Gudi Padwa, one of the most significant festivals of Maharashtra and the day that heralds the arrival of spring as well as the Marathi new year for the state, traditionally sees new purchases being made which includes vehicles as well as real estate, among other acquisitions. Gudi Padwa 2025, which was celebrated on March 30,… Continue reading Maharashtra registers retail sales of 2,602 EVs and 10,900 vehicles on Gudi Padwa
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Car Tariffs Are Coming. For Some Buyers, That Was a Reason to Act.
“Prices are going to shoot up now,” one shopper said. But some dealers said that economic concerns might be keeping people away. Go to Source
“Battery Electric Vehicle Is the Long-Term Goal—That’s Non-Stop”: Mahindra’s R Velusamy Charts India’s EV Future
As India navigates its unique path toward sustainable mobility, R. Velusamy, President of Automotive Technology and Product Development at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Joint Managing Director of Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd., is unequivocal about the company’s direction towards BEVs. “Battery electric vehicle is the long-term goal. That’s non-stop,” he declared at the Future Powertrain… Continue reading “Battery Electric Vehicle Is the Long-Term Goal—That’s Non-Stop”: Mahindra’s R Velusamy Charts India’s EV Future
Uno Minda Appoints Ravi Mehra as Managing Director, Strengthens Board with Strategic Appointments
Uno Minda Limited, a global Tier-1 supplier of proprietary automotive systems and solutions to OEMs, has announced the appointment of Ravi Mehra as Managing Director, effective April 1, 2025. The move is part of a broader strategic restructuring of its leadership and Board of Directors. Ravi Mehra, currently Deputy Managing Director, is being elevated and… Continue reading Uno Minda Appoints Ravi Mehra as Managing Director, Strengthens Board with Strategic Appointments
The Practical Path to Net Zero – Tata Motors Rajendra Petkar’s view on Powertrains of Future
“There is no simple answer… but it’s a daily work matter,” said Rajendra Petkar, President and CTO, Tata Motors, addressing a packed room at the Autocar Professional Future Powertrain Conclave, held in partnership with Guidance Tamil Nadu. In a landscape shaped by electrification, hydrogen, and ethanol, Petkar delivered a grounded message: Disruption is inevitable, but internal… Continue reading The Practical Path to Net Zero – Tata Motors Rajendra Petkar’s view on Powertrains of Future
Tata AutoComp Acquires 80% Stake in Artifex Interior Systems, Expands European Presence
Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. (TACO), a leading Indian automotive components manufacturer and part of the Tata Group, has announced the acquisition of an 80% stake in Artifex Interior Systems Limited, formerly known as IAC UK. The acquisition was made through Jaguar Land Rover Ventures Limited (JLRV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jaguar Land Rover Limited, itself… Continue reading Tata AutoComp Acquires 80% Stake in Artifex Interior Systems, Expands European Presence
Why tariffs could push car prices even higher
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on foreign-made vehicles and parts stands to raise prices on vehicles by thousands of dollars, according to industry economists and other analysts. Sticker prices are already near record highs — just shy of $50,000 on average, Cox Automotive. A record number of buyers are delinquent on their auto loan payments,… Continue reading Why tariffs could push car prices even higher
Elon Musk must face Twitter shareholders’ lawsuit over alleged securities fraud
Elon Musk’s Twitter profile displayed on a computer screen and Twitter logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on April 9, 2022. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images A proposed class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk and his family office Excession can proceed in federal court,… Continue reading Elon Musk must face Twitter shareholders’ lawsuit over alleged securities fraud
New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is the world’s most powerful front-engined convertible
In order to keep the Volante’s handling in check, Aston Martin’s engineers have given the suspension a completely unique set-up. Using the same high-end Bilstein DTX dampers, the softest ‘GT’ mode has been designed to be more fluid than the hardcore coupé, notching up the firmness in the ‘Sport’ and ‘Sport+’ settings respectively. Advertisement –… Continue reading New Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is the world’s most powerful front-engined convertible
Why Zagato and Touring see a bright future for coachbuilding
Zagato insists that his firm will embrace new technology, rather than fear it. He cites artificial intelligence and 3D stamping as beneficial for its small-scale projects, explaining: “You don’t have to invest thousands of euros in moulds or tooling, because you can quickly build the parts to create one-off and few-off cars. We’re already building… Continue reading Why Zagato and Touring see a bright future for coachbuilding