Maruti Suzuki’s UV Share Falls to 23% in H1 FY2026, Mahindra’s Rises to 22%

The first half of FY2026 is over, one which saw the passenger vehicle industry register wholesales of 2.05 million units, down 1.4% YoY. Of this, utility vehicles (UVs) accounted for 353,270 units, up 0.7% and 66% of PV sales, up from the 64% share they had a year ago. The latest wholesales data from apex… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s UV Share Falls to 23% in H1 FY2026, Mahindra’s Rises to 22%

Dhanteras 2025 Ignites Record Auto Retail: Over 1 Lakh Cars Likely Delivered, Generating $1 Billion in Revenue in a Day

India’s automotive industry is celebrating a historic Dhanteras, with over one lakh passenger vehicles likely to be delivered across the two-day festive window — the highest-ever single-day retail tally for the sector. The milestone translates into an estimated ₹8,000–₹8,500 crore (over $1 billion) in turnover, underscoring the combined force of festive optimism, GST 2.0–driven affordability,… Continue reading Dhanteras 2025 Ignites Record Auto Retail: Over 1 Lakh Cars Likely Delivered, Generating $1 Billion in Revenue in a Day

Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: car production resumes with cash-up-front offer to save suppliers

Business Secretary, Peter Kyle MP, described JLR’s announcement as “very welcome news for workers and suppliers, but I know many are still under pressure, particularly further down the supply chain”. Kyle continued, saying that “My focus will remain on helping JLR resolve this cyber incident, making further progress towards restarting production, and supporting the long-term… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: car production resumes with cash-up-front offer to save suppliers

Autocar Professional’s October 15, 2025 Edition is out!

The latest issue highlights how vehicles are evolving into intelligent, connected platforms driven by software, data and AI. Over-the-air updates, predictive diagnostics and cloud-based development are redefining mobility, and India is emerging as a strong contender in this space.  With the SDV market expected to triple by 2033, the country’s engineering talent, digital infrastructure and… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s October 15, 2025 Edition is out!

Genesys International Secures Six-Year Contract with Tata Motors for Navigation and ADAS Maps

Genesys International Corporation Limited has been awarded a business contract by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited to supply Native Navigation and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) mapping solutions. The company will provide Standard Definition Maps for navigation and High-Definition Maps for ADAS capabilities on Tata Motors’ Software-Defined Vehicle platform across India. The contract is set… Continue reading Genesys International Secures Six-Year Contract with Tata Motors for Navigation and ADAS Maps

Tata Technologies and Synopsys Partner on Software-Defined Vehicles

Tata Technologies has announced a strategic collaboration with Synopsys to accelerate the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The partnership aims to address the growing complexity of modern automotive systems as the industry transitions toward connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles. The collaboration brings together Tata Technologies’ domain expertise in vehicle engineering with Synopsys’ virtualization solutions and… Continue reading Tata Technologies and Synopsys Partner on Software-Defined Vehicles

Popular Vehicles Reports Mixed Q2 Performance, Expands Network with Telangana Acquisition

Popular Vehicles and Services Limited (PVSL) reported modest revenue growth of approximately 1% for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, with performance varying significantly across different vehicle segments. The Kochi-based automotive dealer experienced contrasting trends in its portfolio, with the luxury car segment growing by 14% and commercial vehicles expanding by 19% year-on-year. However,… Continue reading Popular Vehicles Reports Mixed Q2 Performance, Expands Network with Telangana Acquisition

Production at all JLR plants now back online following cyber attack

All JLR production lines are now back up and running more than six weeks after a cyber attack that incapacitated its global operations. On Thursday, production lines at its Halewood plant – which builds the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport – restarted for the first time since the 1 September attack. Work to transform… Continue reading Production at all JLR plants now back online following cyber attack

Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash

The sprawling metropolis of Phoenix continues to be a testbed for Waymo, and not just on the technical front. The Alphabet-owned company has used its first testing and commercial market to experiment with its business model, too, including delivery. Waymo is known for its robotaxis, but it has tested how its tech could be used… Continue reading Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash