The final Jaguar F-Pace has rolled off JLR’s production line in Solihull, officially marking the end of the British brand’s combustion models. UK market sales of the SUV ended last November, but it continued for markets including the USA, Australia, China, Europe and more. It means that, officially, Jaguar now no longer makes any models… Continue reading The final F-Pace has been built marking end of Jaguar’s ICE era
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No dice… Car testers must shun attachments for detachment
Do people still put eyelashes on their cars? It’s been a while since I’ve been in the accessories aisle to check. The latest thing seems to be those cat stickers put in rear windows that make the rear wiper look like a little tail (what a shame that the artist formerly known as the Ora… Continue reading No dice… Car testers must shun attachments for detachment
The Lotus Emira is a thrill if you’ve got the skill
In a world of huge SUVs and an increasing dependence on technology, a sports car from Hethel was the detox I needed. Hydraulic steering, a manual gearbox and a roaring 400bhp supercharged 3.5-litre V6 behind my head. Phwoar. And all of this encased in one of the best-looking bodies currently on sale. The Emira’s rawness… Continue reading The Lotus Emira is a thrill if you’ve got the skill
JK Tyre Completes Merger of Subsidiary Cavendish Industries
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has completed the merger of its subsidiary, Cavendish Industries Ltd, with the parent company, consolidating operations nearly a decade after acquiring the business from Kesoram Industries in 2016 . Cavendish Industries operates manufacturing facilities producing truck and bus radial tyres, truck and bus bias tyres, and two- and three-wheeler tyres.… Continue reading JK Tyre Completes Merger of Subsidiary Cavendish Industries
GST 2.0 Lifts ICE Sales, but Tata Motors Sees no Alarm for EVs Yet
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd has not seen any immediate impact on electric vehicle sales following the GST-led price cuts on internal combustion engine passenger vehicles, Managing Director Shailesh Chandra said on Tuesday, even as ICE demand has picked up sharply in recent months. He cautioned that the December quarter is not the right lens… Continue reading GST 2.0 Lifts ICE Sales, but Tata Motors Sees no Alarm for EVs Yet
ASDC, CBSE and Toyota Kirloskar Motor Conclude National Automobile Olympiad 2025
The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) has concluded the National Automobile Olympiad (NAO) 2025, a three-day event held from December 17-19, 2025, at Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s manufacturing facility in Bidadi, Karnataka. The initiative was conducted in partnership with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and the Toyota Technical Training Institute. The… Continue reading ASDC, CBSE and Toyota Kirloskar Motor Conclude National Automobile Olympiad 2025
Zuno SmartDrive Logs 1 Crore Kilometres in Nine Months
Zuno General Insurance has announced significant early traction for its app-based usage-based insurance product, Zuno SmartDrive, which has recorded over 1 crore kilometres since its launch in March 2025. The digital insurer attributes the growth to increasing acceptance of behaviour-driven, personalised insurance among younger Indian drivers. The company has expanded access to its telematics-based model… Continue reading Zuno SmartDrive Logs 1 Crore Kilometres in Nine Months
Kia India Begins Production of All-New Seltos at Anantapur Facility
Kia India has commenced production of the all-new Seltos at its manufacturing facility in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant development for the automaker’s operations in the country’s competitive mid-SUV segment. The company will announce pricing for the redesigned Seltos on January 2, 2026. The new generation represents an evolution of the model that has… Continue reading Kia India Begins Production of All-New Seltos at Anantapur Facility
Naxatra Labs Raises $3 Million for Electric Motor Technology
Naxatra Labs, a deeptech company specializing in high-efficiency electric motors, has completed a $3 million Pre-Series A funding round led by Rainmatter. The Ahmedabad-based startup, which designs and manufactures motors for electric vehicles and industrial applications, attracted participation from notable industry figures including Mohit Tandon of Delhivery, Vijay Shekhar Sharma of Paytm, Aloke Bajpai of… Continue reading Naxatra Labs Raises $3 Million for Electric Motor Technology
FICCI and Mercedes-Benz Launch Innovation Challenge for Early-Stage Startups
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Mercedes-Benz India have jointly launched the Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme, a nationwide initiative designed to nurture early-stage innovators and strengthen India’s startup ecosystem. The programme targets priority sectors including manufacturing, sustainability, decarbonisation, electric mobility, and education. Selected innovators will receive expert… Continue reading FICCI and Mercedes-Benz Launch Innovation Challenge for Early-Stage Startups