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10+ min ago (604+ words) Actor Arya Babbar, son of veteran actor Raj Babbar, has shared a strong and honest review of his Mahindra BE6 Batmobile edition. In the clip, he looks upset and frustrated as he talks about the problems he has faced within just a few weeks of buying the car. While he was excited at first and loved how the car looked from the outside, his experience soon turned into disappointment. His review has now sparked discussion among viewers who were curious about the new model. "The Car Looks Great, But The Problems Are Too Many" The video starts with Arya Babbar addressing viewers and Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra, directly. He says, "I don"t know why I bought a Mahindra BE 6? The car is beautiful on the outside, but not as beautiful on the inside." He then introduces himself and adds…...

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10+ min ago (612+ words) Australia's new-car market is barely growing, but what we are buying is changing. Petrol and diesel are losing share, while hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles now account for almost 30 per cent of new light-vehicle sales. Between January and November 2025, Australians bought 1,097,992 new passenger cars, SUVs and light commercial vehicles. That is up from 1,090,594 in the same period in 2024, an increase of 7398 vehicles, or about 0.7 per cent. Inside that almost flat market, the mix is shifting away from traditional fuels. Petrol's share of the light-vehicle market has fallen from 44.7 per cent in 2024 to 40.1 per cent in 2025. Diesel has eased from 31.3 to 30.6 per cent over the same period. Electrified drivetrains have filled the gap. Electric vehicles have risen from 82,960 sales in the first 11 months of 2024 to 92,886 sales in the same period of 2025. EV market share has increased from 7.6 to 8.5 per cent…...

28+ min ago (456+ words) Lotus, like other automakers, envisioned a future where it would only build electric cars by 2028. It was ambitious, and it made fans a little reluctant to what the future would offer, but that plan has now been revised, as sales of the very expensive Eletre and Emeya EVs have been anything but stellar. Enter the Lotus For Me, the brand's first plug-in hybrid. Based on the Eletre SUV, the PHEV debuted yesterday in China, putting an end to the company's ambitions of having a completely battery-powered portfolio. For now, at least. Except for a slightly more open front grille and some discreet badging on the rear hatch, the car looks exactly like the Eletre. Under the skin, however, big changes have been made, the biggest being the addition of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 279 horsepower on its own. In…...

28+ min ago (178+ words) HAMBURG, Germany -- Chinese automakers sold more vehicles than their South Korean rivals in Western Europe including the U.K. for the first time in Se Chinese carmakers beat South Koreans in Western Europe for first time Japanese are hardest-hit Asian competitor due to lack of EV offerings Hyundai and Kia fell behind their Chinese competitors in Western Europe in September sales this year. (Courtesy of Kia) HAMBURG, Germany -- Chinese automakers sold more vehicles than their South Korean rivals in Western Europe including the U.K. for the first time in September, according to a recently published analysis. Chinese EV makers like BYD seen gaining from new UK pay-per-mile tax Chinese carmakers make headway in UK, with BYD in lead Top China car exporter Chery enters Germany via rural Ford dealership Volvo ties give Geely's Lynk & Co edge over Chinese EV rivals in EU Cheap…...

30+ min ago (679+ words) Researchers studying PV panels in Chile's hyper-arid Atacama Desert found that cemented soiling can cause annual energy losses of up to 9.8%. Their combined field and laboratory work shows that dry cleaning leaves residue that accelerates future cementation, making wet cleaning the more effective long-term strategy despite higher costs and scarce water. An international research team has investigated the formation of cemented soiling on PV panels operating under the hyper-arid conditions of the region with the world's highest solar radiation levels, the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, and has found that annual energy losses, if not addressed, may reach up to 9.8%. The novelty of the research work consisted of shifting the focus from analyzing the impact of non-cemented dust on PV performance to cemented soiling, which the scientists described as a factor with increasing relevance in hyper-arid environments. The difference between…...

34+ min ago (701+ words) Sean Smith has reported on business matters for more than 30 years, working in Perth, Melbourne and London. He rejoined The West Australian in 2003, editing the paper's business section for eight years. He now provides business news, commentary and analysis....

46+ min ago (378+ words) Solar recycler OnePlanet will draw on vision-guided robots and automation to scale its River City facility and recover more, purer valuable materials from spent panels. Image: Oscar Cavazos, CC BY-SA 4.0 A tsunami is heading for the US solar industry, but only time will tell when exactly the wave of mass solar panel retirements will crash. Modules from the early 2010s solar boom are approaching their end of life, with many expected to top out between 2027 and 2030. " An estimate from the newly christened National Laboratory of the Rockies (the former National Renewable Energy Laboratory) indicates that by the end of the decade, decommissioned panels could cover the equivalent of approximately 3,000 American football fields. Solar recycling could be one solution, but whether the nation's infrastructure will be prepared for such a rapid influx is another story." A key part of the scale-up approach?...

51+ min ago (339+ words) Cars News: Expected features include a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, ventilated and powered front seats, an electric "boss mode" function for the rear pa Kia India is all set to launch the next-gen Kia Seltos SUV in the Indian market tomorrow, i.e., December 10, 2025 The SUV will feature an all-new design, a completely redesigned interior, additional features, improved safety, and more The company has already released multiple teasers, giving us a clearer look at the exterior, including the front and rear profiles.The next-gen Seltos will continue to compete with the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Victoris, Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun, and the newly launched Tata Sierra Prices for the outgoing Seltos start at Rs 10.79 lakh (ex-showroom), and with this generational update, it is expected to command a slight premium Ahead of its official debut tomorrow, here's a look at everything we…...

55+ min ago (308+ words) Mercedes-AMG has appointed Dr. Stefan Weckbach as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2026. He replaces Michael Scheibe, who will become Member of the Board of Management for Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management. Weckbach will be the new Chairman of the Management Board and will also be in charge of the Top End Vehicle [] The post Mercedes-AMG's new boss has a Porsche connection appeared first on The Supercar Blog. Mercedes-AMG has appointed Dr. Stefan Weckbach as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2026. He replaces Michael Scheibe, who will become Member of the Board of Management for Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management. Weckbach will be the new Chairman of the Management Board and will also be in charge of the Top End Vehicle Group, which includes Maybach and G-Class models. Stefan Weckbach is a former Porsche guy who began his career with the brand…...