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

Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond

We’re well into 2025, and have already seen dozens of hugely important new cars revealed and arrive in showrooms. Among the highlights, there was the long-awaited return of the Nissan Micra, the all-new Toyota RAV4 made its world debut, and the fresh and funky Fiat Grande Panda became one of the UK’s cheapest new cars.… Continue reading Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond

Toyota Hyryder hits highest monthly sales of 7,573 units in May

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s popular midsize SUV which scores high on fuel efficiency with its strong-hybrid petrol engine, has hit its best-ever monthly sales yet in May 2025. At 7,573 units sold last month and handsome 94% YoY growth (May 2024: 3,906 units), the Hyryder accounted for 26% of the company’s… Continue reading Toyota Hyryder hits highest monthly sales of 7,573 units in May

BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales

China’s EV automakers have surged ahead of the competition in global EV sales, and a new report shows just how far ahead they are. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) just dropped its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that Chinese carmakers dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space. China now accounts for over 11… Continue reading BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales

Chinese Automakers Gain Ground in Global EV Race as Other World Leaders Risk Falling Behind

New ICCT report reveals China’s growing advantage in EV sales as BYD edges past Tesla in global BEV sales for the first time WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) today released its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that China-based automakers are building significant leads in the zero-emission… Continue reading Chinese Automakers Gain Ground in Global EV Race as Other World Leaders Risk Falling Behind

New Audi concept car to preview brand’s ‘bold’ new look

Audi is set to reveal a new concept car later this year that will preview an all-new look for the brand under design boss Massimo Frascella. Frascella joined Audi from JLR 18 months ago and his impact on the German brand will be seen for the first time before 2025 is out, CEO Gernot Döllner… Continue reading New Audi concept car to preview brand’s ‘bold’ new look