In a candid and powerful LinkedIn post dated April 11, 2025, Niraj Rajmohan, CTO of Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive, outlined a clear-eyed view of what he sees as India’s true technological awakening—not in venture-backed hype cycles or app-based unicorns, but in the quiet, persistent work of deeptech innovators solving foundational problems. “India cannot build its future… Continue reading Building in Silence: Ultraviolette CTO’s Call for India’s Deeptech Backbone
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Madhur Bajaj, Former Vice-Chairman of Bajaj Auto, Passes Away at 73
Madhur Bajaj, former vice-chairman of Bajaj Auto and a veteran of the Indian automotive industry, passed away on Friday at the age of 73. The cause of death is believed to be age-related. Bajaj was a key figure in India’s two- and three-wheeler revolution and played a vital role in the growth and modernization of… Continue reading Madhur Bajaj, Former Vice-Chairman of Bajaj Auto, Passes Away at 73
Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to Exit Role by Late 2025
Harley-Davidson has announced that the company’s CEO, Jochen Zeitz, will be stepping down from his role at the end of 2025. The company’s Board of Directors has confirmed that it has already started looking for a replacement CEO for the interim period. Zeitz took over as CEO from Matthew Levatich during one of the toughest… Continue reading Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to Exit Role by Late 2025
JK Tyre-WIAA Women’s Rally 2025 Begins in Mumbai
The 2025 edition of the JK Tyre-WIAA Women’s Rally to the Valley was flagged off today from the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Worli, Mumbai. Organised by the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) and presented by JK Tyre, the event saw participation from more than 300 women driving nearly 100 cars. Conducted in… Continue reading JK Tyre-WIAA Women’s Rally 2025 Begins in Mumbai
Tariff Talks Must Be Viewed as a Two-Way Street, Says Mercedes-Benz India Chief
As discussions around Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) between India and the European Union—and potentially the United States—gather momentum, Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer has offered a nuanced view, underscoring the broader economic potential, and downplayed immediate pricing benefits for luxury car buyers. “One of the fallacies that is now doing the rounds… Continue reading Tariff Talks Must Be Viewed as a Two-Way Street, Says Mercedes-Benz India Chief
Fireside Chat | Tamil Nadu’s Policy Push for Auto Industry | Future Powertrain Conclave
In this fireside conversation with Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor Autocar India, Dr TRB Rajaa, Industries Minister, Tamil Nadu, gives a glimpse of the state’s policy roadmap to enable growth of the dynamic automotive sector. Tamil Nadu, which is considered the automotive capital of India, is leading from the front when it comes to offering a conducive… Continue reading Fireside Chat | Tamil Nadu’s Policy Push for Auto Industry | Future Powertrain Conclave
Tamil Nadu’s Policy Push for Auto Industry | Future Powertrain Conclave
In this fireside conversation with Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor Autocar India, Dr TRB Rajaa, Industries Minister, Tamil Nadu, gives a glimpse of the state’s policy roadmap to enable growth of the dynamic automotive sector. Tamil Nadu, which is considered the automotive capital of India, is leading from the front when it comes to offering a conducive… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Policy Push for Auto Industry | Future Powertrain Conclave
This £100k Peugeot 205 GTI cured my restomod fatigue
I was about four years old when I first laid eyes on a Peugeot 205: an Alpine White 1.9-litre GTi. Even then I knew it was special, and its clean-cut, Pininfarina-penned lines etched themselves onto my brain as the genesis of what would become my hot hatch infatuation. Later, I was shuttled to and from… Continue reading This £100k Peugeot 205 GTI cured my restomod fatigue
Tractor Market Rebounds In 2024-25 On Strong Rural Growth
The financial year 2025 (April-March) showed a recovery for domestic tractor sales with nearly 8% year-on-year growth. The single-digit uptick was supported by good rabi and kharif seasons, and positive terms of trade. Exports showed an increase of just one percent, remaining largely flat, according to data from the Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA). In… Continue reading Tractor Market Rebounds In 2024-25 On Strong Rural Growth
MWIC Bonus Episode 6: Autocar meets UK’s Volkswagen MD
In a bonus podcast, this week Autocar Meets Damien O’Sullivan, the managing director of the UK’s biggest car company, the Volkswagen Group. In his first interview since taking the role last December, O’Sullivan meets Autocar’s Editor, Mark Tisshaw, to discuss the state of the UK car market, how he juggles the management of so many… Continue reading MWIC Bonus Episode 6: Autocar meets UK’s Volkswagen MD