Ten minutes and 26 seconds into our conversation, the bombshell drops: “What I can say now is that we will merge Forseven and McLaren. It will all exist under a McLaren umbrella.” We had speculated as such in our reporting of Forseven previously, but to hear the words come out of the mouth of Forseven… Continue reading Why McLaren’s merger with Forseven is a watershed moment
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Exclusive: McLaren plots reinvention in full merger with Forseven
Bicester, Oxfordshire. Forseven has three units there already and a new design centre opening soon. Forseven also has offices in Leamington Spa, unsurprisingly given the volume of talent it has attracted from neighbour JLR. All McLaren facilities at Woking, along with its composites factory in Yorkshire, will be retained for now, and the companies will… Continue reading Exclusive: McLaren plots reinvention in full merger with Forseven
Vauxhall Luton site sold for conversion into industrial park
Vauxhall‘s Luton factory has been sold to property firm Goodman, which will redevelop the site as an industrial park. The company said it would spend £400 million on the Bedfordshire site’s transformation and that it could create some 1700 jobs. The redevelopment work is due to be complete in three years. The news comes days after… Continue reading Vauxhall Luton site sold for conversion into industrial park
“Customers Swear by Their Quality—We’ll Bring Scale, Capital, and Integration” — Arvind Goel on Recent IAC Acquisitions
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its global footprint in the rapidly evolving automotive interiors sector, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. has acquired the assets of IAC Sweden and IAC Asterix UK. The acquisitions mark a significant push into the premium segment of vehicle interiors, expanding the company’s customer base and opening new avenues for… Continue reading “Customers Swear by Their Quality—We’ll Bring Scale, Capital, and Integration” — Arvind Goel on Recent IAC Acquisitions
Trump Tariffs: Auto Industry Reactions
The 25% import tariff imposed by the Donald Trump administration on automobiles a week ago went into effect on Wednesday. The tariffs were announced on March 26. Trump had also announced a 25% import duty on foreign-made auto components, used in vehicles assembled domestically. The 25% tariff on auto components will go into effect on… Continue reading Trump Tariffs: Auto Industry Reactions
Mahindra South Africa Unit Posts New Annual Sales Record In FY25 On Strong Retail Demand
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s South African unit has registered its highest-ever annual sales of 15,088 vehicles in the financial year that ended March 2025, driven by a record-breaking performance in March. The company sold 2,253 vehicles last month—its best monthly tally to date—marking a 40% year-on-year surge and breaching the 2,000-unit milestone in a single… Continue reading Mahindra South Africa Unit Posts New Annual Sales Record In FY25 On Strong Retail Demand
Mahindra South Africa Unit Posts New Annual Sales Record In FY25 On Strong Retail Demand
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s South African unit has registered its highest-ever annual sales of 15,088 vehicles in the financial year that ended March 2025, driven by a record-breaking performance in March. The company sold 2,253 vehicles last month—its best monthly tally to date—marking a 40% year-on-year surge and breaching the 2,000-unit milestone in a single… Continue reading Mahindra South Africa Unit Posts New Annual Sales Record In FY25 On Strong Retail Demand
BMW Group India Reports Record Sales Growth in Q1
BMW Group India reported its highest-ever first-quarter car deliveries in 2025, recording a 7% year-on-year growth. The company delivered 3,914 cars (BMW and MINI) and 1,373 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between January and March 2025. Each month in the quarter—January, February, and March—recorded its highest-ever sales. BMW said it maintains its position as India’s leading luxury… Continue reading BMW Group India Reports Record Sales Growth in Q1
India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study
According to the J.D. Power 2025 India Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study (2WIQS) released on March 5, two-wheeler owners in India experience more quality-related issues as they accumulate kilometers on their vehicles. The study found that owners report an average increase of 9 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) when they’ve ridden their vehicles more than 2,500… Continue reading India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study
India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study
According to the J.D. Power 2025 India Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study (2WIQS) released on March 5, two-wheeler owners in India experience more quality-related issues as they accumulate kilometers on their vehicles. The study found that owners report an average increase of 9 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) when they’ve ridden their vehicles more than 2,500… Continue reading India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study