Range Rover Evoque is ‘most profitable’ car for dealers

The Range Rover Evoque has emerged as the most profitable cars for dealers to retail. That’s a key finding of Carwow. It said analysis of all vehicles sold for less than £5,000 in Carwow auctions year to date reveals that Range Rover Evoque vehicles registered between 2012 and 2017 offered the biggest profit potential to… Continue reading Range Rover Evoque is ‘most profitable’ car for dealers

@Tata-JLR: Mike Smeed makes the GCV Powerlist for second consecutive year

Mike Smeed, managing director of InMotion Ventures, is one of the 100 leading corporate venturing professionals in our 2025 Powerlist. When Mike Smeed joined automotive manufacturer JLR’s InMotion Ventures in 2022, the investment unit was reinventing itself. It had already invested across a range of general mobility technologies – autonomous, connected, electrification and shared ownership… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: Mike Smeed makes the GCV Powerlist for second consecutive year

@Tata-JLR: The road ahead for UK investors – Sam Nasrolahi, principal, InMotion Ventures

This week’s podcast guest is Sam Nasrolahi, principal at InMotion Ventures, who discusses the difference between corporate investment arms and standard venture capital, why UK companies often don’t scale up in Britain and the impact of the turbulent tariff policies in the United States.  InMotion Ventures is the investment arm of British automotive group Jaguar… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: The road ahead for UK investors – Sam Nasrolahi, principal, InMotion Ventures

Tata Motors shares drop 7% in 5 sessions

The automaker is also taking pricing actions in the US market to counterbalance import-related challenges and rising production costs. Tata Motors‘ stock continued to slide following a weak financial and operational outlook issued by its UK-based subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) for FY26. The company’s shares fell 1 per cent to ₹679.20, marking a 7… Continue reading Tata Motors shares drop 7% in 5 sessions

India’s EV ambitions face setback as China tightens grip on rare earth exports

China‘s curbs on exports of some rare earth materials and magnets – used in automobiles, cell phones and myriad other devices – have stirred anxiety in corporate boardrooms the world over, including in India where automakers warn that production of new vehicles could soon grind to a halt. While supplies have started to trickle in… Continue reading India’s EV ambitions face setback as China tightens grip on rare earth exports

@Tata-JLR: Mike Smeed joins Climate Takes, a Carbon13 podcast

Welcome to Carbon13’s podcast “Climate Takes” where we ask founders, investors and builders for their “takes” on their industry and climate challenge, as well as setting a call to action, asking what will it take to solve the climate emergency? In this episode we’re delighted to be joined by Mike Smeed, Managing Director of InMotion… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: Mike Smeed joins Climate Takes, a Carbon13 podcast

@Tata-JLR: JLR HOLDS ANNUAL INVESTOR DAY AT GAYDON HQ

About JLR JLR’s Reimagine strategy aims to deliver a sustainability rich vision of modern luxury by design. We are transforming our business with the aim to become carbon net zero across our supply chain, products and operations by 2039. Electrification is central to our strategy and before the end of the decade our brands will each have a pure electric… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JLR HOLDS ANNUAL INVESTOR DAY AT GAYDON HQ

US car tariffs: Trump and Starmer sign deal to confirm 10% import levy

Starmer said: “This is a really fantastic, historic day – a real tribute to the history we have of working together. This [deal] is going to boost trade.” In response to the news, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders boss Mike Hawes said: “The agreement to reduce tariffs on UK car exports into the US is great news… Continue reading US car tariffs: Trump and Starmer sign deal to confirm 10% import levy