Bridgestone has developed custom Potenza Race semi-slick tires specifically for Volkswagen’s Golf GTI EDITION 50, the manufacturer’s 50th anniversary model that recently established the fastest Nürburgring lap time for any Volkswagen production vehicle. The tire manufacturer announced the partnership on June 30, 2025, following the Golf GTI EDITION 50’s record-setting performance at Germany’s Nürburgring circuit.… Continue reading Bridgestone Creates Custom Tires for Volkswagen Golf GTI 50th Anniversary Model
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Work Underway at Tata’s UK EV Battery Factory Ahead of 2027 Opening
Work has begun in building what will become one of Europe’s largest EV battery factories – and the Somerset site is planned to open in 2027. It comes more than a year after the £4billion facility, owned by Agratas – a battery subsidiary of JLR parent Tata Group – was given approval to be built on the… Continue reading Work Underway at Tata’s UK EV Battery Factory Ahead of 2027 Opening
Opinion: Do Indians like Cars That Have the ‘Family Look’
A friend of mine wanted a second vehicle for the family – larger and in the same SUV body style. He has a Venue, which he is very happy with. “Go for a Creta then,” I told him. “No… they look similar. Have you lined up the Exter, Venue, Creta and Alcazar side by side?… Continue reading Opinion: Do Indians like Cars That Have the ‘Family Look’
Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
From the full price list of the Tata Harrier EV to the ABS mandate on scooters and bikes, here are the most important bits of news this week. The automotive industry has had quite a week, from news about government policy on small cars and two wheelers, to new car and bike launches. We take a quick look… Continue reading Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
From the full price list of the Tata Harrier EV to the ABS mandate on scooters and bikes, here are the most important bits of news this week. The automotive industry has had quite a week, from news about government policy on small cars and two wheelers, to new car and bike launches. We take a quick look… Continue reading Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
From the full price list of the Tata Harrier EV to the ABS mandate on scooters and bikes, here are the most important bits of news this week. The automotive industry has had quite a week, from news about government policy on small cars and two wheelers, to new car and bike launches. We take a quick look… Continue reading Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
Hero vs Honda: In Numbers
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), the wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s Honda Motor Co., is increasingly validating its decision to dissolve its erstwhile joint venture with Hero MotoCorp—India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer and the producer of the iconic Splendor. The disparity in total sales volumes (domestic and export) between Hero MotoCorp and HMSI has contracted… Continue reading Hero vs Honda: In Numbers
AM/NS: Getting Ready for Green Steel
India’s push to cut industrial emissions is gaining traction with the rollout of a first-of-its-kind Green Steel Taxonomy—ushering in a new era for steel procurement in sectors like automotive, where emissions accountability is becoming critical. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), one of the country’s leading integrated steelmakers, is preparing to be the first in… Continue reading AM/NS: Getting Ready for Green Steel
Mahindra and Lightweighting: Solid Steel To Nimble Aluminum
Over the past two decades, Mahindra has systematically reengineered its powertrain architectures — spanning internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric drivetrains — to slash weight, boost thermal efficiency, and future-proof platforms for stringent regulations like India’s BS6 and upcoming CAFE norms. This lightweighting journey wasn’t driven by a single breakthrough but by a meticulous, phased… Continue reading Mahindra and Lightweighting: Solid Steel To Nimble Aluminum
Deep Drive Podcast: Car Sales in FY2025 Analysis Video
We analyse car sales for FY2025, exploring detailed data, emerging trends, and key insights. From top performers to struggling brands, we highlight the winners, the losers, and what shaped the market this fiscal year. Go to Source