September 2025, which heralded GST 2.0 and much-reduced sticker prices for the bulk of the mass-market passenger cars, sedans, SUVs and MPVs, saw two of India’s top six passenger vehicle (PV) manufacturers achieve their best-ever monthly wholesales. While Tata Motors sold 59,667 units (up 45% YoY) to take the No. 2 PV OEM rank, Mahindra… Continue reading Mahindra Drives Ahead of Hyundai and Tata Motors in January-September
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New Car, SUV Launches by Diwali 2025
The festive season has always been the busiest time for the auto industry, but this year it’s looking even more buoyant. The rollout of GST 2.0 has triggered widespread price cuts across segments, putting more cars within reach and lifting buyer sentiment considerably. Showrooms are reporting a surge in footfalls, bookings are climbing, and carmakers… Continue reading New Car, SUV Launches by Diwali 2025
Detroit auto stocks jump on report of tariff relief for U.S. vehicles
GM Hummer EV production in Detroit. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors DETROIT — Shares of the Detroit automakers closed higher Friday following an afternoon report that President Donald Trump is considering “significant tariff relief” for the production of vehicles in the U.S. Stocks for General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler parent Stellantis shifted… Continue reading Detroit auto stocks jump on report of tariff relief for U.S. vehicles
German FAZ: ID What? 010061
That was still times. As cars were called names that were as simple as memorable. Short designation, familiar, easy to remember. They created clarity and identity without the need for marketing seminar. Then electromobility came. And with her creative word creations from the abstraction art department. The editors’ favorite names include Honda E: NY1 and… Continue reading German FAZ: ID What? 010061
@Toyota: We are Toyota: 14 Manufacturing Plants in North America
Toyota’s manufacturing facilities are the heart of all we do. Toyota has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years. We directly employ nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering and assembly of nearly 49 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing… Continue reading @Toyota: We are Toyota: 14 Manufacturing Plants in North America
Standard Motor Products Announces New Numbers in 31 Categories
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is pleased to announce that it released more than 250 new part numbers across 31 product categories in Q3 of 2025. This includes new applications from SMP’s Vehicle Control and Temperature Control divisions for late-model import and domestic vehicles. Continue Reading SMP continues… Continue reading Standard Motor Products Announces New Numbers in 31 Categories
South Africa secures China, India investments to boost local auto manufacturing
The SKD manufacturing technique involves turning partially assembled kits into finished vehicles, while CKD puts together cars from parts delivered to the site. South Africa has secured commitments from Chinese and Indian car companies to upgrade their semi-knocked-down (SKD) vehicle assembly operations to full-scale manufacturing, the South African trade minister said on Thursday, as industry… Continue reading South Africa secures China, India investments to boost local auto manufacturing
Hesai Becomes the World’s First Lidar Company to Produce 1 Million Units in 2025
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global leader in lidar solutions, today announced the production of its 1,000,000th lidar unit in 2025, making it the first lidar company worldwide to exceed one million units in annual production. This achievement underscores Hesai’s capability to deliver large-scale, high-quality… Continue reading Hesai Becomes the World’s First Lidar Company to Produce 1 Million Units in 2025
@Toyota: Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes
PLANO, Texas (Oct. 2, 2025) – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is pleased to announce the following executive changes that further strengthen the organization through the recognition and advancement of highly capable leaders. Alec Hagey, senior vice president and chief operating officer, assumes the role of executive advisor to the president. In this newly created position,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes
@Toyota: How Toyota is Helping to Mentor the Leaders of Tomorrow
At Toyota, the road to innovation isn’t paved by vehicles alone—it’s also driven by people. One way to ensure that it has the best and brightest leaders to fuel the next generation is through mentorship opportunities. While Toyota team members can mentor within the organization, some members also volunteer their time to help inspire and… Continue reading @Toyota: How Toyota is Helping to Mentor the Leaders of Tomorrow