Skoda Auto India, which has had a stellar CY2025 with highest-ever passenger and utility vehicle wholesales, is to officially launch the facelifted Kushaq SUV today. The new Kushaq comes four-and-a-half years after the Kushaq was launched in June 2021, marking the entry of the Skoda brand into India’s midsize SUV market which encompasses SUVs with… Continue reading Skoda India Sells 94,927 Kushaq SUVs Ahead of Facelifted Model Launch
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Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis begin testing in UK
Fully self-driving Jaguar I-Pace SUVs used by US firm Waymo have begun testing in the UK. They have arrived as part of a new government-backed pilot scheme that aims to accelerate the launch of driverless tech in the country. The ride-hailing service has begun testing in London – and some of the first vehicles in the fleet of specially adapted… Continue reading Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis begin testing in UK
Stellantis stock off 43% as Jeep maker turns five, executes turnaround
Stellantis North America COO and Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa speaks during the Stellantis press conference at the Automobility LA 2024 car show at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, November 21, 2024. Etienne Laurent | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT — Five years after the transatlantic automaker Stellantis was formed through a merger,… Continue reading Stellantis stock off 43% as Jeep maker turns five, executes turnaround
Here are the European exporters most exposed if Trump’s Greenland tariffs kick in
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Jan. 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. Tom Brenner | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a rising wave of tariffs on several European allies, raising the alarm for industries and… Continue reading Here are the European exporters most exposed if Trump’s Greenland tariffs kick in
Auto giant shares tumble on Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland
The logo of the German car manufacturer Volkswagen can be seen on a vehicle in front of a VW dealership. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Shares of some of Europe’s biggest carmakers fell sharply on Monday morning, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on several European countries over Greenland.… Continue reading Auto giant shares tumble on Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland
Skoda Fabia 130
Having now driven the Fabia 130 on UK roads, the good news is that the chassis is nicely judged. Again, don’t expect Renault Clio RS Cup levels of sharpness here, that was never the point. But even on the all-season tyres that the press office fitted for white reasons evident in the pictures, there’s a… Continue reading Skoda Fabia 130
Motorcycle Exports Race Towards Record 4.5 Million Units In FY2026, Bajaj And TVS Excel
The Make-in-India export growth story is on a roll this fiscal and how. At 4.89 million vehicles exported across all vehicle segments in the first 9 months of FY2026, the YoY increase is a robust 24.5% (April-December 2024: 3.93 million units). Powering this growth is the two-wheeler segment with 3.80 million units, up 24% and… Continue reading Motorcycle Exports Race Towards Record 4.5 Million Units In FY2026, Bajaj And TVS Excel
Mercedes-Benz Opens New Showroom in Bhopal
Mercedes-Benz India inaugurated a new luxury sales facility in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on January 19, 2026, marking the company’s continued expansion into emerging urban markets across India. The showroom, operated by franchise partner Landmark Cars, is located in Habib Ganj and spans 1,100 square feet. Construction was completed in 4.5 months. The facility uses Mercedes-Benz’s… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Opens New Showroom in Bhopal
CEAT Reports 26% Rise in Q3 FY26 Consolidated Revenue
CEAT Limited on Monday reported a 26% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to ₹4,157 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, supported by growth across business segments . The RPG Group company posted an EBITDA margin of 13.66% during the quarter, while net profit stood at ₹155 crore on a consolidated basis .… Continue reading CEAT Reports 26% Rise in Q3 FY26 Consolidated Revenue
Autocar Professional’s January 15, 2026 Edition is out!
The latest edition of Autocar Professional chronicles a historic shift in India’s automotive landscape, where domestic manufacturers have fundamentally altered the competitive order that held firm for decades. In 2025, Mahindra & Mahindra achieved a landmark breakthrough, becoming India’s second-largest passenger vehicle maker by domestic retail sales, displacing Hyundai from the top three. Tata Motors… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s January 15, 2026 Edition is out!