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Volkswagen has announced that it will invest R4 billion into its Kariega facility to prepare for the production of a new ICE-powered SUV by 2027 which is touted to be more affordable than the T-Cross.
Jeep India has confirmed that the Meridian SUV will receive a facelift this year. The SUV is essentially a three-row version of the Compass and rivals the Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner and MG Gloster in India.
A Brazilian court has announced that it will be opening an investigation into X owner Elon Musk for obstruction of justice, after Musk reactivated far-right accounts that the Brazilian government had flagged for removal. The announcement came after Musk called for Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who heads the country’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE), to “resign or be impeached,” and a statement from X alleged that the orders to remove the accounts violate the Brazilian constitution.
Imports of new passenger cars, especially those originating from China, have temporarily surged in Brazil. This increase is largely attributed to the growing demand for electric vehicles and the imminent implementation of import taxes on them.During the first quarter of 2024, passenger car imports in the country surged by 46.4%, reaching a combined value of $1.5 billion.
While North America welcomed an all-new Chevrolet Colorado last year, the previous generation of the midsize truck continues to live on in South America. Known as the Chevrolet S10 in Brazil, it has undergone a significant facelift for the 2025 model year, boasting a redesigned front fascia, overhauled interior, and various enhancements beneath the surface. Beginning with the exterior, the standout feature is the entirely redesigned front fascia, which brings the aging S10 in line with Chevrolet’s current design language.
Stellantis isn't exactly known for a wholehearted embrace of an all-EV future. Even as the company's share of the marketplace grows, CEO Carlos Tavares has publicly questioned aspects of battery-electric transportation, from charging infrastructure to battery weight. A recent sponsored event may shed light on Stellantis skepticism.
Happy birthday to an absolute legend! Volkswagen's best-selling car of all time and Europe’s most popular car ever turns 50 today. On March 29, 1974, series production of the Golf Mk1 started at the Wolfsburg plant in Germany. Since then, more than 37 million units have been sold. Doing the math, over 2,000 people have bought one every single day over the last half a century.
Riding on the wave of success generated by India 2.0 strategy, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has spawned four vehicles, 2 for Skoda and 2 for Volkswagen. However, the company is already hatching India 2.5 strategy. India 2.5 is expected to hold a lot more significance with a new sub 4m SUV. But is CNG a part of India 2.5 strategy?