In 1954, in a moment of absolute frankness, the president of Gifford Motors described his company’s latest luxury automobile: “Designed to appeal to the snob in everyone. Designed to convert your bank account into our dividends.” Perhaps you’re wondering why you never heard of such an honest car executive. That’s because he existed only in… Continue reading In 1953, the Ford X-100 Concept Car Had It All
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Stellantis: in Sochaux, the factory shut down again for lack of spare parts for cars
Production at the Stellantis site in Sochaux (Doubs) is once again at a standstill as of this Friday, October 31 afternoon. Already, there were no more cars leaving the lines between October 15 and 27 following a gearbox supply problem. A paradox for this factory which manufactures 3008 and 5008, two models in demand. News… Continue reading Stellantis: in Sochaux, the factory shut down again for lack of spare parts for cars
Japanese automakers may import some of their own US-built cars, in move aimed at Trump
Japanese automakers Toyota and Nissan are considering importing US-built cars to Japan, a move driven by trade friction with the US rather than business logic. Japanese automakers are considering importing some of their US-built cars to Japan – a costly and impractical move that comes as Tokyo tries to placate President Donald Trump over its… Continue reading Japanese automakers may import some of their own US-built cars, in move aimed at Trump
EV sales recharge in October, cross 2 lakh mark
In the e-PV segment, though leading players like Tata Motors and JSW MG Motor reported strong festive season sales, overall PV volumes in Oct were lower than in the previous three months. The festive season in October, coupled with improved consumer sentiment, has given a much-needed boost to electric vehicle (EV) sales, which have crossed… Continue reading EV sales recharge in October, cross 2 lakh mark
SK Innovation swings to quarterly profit, expects resilient Q4 refining margins
SKs deal echoes a trend among EV battery makers expanding into energy storage as a hedge against slow EV battery demand. SK Innovation Co, owner of South Korea’s top refiner SK Energy, on Friday said refining margins are expected to remain resilient in the fourth quarter amid global supply disruptions and the onset of the… Continue reading SK Innovation swings to quarterly profit, expects resilient Q4 refining margins
Scania India picks GMMCO as dealer partner under new growth strategy
The move completes Scania’s transition to a fully dealer-driven model aimed at improving national coverage, customer service and operational agility. Scania Commercial Vehicles India on Friday said it has appointed CK Birla Group‘s GMMCO Ltd, as its new authorised dealer partner for Northern, Eastern and Central India, marking a major milestone in its renewed growth… Continue reading Scania India picks GMMCO as dealer partner under new growth strategy
The Bose Ultra gen 2 earbuds are still chunky, but their ANC is incredible
While the noise-canceling improvements are great, there’s not much to set them apart from the first gen. by John Higgins Oct 31, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC John Higgins is a senior reviewer covering TVs and audio. He has over 20 years experience in AV, and has previously been on staff at Digital Trends and Reviewed.… Continue reading The Bose Ultra gen 2 earbuds are still chunky, but their ANC is incredible
Expect Some Carmakers to Revise Their Product Mix in Favour of Hatchbacks: Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava
The share of small cars in Maruti Suzuki’s overall sales surged past 25% during the festive period, up sharply from 16.6% before the GST rate cut announced on September 22. The turnaround, the company says, is being driven by renewed affordability and a shift in consumer sentiment following the government’s decision to reduce GST on… Continue reading Expect Some Carmakers to Revise Their Product Mix in Favour of Hatchbacks: Maruti Suzuki’s RC Bhargava
Video – “India Should Leverage Its Strengths as a Best-Cost Country”: Varroc CTO Fritz Abraham
Varroc’s CTO discusses automotive electronics evolution, AI integration, cybersecurity challenges, and India’s competitive advantages in developing affordable, technology-driven solutions for the global EV market transformation. In this exclusive conversation, Fritz Abraham, CTO of Varroc, shares insights on the evolving automotive electronics landscape and how the company is navigating the shift from ICE to EVs. Abraham… Continue reading Video – “India Should Leverage Its Strengths as a Best-Cost Country”: Varroc CTO Fritz Abraham
Video – Indian Machines now Rival European Standards in Quality: Schwing Stetter
Rajeev Shalia discusses India’s progress in construction equipment technology, Schwing Stetter’s upcoming hybrid launch, and how automation and electrification are reshaping the country’s manufacturing landscape post-COVID. In this exclusive Autocar Professional interview, Yukta Mudgal speaks with Rajeev Shalia, President – R&D, Product Design & Development, Schwing Stetter India, about how Indian construction equipment is rapidly… Continue reading Video – Indian Machines now Rival European Standards in Quality: Schwing Stetter