CG Semi, a subsidiary of Murugappa Group company CG Power and Industrial Solutions, has announced the launch of its first Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The facility will cater to a number of sectors with the automotive industry being a prime user, along with IoT, industrial, infrastructure and 5G technology. … Continue reading CG Semi Unveils Hi-Tech Chip Assembly Plant In Sanand
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ICRA Predicts Sharp Decline Auto Industry Growth this Year
India’s passenger vehicle industry faces a significant slowdown in FY2026, with ICRA projecting modest wholesale volume growth of just 1-4%, a sharp deceleration from the robust double-digit growth witnessed during the post-pandemic recovery years of FY2022-24, and the 8-9% growth seen last year. The conservative outlook comes after the industry already recorded a 1.1% contraction… Continue reading ICRA Predicts Sharp Decline Auto Industry Growth this Year
GST cut: Jefferies upgrades Hero Motocorp but bearish on Hyundai and Tata Motors
Jefferies says a possible GST cut could boost auto demand, upgrading Hero Motocorp while retaining cautious views on Hyundai and Tata Motors. Global brokerage Jefferies has said that a potential cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates could provide a major boost to auto demand, particularly in two-wheelers and small passenger vehicles, and has… Continue reading GST cut: Jefferies upgrades Hero Motocorp but bearish on Hyundai and Tata Motors
VinFast VF 6, VF 7 price announcement on September 6
Vietnamese EV-only carmaker VinFast will officially enter the Indian market on September 6, 2025, with the launch of its first two models – the VF 6 and VF 7. Both SUVs will be locally assembled at the company’s new facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, where the VF 7 recently became the first vehicle to roll… Continue reading VinFast VF 6, VF 7 price announcement on September 6
Hyundai, JLR exploring bio-based faux leather for future models
Hyundai is exploring a new generation of sustainable materials for its future models. The Korean brand, through its Cradle innovation arm, is working with New York–based startup Uncaged Innovations, which has developed plant-based faux leather that not only looks and feels like the real thing, but also mimics its signature scent. Jaguar Land Rover is… Continue reading Hyundai, JLR exploring bio-based faux leather for future models
Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing
Confession time: My household owns two cars, one with leather and one with “leather.” The former feels amazing, the latter … well, let’s just say it’s not fooling anyone. Based on the samples currently sitting on my desk, leather alternatives don’t have to feel so artificial or be so harsh on the environment. Most fake… Continue reading Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing
@Tata-JLR: FULL TEAM LINE-UP: DEFENDER ANNOUNCES CO-DRIVER TRIO AHEAD OF THE 2026 DAKAR RALLY
1’ Best Rookie’ is awarded to the top‑performing new‑comer of that season/ event. This is typically the driver who shows consistency and impressive skills in their debut * Peterhansel/Metge, Baciuška/Vidal and Price/Berriman will all race in the 2026 Dakar Rally in Defender Dakar D7X‑R. Peterhansel/Metge and Baciuška/Vidal will also compete in the additional four rounds… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: FULL TEAM LINE-UP: DEFENDER ANNOUNCES CO-DRIVER TRIO AHEAD OF THE 2026 DAKAR RALLY
There is a need for standardising EV charging systems: Gadkari to OEMs
Nitin Gadkari New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday urged automakers to collaborate on standardising charger designs to ensure interoperability across electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Drawing a parallel with the standardisation of mobile phone chargers, he noted that without such uniformity, both manufacturers and consumers could face challenges… Continue reading There is a need for standardising EV charging systems: Gadkari to OEMs
Auto, electronics dealers pull plug on festive stock
For most other carmakers, however, it is still a ‘wait-and-watch’ policy, according to a dealer of multiple brands including Tata Motors, MG Motor India, and Hyundai. Automobile and consumer electronics dealers are treading cautiously ahead of the crucial festive season as they await an imminent cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) and product prices.… Continue reading Auto, electronics dealers pull plug on festive stock
Lumax Turns Towards China for Technology, Collaborations
Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd. is turning toward China for technical collaborations and tap advanced New Energy Vehicle know‑how as it readies proof‑of‑concepts for Indian conditions and weighs selective on‑ground presence in the mainland. “One clear shift we are seeing is China emerging as a clear winner… These technologies are very, very competitively positioned in the… Continue reading Lumax Turns Towards China for Technology, Collaborations