Every vehicle segment has its movers and shakers and the Top 10 exported passenger vehicles are no different. The first quarter of FY2026 – April-June 2025 – saw India Passenger Vehicle Inc register its highest-ever exports of 204,330 units, up 13% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 180,483 units). Sixty-four percent of this record total belongs to the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top 10 models command 64% of India’s car and SUV exports in Q1 FY2026
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Observing ADAS from the passenger seat: how annoying is it, really?
Recently we had a ‘situation’ on the road test desk. Nothing serious, just a logistical mess, but the eventual solution involved me blagging a lift up to MIRA from one of my What Car? colleagues. George kindly bent his run from Brixton to the M1, passing through not just Finchley but also Archway, which is where I… Continue reading Observing ADAS from the passenger seat: how annoying is it, really?
Tata Group to focus on chips, digital platforms, EVs: Chandrasekaran
Tata Sons Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, has said that the company’s main goal is to scale up its manufacturing excellence in semiconductors, electric vehicles, digital platforms and financial services. In the company’s 2025 annual report, he said that Tata Electronics, which makes an annual revenue of ₹66,000 crore, is focusing on building a vertically integrated ecosystem… Continue reading Tata Group to focus on chips, digital platforms, EVs: Chandrasekaran
India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will progressively slash the basic customs duty on internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicles to as low as 10% over the next five years, according to a document from the Ministry of Commerce. The FTA has introduced phased reductions in India’s currently steep customs duties, ranging from 66% to… Continue reading India-UK FTA to cut import duty on ICE cars to 10% in 5 years
Full Analysis of India-UK Free Trade Agreement
The India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on July 24, 2025, represents an important moment in bilateral economic relations between the world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies. The agreement, formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aims to double bilateral trade from the current $60 billion to over $100 billion by 2030,… Continue reading Full Analysis of India-UK Free Trade Agreement
Not just electric: Auto sector needs cleaner steel & power to really put the brakes on emissions, says study
India’s auto sector could cut manufacturing emissions by 87% by 2050 through cleaner production of all vehicle types, not just EVs, a study finds. India’s automobile sector—the third-largest in the world—could slash its manufacturing-related emissions by a staggering 87% by 2050, not just by building more electric vehicles (EVs), but by cleaning up how all… Continue reading Not just electric: Auto sector needs cleaner steel & power to really put the brakes on emissions, says study
Revealed the most and least reliable SUVs for dealers
New research from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has revealed the most and least reliable SUVs on UK roads. The Toyota RAV4 and Ford Puma top the pack as the most reliable vehicles. The findings are based on over 2,750 vehicle repair claims made between June 2024 and May 2025, across 20 of the most popular SUV models.… Continue reading Revealed the most and least reliable SUVs for dealers
EV Connector Market worth $8.80 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The EV connector market is projected to reach USD 8.80 billion by 2032, from USD 2.73 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 18.2%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. EV connectors for high-voltage systems are increasingly required to support miniaturization, weight reduction, and high-performance materials, alongside… Continue reading EV Connector Market worth $8.80 billion by 2032 | MarketsandMarkets
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.150)
The 150th episode (excluding interview specials) of My Week In Cars finds Steve Cropley and Matt Prior doing exactly what have done every other week for nigh on three years: chatting cars and other nonsense. This week there’s still some Goodwood Festival of Speed news to catch up on, plus Prior drives an electric Range… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.150)
Maruti Nexa sales down 13% in Q1 FY2026, five of eight models see decline
If India’s passenger vehicle segment saw a decline of 1.37% in wholesales of 10,11,882 units in April-June 2025, it’s also because bellwether and market leader Maruti Suzuki India witnessed a tepid first quarter. The company’s factories dispatched a total of 393,572 cars, sedan, SUVs and MPVs to its dealers, down 6% YoY (Q1 FY2026: 419,114… Continue reading Maruti Nexa sales down 13% in Q1 FY2026, five of eight models see decline