UK customer deliveries of the Fiat Grande Panda have been delayed to March 2026, due to outsized demand for left-hand-drive cars in other markets. Autocar first drove the retro supermini in February 2025, at which point deliveries had been scheduled to begin in April. That month, the closely related Citroën C3 arrived in UK showrooms (on time), but the Grande… Continue reading UK deliveries of Fiat Grande Panda delayed to March
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Lotus Esprit Series 1 reimagined with 400bhp V8
The Lotus Esprit Series 1 has been reimagined with a redesigned carbonfibre body and a new V8 powertrain by a start-up consisting of former Hethel staff, almost 40 years after the sports car went off sale. The new Series 1 has been created by Chelmsford-based Encor, which plans to make 50 examples priced from around… Continue reading Lotus Esprit Series 1 reimagined with 400bhp V8
TVS Motor Sells 18,000 e-3-wheelers in 11 Months, Posts New high in November
TVS Motor Company, the latest legacy ICE three-wheeler OEM to enter the electric three-wheeler market in India, has registered its highest monthly sales of 2,871 units in November 2025. As per the latest retail sales data on the Vahan portal, the company has delivered a total of 18,116 units between January and November 2025, with… Continue reading TVS Motor Sells 18,000 e-3-wheelers in 11 Months, Posts New high in November
TVS Unveils Ronin Agonda, Apache RTX Anniversary Edition at MotoSoul 5.0
TVS Motor Company inaugurated the fifth edition of its MotoSoul festival, unveiling the TVS Ronin Agonda and the TVS Apache RTX Anniversary Edition to mark 20 years of the Apache nameplate. The new TVS Ronin Agonda, priced at Rs 1,30,990 (ex-showroom), features a white-led color palette with retro five-stripe graphics. The limited-edition motorcycle takes design… Continue reading TVS Unveils Ronin Agonda, Apache RTX Anniversary Edition at MotoSoul 5.0
NGK Insulators to Triple Translucent Alumina Wafer Production Capacity by 2027
NGK Insulators announced plans to triple production capacity for its Translucent Alumina Wafer by fiscal 2027, responding to increasing demand from the advanced semiconductor industry. The expansion addresses growing requirements for chiplet integration technology used in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving applications. The Translucent Alumina Wafer functions as a support wafer that temporarily holds semiconductor… Continue reading NGK Insulators to Triple Translucent Alumina Wafer Production Capacity by 2027
Renault India launches ‘Discovery Days’ campaign from December 10 to 22
Renault India has announced a 13-day customer campaign called ‘Discovery Days’ that will run from December 10 to December 22, 2025, at dealerships nationwide to allow customers to explore the new Triber and Kiger models through immersive brand experiences and engagement activities. The campaign will span two consecutive weekends with dealerships hosting themed activities and… Continue reading Renault India launches ‘Discovery Days’ campaign from December 10 to 22
Tenneco India Reports 8.9% Q2 and 8.2% H1 VAR Growth
Tenneco Clean Air India Limited has announced its financial results for the second quarter and half-year of FY2026, reporting above-market growth, strong margins, and strategic business wins across Clean Air and Advanced Ride Technologies (ART). Value-added revenue (VAR) grew 8.9% in Q2 and 8.2% in H1, supported by higher volumes and healthy export traction. ART… Continue reading Tenneco India Reports 8.9% Q2 and 8.2% H1 VAR Growth
Another Boost for Auto Sector as RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.25%
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, delivering its fourth rate reduction since February. The move follows a pause over the past two policy meetings and signals continued support for growth. The repo rate is the rate at which the RBI… Continue reading Another Boost for Auto Sector as RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.25%
Motherson and Adani Ports Partner on RoRo Terminal at Dighi Port
Motherson has entered into a partnership with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) to develop a Roll-on/Roll-off terminal at Dighi Port in Maharashtra, the companies announced on December 5, 2025. The agreement, signed through Motherson’s joint venture Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics Limited (SAMRX), will establish a dedicated terminal for handling finished vehicle… Continue reading Motherson and Adani Ports Partner on RoRo Terminal at Dighi Port
Genesys Wins Major Airport Mapping Contract with 3D Subsurface Technology
Genesys International Corporation has secured a contract valued at INR 17.38 crore to conduct India’s first comprehensive 3D subsurface mapping project across multiple airports. The project, awarded by Bureau Veritas, will involve deploying 3D Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology to detect and map underground utilities at six airports operated by the Adani Group. The airports… Continue reading Genesys Wins Major Airport Mapping Contract with 3D Subsurface Technology