Unlike the mass-market segments, where most leading carmakers reported only marginal growth in the last financial year (FY2025) or even a decline in some cases, most luxury carmakers registered robust growth, and Mercedes-Benz continues to lead the pack. Let’s take a closer look. Mercedes-Benz 4 percent year-on-year growth E-Class LWB was brand’s bestseller The E-Class LWB was the brand’s… Continue reading FY2025 Luxury Car Sales: Mercedes on Top, E-Class LWB Takes Bestseller Title
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New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe India Launch by Mid-2025
The new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is a car that has made an important course correction. Now sportier in its demeanour and re-engineered to be more dynamic, it is a car that seems to have more BMW DNA in it. New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe exterior design Sportier exterior design This is clearly visible, even… Continue reading New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe India Launch by Mid-2025
Elm AI Raises $2 Million to Advance AI-Powered Supply Chain Sustainability Platform
Elm AI, a Cornell University spinout leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance supply chain sustainability and operational efficiency, has raised $2 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. With the fresh capital, Elm AI plans to expedite onboarding for customers currently on its waitlist and invest further in enhancing its technology. The company aims to establish… Continue reading Elm AI Raises $2 Million to Advance AI-Powered Supply Chain Sustainability Platform
Building in Silence: Ultraviolette CTO’s Call for India’s Deeptech Backbone
In a candid and powerful LinkedIn post dated April 11, 2025, Niraj Rajmohan, CTO of Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive, outlined a clear-eyed view of what he sees as India’s true technological awakening—not in venture-backed hype cycles or app-based unicorns, but in the quiet, persistent work of deeptech innovators solving foundational problems. “India cannot build its future… Continue reading Building in Silence: Ultraviolette CTO’s Call for India’s Deeptech Backbone
Building in Silence: Ultraviolette CTO’s Call for India’s Deeptech Backbone
In a candid and powerful LinkedIn post dated April 11, 2025, Niraj Rajmohan, CTO of Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive, outlined a clear-eyed view of what he sees as India’s true technological awakening—not in venture-backed hype cycles or app-based unicorns, but in the quiet, persistent work of deeptech innovators solving foundational problems. “India cannot build its future… Continue reading Building in Silence: Ultraviolette CTO’s Call for India’s Deeptech Backbone
Madhur Bajaj, Former Vice-Chairman of Bajaj Auto, Passes Away at 73
Madhur Bajaj, former vice-chairman of Bajaj Auto and a veteran of the Indian automotive industry, passed away on Friday at the age of 73. The cause of death is believed to be age-related. Bajaj was a key figure in India’s two- and three-wheeler revolution and played a vital role in the growth and modernization of… Continue reading Madhur Bajaj, Former Vice-Chairman of Bajaj Auto, Passes Away at 73
Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to Exit Role by Late 2025
Harley-Davidson has announced that the company’s CEO, Jochen Zeitz, will be stepping down from his role at the end of 2025. The company’s Board of Directors has confirmed that it has already started looking for a replacement CEO for the interim period. Zeitz took over as CEO from Matthew Levatich during one of the toughest… Continue reading Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to Exit Role by Late 2025
JK Tyre-WIAA Women’s Rally 2025 Begins in Mumbai
The 2025 edition of the JK Tyre-WIAA Women’s Rally to the Valley was flagged off today from the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli, Mumbai. Organised by the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) and presented by JK Tyre, the event saw participation from more than 300 women driving nearly 100 cars. Conducted in… Continue reading JK Tyre-WIAA Women’s Rally 2025 Begins in Mumbai
Tariff Talks Must Be Viewed as a Two-Way Street, Says Mercedes-Benz India Chief
As discussions around Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) between India and the European Union—and potentially the United States—gather momentum, Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer has offered a nuanced view, underscoring the broader economic potential, and downplayed immediate pricing benefits for luxury car buyers. “One of the fallacies that is now doing the rounds… Continue reading Tariff Talks Must Be Viewed as a Two-Way Street, Says Mercedes-Benz India Chief
Fireside Chat | Tamil Nadu’s Policy Push for Auto Industry | Future Powertrain Conclave
In this fireside conversation with Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor Autocar India, Dr TRB Rajaa, Industries Minister, Tamil Nadu, gives a glimpse of the state’s policy roadmap to enable growth of the dynamic automotive sector. Tamil Nadu, which is considered the automotive capital of India, is leading from the front when it comes to offering a conducive… Continue reading Fireside Chat | Tamil Nadu’s Policy Push for Auto Industry | Future Powertrain Conclave