Suzuki Motor Corporation has cut its automobile and two-wheeler production forecast for financial year 2024 (April 2024-March 2025), according to a presentation. However, it has raised its forecast for all consolidated earnings metrics for the ongoing year, based on the results up to the third quarter, and changes in the business environment. The Japanese automaker… Continue reading Suzuki Motor Cuts Full-Year Production Forecast, Raises Earnings Outlook
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Nissan Motor looks for new partners as Honda merger talks set to collapse: Report
Nissan Motor is looking for a new partner as it looks to end merger talks with Honda Motor Co., sources in the know told Bloomberg. The Japan-based carmaker is scouting for a US partner ideally from tech sector, the sources told Bloomberg on condition of anonymity. North America is Nissan’s most important market and a larger… Continue reading Nissan Motor looks for new partners as Honda merger talks set to collapse: Report
What’s the damage if Trump hits British cars with tariffs?
Predicting which country US president Donald Trump will target with tariffs next is probably a fool’s errand, but the real fool is one who isn’t fully braced for impact. With that in mind, what is the likely outcome for the British car industry if the US decides to charge companies more for the price of entry?… Continue reading What’s the damage if Trump hits British cars with tariffs?
Motherson Forms Joint Ventures with Japan’s Sanko for Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited announced two joint ventures with Japan’s Sanko Co. Ltd. on February 7, 2025, to develop sustainable packaging solutions for India and Europe. The partnerships will operate through subsidiaries in India and Hungary. Motherson’s subsidiary SMGCL will hold 51% stake in the India venture, while SMRC Automotive Holdings Netherlands will control 51%… Continue reading Motherson Forms Joint Ventures with Japan’s Sanko for Sustainable Packaging Solutions
CNH India may boost tractor capacity in India to 100,000 units
CHN Industrial plans to boost its tractor manufacturing capacity in India by over 40% in two years to 100,000 units based on demand conditions, as the global agriculture and construction equipment company looks to strengthen its presence in the domestic market and boost exports. “We currently have a capacity of 70,000 tractors. We have an… Continue reading CNH India may boost tractor capacity in India to 100,000 units
Decoding SDVs and Cybersecurity with Elektrobit India
With the accelerated transition to software-defined vehicles, cybersecurity emerges as a key challenge. Elektrobit India’s Sai Sridhar and Satish Sundaresan give a glimpse into future automotive software, E/E architectures. As the automotive industry accelerates towards software-defined vehicles (SDVs) with heightened levels of integrated connectivity, the risk of cybersecurity looms large which must be contained with… Continue reading Decoding SDVs and Cybersecurity with Elektrobit India
Government funding squeeze puts roads on back burner
Twelve years after it was given the go-ahead and five years since construction started, the new 0.9-mile Silvertown Tunnel beneath the Thames that links Silvertown in east London to the Greenwich Peninsula will open on 7 April. The announcement by Transport for London (TfL) is a rare piece of good news at a time when,… Continue reading Government funding squeeze puts roads on back burner
BYD Atto 2
Which brings us to the Atto 2’s interior. When you’re going to battle with cars like the Aceman, the Peugeot E-2008 and the forthcoming Renault 4, an eye-catching design will always help. But aside from being interesting to look at, it has to be tough enough to withstand multiple school runs, be free from infotainment… Continue reading BYD Atto 2
Autocar Drivers of Change: JLR’s Barbara Bergmeier crowned overall winner
JLR’s Barbara Bergmeier has been named the overall winner at the inaugural Autocar Drivers of Change awards. Held and judged in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and Ennis & Co, Autocar Drivers of Change is a new initiative championing diverse talent in the automotive industry. A sibling event to Autocar Great… Continue reading Autocar Drivers of Change: JLR’s Barbara Bergmeier crowned overall winner
Volvo Cars weighs tariffs-led production move, warns of ‘hyper-competitiveness’ in China
watch now Sweden’s Volvo Cars on Thursday reported a 12% rise in full-year operating income and record revenue, but warned of severe market challenges ahead from intensifying electric vehicle competition and global tariffs. The automaker, which is majority-owned by China’s Geely Holding, said operating income came in at 22.3 billion Swedish kronor ($2.04 billion) in 2024… Continue reading Volvo Cars weighs tariffs-led production move, warns of ‘hyper-competitiveness’ in China