In a world where political fault lines are redrawing supply chains and redefining markets, Laurens van den Acker, Executive Vice President of Design at Renault Group, isn’t just thinking about the next SUV silhouette or EV concept. He’s thinking about fragility. “The world is messy,” he says bluntly. “We’re seeing geographical walls coming up. You… Continue reading ‘We’re Not Overexposed to China or the U.S.—And That’s Suddenly an Advantage’: Renault Design Chief
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‘We’re Not Overexposed to China or the U.S.—And That’s Suddenly an Advantage’: Renault Design Chief
In a world where political fault lines are redrawing supply chains and redefining markets, Laurens van den Acker, Executive Vice President of Design at Renault Group, isn’t just thinking about the next SUV silhouette or EV concept. He’s thinking about fragility. “The world is messy,” he says bluntly. “We’re seeing geographical walls coming up. You… Continue reading ‘We’re Not Overexposed to China or the U.S.—And That’s Suddenly an Advantage’: Renault Design Chief
EXCLUSIVE: Creta in Crosshairs: Maruti Readies Second Mid-Size SUV to Join Grand Vitara
Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to introduce an all-new SUV for the Indian market around the festive season, with internal discussions pointing to the possibility of it being christened “Escudo.” Codenamed Y17, the SUV will be retailed through Arena showrooms and is expected to sit between the Brezza and the Grand Vitara in the company’s… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Creta in Crosshairs: Maruti Readies Second Mid-Size SUV to Join Grand Vitara
Generative AI and SDVs: Driving Automotive Innovation and Revenue
Skill LyncGenerative AI is revolutionizing the automotive landscape, offering a powerful catalyst for transforming traditional vehicles into intelligent, adaptable platforms. With Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) as the foundation, automakers are integrating models like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Auto Encoders (VAEs), Transformers, Diffusion models, and multi-modal AI to unlock new levels of functionality, customer engagement, and… Continue reading Generative AI and SDVs: Driving Automotive Innovation and Revenue
Best-selling compact SUVs in April 2025: Maruti Brezza to Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros
That small can also be big is what most SUV manufacturers have realised in the booming Indian SUV market. Of the nearly 100 UVs and 1,000-plus variants in the domestic market, compact SUVs account for 20 models and a humongous number of variants. Of these 20 compact SUVs, 10 have made their mark in April… Continue reading Best-selling compact SUVs in April 2025: Maruti Brezza to Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros
Best-selling compact SUVs in April 2025: Maruti Brezza to Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros
That small can also be big is what most SUV manufacturers have realised in the booming Indian SUV market. Of the nearly 100 UVs and 1,000-plus variants in the domestic market, compact SUVs account for 20 models and a humongous number of variants. Of these 20 compact SUVs, 10 have made their mark in April… Continue reading Best-selling compact SUVs in April 2025: Maruti Brezza to Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros
Tesla adds longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to board of directors
Jack Hartung. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Tesla has appointed longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to its board of directors, effective June 1. As part of the board, Hartung will join Tesla’s audit committee, the electric vehicle company disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The addition comes as Tesla… Continue reading Tesla adds longtime Chipotle executive Jack Hartung to board of directors
The ‘pause’ in the China trade war is still feeding uncertainty, delays and high prices
When the Trump administration slapped 145% tariffs on China, the shipping and logistics industries slowed to a trickle. Now they’re dealing with the opposite problem: a surge. The administration’s decision to “pause” the steep tariffs for 90 days has left companies rushing to get orders in before the window closes. Insiders say the threat now… Continue reading The ‘pause’ in the China trade war is still feeding uncertainty, delays and high prices
How much would a 100% ‘Made in the USA’ vehicle cost? It’s complicated
A 2025 Ford Expedition with bronze trim at the automaker’s Kentucky Truck Plant, April 30, 2025. Michael Wayland | CNBC LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A white 2025 Ford Expedition SUV with bronze exterior trim rolled off the assembly line at Ford Motor‘s Kentucky Truck Plant. It was assembled — from its frame to completion — by… Continue reading How much would a 100% ‘Made in the USA’ vehicle cost? It’s complicated
Hyundai India to Boost Export Share in Total Volume to 30% by 2030
Hyundai Motor India Ltd is positioning India as its largest global export base after South Korea. The company, which is currently focusing on exports to offset domestic challenges, is targeting an increase in the share of exports in its total volume to 30% by the end of this decade, up from the current 21%. “Aiming… Continue reading Hyundai India to Boost Export Share in Total Volume to 30% by 2030