JSW MG Motor India says it is equally exposed to rare earth supply challenges, with no special advantage despite its association with China’s SAIC Motor. “We are as impacted or not impacted as any other OEM in the country,” said Managing Director Anurag Mehrotra, firmly dismissing suggestions of preferential access due to the brand’s global… Continue reading MG Says Not Immune to Rare Earth Disruption
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Gabriel India to Invest Rs 27 Crore in Fasteners Joint Venture with South Korean Firm
Gabriel India Limited will invest Rs 26,82,84,100 (Rs 26.8 crore) to acquire a 51% stake in Jinhap Automotive India Private Limited (JAIPL), creating a joint venture with South Korean company Jinos Co., Ltd. to manufacture fasteners for automotive and industrial applications, the company announced following its board meeting on July 9, 2025. The auto components… Continue reading Gabriel India to Invest Rs 27 Crore in Fasteners Joint Venture with South Korean Firm
Kia India Launches EV Ecosystem with 11,000+ Charging Points Ahead of Carens Clavis EV Launch
Kia India launched a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem on July 9, 2025, featuring the K-Charge platform that provides access to over 11,000 charging points across India and a network of 250+ EV-ready workshops, ahead of the July 15 launch of its first made-in-India electric vehicle, the Carens Clavis EV. The mass-premium automaker developed the integrated… Continue reading Kia India Launches EV Ecosystem with 11,000+ Charging Points Ahead of Carens Clavis EV Launch
Continental Taps India as Global Hub for R&D and Manufacturing
German automotive giant Continental AG is increasingly handing the keys to its future to India, transforming the nation from a key market into a critical command center for its global ambitions in autonomous driving and next-generation vehicle technology. This strategic pivot comes as Continental prepares to spin off its automotive business into a new entity,… Continue reading Continental Taps India as Global Hub for R&D and Manufacturing
Tata Motors Integrates Dolby Atmos into Harrier.ev
Tata Motors has partnered with Dolby Laboratories to introduce Dolby Atmos in the Harrier.ev electric SUV. This collaboration marks Dolby’s entry into Tata Motors’ passenger EV portfolio, expanding its presence in the Indian automotive audio market. The Harrier.ev will feature a built-in Dolby Atmos audio experience, accessible through compatible applications like Gaana and Audible, integrated… Continue reading Tata Motors Integrates Dolby Atmos into Harrier.ev
Daimler Truck Sets Financial Targets for 2030, Announces Share Buyback Program
Daimler Truck Holding AG presented upgraded financial targets for 2030 and announced a new share buyback program during its Capital Market Day 2025 on July 8, 2025. The event, held at the company’s truck manufacturing plant in Cleveland, North Carolina, outlined the firm’s evolved group strategy under the theme “Stronger 2030.” The commercial vehicle manufacturer… Continue reading Daimler Truck Sets Financial Targets for 2030, Announces Share Buyback Program
JSW MG Motor India Opens First MG SELECT Experience Centre in Thane
JSW MG Motor India has inaugurated its first MG SELECT Experience Centre in Thane, Maharashtra. The new centre marks the debut of the company’s MG SELECT initiative, aimed at offering a premium automotive retail experience. The new format aligns with the company’s broader strategy of expanding its presence in India’s luxury vehicle segment. Inspired by… Continue reading JSW MG Motor India Opens First MG SELECT Experience Centre in Thane
Continental Releases White Paper on Vehicle Security Framework Using Verifiable Credentials
Continental has published a white paper detailing how verifiable credentials could enhance security and privacy in connected vehicle applications. The document, titled “Mobility applications for software-defined vehicles — an approach based on verifiable credentials,” presents vehicles as platforms for software solutions beyond transportation. Verifiable credentials are cryptographically secure digital formats that represent information about vehicles… Continue reading Continental Releases White Paper on Vehicle Security Framework Using Verifiable Credentials
MG’s Chinese Roots Offer No Immunity from Rare Earth Shock, Says Anurag Mehrotra
Despite its partial Chinese ownership, JSW MG Motor India says it is just as exposed to the global rare earth supply crunch as any other automaker. “We are as impacted or not impacted as any other OEM in the country,” said Managing Director Anurag Mehrotra, dismissing the idea that the brand’s China connection with SAIC… Continue reading MG’s Chinese Roots Offer No Immunity from Rare Earth Shock, Says Anurag Mehrotra
ZF Group Transfers Full Ownership of Indian Joint Venture to Somic Ishikawa
ZF India Pvt Ltd and Somic Ishikawa Inc. have completed an agreement transferring 100% ownership of their joint venture, Somic ZF Components Pvt Ltd, to the Japanese automotive parts manufacturer. The transaction ends a business partnership that began in 1993, though financial terms were not disclosed by either party. The acquisition allows Somic Ishikawa to… Continue reading ZF Group Transfers Full Ownership of Indian Joint Venture to Somic Ishikawa