The United States imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported auto parts on Saturday that could sharply raise prices for new and used vehicles as well as for repairs and insurance. The latest tariffs, which President Trump ordered in March as part of his plan to promote domestic manufacturing, come after the 25 percent levies on… Continue reading Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In
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Samvardhana Motherson Completes Acquisition of Brazilian Firm Baldi
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SMIL) has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Baldi Industria E Comercio Ltda., a Brazil-based automotive component manufacturer. The acquisition was carried out through SMP Automotive Produtos Automotivos Do Brasil Ltda. (SMP Brasil), a 100% subsidiary of Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group B.V. (SMRP B.V.), which is itself fully… Continue reading Samvardhana Motherson Completes Acquisition of Brazilian Firm Baldi
Tata Motors to Launch Altroz Facelift on May 22
Tata Motors has dropped the first teaser of the upcoming Altroz facelift ahead of its price announcement on May 22. The premium hatchback has been periodically updated with new powertrain options and new features, but it hasn’t received a cosmetic makeover since it went on sale in January 2020. An updated design aside, there will… Continue reading Tata Motors to Launch Altroz Facelift on May 22
CVs in FY25: On The Slow Road To Recovery
India’s commercial vehicle sector displayed a mixed performance in FY2025, with buses emerging as the standout segment with a robust 15% year-on-year growth, driven by mandatory scrapping of government vehicles and healthy replacement demand. However, the truck segments faced headwinds, with M&HCV trucks declining 4% and LCV trucks dropping 3% year-on-year, impacted by election-related disruptions… Continue reading CVs in FY25: On The Slow Road To Recovery
‘India must adopt a tech-agnostic approach to sustainable mobility’: Emitec’s Ashish Bhalla
In this interview, Ashish Bhalla, MD and CEO of Emitec outlines that instead of banning certain powertrains such as diesel engines, it is important for India to adopt a technology-agnostic approach towards sustainable mobility. Amidst a global push towards electrification, there is a growing sentiment that there needs to be multiple powertrain solutions to achieve… Continue reading ‘India must adopt a tech-agnostic approach to sustainable mobility’: Emitec’s Ashish Bhalla
An imperfect car is often easier to love
Just as I watched the last episode of Reacher and feared my television well was running dry, a new series of Bosch: Legacy arrived to make going to the gym less boring. So begins another series in which the star bounds around saving the day, breaking a few rules/laws/bones as necessary, and ultimately gets paid… Continue reading An imperfect car is often easier to love
Why Automotive Brands Need Intelligent Automated Customer Engagement
Brands operating in the automotive industry face uniquely complex challenges. The purchase of a vehicle represents a significant milestone in most consumers’ lives, triggering extensive research and numerous interactions across multiple touchpoints. These range from brand website visits and social media engagement to aggregator website comparisons, influencer content, and dealer interactions. Given this extensive journey,… Continue reading Why Automotive Brands Need Intelligent Automated Customer Engagement
Charging Ahead: Aligning India’s EV Growth with Free Trade Agreements
India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is at an inflection point. As the country pushes aggressively toward achieving its climate goals under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and net-zero targets by 2070, the government is recalibrating its EV policies — and increasingly aligning them with its approach to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). This intersection is shaping… Continue reading Charging Ahead: Aligning India’s EV Growth with Free Trade Agreements
Electric 3W battle heats up: Mahindra and Bajaj separated by 131 units in April, TVS grabs 2% share
April 2025, the opening month of FY2026, has been a good opener for the Indian electric vehicle industry with total sales of 167,520 units. While the e-two-wheeler industry clocked best-ever April sales of 91,791 units and 40% growth, the e-three-wheeler segment has also packed a punch. The e-3W industry has clocked retail sales of 52,533… Continue reading Electric 3W battle heats up: Mahindra and Bajaj separated by 131 units in April, TVS grabs 2% share
Electric 3W battle heats up: Mahindra and Bajaj separated by 131 units in April, TVS grabs 2% share
April 2025, the opening month of FY2026, has been a good opener for the Indian electric vehicle industry with total sales of 167,520 units. While the e-two-wheeler industry clocked best-ever April sales of 91,791 units and 40% growth, the e-three-wheeler segment has also packed a punch. The e-3W industry has clocked retail sales of 52,533… Continue reading Electric 3W battle heats up: Mahindra and Bajaj separated by 131 units in April, TVS grabs 2% share