Uno Minda Limited plans to buy out its German partner, Buehler Motor GmbH, from their joint venture, Uno Minda Buehler Motor Private Limited, which manufactures traction motors for electric two- and three-wheelers, the company disclosed while seeking in-principal approval for the proposed acquisition. Uno Minda Buehler Motor Private Limited, the target entity, is engaged in… Continue reading Uno Minda Seeks to Buy Out German Partner Buehler Motor GmbH from EV Traction Motor JV
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Bajaj Auto Reports 6% Revenue Growth in Q1 FY26 Driven by Exports and Electric Vehicles
Bajaj Auto Limited reported a 6% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to ₹12,584 crores for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to ₹11,928 crores in the same period last year. The company’s total income rose to ₹13,015 crores, while profit after tax grew 5% to ₹2,096 crores. The Mumbai-based two-wheeler and commercial… Continue reading Bajaj Auto Reports 6% Revenue Growth in Q1 FY26 Driven by Exports and Electric Vehicles
Steelbird Helmets Launches Vintage 3.0 Open-Face Helmet Series
Steelbird Helmets announced the launch of its Vintage 3.0 Series on August 6, 2025, introducing an open-face helmet that combines vintage design elements with contemporary safety standards. The helmet is priced starting at ₹1299 and targets the growing cruiser motorcycle and urban scooter markets in India. The Vintage 3.0 draws design inspiration from 1970s motorcycle… Continue reading Steelbird Helmets Launches Vintage 3.0 Open-Face Helmet Series
Citroën India Partners with HDFC Bank for Vehicle Finance Solutions
Citroën India has entered into a partnership with HDFC Bank to provide retail and dealer finance solutions, the companies announced on August 6, 2025. The collaboration makes HDFC Bank the exclusive preferred financier for all Stellantis brands operating in India, including Jeep, Maserati, and Citroën. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Shishir Mishra, Business… Continue reading Citroën India Partners with HDFC Bank for Vehicle Finance Solutions
Vauxhall Frontera Electric now offers 253 miles for sub-£28k
Vauxhall has added a new Extended Range version of its new Frontera Electric crossover, offering up to 253 miles per charge for less than £28,000. The longer-legged version of Vauxhall‘s Ford Puma Gen-E rival switches the standard 44kWh battery for a 54kWh pack that adds up to 67 miles between charges on the WLTP test… Continue reading Vauxhall Frontera Electric now offers 253 miles for sub-£28k
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.152)
This latest episode of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior wondering whether Brad Pitt really can pull off pretending to be an F1 driver and what a great car at the Festival of the Unexceptional looks like. Plus, an unexpected insurance boon for Cropley, and we look forward to Steve’s upcoming… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.152)
Lotus Evija
Before you can understand how quickly the Evija can hurl itself into the middle distance, it is worth taking a moment to consider what’s motivating it – and exactly how. Take a notional modern, four-wheel-drive, combustion-engined performance car for comparison. One weighing roughly what our Lotus does. Something like a BMW M4 Competition. Assuming the… Continue reading Lotus Evija
Hyundai Bets on 6 Strategic Priorities to Regain Momentum in India’s Auto Market
Facing increasing competition and a recent dip in market share, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has laid a clear roadmap anchored on six strategic priorities to revive growth and reinforce its position in the world’s third-largest car market. These priorities—detailed in the company’s FY2024–25 Annual Report—focus on product portfolio expansion, deeper localisation, electrification, calibrated capacity… Continue reading Hyundai Bets on 6 Strategic Priorities to Regain Momentum in India’s Auto Market
Hyundai Motor India Eyes Low-Single Digit Growth in FY26, Targets 1 Million Units Annual Output by 2030
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is navigating FY2025–26 with cautious optimism as global uncertainties, high base effects, and macroeconomic volatility continue to affect the automotive industry. Against this backdrop, the company is guiding for low single-digit domestic growth, targeting a 7–8% increase in export volumes, backed by sustained demand in emerging markets. In his address… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Eyes Low-Single Digit Growth in FY26, Targets 1 Million Units Annual Output by 2030
Hyundai Motor India Evaluating Genesis Entry, Plans 26 New Models as It Enters ‘Next Chapter’: Tarun Garg
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is entering what Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, describes as its “next chapter” in the Indian market. This chapter is anchored by a multi-year product roadmap, capacity expansion, and potential entry into the premium segment with Genesis. The company has plans to launch 26 new models by… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Evaluating Genesis Entry, Plans 26 New Models as It Enters ‘Next Chapter’: Tarun Garg