The exterior of the main entrance of Ford Motor’s new world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor is swapping its 1950s “Glass House” headquarters for a new, modern industrial facility to promote collaboration and better appease thousands of employees who have returned to offices in recent years after remote working. The… Continue reading Inside Ford’s new world headquarters: Scratch kitchens, rotisserie chickens and design secrets
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TVS regains e-2W lead in first-half November, Hero Vida outsells Ola Electric
The gripping battle for leadership in India’s electric two-wheeler industry is turning even more intense. Fifteen days after it lost the e-2W crown in October to Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor Co has wrested it back. As per the latest Vahan retail sales statistics, TVS has sold 15,344 iQube e-scooters between November 1-15 – that’s 1,627… Continue reading TVS regains e-2W lead in first-half November, Hero Vida outsells Ola Electric
New Mercedes-AMG GLC set to offer more than 900bhp
The new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV will spawn an AMG-badged flagship next year that will be one of the most powerful models to have come out of Affalterbach. While related to the electric SUV unveiled at September’s Munich motor show, the new AMG GLC will represent a significant technical departure from that car. It will… Continue reading New Mercedes-AMG GLC set to offer more than 900bhp
GST Cuts Have Given a Boost to Sales, but Is It Short-Lived Festive Happiness or a Sustainable Trend That Is Here to Stay?
This October saw a fascinating confluence of policy and culture that profoundly impacted the spending patterns of the Indian consumer. Consumer spending is typically directed by two simple things: the price you see on the sticker and the cash in your wallet. However, in India, this economic equation is layered with another powerful aspect: culture.… Continue reading GST Cuts Have Given a Boost to Sales, but Is It Short-Lived Festive Happiness or a Sustainable Trend That Is Here to Stay?
Why India’s EV Battery Landscape Needs Home-Grown Manufacturers To Stay Competitive
India’s electric vehicle revolution is well underway, but to sustain it, establishing a robust domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem is essential. While the country has recorded more than 4.4 million electric vehicles on its roads by August 2024, including around 950,000 in the first eight months of the year and a market penetration reaching 6.6%, the… Continue reading Why India’s EV Battery Landscape Needs Home-Grown Manufacturers To Stay Competitive
Impact of Rare Earth Shortage on the EV Market and What is the Way Out for India
India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution faces an acute challenge: a global shortage of rare earth elements—and particularly rare earth magnets—which threatens to stall growth, disrupt supply chains, and weaken aspirations to become a clean mobility leader. There is an urgent need for alternative solutions, policy reforms, and technology innovation to ensure the sector remains resilient… Continue reading Impact of Rare Earth Shortage on the EV Market and What is the Way Out for India
Honda Open to Supplying Products to Indian Carmakers
According to an exclusive report by Autocar India, Honda is exploring partnerships with Indian original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as part of a strategy to drive scale, reduce costs, and regain competitiveness for its future India programme. The development represents a potential shift in Honda’s India strategy as the Japanese automaker seeks to strengthen its position… Continue reading Honda Open to Supplying Products to Indian Carmakers
ITL Unveils Advanced Tractor Range at Agritechnica 2025
International Tractors Limited (ITL), India’s leading tractor export brand, presented its latest agricultural machinery innovations at Agritechnica 2025 in Hannover, Germany. The exhibition highlighted the company’s commitment to advancing global farming technology through performance-driven solutions. The showcase featured two flagship launches: the Solis S40 Shuttle XL and the Solis EXTRA series. The S40 Shuttle XL,… Continue reading ITL Unveils Advanced Tractor Range at Agritechnica 2025
Weekly Auto Wrap: Tata Expands Powertrain Play, Big-Bike GST Sparks Investment Alarm, EV Conclave Highlights
The week of November 10-16 brought together a mix of deep industry introspection and decisive product-strategy pivots. At Autocar Professional’s India EV Conclave, government officials and top OEM leaders converged on a unified message: India’s electrification momentum is real, but long-term competitiveness hinges on accelerating R&D, fixing the battery supply chain’s China dependence, building robust… Continue reading Weekly Auto Wrap: Tata Expands Powertrain Play, Big-Bike GST Sparks Investment Alarm, EV Conclave Highlights
I bought the lesser-known Mitsubishi Evo – by accident
Say ‘Evo’ and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in its many generations springs to mind. At least that’s what popped into the head of one UK dealer importing Subaru Imprezas from Japan. Pat Tennant, who bought an Evo from him, recalls what happened next: “The dealer’s supplier told him he had space for two more cars in… Continue reading I bought the lesser-known Mitsubishi Evo – by accident