Jaguar Transport Holdings Acquires Columbia Basin Railroad and Central Washington Railroad

JOPLIN, Mo., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC (“Jaguar”) announced today that it will begin operating the Columbia Basin Railroad (CBRW) and the Central Washington Railroad (CWA) on August 27, 2025, following the completion of its acquisition of the two rail lines. The transaction previously received formal approval from the Surface Transportation… Continue reading Jaguar Transport Holdings Acquires Columbia Basin Railroad and Central Washington Railroad

SIAM Automotive Taxation Conference: Experts call for stability in tax regime

The industry leaders also called for the need to streamline indirect and direct tax policies to improve sectoral competitiveness. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) held its second Automotive Taxation Conference with discussions on the role of tax policy in supporting the sector’s growth and contribution to the economy. The event brought policy and… Continue reading SIAM Automotive Taxation Conference: Experts call for stability in tax regime

Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd Completes Divestment of Vision Motors Private Limited

Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd (PVSL) has announced the completion of the divestment of its step-down subsidiary, Vision Motors Private Limited (VMPL), effective August 25, 2025. In a regulatory filing made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company confirmed that the sale of 100% of the… Continue reading Popular Vehicles and Services Ltd Completes Divestment of Vision Motors Private Limited

Shakti Upadhyay Resigns as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India

Shakti Upadhyay has resigned as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India, where he had been associated since 2018. Upadhyay initially joined the automaker as General Manager of Marketing and PR, later moving up to lead the function in April 2023. In this capacity, he was responsible for handling Kia’s overall marketing and communication… Continue reading Shakti Upadhyay Resigns as Head of Marketing & PR at Kia India

Maruti Suzuki starts production of eVitara from Gujarat plant

India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, on Tuesday kicked off the production of its first electric vehicle — the eVitara — at its Hansalpur facility in Gujarat. The production launch was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The eVitara, unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo last year, is the first of four battery electric… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki starts production of eVitara from Gujarat plant

Ola Electric Achieves Full PLI Certification for Gen 3 Scooters, Promises Enhanced Profitability

Ola Electric Mobility today announced that it has secured Production Linked Incentive (PLI) certification for its entire Gen 3 scooter portfolio, completing the company’s journey towards full PLI compliance across its current product lineup. The certification, granted by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), positions Ola Electric to receive substantial government incentives that could… Continue reading Ola Electric Achieves Full PLI Certification for Gen 3 Scooters, Promises Enhanced Profitability

Classic V8 Defender gets Series 1 makeover for £250k

JLR has recreated the Land Rover Series 1 that was gifted to Winston Churchill for a new special edition – but now with a 400bhp 5.0-litre V8 and a price of nearly £300,000. Named the Classic Defender V8 Churchill Edition, it’s the latest creation from the British company’s Works Bespoke arm and is limited to… Continue reading Classic V8 Defender gets Series 1 makeover for £250k

Motorlux Hosts Monterey Car Week’s Iconic Opening Night, Welcomes Record 4,250 Guests to Sold-Out Gathering

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Motorlux, a Hagerty event, once again delivered the iconic opening night for Monterey Car Week on Wednesday, August 13, welcoming a sold-out gathering of 4,250 to its curated installations of world-class cars, breathtaking aviation displays and unparalleled fine cuisine. Guests enjoyed more than 275 collector cars, 15 aviation… Continue reading Motorlux Hosts Monterey Car Week’s Iconic Opening Night, Welcomes Record 4,250 Guests to Sold-Out Gathering

SIAM Hosts 2nd Automotive Taxation Conference, Focuses on Policy Reforms and Ease of Compliance

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today convened the 2nd SIAM Automotive Taxation Conference 2025 under the theme “Drive with Policy Reforms and Innovation to Build Viksit Bharat.” The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, and tax experts to discuss key challenges and opportunities in automotive taxation, with an emphasis on policy stability,… Continue reading SIAM Hosts 2nd Automotive Taxation Conference, Focuses on Policy Reforms and Ease of Compliance

Auto industry key to $5 tn economy, set to lead global rankings: Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said India must develop world-class infrastructure to achieve its target of becoming a $5 trillion economy and the third largest in the world, as the prime minister envisions. To meet this goal, priority is being given to four key sectors including water, power, transport and communication, Gadkari said… Continue reading Auto industry key to $5 tn economy, set to lead global rankings: Gadkari