SMMT released figures for June pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in June 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading June 2025 new car pre-registration figures
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Electric Vehicles Update – India’s EV Market Growth Driven By Strong Alliances
India’s electric vehicle market is witnessing significant growth driven by government initiatives focusing on manufacturing localization, supply chain security, and export competitiveness. As demand increases, both global and local firms are gearing up to introduce new EV models, which opens up opportunities for advancements in charging infrastructure, battery technology, and innovative financing. Major players like… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Update – India’s EV Market Growth Driven By Strong Alliances
Indian automobile industry may grow by 6-7% in FY26 amid damp consumer demand: Report
The top Tata Motors executive had said that the company will strengthen its value proposition of its existing EV products, in terms of value-price equation. The Indian automobile sector is expected to grow by 6-7 per cent in the fiscal year (FY26) amid damp consumer demand across most vehicle categories, according to a report by… Continue reading Indian automobile industry may grow by 6-7% in FY26 amid damp consumer demand: Report
India-UK FTA to Cut Import Duties on Goods Vehicles to 8.8% Over 5 Years
In a move poised to reshape the import dynamics of commercial vehicles, India will progressively reduce duties on completely built units (CBUs) of internal combustion engine (ICE) goods vehicles imported from the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). According to a document from the Ministry of Commerce, the current base… Continue reading India-UK FTA to Cut Import Duties on Goods Vehicles to 8.8% Over 5 Years
Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026
Every vehicle segment has its movers and shakers and the Top 10 exported passenger vehicles are no different. The first quarter of FY2026 – April-June 2025 – saw India Passenger Vehicle Inc register its highest-ever exports of 204,330 units, up 13% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 180,483 units). Sixty-four percent of this record total belongs to the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026
Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026
Every vehicle segment has its movers and shakers and the Top 10 exported passenger vehicles are no different. The first quarter of FY2026 – April-June 2025 – saw India Passenger Vehicle Inc register its highest-ever exports of 204,330 units, up 13% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 180,483 units). Sixty-four percent of this record total belongs to the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026
Observing ADAS from the passenger seat: how annoying is it, really?
Recently we had a ‘situation’ on the road test desk. Nothing serious, just a logistical mess, but the eventual solution involved me blagging a lift up to MIRA from one of my What Car? colleagues. George kindly bent his run from Brixton to the M1, passing through not just Finchley but also Archway, which is where I… Continue reading Observing ADAS from the passenger seat: how annoying is it, really?
Tata Group to focus on chips, digital platforms, EVs: Chandrasekaran
Tata Sons Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, has said that the company’s main goal is to scale up its manufacturing excellence in semiconductors, electric vehicles, digital platforms and financial services. In the company’s 2025 annual report, he said that Tata Electronics, which makes an annual revenue of ₹66,000 crore, is focusing on building a vertically integrated ecosystem… Continue reading Tata Group to focus on chips, digital platforms, EVs: Chandrasekaran
India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will progressively slash the basic customs duty on internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicles to as low as 10% over the next five years, according to a document from the Ministry of Commerce. The FTA has introduced phased reductions in India’s currently steep customs duties, ranging from 66% to… Continue reading India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years
Full Analysis of India-UK Free Trade Agreement
The India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on July 24, 2025, represents an important moment in bilateral economic relations between the world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies. The agreement, formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aims to double bilateral trade from the current $60 billion to over $100 billion by 2030,… Continue reading Full Analysis of India-UK Free Trade Agreement