February 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 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 February 2025 new car pre-registration figures

Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Washington D.C. in 2026

Waymo said Tuesday it will begin offering robotaxi rides via the Waymo One app in  Washington D.C. in 2026. Before it can launch commercially, the company will have to up its lobbying game in the capitol, where autonomous vehicle permits still require a human behind the wheel.  The news from Waymo comes as the Alphabet-owned… Continue reading Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Washington D.C. in 2026

Windsor EV sells 15,753 units, JSW MG Motor e-PV retail share jumps to 27 percent

Visual proof of the growing consumer demand for any vehicle is it being seen regularly on the road. That’s just what is being witnessed about the MG Windsor EV, the cool-looking product that has taken the battle into electric passenger vehicle market leader Tata Motors’ camp. Launched in end-September 2024, the tech-laden, spacious five-seater, all-electric… Continue reading Windsor EV sells 15,753 units, JSW MG Motor e-PV retail share jumps to 27 percent

Windsor EV sells 15,753 units, JSW MG Motor e-PV retail share jumps to 27 percent

Visual proof of the growing consumer demand for any vehicle is it being seen regularly on the road. That’s just what is being witnessed about the MG Windsor EV, the cool-looking product that has taken the battle into electric passenger vehicle market leader Tata Motors’ camp. Launched in end-September 2024, the tech-laden, spacious five-seater, all-electric… Continue reading Windsor EV sells 15,753 units, JSW MG Motor e-PV retail share jumps to 27 percent

Windsor EV sells 15,753 units, JSW MG Motor e-PV retail share jumps to 27 percent

Visual proof of the growing consumer demand for any vehicle is it being seen regularly on the road. That’s just what is being witnessed about the MG Windsor EV, the cool-looking product that has taken the battle into electric passenger vehicle market leader Tata Motors’ camp. Launched in end-September 2024, the tech-laden, spacious five-seater, all-electric… Continue reading Windsor EV sells 15,753 units, JSW MG Motor e-PV retail share jumps to 27 percent

SAIL, Tata Steel, AM/NS, JSW and JSPL among speciality steel PLI 1.1 beneficiaries

Speciality steel PLI scheme covers five broad categories and 19 sub-categories. Companies registered in India and engaged in end-to-end steel production are eligible for incentives. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Tata Steel, Arcelormittal Nippon Steel, JSW Steel, and Jindal Steel and Power, are among beneficiaries of the production linked incentive (PLI) 1.1 scheme for… Continue reading SAIL, Tata Steel, AM/NS, JSW and JSPL among speciality steel PLI 1.1 beneficiaries

Regular vs. High-Octane Petrol: What’s the Difference?

Can you please explain the different grades of petrol available in the market and how 95- and 100-octane petrol affects the performance and efficiency of different types of petrol engines? I remember reading that direct-injection turbo engines would benefit from higher-octane fuels. However, I guess most mass-market manufacturers tune their engines to run on the… Continue reading Regular vs. High-Octane Petrol: What’s the Difference?

ET Autotech Summit ’25: Designing suitable pathways for future mobility

Participants will be able to interact with top decision-makers, positioning themselves to be part of the global technology megatrends reshaping the automotive landscape. The 6th edition of the prestigious ET Autotech Summit will take place on June 18-19, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Centre. This two-day event will be an… Continue reading ET Autotech Summit ’25: Designing suitable pathways for future mobility

Tata AutoComp to acquire IAC Sweden

Leading Indian automotive components manufacturer Tata AutoComp Systems has announced the acquisition of International Automotive Components Group Sweden AB (IAC Sweden). The Swedish company, which has a turnover of approximately $800 million, is a well-established manufacturer of interior systems and components to the automotive industry. This strategic acquisition reinforces Tata AutoComp’s presence in Sweden and… Continue reading Tata AutoComp to acquire IAC Sweden