The 25% import tariff imposed by the Donald Trump administration on automobiles a week ago went into effect on Wednesday. The tariffs were announced on March 26. Trump had also announced a 25% import duty on foreign-made auto components, used in vehicles assembled domestically. The 25% tariff on auto components will go into effect on… Continue reading Trump Tariffs: Auto Industry Reactions
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Mahindra South Africa Unit Posts New Annual Sales Record In FY25 On Strong Retail Demand
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s South African unit has registered its highest-ever annual sales of 15,088 vehicles in the financial year that ended March 2025, driven by a record-breaking performance in March. The company sold 2,253 vehicles last month—its best monthly tally to date—marking a 40% year-on-year surge and breaching the 2,000-unit milestone in a single… Continue reading Mahindra South Africa Unit Posts New Annual Sales Record In FY25 On Strong Retail Demand
Mahindra South Africa Unit Posts New Annual Sales Record In FY25 On Strong Retail Demand
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s South African unit has registered its highest-ever annual sales of 15,088 vehicles in the financial year that ended March 2025, driven by a record-breaking performance in March. The company sold 2,253 vehicles last month—its best monthly tally to date—marking a 40% year-on-year surge and breaching the 2,000-unit milestone in a single… Continue reading Mahindra South Africa Unit Posts New Annual Sales Record In FY25 On Strong Retail Demand
BMW Group India Reports Record Sales Growth in Q1
BMW Group India reported its highest-ever first-quarter car deliveries in 2025, recording a 7% year-on-year growth. The company delivered 3,914 cars (BMW and MINI) and 1,373 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between January and March 2025. Each month in the quarter—January, February, and March—recorded its highest-ever sales. BMW said it maintains its position as India’s leading luxury… Continue reading BMW Group India Reports Record Sales Growth in Q1
India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study
According to the J.D. Power 2025 India Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study (2WIQS) released on March 5, two-wheeler owners in India experience more quality-related issues as they accumulate kilometers on their vehicles. The study found that owners report an average increase of 9 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) when they’ve ridden their vehicles more than 2,500… Continue reading India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study
India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study
According to the J.D. Power 2025 India Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study (2WIQS) released on March 5, two-wheeler owners in India experience more quality-related issues as they accumulate kilometers on their vehicles. The study found that owners report an average increase of 9 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) when they’ve ridden their vehicles more than 2,500… Continue reading India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study
LANXESS Completes Sale of Urethane Systems Business to UBE Corporation
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has finalized the sale of its Urethane Systems business to Japan-based UBE Corporation. The transaction, initially announced in October 2024, was completed on April 1, 2025, after receiving approvals from all relevant antitrust authorities. LANXESS secured gross cash proceeds of approximately €500 million, with the enterprise value of the deal amounting… Continue reading LANXESS Completes Sale of Urethane Systems Business to UBE Corporation
March Sees an Uptick in Consumer Sentiment – Survey
At a time of gloom in most countries, consumer sentiment ticked up in March, according to the latest LSEG-Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) report. The report indicates that consumer confidence in India has increased by 2.2 percentage points, with a substantial boost in sentiment surrounding the economy and employment. India has claimed the top… Continue reading March Sees an Uptick in Consumer Sentiment – Survey
Emerson and Tata Elxsi Host AI-Focused Test and Measurement Forum
Emerson and Tata Elxsi co-hosted the Leadership Forum 2025 at The Leela Palace in Bengaluru, bringing together industry decision-makers to explore AI’s impact on test and measurement. Under the theme ‘Adding Intelligence to Test,’ the forum examined how AI is reshaping validation and production processes, transitioning from reactive testing to predictive and autonomous systems that… Continue reading Emerson and Tata Elxsi Host AI-Focused Test and Measurement Forum
Mercedes-Benz Opens Facilities in Faridabad and Agra
Mercedes-Benz India, the country’s leading luxury carmaker, announced the inauguration of new facilities in Agra and Faridabad as part of its expansion into key potential growth markets. These market expansions align with the company’s ‘Go to Customer’ strategy, targeting regions experiencing increased aspirations and preference for luxury vehicles, Mercedes said. The new 32,000 sq. ft.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Opens Facilities in Faridabad and Agra