As Entry-Level Sales Slide, Maruti Eyes Nexa and Arena SUV Launches to Regain Momentum

Even as the Indian passenger vehicle market heads towards its slowest growth since the Covid pandemic, Maruti Suzuki remains confident about its long-term prospects — projecting industry volumes to touch 6 million units by the end of the decade, up from the current 4.2–4.3 million. The company is banking on a sharper premium push through… Continue reading As Entry-Level Sales Slide, Maruti Eyes Nexa and Arena SUV Launches to Regain Momentum

Waiting at the MOT centre is the scariest 40 minutes of my year

I’d be a hopeless sports coach. I don’t just suspect that’s the case, I fairly well know it, having spent a season ‘managing’ the Pear & Partridge FC, my local pub’s football team, 20 years ago. Other than a notable 5-4 victory after being 4-0 down at half-time (local newspaper headline: ‘Lovely Pear For Comeback… Continue reading Waiting at the MOT centre is the scariest 40 minutes of my year

Electric Car Market to Grow at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2025 to 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting

The electric car market is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace due to growing global awareness of climate change, and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions. WESTFORD, Mass., Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SkyQuest Technology Consulting published a report, titled, ‘Electric Car Market – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2025-2032′, valued at… Continue reading Electric Car Market to Grow at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2025 to 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting

Heavy Duty Trucks Market Set to Surge from USD 210 Billion in 2024 to USD 300 Billion by 2033, Driven by a Robust 4.5% CAGR – Market Research Intellect

Rising global trade, increasing demand for efficient freight transportation, and expanding infrastructure development across emerging economies, primarily drives the growth of the Heavy Duty Trucks Market. Technological advancements such as electric and autonomous trucks are further boosting market adoption. Additionally, stringent emission regulations are prompting manufacturers to invest in cleaner and more fuel-efficient models, accelerating… Continue reading Heavy Duty Trucks Market Set to Surge from USD 210 Billion in 2024 to USD 300 Billion by 2033, Driven by a Robust 4.5% CAGR – Market Research Intellect

No impact of rare earth magnets supply issue on production: Tata Motors Group CFO PB Balaji

Tata Motors CFO says rare earth magnet shortage has not impacted EV production at Tata Motors or JLR and is unlikely to in the near future. Rare earth magnets shortage issue has had no impact on production of Tata Motors and JLR’s electric vehicles and is unlikely to affect in the foreseeable future, although there… Continue reading No impact of rare earth magnets supply issue on production: Tata Motors Group CFO PB Balaji

Tata Motors Q1 hit by volume decline, US tariffs on JLR

The company reported a negative automotive free cash flow of ₹12,300 crore for the quarter, driven by adverse working capital impacts from seasonality and tariffs. Net automotive debt stood at ₹13,500 crore. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive and softer domestic demand conditions weighed on Tata Motors’ performance during the April-June quarter of… Continue reading Tata Motors Q1 hit by volume decline, US tariffs on JLR

Mixed bag for EVs in July as cars zoom ahead while 2-wheelers falter

The two-wheeler segment is increasingly vulnerable to supply-side disruptions. India’s electric vehicle landscape presented a mixed picture in July. While electric passenger vehicles (ePVs) accelerated into double-digit growth territory, electric two-wheelers (e2Ws) stumbled amid raw material shortages and geopolitical uncertainties. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), e2W retail sales… Continue reading Mixed bag for EVs in July as cars zoom ahead while 2-wheelers falter

Tata Motors Q1 FY26 net profit falls 30% as revenue slips 2.5%

Tata Motors’ Q1 FY26 net profit drops 30% YoY to ₹3,924 crore, hit by lower volumes and reduced JLR profitability. Tata Motors on Friday reported a consolidated revenue of ₹1,04,407 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, down 2.5 per cent year-on-year, with profit before tax (before exceptional items) at ₹5,617 crore. According to… Continue reading Tata Motors Q1 FY26 net profit falls 30% as revenue slips 2.5%

Jaguar Land Rover’s profits dented by US tariffs and drop in sales

Jaguar Land Rover’s CEO, Adrian Mardell, spoke of ‘challenging global economic conditions’. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA View image in fullscreen Jaguar Land Rover’s CEO, Adrian Mardell, spoke of ‘challenging global economic conditions’. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA Jaguar Land Rover’s profits dented by US tariffs and drop in sales Carmaker says US-UK trade deal now in place will… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover’s profits dented by US tariffs and drop in sales