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Tata Technologies Launches Digital Battery Passport Solution

Tata Technologies announced the launch of WATTSync, a digital battery passport solution designed to track batteries throughout their lifecycle from mining to recycling. The platform was unveiled on August 19, 2025, targeting battery manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and recycling companies. The solution captures and validates battery data across the supply chain, providing stakeholders with information on… Continue reading Tata Technologies Launches Digital Battery Passport Solution

BMW India Launches Limited Edition Models to Mark 3 Series’ 50th Anniversary

BMW India has announced the launch of limited edition variants of its 3 Series models to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the BMW 3 Series globally. The company will produce only 50 units each of the BMW 330Li M Sport ’50 Jahre’ Edition and BMW M340i ’50 Jahre’ Edition. The BMW 330Li M Sport ’50… Continue reading BMW India Launches Limited Edition Models to Mark 3 Series’ 50th Anniversary

China Agrees to Lift Export Restrictions on Rare Earth Magnets, Critical Items to India- Report

In a significant diplomatic development, China has agreed to address India’s pressing concerns regarding export restrictions on three critical items – fertilizers, rare earth minerals, and tunnel boring machines, according to a report by The Economic Times. The breakthrough came during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s two-day visit to India, where he held crucial talks… Continue reading China Agrees to Lift Export Restrictions on Rare Earth Magnets, Critical Items to India- Report

Allroad to Nowhere: what happened to lifted estates?

I can’t quite believe it: there are now no lifted estate cars on sale in the UK. With confirmation that the new Subaru Outback won’t be coming here, they’re all gone. What ever happened to the Seat Leon X-Perience, Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer and Toyota Corolla Trek? Then there was the Skoda Octavia and Superb Scout… Continue reading Allroad to Nowhere: what happened to lifted estates?

Volkswagen Passat

Like the Superb and many other VW Group cars, the ‘B9’ Passat uses the latest version of the familiar MQB Evo platform, which brings two major advancements in particular. One is the improved in-car tech, which we will get to in due course, while on the mechanical side it’s that for the plug-in hybrid a large,… Continue reading Volkswagen Passat

Second-hand car buyers go for superminis over SUVs

Nine of the 10 best-selling used cars in the UK are still traditional hatchbacks and superminis, in stark contrast to the popularity of SUVs among buyers of new cars. The greater sales potential and profitability of crossovers and SUVs – together with the arrival of margin-slashing safety and emissions regulations – have threatened the commercial… Continue reading Second-hand car buyers go for superminis over SUVs

GST Rate Cut Could Boost Indian Auto Sales by 15-18% But Festival Season Uncertainty Looms, Warns BNP Paribas

A potential reduction in GST rates for India’s automotive sector could deliver significant volume growth of 15-18% for major automakers, according to a new research report from BNP Paribas. However, the investment bank warns that uncertainty around the timing of these reforms could disrupt crucial festival season sales in the coming weeks, potentially affecting millions… Continue reading GST Rate Cut Could Boost Indian Auto Sales by 15-18% But Festival Season Uncertainty Looms, Warns BNP Paribas

Tata Technologies pioneers WattSync platform for EV battery passport

Tata Technologies, the global engineering and digital services company of the Tata Group, has introduced its latest proprietary tool – WattSync – a platform designed to aggregate, track, and manage battery lifecycle data in real time, thereby enabling EV OEMs and battery pack manufacturers to conform to the upcoming EU Battery Regulations. The legislation which… Continue reading Tata Technologies pioneers WattSync platform for EV battery passport