Skoda Auto India, which has had a stellar CY2025 with highest-ever passenger and utility vehicle wholesales, is to officially launch the facelifted Kushaq SUV today. The new Kushaq comes four-and-a-half years after the Kushaq was launched in June 2021, marking the entry of the Skoda brand into India’s midsize SUV market which encompasses SUVs with… Continue reading Skoda India Sells 94,927 Kushaq SUVs Ahead of Facelifted Model Launch
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Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis begin testing in UK
Fully self-driving Jaguar I-Pace SUVs used by US firm Waymo have begun testing in the UK. They have arrived as part of a new government-backed pilot scheme that aims to accelerate the launch of driverless tech in the country. The ride-hailing service has begun testing in London – and some of the first vehicles in the fleet of specially adapted… Continue reading Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace taxis begin testing in UK
Toyota is launching its first EV in India tomorrow, and it’s a new midsize electric SUV
The Urban Cruiser EV is arriving as Toyota’s first all-electric vehicle in India. With prices expected to start at around Rs 19 lakh ($21,000), the entry-level EV will compete in the heart of India’s booming electric SUV market. The Urban Cruiser SUV is Toyota’s first EV in India After launching the Urban Cruiser EV in… Continue reading Toyota is launching its first EV in India tomorrow, and it’s a new midsize electric SUV
Wrisk welcomes Allianz Holdings plc as a strategic investor as part of its Series B funding round
LONDON, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wrisk Limited (“Wrisk”), the digital insurance platform specialising in embedded insurance for the automotive sector, today announced that Allianz Holdings plc (“Allianz”) has invested in the company as part of its recently announced Series B funding round, which was led by Alma Mundi Ventures and Opera Tech Ventures. The investment sees Allianz join the… Continue reading Wrisk welcomes Allianz Holdings plc as a strategic investor as part of its Series B funding round
Autocar Professional’s January 15, 2026 Edition is out!
The latest edition of Autocar Professional chronicles a historic shift in India’s automotive landscape, where domestic manufacturers have fundamentally altered the competitive order that held firm for decades. In 2025, Mahindra & Mahindra achieved a landmark breakthrough, becoming India’s second-largest passenger vehicle maker by domestic retail sales, displacing Hyundai from the top three. Tata Motors… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s January 15, 2026 Edition is out!
Video-Tata Punch Facelift: Is the Micro-SUV the New Entry-Level Car?
Tata’s Chief Commercial Officer discusses how the Punch captured first-time buyers, the evolution of India’s entry car segment, pricing pressures, feature expectations, and strategic gaps in affordable EVs and clutchless vehicles. In this conversation with Prerna Lidhoo, Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, breaks down why the Tata Punch has struck such… Continue reading Video-Tata Punch Facelift: Is the Micro-SUV the New Entry-Level Car?
Kinetic Watts & Volts Secures Financing Partners for Electric Scooter Range
Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd., the electric mobility division of the Kinetic Group, has established retail financing arrangements with three financial services providers to support sales of its DX electric scooter range. The Pune-based company announced partnerships with Hero FinCorp Ltd., Bajaj Finserv Ltd., and fintech platform CleverPe on Sunday. The arrangements will provide customers… Continue reading Kinetic Watts & Volts Secures Financing Partners for Electric Scooter Range
@Tata-JLR: DEFENDER RALLY MAKE HISTORY WITH DEBUT DAKAR VICTORY
About Defender Defender embraces the impossible. Each member of the Defender family is purposefully designed, highly desirable and seriously durable. A modern‑day hero that respects the past but at the same time anticipates the future. Available in 90, 110 and 130 body styles, with up to eight seats, each has a charisma of its own.… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: DEFENDER RALLY MAKE HISTORY WITH DEBUT DAKAR VICTORY
The one-off Lister-Jaguar ‘Costin’ going for glory in the RAC TT Celebration – Goodwood
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Wrisk welcomes Allianz Holdings plc as a strategic investor as part of its Series B funding round
LONDON, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wrisk Limited (“Wrisk”), the digital insurance platform specialising in embedded insurance for the automotive sector, today announced that Allianz Holdings plc (“Allianz”) has invested in the company as part of its recently announced Series B funding round, which was led by Alma Mundi Ventures and Opera Tech Ventures. The… Continue reading Wrisk welcomes Allianz Holdings plc as a strategic investor as part of its Series B funding round