@Tata-JLR: JLR DELIVERS RESILIENT Q2 PERFORMANCE WITH FIRST HALF PROFITS UP 25 PER CENT YEAR-ON-YEAR

Gaydon, UK, 08 Nov 2024: JLR delivered a resilient second quarter in FY25, its eighth successive profitable quarter, despite a temporary aluminium supply constraint which restricted production in the quarter.  Revenue for the quarter was £6.5 billion, down 5.6% YoY, while H1 revenue was flat YoY at £13.7 billion Q2 profit before tax and exceptional… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JLR DELIVERS RESILIENT Q2 PERFORMANCE WITH FIRST HALF PROFITS UP 25 PER CENT YEAR-ON-YEAR

Recycle, Reuse, Reinvent for a resource-efficient auto sector

Updated On Nov 8, 2024 at 08:06 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals These recycled materials typically find their way into body panels, body parts, bumpers, wiring and electrical components, tyres, insulation materials and seating. New Delhi: The use of recycled materials in new vehicle production, and the recyclability… Continue reading Recycle, Reuse, Reinvent for a resource-efficient auto sector

We’re more optimistic than before: M&M’s Rajesh Jejurikar on EV market 

Even as sales of electric vehicles show signs of a sharp moderation, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) said that it is “more optimistic” about the EVs in India. The comments come in the context of upcoming launch of its two ‘born electric’ SUVs –  XEV 9e and the BE 6e – later this month. “We are… Continue reading We’re more optimistic than before: M&M’s Rajesh Jejurikar on EV market 

Why hope lies ahead for the British car industry

It didn’t matter that demand for Britain’s illustrious luxury marques – Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren, Range Rover – were far less affected than the mainstreamers. Or that the waiting lists of smaller specialists such as Morgan, Ariel and Caterham weren’t dented at all. Naysayers heard the main message about low car demand and then… Continue reading Why hope lies ahead for the British car industry

Debunking Myths: The game changing benefits of EVs

EVs are a smart, forward-thinking investment because they are cost-effective over their entire lifecycle. India’s air quality crisis has reached alarming levels, with the post Diwali pollution spike in Delhi and Mumbai recording new lows. The situation is equally grim in smaller towns and cities with places in Meghalaya, Bihar and Rajasthan reporting hazardous levels.… Continue reading Debunking Myths: The game changing benefits of EVs

Dassault Systemes design tool CATIA expands horizons to E&E engineering

CATIA, which is the flagship design tool of the French technology major Dassault Systemes, and is widely renowned across the automotive and aerospace industries as a key enabler of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE), is transforming itself to meet the changing needs of the two sectors. As the automotive industry undergoes an accelerated… Continue reading Dassault Systemes design tool CATIA expands horizons to E&E engineering

Pricol Q2FY25 net profit up 35.94%, revenue up 15.54%

Automotive technology and precision engineering company Pricol Ltd reported a 35.94% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 450.70 million during the second quarter. Pricol’s revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 6,500.78 million, registering an on year growth of 15.54%. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortsation… Continue reading Pricol Q2FY25 net profit up 35.94%, revenue up 15.54%

Skoda Kylaq: Can it carve its space in India’s packed compact SUV segment?

Skoda has officially launched its first sub-4 metre compact SUV, the Kylaq, marking the brand’s re-entry into the bustling compact SUV segment in India after the Fabia was discontinued in the early 2020s. With competitors such as the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Kia Sonet already claiming their share of the pie, Skoda’s challenge… Continue reading Skoda Kylaq: Can it carve its space in India’s packed compact SUV segment?

Retail auto sales surge 32% in October 2024 on festive season high

The Indian automotive sector witnessed a remarkable surge in retail sales during October 2024, with overall vehicle sales jumping 32% year-over-year, driven by the convergence of major festivals and strong rural demand. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), total vehicle retail sales reached 28,32,944 units in October 2024, compared… Continue reading Retail auto sales surge 32% in October 2024 on festive season high

Group of Waymos Get Confused, Clog Up San Francisco Street

“A Waymo standoff.” Touch-and-Go In San Francisco, Google’s Waymo’s driverless taxis are once again causing way-mo problems than expected. In a video posted to TikTok, a bemused onlooker documents one of the company’s Jaguar I-Paces as it causes an autonomous pileup in the city’s notoriously traffic-riddled streets. “The Waymo is stuck because the Waymo is… Continue reading Group of Waymos Get Confused, Clog Up San Francisco Street