The new Renault 4 EV has gained a new cargo van variant, swapping its rear seats for a plastic load tray and lashing hooks. The removal of the rear seats gives the converted crossover a cargo capacity of 1045 litres, while its maximum payload is rated at 345kg. A mesh bulkhead is offered as an optional extra… Continue reading Renault 4 gains van variant with 254-mile range
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JLR cyber attack: production won’t restart until 24 Sept at earliest
JLR car production will not restart until 24 September at the earliest, the company has confirmed. The Jaguar and Land Rover maker was targeted by hackers on 1 September and is still in the process of rebuilding its computer systems. The group that hit Marks & Spencer earlier this year has claimed responsibility. This has led to production shutdowns… Continue reading JLR cyber attack: production won’t restart until 24 Sept at earliest
Renault Megane to get RS flagship and major ‘hot hatch’ makeover
It is not yet known if the new range-topping Megane E-Tech will take the Renaultsport name. Cambolive hinted that the Renault Group could decide to continue using the Alpine brand exclusively for dedicated sports cars. Previously, in February, the Renault Group’s then CEO, Luca de Meo, described Renaultsport to Autocar as being “in the fridge” and… Continue reading Renault Megane to get RS flagship and major ‘hot hatch’ makeover
Exclusive—Valeo Brain CEO Marc Vrecko: Regulation and Innovation Make India the Market to Watch
India’s regulatory landscape is rewriting mobility rules — not just in terms of volumes, but also in the features vehicles now carry. With new safety norms set to mandate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as emergency braking, drowsiness detection, and lane departure warnings in passenger vehicles from 2026, and the Bharat NCAP program now… Continue reading Exclusive—Valeo Brain CEO Marc Vrecko: Regulation and Innovation Make India the Market to Watch
VMS TMT Limited Secures Rs 27 Crores from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO
VMS TMT Limited, a Gujarat-based manufacturer of TMT bars marketed under the Kamdhenu brand, has successfully raised Rs 26.73 crores from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering scheduled to commence on September 17, 2025. The company allocated 27,00,000 equity shares at Rs 99 per share to five institutional investors. Saint Capital Fund emerged… Continue reading VMS TMT Limited Secures Rs 27 Crores from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO
Matter’s e-Motorcycle Push in a Scooter Dominated Market
When electric motorcycle startup Matter Motor Works Pvt Ltd, was founded by Mohal Lalbhai in 2019, the electric two-wheeler market in India was still at a nascent stage. Barely 30,000 units were being sold annually, and scooters were seen as the natural spearhead of electrification. Startups such as Ather Energy and Okinawa had entered early,… Continue reading Matter’s e-Motorcycle Push in a Scooter Dominated Market
Ford to Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs in Germany Amid Slowing EV Demand
Ford Motor Co. will cut as many as 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle plant in Cologne, Germany, citing weaker-than-expected demand for battery-powered cars, Fortune reported Tuesday. The company said the reductions would be carried out primarily through voluntary departures and buyouts. The move comes on top of a restructuring announced in November 2024 that… Continue reading Ford to Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs in Germany Amid Slowing EV Demand
Ford to Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs in Germany Amid Slowing EV Demand
Ford Motor Co. will cut as many as 1,000 jobs at its electric vehicle plant in Cologne, Germany, citing weaker-than-expected demand for battery-powered cars, Fortune reported Tuesday. The company said the reductions would be carried out primarily through voluntary departures and buyouts. The move comes on top of a restructuring announced in November 2024 that… Continue reading Ford to Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs in Germany Amid Slowing EV Demand
SJS Enterprises Partners with BOE Varitronix for Automotive Display Manufacturing
S.J.S. Enterprises Limited has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Hong Kong-based BOE Varitronix Limited to develop automotive display manufacturing capabilities in India. The partnership was disclosed to stock exchanges on September 16, 2025, in compliance with regulatory requirements. The MoU outlines plans for BOE Varitronix to transfer technology to SJS Enterprises for… Continue reading SJS Enterprises Partners with BOE Varitronix for Automotive Display Manufacturing
Apollo Tyres Secures Team India Jersey Sponsorship in ₹579 Crore Deal
Apollo Tyres has emerged as the new jersey sponsor for the Indian cricket team, signing a three-year agreement valued at ₹579 crore. A senior BCCI official confirmed the development to PTI on Tuesday, adding that the formal announcement will follow soon. The bidding process took place on September 16. Apollo Tyres outbid Canva and JK… Continue reading Apollo Tyres Secures Team India Jersey Sponsorship in ₹579 Crore Deal