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JLR production and sales ‘severely disrupted’ by cyber attack

Global production and sales of JLR models have been “severely disrupted” by a cyber attack that the firm is continuing to grapple with for a second day. Autocar first reported the issues affecting JLR dealer registrations on Monday. The firm confirmed on Tuesday that it has been “shutting down our systems” to mitigate the impact of… Continue reading JLR production and sales ‘severely disrupted’ by cyber attack

Ashok Leyland Clarifies Battery Investment Plans, Says No Direct CALB Funding Expected

Ashok Leyland issued clarifications on Monday regarding its battery manufacturing investment announcement, specifying that Chinese partner CALB Group will not provide direct funding for the initiative. The company emphasized that its ₹5,000 crore investment will be phased over the next decade, with production planned to commence in 2027. The Chennai-based commercial vehicle manufacturer outlined that… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Clarifies Battery Investment Plans, Says No Direct CALB Funding Expected

Land Rover Defender Churchill Edition is a tribute to Britain’s wartime PM

Inside, there’s “luxurious” semi-aniline Bottle Green and Windsor Ebony leather on the seats, passenger grab handles and headliner. The dashboard doesn’t get the modern Defender’s infotainment display or digital dials, with tech highlights including a single DIN stereo head unit with navigation, DAB radio and Bluetooth, and a “unique” clock design inspired by Pol Roger… Continue reading Land Rover Defender Churchill Edition is a tribute to Britain’s wartime PM

BNP Paribas Reports Mixed August Performance for Indian Auto Sector

The Indian automotive sector displayed contrasting trends in August 2025, with two-wheeler manufacturers posting strong growth while passenger vehicle sales declined, according to a new report from BNP Paribas Securities India. The report, authored by research analyst Kumar Rakesh, indicates that domestic passenger vehicle wholesale volumes fell approximately 8% year-on-year in August, with most original… Continue reading BNP Paribas Reports Mixed August Performance for Indian Auto Sector

India Proposes Higher Taxes on Luxury Electric Vehicles – Reuters

An Indian tax panel has recommended significant increases in consumer taxes on luxury electric vehicles priced above $46,000, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters, a proposal that could affect sales for international automakers including Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and BYD. The recommendation comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pursues tax system reforms while promoting… Continue reading India Proposes Higher Taxes on Luxury Electric Vehicles – Reuters

Pop your Chery? 9 things you must know about the Chinese SUV brand’s big UK plans

What wasn’t mentioned was Chery’s links to JLR: it has assembled Land Rovers and Jaguars in a Chinese joint-venture since 2014, and has the licence to create upcoming SUVs under the Freelander brand. This relationship will have fed Chery’s “20-year preparation” to become sufficiently competitive to enter the UK market. And truth be told it’s already… Continue reading Pop your Chery? 9 things you must know about the Chinese SUV brand’s big UK plans

@Tata-JLR: Statement on Cyber Incident

JLR has been impacted by a cyber incident.  We took immediate action to mitigate its impact by proactively shutting down our systems. We are now working at pace to restart our global applications in a controlled manner.  At this stage there is no evidence any customer data has been stolen but our retail and production… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: Statement on Cyber Incident

August auto despatches: PVs slow down on GST jitters, 2Ws maintain momentum

At present, small cars and two-wheelers taxed at 28 per cent while large-sized cars attract 43–50 per cent depending on their size. New Delhi: August auto despatches reflected mixed trends across segments, even as regional festivals such as Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi and Raksha Bandhan lifted retail sentiment to an extent. With these celebratory occasions arriving… Continue reading August auto despatches: PVs slow down on GST jitters, 2Ws maintain momentum

Tata Motors Reports Global IT Security Incident at JLR Operations

Tata Motors Limited has disclosed a significant IT security incident affecting its UK-based subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc (JLR), according to a regulatory filing made with Indian stock exchanges on Sunday. The disclosure contained a brief statement from JLR: “We are working at pace to resolve global IT issues impacting our business. We will… Continue reading Tata Motors Reports Global IT Security Incident at JLR Operations