Sleek new Range Rover Velar EV due to launch in spring 2026

Land Rover will launch the first electric SUV based atop its new EMA platform in spring 2026 – and it’s expected to be the replacement for the Range Rover Velar.  The marque’s first EV will be the Range Rover Electric due next year. That flagship model – and the Range Rover Sport Electric due shortly after –… Continue reading Sleek new Range Rover Velar EV due to launch in spring 2026

Jaguar F-Pace to be axed globally in 2026

The Jaguar F-Pace will be axed globally in early 2026, JLR CEO Adrian Mardell has confirmed, after it was pulled from sale in the UK. Jaguar no longer sells any new cars in its home market and won’t until its all-new four-door electric GT arrives in summer 2026. “We’ve reviewed all of the Jaguar nameplates,” said Mardell.… Continue reading Jaguar F-Pace to be axed globally in 2026

Jaguar to enter new era with concept car debut on 2 December

Jaguar is set to enter its next era with the unveiling of a new concept car previewing its long-awaited electric GT on 2 December. Autocar previously reported that the radical concept is due next month, and the brand has now said that the “next stage in Jaguar’s transformation” will be revealed at Miami Art Week on 2 December. The… Continue reading Jaguar to enter new era with concept car debut on 2 December

MapmyIndia reports steady growth in Q2 FY25, announces Southeast Asia expansion through Hyundai Autoever JV

MapmyIndia (C.E. Info Systems Ltd.), India’s prominent digital maps and deep-tech products company, has announced a new joint venture with Hyundai Autoever, a fully owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company. Named PT Terra Link Technologies, this joint venture is based in Indonesia and is expected to help expand MapmyIndia’s presence in Southeast Asia, focusing on… Continue reading MapmyIndia reports steady growth in Q2 FY25, announces Southeast Asia expansion through Hyundai Autoever JV

Maruti Suzuki and HSBC India partner for dealer inventory funding

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), a leader in India’s automotive industry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation India (HSBC India) to enhance inventory funding options for its dealerships. This new partnership aims to support over 4,000 Maruti Suzuki sales outlets across the country by offering comprehensive inventory financing… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki and HSBC India partner for dealer inventory funding

Tata Motors expects strong H2 for JLR, confident of meeting sales, EBIT target

After a weak performance in the first half of the current financial year, Tata Motors Ltd expects a strong second half for Jaguar Land Rover and has reaffirmed the full financial year revenue and EBIT margin targets of the British luxury car maker. Jaguar Land Rover saw its revenue remain flat at £13.7 billion in… Continue reading Tata Motors expects strong H2 for JLR, confident of meeting sales, EBIT target

Tata Motors navigates shifting sands in CV market with electric ACE expansion

Tata Motors’ strategic pivot toward the electric segment, specifically through its ACE small commercial vehicle (SCV), is showing signs of progress despite shifting market dynamics and looming reductions in government subsidies. In the second quarter of FY25, sales of the ACE EV rose by 17%, and the company is optimistic about sustaining similar growth going… Continue reading Tata Motors navigates shifting sands in CV market with electric ACE expansion

‘There will be a hockey stick effect in India’s EV sales’: Rohit Saboo, NBC Bearings

NBC Bearings, which is part of the CK Birla Group, and a leading supplier of bearings for various applications to the automotive industry, is eyeing the shift towards electrification and developing new-age solutions to cater to the industry’s transformed needs.  The company gauged the EV trend, and started investing in EV-specific bearings six years ago.… Continue reading ‘There will be a hockey stick effect in India’s EV sales’: Rohit Saboo, NBC Bearings

New Maruti Dzire gets 5 stars in GNCAP crash test

Shortly after unveiling the new fourth-generation Dzire in India, Maruti Suzuki has gotten the compact sedan crash tested by Global NCAP. The new Maruti Dzire has scored an impressive 5 stars in adult occupant protection (AOP) and a 4-star safety rating for child occupant protection (COP), making it the first Maruti to score a 5-star rating from… Continue reading New Maruti Dzire gets 5 stars in GNCAP crash test

Gujarat targets $3.5 Trillion economy by 2047, FICCI pledges support

At a special session during FICCI’s National Executive Committee Meeting (NECM), Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasised Gujarat’s commitment to fostering an industry-friendly environment. He highlighted state policies and initiatives designed to attract investment and promote sustainable growth. Chief Minister Patel acknowledged the role of Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in India’s development, noting initiatives such as… Continue reading Gujarat targets $3.5 Trillion economy by 2047, FICCI pledges support