Toyota launches Century as new luxury brand with Conti GT rival

Toyota has revealed a striking luxury GT coupé to mark the creation of its new dedicated luxury brand, Century – conceived as a rival to the likes of Bentley and Range Rover.  The new model, revealed at the Tokyo motor show, is the third dedicated Century model – joining the flagship saloon that’s been in… Continue reading Toyota launches Century as new luxury brand with Conti GT rival

When Chips Collide: How Europe’s Nexperia Crisis Could Hit India’s Auto Makers

In mid-October, the Netherland government did something rare in Europe’s usually quiet semiconductor world. It seized control of Nexperia, a major European chipmaker owned by China’s Wingtech. The move, framed as a national security measure, aimed to prevent sensitive chip technologies from flowing to China. There were apprehensions within the  government that the company’s former… Continue reading When Chips Collide: How Europe’s Nexperia Crisis Could Hit India’s Auto Makers

Opus IVS Unveils Industry Additional 2026 Model Year Content Release: Increasing the lead in Diagnostic Capabilities

Giotto release includes deep 2026 MY and ADAS content DETROIT, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Opus IVS™, the pioneering global leader in diagnostics, ADAS calibration, programming and on-demand remote expert support today proudly announces the launch of Giotto software’s latest iteration — release 23.3, seamlessly integrated into the DriveSafe™ and DrivePro™ products. The newly enhanced Giotto… Continue reading Opus IVS Unveils Industry Additional 2026 Model Year Content Release: Increasing the lead in Diagnostic Capabilities

New Tata Sierra To Launch On November 25, 2025

Tata Motors will announce prices for the much-anticipated Sierra SUV on November 25, 2025. The new Sierra will sit in the heart of the mid-size SUV segment, taking on popular models such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Maruti Victoris.    Sources tell us that the Tata Sierra with internal… Continue reading New Tata Sierra To Launch On November 25, 2025

Tata Motors Unveils Euro 6 Vehicle Range in GCC

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles has unveiled its largest product showcase in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, presenting a comprehensive range of Euro 6 compliant buses and trucks designed specifically for Middle Eastern and North African markets. The launch, held in Dubai on October 28, 2025, featured vehicles engineered to support the region’s infrastructure development and… Continue reading Tata Motors Unveils Euro 6 Vehicle Range in GCC

Kia Carens CNG launched with dealer installed kit

The Kia Carens can be ordered with a dealer installed CNG kit making it Kia’s first CNG-powered model to be on sale in India.  The Carens is CNG available only with Premium (O) variant currently. Prices for the Kia Carens Premium (O) start at Rs 10.99 lakh. The dealer installed CNG kit costs Rs 77,900… Continue reading Kia Carens CNG launched with dealer installed kit

UK Government Backs £1.5bn Loan Guarantee for Jaguar Land Rover

The UK Government has directed UK Export Finance (UKEF) to provide a guarantee for a commercial loan of up to £1.5 billion to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), despite the transaction falling outside the export credit agency’s standard underwriting criteria. Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle issued formal instructions to UKEF Chief Executive… Continue reading UK Government Backs £1.5bn Loan Guarantee for Jaguar Land Rover

Indian automakers set for double-digit profit growth in Q2 after five-quarter lull: Report

Maruti Suzuki will report results on Friday, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra on November 4, while Tata Motors is yet to announce its earnings date. Indian automakers are expected to post double-digit profit growth in the September quarter, driven by robust demand for two-wheelers and tractors, even as passenger vehicle recovery remains muted. Brokerages forecast… Continue reading Indian automakers set for double-digit profit growth in Q2 after five-quarter lull: Report

Indian automakers gear up for manufacturing expansion in South Africa

Tau said Indian and Chinese investors are exploring opportunities to collaborate with existing automakers in South Africa. India’s automobile industry is deepening its footprint in South Africa, with several companies planning to upgrade their existing assembly lines into full-fledged manufacturing facilities and set up new plants, as part of a broader effort to strengthen local… Continue reading Indian automakers gear up for manufacturing expansion in South Africa

Is the Jaecoo 7 really a cut-price Range Rover?

AC Bigger, yes, but not more comfortable: the seats in your Evoque are so much better shaped and the material quality feels far superior. I’m not sure it feels any better built, though. The Evoque’s centre console in particular is a bit on the flimsy side. Their boots are fairly similar in size, although the… Continue reading Is the Jaecoo 7 really a cut-price Range Rover?