If last week was about momentum, this one was about structure. India and the US sketched an interim trade framework that explicitly makes room for Indian auto parts via a preferential tariff-rate quota, an export lever the component industry has long wanted in writing. At home, Mahindra put a decade-long manufacturing marker in Maharashtra with… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: India-US Trade Deal, Mahindra’s Rs 15,000 Crore Bet, Honda’s Europe Export Plan, Automechanika 2026
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Jaguar Registrations Collapse 99% as Land Rover Shows Growth in UK Market
Jaguar vehicle registrations in the UK fell from 783 units in January 2025 to six units in January 2026, representing a 99.23 percent decline, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The figures mark a near-complete halt to Jaguar sales as the brand undergoes a transformation. Land Rover, owned by the… Continue reading Jaguar Registrations Collapse 99% as Land Rover Shows Growth in UK Market
TVS Motor Launches Two New Models in Egyptian Market
TVS Motor Company launched two products in Egypt on February 7, marking a significant expansion of its presence in the North African market through its authorized distributor Ezz LCV. The company introduced the TVS Ronin Top motorcycle and the TVS Ntorq Race Edition scooter at an event attended by dealers, influencers, company representatives, and key… Continue reading TVS Motor Launches Two New Models in Egyptian Market
India-US Trade Deal Slashes Tariffs on Luxury Cars, Excludes Tesla
India and the United States are moving closer to finalizing an interim trade agreement that will significantly reduce tariffs on high-end American automobiles while notably excluding electric vehicles, according to a Reuters report published February 7. Under the framework released Friday, India will slash duties on premium U.S. cars to 30% from as high as… Continue reading India-US Trade Deal Slashes Tariffs on Luxury Cars, Excludes Tesla
Vaishnaw Launches Qualcomm’s 2nm Chip in Bengaluru, Outlines ISM 2.0 Plans
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched Qualcomm’s 2 nanometer semiconductor chip in Bengaluru on Friday, according to a press release issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The minister delivered a keynote address at the event, stating that the world is looking at India due to… Continue reading Vaishnaw Launches Qualcomm’s 2nm Chip in Bengaluru, Outlines ISM 2.0 Plans
Inside the British factory still making 1930s supercars
It’s a petrolhead’s dream: wrestling a rusty old padlock and prising open a creaky door to unearth a classic car ripe for a loving restoration. It’s called a barn find, and there are YouTube channels dedicated to this most tantalising of treasure hunts. But what if all the legwork has been done for you? A… Continue reading Inside the British factory still making 1930s supercars
Toyota Names Kenta Kon C.E.O. as Automaker Faces Tariffs and Increasing Competition
The world’s biggest automaker has navigated the industry’s turbulent E.V. transition, but is looking to new leadership to manage intensifying geopolitical challenges. Go to Source
Elon Musk wants to be a trillionaire — here’s how SpaceX may get him there
watch now Elon Musk’s journey to becoming the world’s first trillionaire will likely be powered by rockets rather than cars, as SpaceX now accounts for nearly two-thirds of the Tesla CEO’s wealth. Musk became the first person ever to top the $800 billion mark this week, with his net worth now around $845 billion, according… Continue reading Elon Musk wants to be a trillionaire — here’s how SpaceX may get him there
Automakers largely sit out 2026 Super Bowl advertising amid industry uncertainty
Volkswagen is one of three automakers expected to advertise during the Super Bowl in 2026. Courtesy VW DETROIT — Automakers are largely sitting on the advertising sidelines during this year’s Super Bowl amid uncertainty in the U.S. automotive industry involving sales, tariffs and regulations. Carmakers — historically major buyers of ads during the big game… Continue reading Automakers largely sit out 2026 Super Bowl advertising amid industry uncertainty
Government Notifies WLTP Cycle for BS-VI Emission Testing From April 2027
In a bid to tighten the way vehicle emissions are measured, the government has notified the use of the Worldwide Harmonised Light-duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) for testing emissions under the Bharat Stage VI norms for M1 and M2 categories from April 2027. This has been notified through an amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles… Continue reading Government Notifies WLTP Cycle for BS-VI Emission Testing From April 2027