@Tata-JLR: JLR INVESTS £65M IN SUSTAINABLE EXPANSION OF LUXURY PAINT OPERATIONS IN THE UK AND EUROPE FOR BESPOKE VEHICLE PERSONALISATION AFTER DEMAND DOUBLES

Gaydon, UK – 27 January 2025: JLR is investing £65m in sustainably expanding its special paint facilities globally to meet growing demand for personalised luxury vehicles and reduce the environmental impact of its most carbon intensive manufacturing processes.   The company has seen demand for personalised colour options, where clients can choose from hundreds of… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JLR INVESTS £65M IN SUSTAINABLE EXPANSION OF LUXURY PAINT OPERATIONS IN THE UK AND EUROPE FOR BESPOKE VEHICLE PERSONALISATION AFTER DEMAND DOUBLES

EV penetration to surge in 3 years with reliable models, competitive prices, and expanding charging network: Axis Capital

As these new models hit the market and charging infrastructure expands, Axis Capital’s forecast of rising EV penetration over the next few years could mark a transformative shift in the Indian automotive landscape. The electric vehicle (EV) penetration will increase in the next three years due to the introduction of more reliable models at competitive… Continue reading EV penetration to surge in 3 years with reliable models, competitive prices, and expanding charging network: Axis Capital

Does it really matter how I pronounce Hyundai?

It took two British advertising students writing directly to then Nike CEO Philip Knight to draw confirmation of how to pronounce the sports equipment brand’s name properly. In 2014, 50 years after Knight and Bill Bowerman had founded Blue Ribbon Sports, which would in 1971 be renamed Nike (after the Greek god of victory), the… Continue reading Does it really matter how I pronounce Hyundai?

Trading places: UV share of PVs jumps to 65%, car share plunges to 31% in April-Dec

India’s passenger vehicle market, with 31,39,288 units or 3.13 million units in the April-December 2024 period, is well set to surpass the 4-million-units mark for the second fiscal year in a row. In FY2024, India PV Inc had registered record wholesales of 4.21 million cars, SUVs, MPVs and vans, an increase of 8% over FY2023’s… Continue reading Trading places: UV share of PVs jumps to 65%, car share plunges to 31% in April-Dec

Trading places: UV share of PVs jumps to 65%, car share plunges to 31% in April-Dec

India’s passenger vehicle market, with 31,39,288 units or 3.13 million units in the April-December 2024 period, is well set to surpass the 4-million-units mark for the second fiscal year in a row. In FY2024, India PV Inc had registered record wholesales of 4.21 million cars, SUVs, MPVs and vans, an increase of 8% over FY2023’s… Continue reading Trading places: UV share of PVs jumps to 65%, car share plunges to 31% in April-Dec

@VW Group: “Flexibility is the key to success”009841

Top manager Barbara Bergmeier, Jaguar Land Rover’s Executive Director of Industrial Operations, oversees the entire ecosystem for vehicle production. Her responsibilities include production, procurement, and the supply chain. She is supported by Dr. Heiko Gierhardt, Director Material Fulfilment, who is in charge of the supply chain and component delivery to the plants. In an exclusive interview with Porsche… Continue reading @VW Group: “Flexibility is the key to success”009841

Tata’s Vivek Srivatsa: Now is the ideal time to launch 4WD

After a long gap, Tata Motors will re-enter the four-wheel drive SUV market with the Harrier EV, which the brand showcased at the Auto Expo 2025. Speaking to Autocar India, Vivek Srivatsa, chief commercial officer of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “It’s a good time for us to do this [4WD]. For the longest time,… Continue reading Tata’s Vivek Srivatsa: Now is the ideal time to launch 4WD

Skoda to resume bookings for the Kylaq Classic variant from January 27

Skoda will reopen bookings of the Kylaq Classic variant from January 27, and has said that deliveries and test drives will begin next week, too. Prices for the Kylaq start at Rs 7.89 lakh and go up to Rs 14.40 lakh (ex-showroom). Skoda Kylaq Classic bookings to reopen from Monday In December, within 10 days… Continue reading Skoda to resume bookings for the Kylaq Classic variant from January 27

Seven ways Skoda tweaked its playbook for Kylaq launch

Skoda Auto India is adopting a more localized and strategic approach with the launch of the Kylaq compact SUV, focusing on catering to the unique demands of the Indian market while aiming to strengthen its presence in the country’s highly competitive compact SUV segment. Autocar Professional analyzes the company’s new launch strategy. 1. New Marketing StrategyThe journey… Continue reading Seven ways Skoda tweaked its playbook for Kylaq launch

Skoda targets 75,000 Kylaq units, eyes 8% compact SUV market share

With an eye on breaking into the mainstream, Skoda Auto India is banking on its most affordable compact SUV, the Kylaq, to participate in the growing segment. The company has set itself a steep target of garnering an 8% segment share in this market dominated by formidable brands like Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai… Continue reading Skoda targets 75,000 Kylaq units, eyes 8% compact SUV market share