That small can also be big is what most SUV manufacturers have realised in the booming Indian SUV market. Of the nearly 100 UVs and 1,000-plus variants in the domestic market, compact SUVs account for 20 models and a humongous number of variants. Of these 20 compact SUVs, 10 have made their mark in April… Continue reading Best-selling compact SUVs in April 2025: Maruti Brezza to Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros
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Tesla adds longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to board of directors
Jack Hartung. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Tesla has appointed longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to its board of directors, effective June 1. As part of the board, Hartung will join Tesla’s audit committee, the electric vehicle company disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The addition comes as Tesla… Continue reading Tesla adds longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to board of directors
The ‘pause’ in the China trade war is still feeding uncertainty, delays and high prices
When the Trump administration slapped 145% tariffs on China, the shipping and logistics industries slowed to a trickle. Now they’re dealing with the opposite problem: a surge. The administration’s decision to “pause” the steep tariffs for 90 days has left companies rushing to get orders in before the window closes. Insiders say the threat now… Continue reading The ‘pause’ in the China trade war is still feeding uncertainty, delays and high prices
How much would a 100% ‘Made in the USA’ vehicle cost? It’s complicated
A 2025 Ford Expedition with bronze trim at the automaker’s Kentucky Truck Plant, April 30, 2025. Michael Wayland | CNBC LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A white 2025 Ford Expedition SUV with bronze exterior trim rolled off the assembly line at Ford Motor‘s Kentucky Truck Plant. It was assembled — from its frame to completion — by… Continue reading How much would a 100% ‘Made in the USA’ vehicle cost? It’s complicated
Hyundai India to Boost Export Share in Total Volume to 30% by 2030
Hyundai Motor India Ltd is positioning India as its largest global export base after South Korea. The company, which is currently focusing on exports to offset domestic challenges, is targeting an increase in the share of exports in its total volume to 30% by the end of this decade, up from the current 21%. “Aiming… Continue reading Hyundai India to Boost Export Share in Total Volume to 30% by 2030
Ashok Leyland Declares ₹4.25 Second Interim Dividend for FY25
Ashok Leyland Ltd., the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and a leading global commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced on Friday that its Board of Directors has approved a second interim dividend of ₹4.25 per equity share for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. This latest dividend declaration brings the total interim payout for FY25… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Declares ₹4.25 Second Interim Dividend for FY25
Belrise to Set Up Three New Plants, Enters EV Hub Motor Segment via Chinese Partnership
Belrise Industries Ltd, a leading automotive components manufacturer, is setting up three new manufacturing facilities in India to expand capacity and tap into the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) segment. Two of the upcoming plants will be located in Chennai and will manufacture metal components, while a third facility in Pune will focus on the company’s… Continue reading Belrise to Set Up Three New Plants, Enters EV Hub Motor Segment via Chinese Partnership
Suzuki Launches Access Ride Connect TFT Edition at ₹1,01,900
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) has launched a new variant of its popular Access scooter, named the Access Ride Connect TFT Edition. Priced at ₹1,01,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new model is equipped with a Bluetooth-enabled 4.2-inch coloured TFT digital instrument cluster and comes in a new Pearl Mat Aqua Silver colour. The updated digital… Continue reading Suzuki Launches Access Ride Connect TFT Edition at ₹1,01,900
Autocar Professional’s May 15, 2025 Edition is out!
This latest edition presents an in-depth analysis of India’s evolving two-wheeler industry, which is undergoing a significant transformation marked by premiumisation, electrification, and a shift towards urban mobility. A key highlight is the intensifying rivalry between Hero MotoCorp and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), with Honda narrowing the market share gap and even surpassing… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s May 15, 2025 Edition is out!
‘EVs to touch 5% market penetration by end-2025’: Zeon Charging’s Karthikeyan Palanisamy
From 2% market penetration last year, to consistently staying above 3% in CY25, EV adoption in the Indian passenger vehicle market is growing on the back of new model introductions by multiple carmakers, says Zeon Charging’s Karthikeyan Palanisamy. Despite hovering in low single digits, the EV penetration in India’s passenger vehicle market is on the… Continue reading ‘EVs to touch 5% market penetration by end-2025’: Zeon Charging’s Karthikeyan Palanisamy