Sometimes people are sniffy about those who buy a new car on the never-never, the drip or whatever they want to call it. And as an enthusiast, it’s not how I like to buy cars either. I don’t want just a tool, something I won’t bond with, merely what I budget for in order to… Continue reading My garage is a graveyard – I envy the £250 lease crowd
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Tata Motors Q3 Profit Down 48%; Revenue Up 17%
Tata Motors Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹705 crore for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, compared to a loss of ₹867 crore in the previous quarter (Q2FY26). On a year-on-year basis, however, the profit declined 48% from ₹1,355 crore in Q3FY25, impacted by exceptional items totaling ₹1,647 crore related to labor… Continue reading Tata Motors Q3 Profit Down 48%; Revenue Up 17%
UK probably needs large new factory to meet target of 1.3m cars a year, say industry boss
The Jaguar Land Rover facility in Solihull. Hawes called it ‘the toughest year in a generation’. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy View image in fullscreen The Jaguar Land Rover facility in Solihull. Hawes called it ‘the toughest year in a generation’. Photograph: Matt Crossick/Alamy UK probably needs large new factory to meet target of 1.3m cars a… Continue reading UK probably needs large new factory to meet target of 1.3m cars a year, say industry boss
US robotaxis undergo training for London’s quirks before planned rollout this year
A Waymo Jaguar robotaxi at a cross-walk in Austin, Texas, in June 2025. Photograph: Zuma Press Inc/Alamy View image in fullscreen A Waymo Jaguar robotaxi at a cross-walk in Austin, Texas, in June 2025. Photograph: Zuma Press Inc/Alamy US robotaxis undergo training for London’s quirks before planned rollout this year Waymo cars have been earning… Continue reading US robotaxis undergo training for London’s quirks before planned rollout this year
India-EU Trade Pact Opens Door for Luxury Automakers
According to Reuters, India will immediately reduce import duties on high-end European cars to 30% from as high as 110% under its newly finalized trade agreement with the European Union. The deal, announced on Tuesday, marks a significant opening of India’s tightly controlled automotive market, which has historically been among the world’s most protected with… Continue reading India-EU Trade Pact Opens Door for Luxury Automakers
Nissan enters the robotaxi wars
With the prospect of autonomous cars for all looming eventually (please form an orderly queue), it’s easy to forget that robot taxis are already on the streets in various locations and have been for a while. Nissan recently announced the launch of an ‘autonomous mobility service pilot programme’, which ends 30 January. The trial will use… Continue reading Nissan enters the robotaxi wars
ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 to Showcase India’s USD 80 Billion Component Market
ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026, India’s premier international trade fair for the auto component and automotive aftermarket industry, will take place from February 5-7, 2026 at Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, Delhi, bringing together over 870 exhibitors as India’s auto component industry reaches a valuation of USD 80.2 billion… Continue reading ACMA Automechanika New Delhi 2026 to Showcase India’s USD 80 Billion Component Market
India-EU FTA Impact on Automotive Sector Likely Limited, Analysts Say
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement signed yesterday is expected to have a limited impact on Indian automotive manufacturers, according to a sector analysis by BNP Paribas Securities India. The trade deal, which will gradually reduce import duties on vehicles, has prompted concerns about increased competition for domestic automakers. However, analysts suggest these worries may… Continue reading India-EU FTA Impact on Automotive Sector Likely Limited, Analysts Say
Auto companies fall on fear of more EU imports
Auto stocks fell as much as 4.3 per cent on Tuesday after reports said India may slash tariffs on vehicles imported from the European Union (EU) as part of the India-Europe free trade agreement, raising fears of increased competition from European carmakers. Analysts said the decline was largely sentiment-driven, with limited impact seen in the… Continue reading Auto companies fall on fear of more EU imports
Trade pact with EU could be a boost for India’s auto sector– but there is a catch
In 2024, India imported motor vehicles worth over €1.6 billion from the EU, according to the official data. India on Tuesday agreed to significantly lower import quotas and tariffs for European carmakers under the newly signed India-EU free trade agreement. Under the new pact, it has been agreed to allow up to 2,50,000 European-made vehicles… Continue reading Trade pact with EU could be a boost for India’s auto sector– but there is a catch