BYD will undercut the Kia Sportage and Ford Kuga with a new plug-in hybrid SUV called the Sealion 5, available to order now from just under £30,000. The Sealion 5 is BYD’s ninth car in the UK and its fourth PHEV, joining the technically related DM-i versions of the Seal U, Seal 6 and Atto 2. It… Continue reading BYD Sealion 5 PHEV takes on Kia Sportage from £30k
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Jensen Interceptor reborn as V8-powered luxury GT due next year
The Jensen Interceptor is to be reborn as a new British-built, V8-powered GT, 50 years after production of the iconic original ended. It has been created by Banbury-based Jensen International Automotive (JIA), the engineering firm that specialises in restoring and modernising Interceptors, creating restomods such as the Interceptor R. This new muscle car is JIA’s first clean-sheet design and… Continue reading Jensen Interceptor reborn as V8-powered luxury GT due next year
New Supply Contracts to US in Limbo Amid Tariff Woes: ACMA
Amid higher tariffs imposed by the US on exports from India, the auto component industry here remains uncertain about new supply contracts to the US, as many companies in the US and other regions under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have started showing hesitation in making deals for new supplies from companies in… Continue reading New Supply Contracts to US in Limbo Amid Tariff Woes: ACMA
CEAT Partners with CleanMax for Renewable Energy Expansion
CEAT, a leading tyre manufacturer based in Mumbai, announced a partnership with CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited on January 14, 2026, to source renewable power for its manufacturing facilities. The collaboration involves the development of hybrid wind-solar projects totaling around 59 MW across two key locations. The renewable energy infrastructure will serve CEAT’s Halol facility… Continue reading CEAT Partners with CleanMax for Renewable Energy Expansion
JSW Group Partners with Chinese Automaker Chery to Introduce Plug-in Hybrid SUV
JSW Motors Limited is preparing to enter India’s passenger vehicle market with the launch of a rebadged version of the Jetour T2 SUV, expected to reach dealerships by the third quarter of this year. The vehicle will mark JSW Group’s debut in automobile manufacturing through its independent passenger mobility division. Unlike the company’s existing joint… Continue reading JSW Group Partners with Chinese Automaker Chery to Introduce Plug-in Hybrid SUV
Bajaj Auto Launches Chetak C25 at Rs 91,399
Bajaj Auto Ltd on Wednesday launched the Chetak C25 electric scooter at a starting price of ₹91,399, inclusive of the central government subsidy under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. Bookings for the model have been opened. The Chetak C25 is powered by a 2.5 kWh NMC battery pack, delivering a claimed range of 113 km per… Continue reading Bajaj Auto Launches Chetak C25 at Rs 91,399
Bajaj Auto Launches Chetak C25 at Rs 91,399
Bajaj Auto Ltd on Wednesday launched the Chetak C25 electric scooter at a starting price of ₹91,399, inclusive of the central government subsidy under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. Bookings for the model have been opened. The Chetak C25 is powered by a 2.5 kWh NMC battery pack, delivering a claimed range of 113 km per… Continue reading Bajaj Auto Launches Chetak C25 at Rs 91,399
India’s Auto Component Industry Slips to Trade Deficit in H1FY26
India’s auto component industry slipped back into a trade deficit during the first half of financial year 2026 after new tariffs imposed by the US restricted export growth to the region, while component imports from China rose sharply amid restrictions on the export of key raw materials. According to data shared by the Auto Component… Continue reading India’s Auto Component Industry Slips to Trade Deficit in H1FY26
Oben Electric Opens 85th Showroom in Madhya Pradesh
Oben Electric opened its 85th showroom in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh on January 14, marking the company’s ninth outlet in the state. The inauguration was attended by several government officials, including former Cabinet Minister Jayant Malaiya and Ministers of State Dharmendra Singh Lodhi and Lakhan Patel. The opening is part of the company’s plan to increase… Continue reading Oben Electric Opens 85th Showroom in Madhya Pradesh
Mahindra Records Over 93,000 Bookings for New XEV 9S and XUV 7XO Models
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. announced that its newly launched SUVs, the XEV 9S and XUV 7XO, have together received 93,689 bookings as of 2:00 pm today. The booking value, exceeding ₹20,500 crore at ex‑showroom prices, reflects Mahindra’s recent addition of electric models alongside its established petrol and diesel offerings. The company said it is broadening… Continue reading Mahindra Records Over 93,000 Bookings for New XEV 9S and XUV 7XO Models