Aston Martin has officially launched the new Vanquish in India, marking the return of the iconic nameplate to the luxury car market. The vehicle comes with a premium price tag of ₹8.85 crore (ex-showroom, without options). The 2025 Vanquish represents a significant evolution in Aston Martin’s lineup, featuring a formidable 5.2-liter V12 Twin-Turbo engine that… Continue reading Aston Martin Vanquish Debuts in India at ₹8.85 Crore
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Motherson Plans $5-7 Million Additional Investment in REE Automotive
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SMIL) has announced that its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group B.V. (SMRP B.V.), will invest between USD 5 to 7 million in REE Automotive Ltd. According to the company’s regulatory filing, the investment is intended to maintain SMRP B.V.’s current ownership percentage in REE Automotive. The filing… Continue reading Motherson Plans $5-7 Million Additional Investment in REE Automotive
Samvardhana Motherson Approves ₹200 Crore Investment in CIM Tools
Automotive components manufacturer Samvardhana Motherson International Limited announced today a ₹200 crore investment in its aerospace subsidiary, CIM Tools Private Limited, signaling a deeper push into the aviation manufacturing sector. The company’s Board of Directors approved the subscription of up to 20,000 Compulsory Convertible Debentures (CCDs) carrying a 9.25% interest rate, according to regulatory filings… Continue reading Samvardhana Motherson Approves ₹200 Crore Investment in CIM Tools
India’s Li-ion Battery Industry to See Over ₹75,000 Crore Investment by 2030: ICRA
India’s lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery industry is set to receive investments exceeding ₹75,000 crore by 2030, with over 150 GWh of battery cell manufacturing capacity expected to become operational, according to a recent report by ICRA. The country’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is expanding, driven by government initiatives, increasing consumer awareness, and the introduction of… Continue reading India’s Li-ion Battery Industry to See Over ₹75,000 Crore Investment by 2030: ICRA
Night light: We try overnight track ‘day’ in the Mazda MX-5
I am peddling my Mazda MX-5 as fast as I dare. In front of me is almost perfect darkness. I know there’s a sharp right-hander coming up quickly, but I’m finding it difficult to pick a braking point, because behind me is a PENETRATING high beam from the front bumper-mounted auxiliary lights of a 1990s… Continue reading Night light: We try overnight track ‘day’ in the Mazda MX-5
Bajaj Auto sells 16,245 Chetaks in March 1-21, TVS and Ola separated by 91 units
Bajaj Auto, which led the Indian electric two-wheeler industry in the first two weeks of March 2025, has maintained its lead in the third week too, with nearly 14,000 Chetaks sold. However, as the latest retail sales data from the Vahan portal (as of March 22, 2025, 7am) depicts, his month’s Week 3 sales numbers… Continue reading Bajaj Auto sells 16,245 Chetaks in March 1-21, TVS and Ola separated by 91 units
Bajaj Auto sells 16,245 Chetaks in March 1-21, TVS and Ola separated by 91 units
Bajaj Auto, which led the Indian electric two-wheeler industry in the first two weeks of March 2025, has maintained its lead in the third week too, with nearly 14,000 Chetaks sold. However, as the latest retail sales data from the Vahan portal (as of March 22, 2025, 7am) depicts, his month’s Week 3 sales numbers… Continue reading Bajaj Auto sells 16,245 Chetaks in March 1-21, TVS and Ola separated by 91 units
MWIC Bonus Episode 3: Autocar meets Citroen CEO Thierry Koskas
In this bonus podcast, Autocar’s Editor, Mark Tisshaw, meets the Citroen CEO Thierry Koskas. Citroen has refreshed its entire model range in the past 12 months as part of an all-new line up, but Koskas now has an eye on the future including making more of its illustrious past. Could this include a new 2CV?… Continue reading MWIC Bonus Episode 3: Autocar meets Citroen CEO Thierry Koskas
Smart #5 gets 366-mile range and 4×4-inspired special edition
UK deliveries of the Smart #5 – the brand’s biggest car yet – will begin in October. An EV that will attempt to win over buyers of large SUVs with its hardy character, it will be underpinned by an 800V electrical architecture and major on in-car technology. It sits on the same Geely SEA2 platform as the… Continue reading Smart #5 gets 366-mile range and 4×4-inspired special edition
Elon Musk tells Tesla employees ‘hang onto your stock,’ urges vandals to ‘stop being psycho’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk watches as President Donald Trump talks to the media, outside the White House in Washington, D.C., March 11, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters During Elon Musk’s two months in Washington, D.C., Tesla shares have been on a precipitous decline, losing over 40% of their value. Protests and campaigns against Tesla, Musk… Continue reading Elon Musk tells Tesla employees ‘hang onto your stock,’ urges vandals to ‘stop being psycho’