Maruti Suzuki launches new Dzire sedan at Rs 6.79 lakh

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Monday launched a new version of its compact sedan Dzire at a starting introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 6.79 lakh. The top-end variant of new Dzire comes with an ex-showroom price of Rs 10.14 lakh. The model is also available as subscription rentals from Rs 18,248.  The previous version of… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki launches new Dzire sedan at Rs 6.79 lakh

Auto companies embrace premium retail formats to tap into India’s luxury market

The push for premiumisation is being led by both mass-market and luxury car brands. As Indians’ appetite for luxury products and experiences continues to rise, automobile companies are launching exclusive new retail formats to cater to this demand, reported TOI. This shift comes even as the broader car market remains cautious and sluggish, despite a… Continue reading Auto companies embrace premium retail formats to tap into India’s luxury market

Slow auto sales to hit growth, see pickup from next year, says Tata Autocomp

Tata Autocomp Systems, India’s leading auto component manufacturer, expects revenue growth to moderate to 10-12% in the current financial year due to a decline in auto sales, but expects demand to bounce back from the next year, according to Chairman Arvind Goel. Over the past five years, the company’s consolidated growth rate has ranged between… Continue reading Slow auto sales to hit growth, see pickup from next year, says Tata Autocomp

Range Rover, Qashqai, Mini… The motoring greats Britain builds

It’s all bad news these days, isn’t it? Or it certainly feels like it if you dare to pay attention to global politics. Step away from the doom-mongering, though and you’ll find good news aplenty when it comes to UK automotive manufacturing. And much of that hinges on the eclectic crew of cars assembled here. These… Continue reading Range Rover, Qashqai, Mini… The motoring greats Britain builds

Tata Motors eyes strong H2 for JLR; keeps close watch on November PV demand

During Q2 FY25, PV volumes were at 1.30 lakh units, marking a year-on-year (YoY) degrowth New Delhi: Auto major Tata Motors saw customer demand for passenger vehicles (PVs) during October turn out to be “stronger than expected”. Fuelled by the buoyant festive season during the month, its inventory levels at the dealerships are now at… Continue reading Tata Motors eyes strong H2 for JLR; keeps close watch on November PV demand

China premium car market under stress, JLR to keep close watch

Tata Motors Ltd, which owns Jaguar Land Rover, on Wednesday said China’s luxury car market is experiencing stress amid challenges related to the availability of finance to dealers. “On the Jaguar Land Rover Side, from a demand perspective, the market that we will watch like a hawk, is China where there is stress. Some of… Continue reading China premium car market under stress, JLR to keep close watch

Land Rover’s theft problems subside as stolen car numbers hit three-year low

JLR’s concerted response to its models being targeted by car crime gangs has seen thefts drop to their lowest level in more than three years, according to the firm’s Chief Executive Adrian Mardell.  “August 2024 saw the lowest amount of thefts since May 2021,” he said. ”But we will keep working intensively to counter the… Continue reading Land Rover’s theft problems subside as stolen car numbers hit three-year low

Reveal of Jaguar’s ‘Reimagined’ future set for 2 December

Jaguar has confirmed the first step to its new luxury electric future will be taken on 2 December with the unveiling of a concept car at Miami Fashion Week in America.  The complete overhaul has seen the brand recently end UK sales of its entire new-car offering for around 18 months before the arrival of… Continue reading Reveal of Jaguar’s ‘Reimagined’ future set for 2 December

German FAZ: Are all Tesla drivers crazy?008125

For some time now, a slightly modified form of the old Prince anthem “My Bicycle” has been circulating in kindergartens and better-behaved schoolyards. The name of a single car brand has been exchanged almost imperceptibly: “Every booger drives an Opel/Every monkey drives a Ford/Every idiot drives a Porsche/Every idiot drives an Audi Sport/Every crazy drives… Continue reading German FAZ: Are all Tesla drivers crazy?008125