There was a time when bosses at car manufacturers didn’t like to talk about platforms – the mechanical underpinnings of their cars. These are expensive to develop, so big car companies share them across brands, and bosses used to think that it might be perceived as bad news if the public knew that a cheap… Continue reading Cars can share platforms but be completely different
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How London’s iconic black cabs will survive the Uber age
According to my phone, Taxi House, headquarters of the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) on Great Suffolk Street, London, E1, is just a 15-minute walk from Waterloo station, where I’m located. I’m due to meet Steve McNamara, the association’s general secretary, there and although shanks’s pony is more appealing, I ought to take one of his… Continue reading How London’s iconic black cabs will survive the Uber age
Most expensive cars ever sold at auction
This 412P, known by its chassis number of 0854, is one of just two such cars built for favoured racing customers. The lucky recipient of this car was the UK’s Ferrari importer, Colonel Ronnie Hoare, who had it painted in its red and blue livery and entered it in a number of significant races with… Continue reading Most expensive cars ever sold at auction
Best supercars on sale 2025
Take one look at the SF90 XX Stradale and you’ll quickly notice how Ferrari’s engineers have put plenty of effort into making it as aerodynamic as possible. Of course, a slippery body is only part of the equation, and powering this model is a four-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine that works in tandem with three electric… Continue reading Best supercars on sale 2025
Exclusive: Top Six e-2W OEMs Command 76% Share of 3.65 Million Units Sold Since 2018
Eight-and-a-half months into CY2025, the Indian electric two-wheeler industry has registered new vehicle sales of over 777,000 units till August 23, 2025. This constitutes 68% of CY2024’s record retail sales of nearly 1.15 million units and bids fair to raise the bar with four months still remaining this year. Of the 210 players in the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top Six e-2W OEMs Command 76% Share of 3.65 Million Units Sold Since 2018
FADA Issues Advisory Against Excess Inventory Amid Uncertainty on GST
At a time when the auto industry gears up for the festive season, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) sounded a note of caution for its members, warning them against higher inventory and premature messaging on vehicle prices in light of the government’s proposed GST 2.0 reforms. The government has proposed restructuring the existing… Continue reading FADA Issues Advisory Against Excess Inventory Amid Uncertainty on GST
JK Tyre MD Anshuman Singhania Honoured with ‘CEO of the Year’ Award
Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., has been conferred the ‘CEO of the Year’ award by the Top Rankers Management Club. The recognition was presented during the 25th National Management Summit, organized by Top Rankers Management Consultants in New Delhi. The award acknowledges Singhania’s leadership and strategic direction in guiding JK… Continue reading JK Tyre MD Anshuman Singhania Honoured with ‘CEO of the Year’ Award
Fiem Industries Reports Fire Incident at Rajasthan Manufacturing Unit, Operations Expected to Resume Shortly
Fiem Industries Limited has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) about a fire incident that occurred on August 23, 2025, at its Unit-8 facility located in Plot No. SP1-C, Industrial Area, Tapukara, District Alwar, Rajasthan (301707). In a regulatory filing made under Regulation 30(4)/(6) read with Schedule… Continue reading Fiem Industries Reports Fire Incident at Rajasthan Manufacturing Unit, Operations Expected to Resume Shortly
Samvardhana Motherson Launches MEESL for Clean Mobility Electronics
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) has announced the incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Motherson Egtronics Electronics Solutions Limited (MEESL), on August 22, 2025. The move follows the execution of a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) between SAMIL and South Korea-based Egtronics Co., Ltd., which was disclosed on June 19, 2025. MEESL has been established… Continue reading Samvardhana Motherson Launches MEESL for Clean Mobility Electronics
Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition Sells Out 999 Units in 135 Seconds
Mahindra & Mahindra announced the swift sell-out of the limited-run BE 6 Batman Edition, with all 999 units booked within 135 seconds of sales opening at 11:00 AM. The model was unveiled the previous day, coinciding with India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations. Initially planned as a 300-unit special edition, rising customer interest prompted Mahindra to… Continue reading Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition Sells Out 999 Units in 135 Seconds