Volkswagen will start moving all of its electric cars onto an updated platform from next year, ushering in a new type of battery chemistry that promises to reduce costs. The Volkswagen ID 2 supermini, due in 2026, will be the first model to use a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery that will be cheaper than the nickel-manganese-cobalt… Continue reading Volkswagen EVs to get new platform, cheaper batteries from 2026
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New VW T-Roc due in August with Prius-style hybrid system
Volkswagen will reveal the second generation of its hugely popular T-Roc in August, which will be the first model to use a new full-hybrid powertrain also bound for the Golf and Tiguan. The next T-Roc, destined to be Volkswagen‘s final all-new model with a combustion powertrain, will be offered with a hybrid powertrain that works similarly… Continue reading New VW T-Roc due in August with Prius-style hybrid system
Tata Motors Sees Brighter FY26 for CV, PV Segments; Awaits Tariff Clarity
Tata Motors Ltd is optimistic about delivering better sales and earnings from its passenger vehicle (PV) and commercial vehicle (CV) businesses in FY26, but lacks clarity on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) due to ongoing global tariff developments, Group CFO PB Balaji said on Tuesday. “We can give you better numbers as far as CV and… Continue reading Tata Motors Sees Brighter FY26 for CV, PV Segments; Awaits Tariff Clarity
Tata Motors Sees CV Business on Solid Footing, Optimistic About Growth
Tata Motors is entering FY26 with renewed confidence in its Commercial Vehicle (CV) business, citing a resilient financial performance, a strong product cadence, and improving market share across key segments—even as the broader market navigates global uncertainties and demand-side pressures. Group CFO P B Balaji said the company’s CV operations are now on firmer ground,… Continue reading Tata Motors Sees CV Business on Solid Footing, Optimistic About Growth
Tata Motors Says Demerger on Track
Tata Motors Ltd.’s plan to split its automotive business into two separate listed entities is progressing as scheduled, having cleared a significant hurdle with shareholder approval. The company’s Group Chief Financial Officer, P. B. Balaji, stated that the “demerger is on track”. Shareholders demonstrated strong support for the proposal on May 6th, with an overwhelming… Continue reading Tata Motors Says Demerger on Track
Tata Motors CV Exports Up, Domestic Sales Down
Tata Motors reported a decline in domestic wholesale commercial vehicle (CV) volumes, but saw exports grow briskly, albeit on a low base in the fourth quarter of FY25. Domestic CV volumes fell by 4.8% year-over-year to approximately 100,000 units, while exports surged by 29.4% to nearly 6,000 units during the same period. The company attributed… Continue reading Tata Motors CV Exports Up, Domestic Sales Down
Tata Motors Faces EV Fleet Demand Slump, Pins Recovery on New Launches
Tata Motors Ltd.’s electric vehicle (EV) sales have been on a downward trajectory this fiscal year, with its market share plunging to 36% in April this year—down sharply from 61% in the same period last year. While the company attributes it to the rollback of government incentives impacting the fleet segment buyers, mounting competition from… Continue reading Tata Motors Faces EV Fleet Demand Slump, Pins Recovery on New Launches
ASK Automotive Reports Strong Q4 FY25 Results with 42% YoY Profit Growth
ASK Automotive reported revenue from operations of ₹849.67 crore in Q4 FY25. While this marked a slight decline from ₹915.10 crore in Q3 FY25, it was higher than the ₹782.51 crore reported in Q4 FY24. The company’s total income for the quarter stood at ₹852.69 crore, compared to ₹919.25 crore in the preceding quarter and… Continue reading ASK Automotive Reports Strong Q4 FY25 Results with 42% YoY Profit Growth
Tractor Sales Grow in High Single Digits in April, Positive Outlook for FY26
India’s tractor industry made a strong start to the new financial year, with domestic sales in April 2025 rising nearly 8%. Backed by a good harvest, strong crop prices, and expectations of a strong monsoon, companies such as Escorts Kubota are projecting high single-digit growth for 2025-26. According to the Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA),… Continue reading Tractor Sales Grow in High Single Digits in April, Positive Outlook for FY26
Tata Motors Q4, Full-year FY25 Profit Declines
Tata Motors Ltd on Wednesday reported that its net profit for the fourth quarter and full financial year 2025 plunged 51% and 28% on year, respectively. The significant drop in profit can be primarily attributed to a one-time tax gain recorded in the year-ago period. However, the company’s operating profit also fell as volumes were… Continue reading Tata Motors Q4, Full-year FY25 Profit Declines