In this transition era for the automotive industry, barely a week passes without a manufacturer wheeling out a bold new electric machine with a flashy presentation that claims it brings tomorrow’s technology to today’s roads and will transform the fortunes of the firm that made it. But those presentations don’t normally include extended sections on… Continue reading One step beyond: how Kia plans to shake up the van market
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India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars
India’s leading automakers including Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, and JSW MG Motor are urging the government to eliminate a weight-based emission concession for small cars under proposed fuel efficiency regulations, arguing the move would benefit only one company while undermining the country’s electric vehicle objectives, according to Reuters. The controversy centers on India’s… Continue reading India’s Top Automakers Oppose Weight-Based Emission Relief for Small Cars
What’s going on at Nexperia? China’s Wingtech escalates war of words with Dutch chipmaker
This photograph shows a general view of Nexperia headquarters in Nijmegen on November 6, 2025. John Thys | Afp | Getty Images Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has publicly called on its China unit to help restore supply chain operations, warning in an open letter that customers across industries are reporting “imminent production outages.” Nexperia’s Dutch unit… Continue reading What’s going on at Nexperia? China’s Wingtech escalates war of words with Dutch chipmaker
This Lotus can hit 420kW – if you find a fast enough charger
How long does it take to fill up a car? When the difference between a fast fuel pump and a slow one and a big tank and a small one is three minutes, the answer is ‘who cares?’. That said, I still find filling up with fuel quite tedious, largely because you have to stand… Continue reading This Lotus can hit 420kW – if you find a fast enough charger
Peugeot to expand GTi with more hot models after e-208
Peugeot will flesh out its revived GTi performance line-up with more models beyond the new e-208 hot hatch as part of a push to put “great driving sensations” at the core of its brand positioning. The e-208 GTi is the latest entrant into a small but growing field of electric hot hatchbacks and will take on the… Continue reading Peugeot to expand GTi with more hot models after e-208
Kia India Launches Shine Zone Car Detailing Studio
Kia India has opened its first Shine Zone car detailing studio at its dealership in Jaipur, marking the company’s entry into premium vehicle care services. The facility provides a range of services including ceramic coating, exterior and interior enrichment, AC disinfectant treatment, and underbody protection. The studio is designed to offer professional-grade car care within… Continue reading Kia India Launches Shine Zone Car Detailing Studio
Tata Motors Partners with Red Bull India for Adventure-Focused Collaboration
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd has announced a new partnership with Red Bull India that will see the automaker’s electric vehicles featured in a series of adventurous challenges and stunts. The collaboration, announced on November 28, 2025, combines Tata Motors’ vehicle lineup with Red Bull’s roster of extreme sports athletes to create content demonstrating the… Continue reading Tata Motors Partners with Red Bull India for Adventure-Focused Collaboration
Maruti Suzuki Partners with Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank for Vehicle Financing
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has entered into a strategic vehicle financing partnership with Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank through a Memorandum of Understanding signed today. The collaboration is designed to provide retail financing solutions for new cars and commercial vehicles to a broader customer base. The partnership will utilize Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank’s extensive customer network, which operates… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Partners with Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank for Vehicle Financing
Freudenberg Expands Filtration Portfolio for Cleanroom and Battery Manufacturing
Freudenberg Filtration Technologies has expanded its product portfolio with advanced filtration solutions targeting cleanroom and battery manufacturing applications. The new offerings address growing demands in semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical production, and lithium-ion battery manufacturing. Fan Filter Unit Series The newly launched FFU series delivers laminar airflow control with HEPA and ULPA filtration efficiency compliant with ISO… Continue reading Freudenberg Expands Filtration Portfolio for Cleanroom and Battery Manufacturing
Auto Retail Demand Stays Firm After Festive Peak; Two-wheelers Up 38%, PVs Up 31%
India’s auto retail market continued to hold firm after the festive season, with two-wheelers and passenger vehicles posting strong year-on-year gains in the weeks following Diwali. Vahan data for the period from November 11-27 shows that two-wheeler registrations rose 38% and passenger vehicle registrations grew 31% compared with the post-festive period from November 22 to… Continue reading Auto Retail Demand Stays Firm After Festive Peak; Two-wheelers Up 38%, PVs Up 31%