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Polestar CEO tells CNBC ‘pump anxiety’ has made EVs ‘all about money’

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Electric-vehicle maker Polestar told CNBC Thursday that “range anxiety” has been replaced by “pump anxiety,” amid worries around a Middle East crisis that has global energy prices soaring. “People are concerned, ‘how much do I pay at the gas station?'” Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe.” The company is seeing increased demand...

Toyota Starlet GNCAP ;India-Made Toyota Starlet (Glanza) scores 0 stars in GNCAP! Details |

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

The India-made Toyota Starlet, which is essentially the South African version of the Toyota Glanza, has received a zero-star safety rating in the latest Global NCAP crash tests under the Safer Cars for Africa programme. While the hatchback managed to secure three stars for child occupant protection, its adult occupant safety performance was shocking.Global NCAP...

Demo supercar deal turns into FIR battle! Karnataka HC calls out RTO

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

What started as a discounted supercar purchase soon turned into a legal battle involving allegations of forgery, tax loss and an FIR, before the Karnataka High Court stepped in and questioned the conduct of an RTO officer during the seizure of the vehicle.According to court proceedings reported by Economic Times, Bengaluru resident Rama had purchased...

VinFast divests mfg unit in $530M restructuring deal

TazaPulseMay 13, 2026

VinFast has announced a major restructuring exercise involving its manufacturing business in Vietnam in a deal valued at around USD 530 million (approximately VND 13.3 trillion). The move is aimed at improving capital efficiency, reducing debt burden and helping the EV maker move faster towards profitability.As part of the restructuring, VinFast will separate its manufacturing...

Kia Carens Clavis EV now gets BaaS option: Per KM cost, key details

TazaPulseMay 13, 2026

Kia India has introduced a new Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) finance programme for the Kia Carens Clavis EV. With this move, the carmaker aims to lower the upfront cost of buying an EV by separating the battery and vehicle financing into two different loans.Under the new BaaS setup, buyers can purchase the Carens Clavis EV with ownership...

PM Modi pushes EVs, orders 50% cut in convoy vehicles: Here’s why

TazaPulseMay 13, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a major reduction in the size of his official convoy while also pushing for greater use of electric vehicles as part of a broader austerity and fuel-saving initiative, PTI reported. The Prime Minister’s convoy strength was reduced by nearly 50 per cent during his recent visits to Gujarat and...

Bharat NCAP re-tested multiple cars before announcing ratings, reveals RTI

TazaPulseMay 13, 2026

A recent RTI response from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revealed more details about how Bharat NCAP carries out crash tests and safety ratings in India. The RTI was filed in March 2026. It sought information about retests, crash test modifiers and how vehicles are selected for Bharat NCAP evaluations, a post...

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Why Stellantis’ China play points to a wider industry gamble

TazaPulseMay 13, 2026

Eric Haan, director of the Stellantis Poissy plant, poses for a portrait next to cars at the Stellantis multinational car manufacturer’s plant in Poissy, west of Paris, on April 15, 2026. Simon Wohlfahrt | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — A recent tie-up between Jeep maker Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor is seen as a watershed...

Maruti Suzuki uses railways to move three million vehicles: Reasons explained

TazaPulseMay 13, 2026

Maruti Suzuki India has crossed a major milestone by dispatching over three million vehicles through railways in India. While the achievement may not be directly related to sales or new launches, it highlights how the company is increasingly relying on rail transport for moving cars across the country. Over the years, Maruti Suzuki has steadily...

New Kia Seltos spied testing with possible Hybrid setup: Details

TazaPulseMay 13, 2026

Kia India recently launched the new second-generation Kia Seltos in the Indian market, bringing major updates in terms of design, features and underpinnings. However, despite the SUV being a relatively fresh launch, the model has once again been spotted undergoing road tests, hinting at the possibility of a new powertrain option under development. The latest-generation...