JLR will axe all Jaguar models apart from the F-Pace ahead of the marque’s reinvention as an EV-only luxury brand. That means the E-Pace and electric I-Pace, both assembled by Magna Steyr in Austria, will now be withdrawn, following on from the Castle Bromwich-made XE, XF and F-Type, which were pulled from production in June. “They’re… Continue reading Jaguar to axe I-Pace and E-Pace SUVs, leaving just F-Pace in line-up
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Skoda to globally debut compact SUV by 2025
Skoda has released another teaser of its compact SUV’s rear-end design. We can now confirm that the SUV will debut early 2025 and go on sale by March 2025. The yet-unnamed Skoda compact SUV will be based on a shortened iteration of the MQB A0 IN platform that underpins the Kushaq, Slavia, Virtus and the Taigun. The… Continue reading Skoda to globally debut compact SUV by 2025
Tata Motors Automotive Skill Labs nurtures over 4000 students annually with future-ready automotive skills
Upon completing the program, students receive joint certificates from Tata Motors and NVS. New Delhi: Tata Motors, in collaboration with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), has established 25 ‘Automotive Skill Labs’ at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in select states to provide future-ready automotive skills to over 4,000 students annually. This initiative aims to nurture talent and… Continue reading Tata Motors Automotive Skill Labs nurtures over 4000 students annually with future-ready automotive skills
Companies training staff in Battery Management System, smart grid infrastructure as part of EV skilling
As the electric vehicle industry picks up pace in India, there is an increasing need for specialised skill sets in this sector, especially given the government’s target of achieving a 30% market share for electric vehicles by 2030. As the world’s third-largest auto market undergoes this transition towards EVs, skilling and upskilling will play a… Continue reading Companies training staff in Battery Management System, smart grid infrastructure as part of EV skilling
Tata Motors ‘Automotive Skill Labs’ initiative nurtures over 4000 students annually with future-ready automotive skills
Tata Motors in collaboration with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has established dedicated ‘Automotive Skill Labs’ at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). To date, 25 labs, fully equipped with essential tools, have been set up across select JNVs in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. This unique industry-academic joint initiative equips approximately… Continue reading Tata Motors ‘Automotive Skill Labs’ initiative nurtures over 4000 students annually with future-ready automotive skills
Tata to launch Curvv on 7 August
Tata Motors has confirmed that the Curvv SUV-coupe will launch in India on August 7. The Curvv will be the first mass-market SUV-coupe in India, serving as an alternative to midsize SUVs. The Tata Curvv is based on the Nexon and has a similar design language. It will have Tata’s signature split-LED headlamp setup, lots… Continue reading Tata to launch Curvv on 7 August
Inside JLR’s battle for ‘wallet share’ against posh sofa makers
Autocar’s group tests compare models likely to be shopped together. Jaguar Land Rover, however, has a suggestion: rather than a Mercedes, a sofa would be more relevant. The reality today is that Range Rovers in particular have moved so far upmarket that JLR is competing with upmarket sofa companies and other luxury purchases for “share… Continue reading Inside JLR’s battle for ‘wallet share’ against posh sofa makers
Tata Motors’ Mohan Savarkar on indigenising ADAS technology for India’s unique driving conditions
India’s automotive sector is witnessing rapid advancements, with the adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) being a significant milestone. As the country grapples with unique driving conditions and diverse road infrastructure, the implementation of ADAS technology necessitates a nuanced approach to ensure both effectiveness and safety. One should generally look at ADAS as a… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Mohan Savarkar on indigenising ADAS technology for India’s unique driving conditions
Tata Motors’ split to simplify capital structure
While the primary driver behind the bifurcation of Tata Motors into two independent companies — one focused on passenger vehicles and the other on commercial vehicles – is to provide abundant management attention to each business, the move will also fulfil a long-pending investor demand for simplifying the capital structure of Tata Motors. Speaking at… Continue reading Tata Motors’ split to simplify capital structure
New cars, SUVs launched in first half of this year
Just over six months into 2024, the automotive industry has witnessed a host of new launches ranging across different segments. Here’s a list of all new cars and SUVs that have been launched in India so far this year. Disclaimer: Do note that we have only considered all-new cars in this list and not facelifts… Continue reading New cars, SUVs launched in first half of this year