対策の現実的な一要素としてますます重要性を増している。トヨタ・ランドクルーザー300をベースにした「ストーフ・トロイアン」は、この変化を象徴する存在である。

《特洛伊木馬》：在政治局勢日趨險惡的時代，提供特別保護

過去那種將裝甲公務車主要視為國家權力象徵的時代已經一去不復返。在當今這般充斥著政治激進化、恐怖主義威脅、混合式攻擊、破壞活動以及國際衝突影響的安全環境下，專為高風險人士設計的特勤防護車輛，正日益成為專業安全方案中不可或缺的實務環節。以豐田Land Cruiser 300為基礎打造的Stoof Trojan，正是這項轉變的典範。

برنامج «TROJAN»: حماية خاصة في ظل أوقات سياسية أكثر خطورة

لقد ولت الحقبة التي كانت فيها السيارات المصفحة الخاصة بالخدمة تُعتبر في المقام الأول رمزاً مرئياً لسلطة الدولة. في ظل وضع أمني يتسم بالتطرف السياسي والتهديدات الإرهابية والهجمات الهجينة وأعمال التخريب وتداعيات النزاعات الدولية، أصبحت المركبات المزودة بحماية خاصة للأشخاص المعرضين لخطر شديد جزءًا لا غنى عنه من خطط الأمن الاحترافية. وتُعد سيارة «Stoof Trojan»، المصممة على أساس طراز «تويوتا لاند كروزر 300»، مثالاً بارزًا على هذا التحول.

TROJAN: спеціальний захист для більш небезпечних політичних часів

Часи, коли броньовані службові автомобілі сприймалися насамперед як видимий символ державної влади, минули. У безпековій ситуації, що характеризується політичною радикалізацією, терористичними загрозами, гібридними атаками, саботажем та наслідками міжнародних конфліктів, автомобілі з посиленим захистом для осіб, які перебувають у зоні підвищеного ризику, дедалі частіше стають невід’ємною складовою професійних концепцій безпеки. Автомобіль Stoof Trojan, створений на базі Toyota Land Cruiser 300, є яскравим прикладом цих змін.

TROJAN: Special protection for a more perilous political era

The days when armoured official vehicles were seen primarily as a visible symbol of state power are over. In a security environment characterised by political radicalisation, terrorist threats, hybrid attacks, sabotage and the repercussions of international conflicts, specially armoured vehicles for high-risk individuals are increasingly becoming a practical component of professional security strategies. The Stoof Trojan, based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 300, is a prime example of this shift.

BMW iX3 Flow Edition brings animated bodywork closer to reality

BMW has spent several years exploring the idea that a vehicle’s exterior need not remain a permanently fixed surface. With the iX3 Flow Edition, presented at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, that vision has taken a decisive step away from experimental spectacle and towards something that could eventually be engineered, manufactured and offered on a series-production vehicle.

BMW’s next chapter accelerates with New Class rollout

BMW is entering one of the most consequential product transitions in its modern history. What is now taking shape is not merely a routine sequence of facelifts and derivative launches, but a broad industrial and technological reset designed to carry the brand through the remainder of the decade.

London grants first licences for supervised Uber robotaxis

London’s first licensed robotaxis are preparing to carry passengers, but the person behind the wheel is not disappearing just yet. Transport for London has authorised a small fleet of autonomous electric vehicles developed by British technology company Wayve for journeys booked through Uber. The decision moves autonomous ride-hailing beyond closed demonstrations and engineering tests, while stopping well short of approving a genuinely driverless service.

Tesla FSD secrecy puts Europe’s safety oversight under scrutiny

Europe’s argument over Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Supervised system has moved beyond the familiar contest between technological optimism and regulatory caution. It is now a dispute about evidence: how much the public should be allowed to know when a driver-assistance product is cleared for use on ordinary streets.

Mercedes-AMG GT 53 balances speed, range and daily usability

Mercedes-AMG’s new electric GT family was introduced with headline-grabbing output figures and a four-figure-horsepower flagship. The GT 53 takes a more measured route. As the new entry point to the 2027 AMG GT 4-Door Coupé range, it trades the three-motor architecture of the GT 55 and GT 63 for two synchronous motors, but retains the 800-volt battery system, all-wheel drive, active aerodynamics and grand-touring practicality.

Luxury car buyers trade prestige for mainstream value

For much of modern motoring, the luxury-car business rested on a straightforward promise. A prestigious badge offered access to richer materials, quieter cabins, superior performance and technology that ordinary vehicles could not match. In 2026, that promise is becoming harder to defend. Increasing numbers of American buyers are discovering that a generously equipped mainstream vehicle can deliver most of the comfort, digital capability and everyday refinement they want, while leaving tens of thousands of dollars in their bank accounts.

Changan uses FILDA 2026 to accelerate its African expansion

Changan’s appearance at the 41st Luanda International Fair was not simply a product display. By placing the all-electric DEEPAL S05 beside the range-extended DEEPAL G318, the CHANGAN CS75 PLUS and the new CHANGAN UNI-S, the Chinese manufacturer presented a deliberate picture of how it intends to grow in Africa: not through a single propulsion technology, but through a broad portfolio supported by dealers, spare parts, service capacity and increasingly localised operations.

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