I’m containing my enthusiasm about the idea of a new small car class that’s meant to save Europe’s automotive industry. European car makers have been lobbying the EU to let them sell cheaper cars again, citing the fact that the average age of cars in Europe is getting older and older, and arguing that the… Continue reading Can new EU rules really save the sub-€15k small car?
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Forvia Shifts Focus, Expands India’s Role Beyond Services
In the global automotive sector, where geopolitical tariffs and rapidly divergent technological paths dictate business strategy, the quest for regional resilience has become paramount. For Martin Fischer, Group Chief Executive Officer of global auto component giant Forvia, this quest has led directly to India. Fischer, a global automotive leader with over 25 years of experience,… Continue reading Forvia Shifts Focus, Expands India’s Role Beyond Services
INTERVIEW: “EV Demand is Rebounding both in India and Around the Globe” – JLR’s Rajan Amba
In a candid conversation with Autocar Professional, Rajan Amba, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover India, breaks down the realities behind the India–UK FTA, the company’s manufacturing strategy, the future of the Panapakkam plant and what lies ahead for the rebirth of Jaguar. From the rise of India as a global production base to the… Continue reading INTERVIEW: “EV Demand is Rebounding both in India and Around the Globe” – JLR’s Rajan Amba
Neolite ZKW Positions for Growth as Lighting Becomes a Differentiator
For many years, automotive lighting was treated simply as a functional necessity – to help drivers see and be seen. That perception has fundamentally changed. As modern vehicles become more design-led and electronics-heavy, lighting has emerged as one of the most visible and valuable components, playing a crucial and integrated role in supporting the aesthetics… Continue reading Neolite ZKW Positions for Growth as Lighting Becomes a Differentiator
Vinfast in Talks With Battery Makers in India For Localisation
As Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast looks to strengthen and broaden its electric vehicle offerings in India, the automaker is in talks with multiple battery manufacturers in India, including Tata-Gotion, to localise battery production for its vehicles, according to a senior company official. “We try to increase our localization; it is very important. Since we… Continue reading Vinfast in Talks With Battery Makers in India For Localisation
Gujarat, Maruti Suzuki Formalise Rs 35,000 Crore Investment for Khoraj Plant: ANI
Maruti Suzuki India Limited and the Gujarat government formalized an investment agreement for a new manufacturing facility in Khoraj, with the automaker committing Rs 35,000 crore to the project, according to ANI. The investment letter handover ceremony took place in Gandhinagar in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Maruti Suzuki Managing Director Hitachi… Continue reading Gujarat, Maruti Suzuki Formalise Rs 35,000 Crore Investment for Khoraj Plant: ANI
Vinfast To Expand Product Portfolio With Three New Models In 2026
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast, which sees India as a key pillar in its global expansion strategy, is set to expand its product portfolio with three new electric models in 2026. First of the three will be a seven-seater electric MPV, Limo Green, likely to be launched in February. “In 2026, VinFast plans to introduce… Continue reading Vinfast To Expand Product Portfolio With Three New Models In 2026
Vinfast’s Next Four Big Moves In India In 2026
After laying the groundwork with the VF6 and VF7, Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is preparing to shift gears in India. The focus is now moving beyond market entry towards scale, localisation, and ecosystem readiness, as the company sharpens its plans for 2026. At the centre of this next phase are four strategic priorities that… Continue reading Vinfast’s Next Four Big Moves In India In 2026
India’s Top 30 SUVs, MPVs In CY2025 – Hyundai Creta Pips Tata Nexon To Top Spot
If the passenger vehicle industry in India achieved its best-ever annual wholesales of 4.48 million units in CY2025, up 5% YoY (CY2024: 4.27 million units), then the credit once again goes to the utility vehicle (UV) segment which comprises SUVs and MPVs. The UV sub-segment continues to be the shining star of the Indian PV… Continue reading India’s Top 30 SUVs, MPVs In CY2025 – Hyundai Creta Pips Tata Nexon To Top Spot
Building Trust in New-Age EV Brands: Key Lessons from 2025
India’s electric vehicle journey has reached a stage where scale is no longer theoretical. Ambitions remain firm at 30 percent of private cars, 70 percent of commercial vehicles, 40 percent of buses and 80 percent of two and three wheelers by 2030, translating to nearly 80 million EVs on the road. In 2025 registrations crossed… Continue reading Building Trust in New-Age EV Brands: Key Lessons from 2025