Picture this — you’re stuck in traffic and running late for work, but your 2-year-old car is quietly downloading an update that will help it navigate traffic more efficiently. It’s a more capable car than when you bought it — with better range, improved ADAS, enhanced parking assistance, and new features on the IVI system.… Continue reading The Future of Software-Defined Vehicles in India’s EV Ecosystem
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The Future of Software-Defined Vehicles in India’s EV Ecosystem
Picture this — you’re stuck in traffic and running late for work, but your 2-year-old car is quietly downloading an update that will help it navigate traffic more efficiently. It’s a more capable car than when you bought it — with better range, improved ADAS, enhanced parking assistance, and new features on the IVI system.… Continue reading The Future of Software-Defined Vehicles in India’s EV Ecosystem
Tariffs Spur New Vehicle Sales, Declining Inventory
March days’ supply of vehicle inventory ranked by auto brand. Graphic: Cox Automotive As the automotive industry navigates the effects of new tariffs, the supply of new vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S. has fallen, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data released on April 10. New-vehicle inventory levels at… Continue reading Tariffs Spur New Vehicle Sales, Declining Inventory
Maruti Nexa sales cross 500,000 for second fiscal in a row, 6 of 8 models see decline in FY2025
Nexa, Maruti Suzuki India’s premium passenger vehicle brand, has surpassed half-a-million sales for the second fiscal year running. In FY2025, the eight Nexa-branded models sold a total of 543,050 units, down 3% year on year (FY2024: 561,050 units). The Nexa share of Maruti Suzuki’s overall passenger vehicle sales of 17,60,767 units dipped marginally to 31%… Continue reading Maruti Nexa sales cross 500,000 for second fiscal in a row, 6 of 8 models see decline in FY2025
Nexa models sell 3.1 million units in 10 years, take 31% share of Maruti Suzuki sales in FY2025
Nexa, Maruti Suzuki India’s premium sales channel, which was launched on July 23, 2015, has till end-FY2025 sold a total of 3.12 million passenger vehicles, contributing 20% to Maruti Suzuki’s total passenger vehicle wholesales of 15 million units in the domestic market. Ten years after Maruti Suzuki kicked off its Nexa initiative, the premium sales… Continue reading Nexa models sell 3.1 million units in 10 years, take 31% share of Maruti Suzuki sales in FY2025
Autos, pharma, luxury and more: The global sectors soaring after Trump’s tariffs walkback
General view of the City of London skyline, the capital’s financial district. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Stock markets soared on Thursday, after U.S. President Donald Trump’s jarring about-turn on most tariffs, with sectors paring multi-day losses. Trump dramatically reversed course on the White House’s trade policies on Wednesday, dropping his country-specific tariffs down… Continue reading Autos, pharma, luxury and more: The global sectors soaring after Trump’s tariffs walkback
German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009138
The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009138
@Toyota: Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center Is Turning Corners To Help Improve Intersection Safety
Safety is one of Toyota’s top priorities. With more than 50% of the combined total of fatal and injury crashes occurring at or near intersections, the company works diligently to help prevent these outcomes. Rini Sherony, who recently retired from Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) as a senior principal engineer at the Collaborative Safety Research… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center Is Turning Corners To Help Improve Intersection Safety
Vantage Mobility Appoints Daryl Adams as CEO
PHOENIX, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage Mobility (“the Company”), a leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles (“WAVs”), announced yesterday the appointment of Daryl Adams as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Adams brings significant expertise leading specialty vehicle and automotive supply companies to Vantage Mobility and will guide the Company’s growth and expansion. Mr. Adams is… Continue reading Vantage Mobility Appoints Daryl Adams as CEO
JK Tyre Launches Motorsport Festival Across North-Eastern States
JK Tyre & Industries has announced a regional motorsport tour across five North-Eastern states from April 12-22, 2025. The “JK Tyre powered Indian Racing Festival” will visit Kohima, Aizawl, Shillong, Guwahati, and Gangtok, bringing professional racing demonstrations to areas where the company maintains a strong market position. The festival will showcase Formula 4 and Wolf… Continue reading JK Tyre Launches Motorsport Festival Across North-Eastern States