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Tata Sierra Accomplished and Accomplished+ Variants Priced Starting at ₹17.99 Lakh

Tata Motors has announced pricing for the top-tier Accomplished and Accomplished+ variants of the Sierra SUV, with prices beginning at ₹17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The launch marks the return of the iconic nameplate with a comprehensive range spanning five trim levels. The Accomplished variants feature over 230 features and are available in six color options across… Continue reading Tata Sierra Accomplished and Accomplished+ Variants Priced Starting at ₹17.99 Lakh

Weekly News Wrap: Mexico’s Tariff Shock, Kia’s Hybrid Push, Ferrari’s EV Plan and Volkswagen’s Workforce Reset

The Indian auto industry closed the second week of December navigating a mix of geopolitical disruption, strategic realignment and technology transition. A sudden tariff hike by Mexico threatened to disrupt nearly $1 billion worth of Indian vehicle exports, underscoring how trade policy risks are resurfacing as a major variable for automakers. At the same time,… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Mexico’s Tariff Shock, Kia’s Hybrid Push, Ferrari’s EV Plan and Volkswagen’s Workforce Reset

Why Clearer Vision Could Be the Next Big Leap in Road Safety

While the human eye instinctively adapts to rapidly changing lighting conditions, vehicle cameras and their “brain” — the image signal processor (ISP) — face a far greater challenge. To keep these systems both cost-efficient and fast, automotive cameras typically use neither an iris nor an ND (neutral density) filter to regulate incoming light. In real… Continue reading Why Clearer Vision Could Be the Next Big Leap in Road Safety

TVS Apache Rules 150-200cc Segment, Set for Record Sales of 550,000 in FY2026

TVS Motor Co is witnessing a strong FY2026 and its cumulative 8-month two-wheeler wholesales comprising scooters, motorcycles and mopeds at 2.79 million units (27,92,046) are up 15% YoY (April-November 2024: 24,36,596 units). While TVS scooter sales (1.48 million units) are up 24% YoY and account for a 53% share, motorcycles (969,092 units) are up 11%… Continue reading TVS Apache Rules 150-200cc Segment, Set for Record Sales of 550,000 in FY2026

Made in India: The Next Frontier of Tech Sovereignty

Semiconductors have moved from being an industry to becoming an instrument of strategy. The pandemic, supply chain shocks, and geopolitical flashpoints have shown how access to chips determines a nation’s economic rhythm. In a multipolar world, self-reliance is not isolation; it is the ability to build trusted, resilient ecosystems that can withstand uncertainty. For India,… Continue reading Made in India: The Next Frontier of Tech Sovereignty

Ferrari’s EV Play Will Complement, Not Replace ICE Vehicles: CEO Vigna

Ferrari will add electric cars to its portfolio without abandoning combustion engines or hybrids, as it seeks to protect driving emotion and customer choice amid tightening global regulations, chief executive officer Benedetto Vigna said at IIT Bombay’s E-Summit 2025. The Italian luxury sports carmaker, best known for its V12 engines and racing heritage, plans to… Continue reading Ferrari’s EV Play Will Complement, Not Replace ICE Vehicles: CEO Vigna

Ferrari CEO to IIT Bombay Students: “Redefine the Limits of What’s Possible”

Italian luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari’s identity is built on a balance that few companies manage to maintain between tradition and technological innovation, according to CEO Benedetto Vigna. That equilibrium is not just a philosophy but the way Ferrari operates, he said. Speaking at IIT Bombay’s E-Summit 2025, Vigna said Ferrari survives only by “audaciously… Continue reading Ferrari CEO to IIT Bombay Students: “Redefine the Limits of What’s Possible”

EXCLUSIVE: Ferrari Sees Long-Term Opportunity in India Despite Small Supercar Base: CEO Vigna

Ferrari views India as a small but promising market and plans to stay closely engaged as wealth creation and infrastructure improve, chief executive officer Benedetto Vigna said at IIT Bombay’s E-Summit 2025. India’s passenger vehicle market is moving toward 5 million annual sales, but the super sports car segment remains niche due to high taxes… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Ferrari Sees Long-Term Opportunity in India Despite Small Supercar Base: CEO Vigna

Scooter Sales Cross 5 Million in April-November, EVs help TVS, Hero, Ather Grow Market Share

With 1.94 million scooters, motorcycles and mopeds sold last month, November 2025 turned out to be the best-ever November for the Indian two-wheeler industry. While motorcycles (1.16 million units, up 17% YoY) continue to command the bulk of 2W sales, the share of scooters (735,753 units, up 29% YoY) has risen while that of bikes… Continue reading Scooter Sales Cross 5 Million in April-November, EVs help TVS, Hero, Ather Grow Market Share