Category: US Motoring Press

Automotive Lighting: From Functional Necessity to Strategic Differentiator

For decades, automotive lighting was viewed primarily as a regulatory and functional requirement—illuminating the road ahead, signalling intent, and ensuring basic visibility. Today, that perception has fundamentally changed. Lighting has emerged as one of the most powerful strategic differentiators in modern vehicles, shaping safety outcomes, brand identity, energy efficiency, and customer experience. Globally, and increasingly… Continue reading Automotive Lighting: From Functional Necessity to Strategic Differentiator

Zero Duty on Nearly 50% of Indian Auto Parts Exported to US: Piyush Goyal

Following the announcement of an interim trade agreement between India and the United States, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that some elementary auto part exports from India to the US will attract zero duty, with more than half of India’s auto component exports set to fall under the duty-free category. “Some… Continue reading Zero Duty on Nearly 50% of Indian Auto Parts Exported to US: Piyush Goyal

ZF Aftermarket Launches Agricultural Tractor Clutch Range in India

ZF Aftermarket has announced the launch of a new range of SACHS Clutch Discs and Kits designed specifically for agricultural tractors. The products combine the company’s engineering standards with manufacturing facilities located in India, aiming to serve markets across India, the Middle East, and Africa. The clutch solutions are engineered for agricultural applications, featuring friction… Continue reading ZF Aftermarket Launches Agricultural Tractor Clutch Range in India

AEEE Concludes FEED 2026 Conference with Focus on Energy Efficiency

The Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) concluded its sixth annual Forum on Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation (FEED 2026) on February 4, with discussions centred on implementing energy efficiency measures across India’s industrial and infrastructure sectors. The two-day conference brought together government representatives, private sector participants, and civil society organisations. More than 370 stakeholders… Continue reading AEEE Concludes FEED 2026 Conference with Focus on Energy Efficiency

India, US agree interim trade deal; Auto exports to get preferential quota

India and the United States have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement, under which the US will grant a preferential tariff-rate quote for automotive parts imported from India. Under the framework, the US will also reduce its tariffs on Indian imports on a wide range of products to 18% from the existing 50%.… Continue reading India, US agree interim trade deal; Auto exports to get preferential quota

Wells to ramp up production of 850kg Vertige sports car

Warwickshire-based Wells Motor Cars is due to ramp up production of the Vertige – its 850kg mid-engined coupé – to around 12 cars this year, before doubling that figure in 2027. The Vertige made its debut at the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed, having been conceived as founder Robin Wells’ dream sports car. Production of… Continue reading Wells to ramp up production of 850kg Vertige sports car

The 100mpg challenge: Pushing my 22-year-old Audi A2 to the limit

[embedded content] Given that my Audi A2 was returning 75mpg in normal use, I had idly wondered what I could get out of this 1.4-litre diesel hatch if I tried. It was a bank holiday Monday, I was in no rush and I was driving from Bicester to Petersfield and back to visit family. So… Continue reading The 100mpg challenge: Pushing my 22-year-old Audi A2 to the limit

Podcast: Why Nissan is turning back to Japan for inspiration

Nissan is working on showcasing more of its Japanese heritage in the designs of future models, according to its new European design chief. Giovanny Arroba, a veteran of the Japanese firm who has previously worked in design centres in the US and Japan, took over as the head of Nissan Design Europe in Paddington, London last… Continue reading Podcast: Why Nissan is turning back to Japan for inspiration

JK Tyre to Invest Rs 1,130 Crore to Expand Capacity by FY28

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd’s board today approved a Rs 1,130 crore investment to expand the capacity of truck and bus radial (TBR), all-steel light truck radial (LTBR) and passenger car radial (PCR) tyres, with the additional output slated to come on stream by the second quarter of the financial year 2027-28. The company will… Continue reading JK Tyre to Invest Rs 1,130 Crore to Expand Capacity by FY28