Range Rover, Qashqai, Mini… The motoring greats Britain builds

It’s all bad news these days, isn’t it? Or it certainly feels like it if you dare to pay attention to global politics. Step away from the doom-mongering, though and you’ll find good news aplenty when it comes to UK automotive manufacturing. And much of that hinges on the eclectic crew of cars assembled here. These… Continue reading Range Rover, Qashqai, Mini… The motoring greats Britain builds

Tata Motors eyes strong H2 for JLR; keeps close watch on November PV demand

During Q2 FY25, PV volumes were at 1.30 lakh units, marking a year-on-year (YoY) degrowth New Delhi: Auto major Tata Motors saw customer demand for passenger vehicles (PVs) during October turn out to be “stronger than expected”. Fuelled by the buoyant festive season during the month, its inventory levels at the dealerships are now at… Continue reading Tata Motors eyes strong H2 for JLR; keeps close watch on November PV demand

China premium car market under stress, JLR to keep close watch

Tata Motors Ltd, which owns Jaguar Land Rover, on Wednesday said China’s luxury car market is experiencing stress amid challenges related to the availability of finance to dealers. “On the Jaguar Land Rover Side, from a demand perspective, the market that we will watch like a hawk, is China where there is stress. Some of… Continue reading China premium car market under stress, JLR to keep close watch

Land Rover’s theft problems subside as stolen car numbers hit three-year low

JLR’s concerted response to its models being targeted by car crime gangs has seen thefts drop to their lowest level in more than three years, according to the firm’s Chief Executive Adrian Mardell.  “August 2024 saw the lowest amount of thefts since May 2021,” he said. ”But we will keep working intensively to counter the… Continue reading Land Rover’s theft problems subside as stolen car numbers hit three-year low

Reveal of Jaguar’s ‘Reimagined’ future set for 2 December

Jaguar has confirmed the first step to its new luxury electric future will be taken on 2 December with the unveiling of a concept car at Miami Fashion Week in America.  The complete overhaul has seen the brand recently end UK sales of its entire new-car offering for around 18 months before the arrival of… Continue reading Reveal of Jaguar’s ‘Reimagined’ future set for 2 December

German FAZ: Are all Tesla drivers crazy?008125

For some time now, a slightly modified form of the old Prince anthem “My Bicycle” has been circulating in kindergartens and better-behaved schoolyards. The name of a single car brand has been exchanged almost imperceptibly: “Every booger drives an Opel/Every monkey drives a Ford/Every idiot drives a Porsche/Every idiot drives an Audi Sport/Every crazy drives… Continue reading German FAZ: Are all Tesla drivers crazy?008125

German FAZ: Are all Tesla drivers crazy?008123

For some time now, a slightly modified form of the old Prince anthem “My Bicycle” has been circulating in kindergartens and better-behaved schoolyards. The name of a single car brand has been exchanged almost imperceptibly: “Every booger drives an Opel/Every monkey drives a Ford/Every idiot drives a Porsche/Every idiot drives an Audi Sport/Every crazy drives… Continue reading German FAZ: Are all Tesla drivers crazy?008123

Automotive Adaptive Front Lighting System Market to Grow by USD 3.09 Billion from 2024-2028, as AFL Systems Drive Differentiation with AI-Powered Market Evolution – Technavio

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation – The global automotive adaptive front lighting system market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.09 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 8.18% during the forecast period. Use of AFL… Continue reading Automotive Adaptive Front Lighting System Market to Grow by USD 3.09 Billion from 2024-2028, as AFL Systems Drive Differentiation with AI-Powered Market Evolution – Technavio

Tata Motors reports 9.9% decline in Q2 net profit, eyes recovery in H2 amid inventory and supply challenges

The company’s passenger vehicle sales volume decreased 6.1% to 1,30,500 units compared to the same quarter last year. Tata Motors experienced a 9.9% decrease in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, ending September 2024. The company reported a profit of INR 3,450 crore, down from INR 3,832 crore in… Continue reading Tata Motors reports 9.9% decline in Q2 net profit, eyes recovery in H2 amid inventory and supply challenges

Sleek new Range Rover Velar EV due to launch in spring 2026

Land Rover will launch the first electric SUV based atop its new EMA platform in spring 2026 – and it’s expected to be the replacement for the Range Rover Velar.  The marque’s first EV will be the Range Rover Electric due next year. That flagship model – and the Range Rover Sport Electric due shortly after –… Continue reading Sleek new Range Rover Velar EV due to launch in spring 2026