In a strategic leadership move, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has appointed Dr. Tapan Sahoo as the Head of Digital Enterprise (DE) and Information & Cyber Security, effective April 1st, 2025. The company’s board of directors approved the appointment, signaling a significant push towards digital transformation and technological innovation. Dr. Sahoo’s new role is pivotal for… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Elevates Dr. Tapan Sahoo to Head Digital Enterprise and Cybersecurity
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VinFast to Open Tamil Nadu Factory in 3-4 Months: TRB Rajaa
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is set to start operations at its new plant in Tamil Nadu within the next three to four months, according to Dr. TRB Rajaa, the state’s Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions, and Commerce. The automaker started construction on its third global production plant, a 400-acre integrated facility in Thoothukudi, in… Continue reading VinFast to Open Tamil Nadu Factory in 3-4 Months: TRB Rajaa
After Manufacturing, R&D is Tamil Nadu’s New Destination
After successfully building Tamil Nadu into a manufacturing powerhouse, the state government is now ready to take the next step: turn the South Indian state into a hub of research and development (R&D) activity. “Tamil Nadu is going beyond the manufacturing story. Our strength lies in the talent that we have. I think R&D is… Continue reading After Manufacturing, R&D is Tamil Nadu’s New Destination
More power doesn’t necessarily make for a more enjoyable car
Flick through some of our recent road test results and you will notice that we’ve just given 4.5 stars to a sensible electric supermini, the Renault 5, but awarded the supposedly exciting Porsche Macan Turbo Electric and Maserati Granturismo Folgore only 3.5 stars. Has Autocar lost its sense of fun in old age? Or are all electric cars just boring?… Continue reading More power doesn’t necessarily make for a more enjoyable car
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.133)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast Steve Cropley and Matt Prior have a busy week trying a plethora of new metal, including a Mini Cooper, Ford Explorer, Subaru Solterra, Suzuki Swift, Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge and more. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or via your… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.133)
Waymo will launch Washington, D.C., robotaxi service in 2026
Waymo self-driving cars with roof-mounted sensor arrays traveling near palm trees and modern buildings along the Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, February 21, 2025. Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Waymo’s officially on its way to the nation’s capital. The Alphabet-owned autonomous driving robotaxi service will be available in Washington, D.C., in 2026, the… Continue reading Waymo will launch Washington, D.C., robotaxi service in 2026
Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion
EV cars are pictured inside BYD’s first electric vehicle (EV) factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV market where it has become the dominant player, in Rayong, Thailand, July 4, 2024. Chalinee Thirasupa | Reuters Chinese automaker BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024, leapfrogging U.S. rival Tesla as… Continue reading Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion
Aston Martin India’s Sales Evenly Divided Between Suvs And Sports Cars
Aston Martin has revealed that the sales split between its SUV and sports car models in India is currently about 50:50. This means that Aston Martin India’s sports car line-up, which includes the Vantage and DB12, sells as many units as the DBX. The third-gen Vanquish super-GT recently joined the range, too. Aston Martin SUV… Continue reading Aston Martin India’s Sales Evenly Divided Between Suvs And Sports Cars
Suzuki Launches Updated Burgman And Avenis
The updated Suzuki Burgman series has been launched from Rs 95,800 and Avenis is launched from Rs 93,200. This update brings in new colours and complies with stricter emission norms. Updated Suzuki AvenisAvailable in two variants and six colour optionsSuzuki Avenis’ engine has been updated to comply with stringent norms, OBD-2B. Barring this update, its… Continue reading Suzuki Launches Updated Burgman And Avenis
Aston Martin Valhalla Set For Potential India Launch
Aston Martin is looking to bring the Valhalla plug-in hybrid supercar to India, we can exclusively report. The British carmaker just launched the new Vanquish in India as its new flagship model for Rs 8.85 crore, but should the limited-run Valhalla debut here, it will be positioned even higher in the brand’s line-up. Aston Martin… Continue reading Aston Martin Valhalla Set For Potential India Launch