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Top Gear
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Eight used cars that *could* do over 50mpg for under £10k
Advertisement Range Rover Evoque TD4 (L538) It may be a divisive car, but there's no doubting the Evoque has a bit of presence. It also opened up the Range Rover marque to a broader audience, and since there's no petrol-slurping supercharged V8 offering, you may as well double down on efficiency and opt for a four-pot turbo-diesel like this. Estimated combined mpg: 58.9 Advertisement - Page continues below An underrated gem, the 6er's sleek body has all the cues and dimensions of a proper sporting coupe, but beneath sits a diesel straight-six. It's claimed to nudge just past 50mpg, provided you don't keep using the entirety of its 309bhp. Here's a red one for nine grand. Estimated combined mpg: 50.4 You might like Or, if you'd rather some red paint splashed over a four-door that's even more economical, here's a Lexus IS300h. The four-cylinder hybrid package puts out 220bhp and makes it the first entry this week to skip past the 60mpg threshold. Some serious bang for buck at £9.9k. Estimated combined mpg: 61.4 Advertisement - Page continues below Is the A6 Allroad the only car you'll ever need? Firstly, it's a big Audi. Secondly, the 3.0-litre V6 scurries it along to 62mph in six seconds, and on to a familiar vmax of 155mph. Thirdly, there's over 427lb ft of torque to go with the raised suspension and rugged styling, so it'll go just about anywhere. Factor in the strong mpg, and we'd say the answer becomes quite obvious. Estimated combined mpg: 50.4 Ford Fiesta Active X (seventh generation) A handy, hardy, comfy little thing, replete with a cheerily flexible three-pot. This Active X is nicely kitted out, with a touch infotainment screen, privacy glass and built-in sat nav. Plus, it's only clocked up 29,000 miles in six years. Estimated combined mpg: 56.5 Nice, right? This one gets soft-grain leather trim, a 380-watt Meridian sound system and a reversing camera. And a 2.0-litre diesel four-cylinder with 178bhp. Nice, right? Estimated combined mpg: 60.4 Mercedes-Benz CLS 220d (C218) This CLS gets black alloys, black accents and a matte grey paint for some added menace. Behind the facade, it's fairly docile. Being a '220d', it has a similar engine and output to the Jag, albeit with a slightly lower economy rating. The sunroof does compensate somewhat. Estimated combined mpg: 57.5 Advertisement - Page continues below The GTI is a double-edged sword: it can be efficient on motorways and long drives, but develop a serious drinking habit if you open it up. So the economy depends massively on how often you're going to treat it like a GTI. You'll get over 50mpg from the turbocharged four-pot when you don't, and closer to 35mpg when you do. Still, great car. Here's one by Peugeot Sport for under five grand. It does also have a stage two tune, mind. Estimated combined mpg: 52.3 See more on Used cars
Economic Times
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Times
India-UK FTA augurs well for JLR, future cars expected to benefit: Tata Motors Group CFO
Reuters Representative image The India-UK free trade agreement augurs well to keep driving JLR's performance in India as it would benefit future cars and enable customers to access global cars and global prices much faster, Tata Motors Group CFO PB Balaji said on Tuesday. On the other hand, further details and clarifications are needed to fully understand the impact on JLR after the US-UK trade deal that reduced US trade tariffs on auto exports from the UK to 10 per cent from 27.5 per cent within a quota of 1 lakh vehicles, Balaji said in an earnings call. "As far as India-UK FTA is concerned, it is a great development and augurs well for the same time, we also wait when the FTA actually comes into force, but we believe this is going to benefit the future cars that are going to come, which means customers will be able to access these global cars and global prices much faster because of this FTA," he said. Therefore, Balaji said, "It augurs very well for continuing to drive JLR performance in India going forward." He further said, "The current cars that are already there in India, the Range Rover franchise, which is the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque, and the Velar, these are already being manufactured in India on a CKD (completely knocked down) basis, so these won't be impacted by this FTA that is coming in." Under the India-UK FTA concluded last week, tariffs on automotive imports will come down from over 100 per cent to 10 per cent under quotas on both sides, benefiting companies such as Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). However, duty-free quota on EVs is limited only to a few thousand units. When asked about the implications on JLR's shipments to the US following President Donald Trump's tariff war, Balaji welcomed the announcement to bring down the tariff to 10 per cent on auto exports from the UK to the US saying "directionally it is on the right track". "We await the fine print in terms of timings, when does it change from when? We also need a few clarifications in terms of what is due to parts and accessories... Obviously, the situation is much better than what we were facing before, but I think we will need to wait for a few days before the final clarifications are issued in terms of notifications and the changes, whether it's applicable retrospectively or not," he said. Balaji said it could take about a month for the company to share further details and quantify the impact. "We will maintain a heightened vigil on cost and cash as we navigate that that piece, and we'll probably be able to see the implications of all those in the coming quarters, the benefits of the implication of the tariffs...," he said, adding JLR is continuing to put cost efficiency measures and working on multiple areas, including material and warranty costs to continue to drive growth in the US. On the US tariff impact on Land Rover Defender -- one of the company's best-selling models in the US -- manufactured at Nitra in Slovakia, Balaji said, "Definitely, it has been impacted by the tariffs there since it is manufactured in Europe. It is at a 25 per cent tariff rate even today, and therefore we will treat it as a full portfolio and find ways to see how we can offset the tariff increases that are there at the same time." He further said, "We remain optimistic that there will be a deal done between EU and US as well, just like what happened between UK and US, but we had to wait for that to happen. We are hopeful that that will happen sooner rather than later." At the same time, he said, "Overall, we will still need to be focused on delivering growth, focused on delivering cost initiatives so that we can manage the impact of the tariffs better." Asked if JLR would consider setting up a manufacturing unit in the US due to the tariff war, he said, "As far as setting up any factory in the US, it's too recent. We will need to see how it finally stabilises before we are able to take any call on that. Currently, we are on wait and watch mode to understand how the new agreement on tariff is going to play out."
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Jaguar Land Rover eyes boost from UK trade deals with India, US
Representative image MUMBAI: The India-UK free trade agreement will benefit Jaguar Land Rover 's future cars, as customers will be able to access them much faster, driving its performance in India, said the company's top executive. "The current cars already in India, the Range Rover franchise-Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque, and the Velar-are being manufactured in India on a CKD (completely knocked down) basis, so they won't be impacted by this FTA that is coming in," said director PB Balaji. "This will benefit future cars, meaning customers will be able to access these global cars at global prices much faster." Under the FTA, a fully-built car imported from the UK will be levied a 10% duty as against the existing 100%. JLR sold 6,183 vehicles in India in FY25. Regarding the US-UK trade deal , Balaji said, "The situation is much better than what we were facing before. We await the fine print in terms of timings, whether it's applicable retrospectively or not. We also need a few clarifications in terms of what is due to parts and accessories." The trade deal reduces tariffs on UK-built vehicles exported to the US to 10% from 27.5%, within a quota of one lakh vehicles. Any export beyond this quota will face the 27.5% tariff. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trend: This unbreakable health-tracking watch is delighting seniors Indestructible Smartwatch Undo The US accounts for a quarter of JLR's sales. It recently restarted shipments to the US after pausing them following the US's 27.5% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles that came into effect on April 3. "Whatever was shipped to the US will not have any impact if it is going to be a retrospective effect, as we will continue shipping from here on. We will have to wait to quantify the impact of the change in tariffs," Balaji said. The US tariff impacted Defender, one of JLR's most sold models in the US, as it is manufactured in Nitra, Slovakia. "We remain optimistic that there will be a deal done between the EU and US as well, just like what happened between the UK and US," Balaji said. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
India-UK FTA to boost JLR performance, future car access: Tata Motors CFO
The India-UK free trade agreement augurs well to keep driving JLR's performance in India as it would benefit future cars and enable customers to access global cars and global prices much faster, Tata Motors Group CFO PB Balaji said on Tuesday. On the other hand, further details and clarifications are needed to fully understand the impact on JLR after the US-UK trade deal that reduced US trade tariffs on auto exports from the UK to 10 per cent from 27.5 per cent within a quota of 1 lakh vehicles, Balaji said in an earnings call. "As far as India-UK FTA is concerned, it is a great development and augurs well for the same time, we also wait when the FTA actually comes into force, but we believe this is going to benefit the future cars that are going to come, which means customers will be able to access these global cars and global prices much faster because of this FTA," he said. Therefore, Balaji said, "It augurs very well for continuing to drive JLR performance in India going forward." He further said, "The current cars that are already there in India, the Range Rover franchise, which is the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque, and the Velar, these are already being manufactured in India on a CKD (completely knocked down) basis, so these won't be impacted by this FTA that is coming in." Under the India-UK FTA concluded last week, tariffs on automotive imports will come down from over 100 per cent to 10 per cent under quotas on both sides, benefiting companies such as Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). However, duty-free quota on EVs is limited only to a few thousand units. When asked about the implications on JLR's shipments to the US following President Donald Trump's tariff war, Balaji welcomed the announcement to bring down the tariff to 10 per cent on auto exports from the UK to the US saying "directionally it is on the right track". "We await the fine print in terms of timings, when does it change from when? We also need a few clarifications in terms of what is due to parts and accessories... Obviously, the situation is much better than what we were facing before, but I think we will need to wait for a few days before the final clarifications are issued in terms of notifications and the changes, whether it's applicable retrospectively or not," he said. Balaji said it could take about a month for the company to share further details and quantify the impact. "We will maintain a heightened vigil on cost and cash as we navigate that that piece, and we'll probably be able to see the implications of all those in the coming quarters, the benefits of the implication of the tariffs...," he said, adding JLR is continuing to put cost efficiency measures and working on multiple areas, including material and warranty costs to continue to drive growth in the US. On the US tariff impact on Land Rover Defender -- one of the company's best-selling models in the US -- manufactured at Nitra in Slovakia, Balaji said, "Definitely, it has been impacted by the tariffs there since it is manufactured in Europe. It is at a 25 per cent tariff rate even today, and therefore we will treat it as a full portfolio and find ways to see how we can offset the tariff increases that are there at the same time." He further said, "We remain optimistic that there will be a deal done between EU and US as well, just like what happened between UK and US, but we had to wait for that to happen. We are hopeful that that will happen sooner rather than later." At the same time, he said, "Overall, we will still need to be focused on delivering growth, focused on delivering cost initiatives so that we can manage the impact of the tariffs better." Asked if JLR would consider setting up a manufacturing unit in the US due to the tariff war, he said, "As far as setting up any factory in the US, it's too recent. We will need to see how it finally stabilises before we are able to take any call on that. Currently, we are on wait and watch mode to understand how the new agreement on tariff is going to play out.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
India-UK FTA augurs well for JLR, future cars expected to benefit: Tata Motors Group CFO
The India-UK free trade agreement augurs well to keep driving JLR's performance in India as it would benefit future cars and enable customers to access global cars and global prices much faster, Tata Motors Group CFO PB Balaji said on Tuesday. On the other hand, further details and clarifications are needed to fully understand the impact on JLR after the US-UK trade deal that reduced US trade tariffs on auto exports from the UK to 10 per cent from 27.5 per cent within a quota of 1 lakh vehicles, Balaji said in an earnings call. "As far as India-UK FTA is concerned, it is a great development and augurs well for the same time, we also wait when the FTA actually comes into force, but we believe this is going to benefit the future cars that are going to come, which means customers will be able to access these global cars and global prices much faster because of this FTA," he said. Therefore, Balaji said, "It augurs very well for continuing to drive JLR performance in India going forward." He further said, "The current cars that are already there in India, the Range Rover franchise, which is the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque, and the Velar, these are already being manufactured in India on a CKD (completely knocked down) basis, so these won't be impacted by this FTA that is coming in." Under the India-UK FTA concluded last week, tariffs on automotive imports will come down from over 100 per cent to 10 per cent under quotas on both sides, benefiting companies such as Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). However, duty-free quota on EVs is limited only to a few thousand units. When asked about the implications on JLR's shipments to the US following President Donald Trump's tariff war, Balaji welcomed the announcement to bring down the tariff to 10 per cent on auto exports from the UK to the US saying "directionally it is on the right track". "We await the fine print in terms of timings, when does it change from when? We also need a few clarifications in terms of what is due to parts and accessories... Obviously, the situation is much better than what we were facing before, but I think we will need to wait for a few days before the final clarifications are issued in terms of notifications and the changes, whether it's applicable retrospectively or not," he said. Balaji said it could take about a month for the company to share further details and quantify the impact. "We will maintain a heightened vigil on cost and cash as we navigate that that piece, and we'll probably be able to see the implications of all those in the coming quarters, the benefits of the implication of the tariffs...," he said, adding JLR is continuing to put cost efficiency measures and working on multiple areas, including material and warranty costs to continue to drive growth in the US. On the US tariff impact on Land Rover Defender -- one of the company's best-selling models in the US -- manufactured at Nitra in Slovakia, Balaji said, "Definitely, it has been impacted by the tariffs there since it is manufactured in Europe. It is at a 25 per cent tariff rate even today, and therefore we will treat it as a full portfolio and find ways to see how we can offset the tariff increases that are there at the same time." He further said, "We remain optimistic that there will be a deal done between EU and US as well, just like what happened between UK and US, but we had to wait for that to happen. We are hopeful that that will happen sooner rather than later." At the same time, he said, "Overall, we will still need to be focused on delivering growth, focused on delivering cost initiatives so that we can manage the impact of the tariffs better." Asked if JLR would consider setting up a manufacturing unit in the US due to the tariff war, he said, "As far as setting up any factory in the US, it's too recent. We will need to see how it finally stabilises before we are able to take any call on that. Currently, we are on wait and watch mode to understand how the new agreement on tariff is going to play out."
