Trade Tensions, Structural Shifts in Auto Sector Cast Shadow Over 2025: Mahle CEO
German automotive components manufacturer Mahle is preparing for what its leadership has described as a “landmark year,” as the company contends with a challenging global business environment marked by economic headwinds, trade friction, and structural shifts in the mobility sector. According to Arnd Franz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mahle, the business will remain […]
Castrol India returns as Title Sponsor of The Valley Run – Summer 2025
Castrol India Limited has announced its return as the title sponsor for The Valley Run – Summer 2025, a prominent drag-racing event scheduled to take place at the Aamby Valley Airstrip from 11 to 13 April. This marks Castrol’s continued involvement with the festival after sponsoring the winter edition in 2024. Now in its 14th […]
Continental to Announce New Automotive Company Name at Auto Shanghai 2025
Continental will announce the name of its future independent automotive company during Auto Shanghai 2025, where it will also debut several new technologies including intelligent driving systems and light projection solutions. The announcement will take place at a press conference with Philipp von Hirschheydt, Executive Board member responsible for the Group Sector Automotive, on April […]
Mercedes-Benz rolls out 200,000th made-in-India car from Chakan plant
By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 15 Apr 2025, 16:43 PM Share via: Mercedes-Benz India took 19 years to produce 50,000 locally assembled cars, while the next 100,000 units took nine years. The last 50,000 units were produced in just two years and three months. …Read More Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Jorg Burzer, and Santosh Iyer, […]
Tata Curvv Dark Edition or Citroen Basalt Dark Edition: Which blacked out coupe SUV will you pick
Share via: The Tata Curvv Dark Edition starts at ₹16.49 lakh and tops out at ₹19.52 lakh, while the Citroen Basalt Dark Edition is priced at ₹12.80 lakh. All the prices are ex-showroom. …Read More Just like any other dark or black edition models, the Basalt and the Curvv Dark Edition are based on the […]
JSW MG Motor India Launches Weekend ‘Midnight Carnival’ Campaign for Hector SUV
JSW MG Motor India has announced a new marketing initiative called ‘Midnight Carnival’ for its Hector SUV, featuring extended showroom hours until midnight on weekends and the chance for 20 purchasers to win trips to London. The limited-time campaign includes benefits valued up to INR 4 lakhs, with new buyers receiving an extended warranty of […]
Texas Instruments Unveils Advanced Chips to Enhance Vehicle Safety and Autonomy
Texas Instruments (TI) announced a new portfolio of automotive chips on Tuesday designed to advance vehicle safety and autonomous driving capabilities. The portfolio includes the industry’s first integrated high-speed lidar laser driver, automotive bulk acoustic wave (BAW)-based clocks, and an enhanced millimeter-wave radar sensor. The LMH13000, TI’s integrated high-speed lidar laser driver, delivers an 800ps […]
Indian Consumers Value Quality and Technology in Automotive Purchases, Deloitte Study Finds
Indian consumers rank product quality and safety as top priorities when purchasing vehicles, with 62 percent placing these factors above price considerations, according to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study released Tuesday. The report also reveals that 72 percent of Indian consumers are willing to switch vehicle brands, indicating lower brand loyalty compared to other […]
MAHLE Reports Profit Despite Sales Decline in Challenging Market
Automotive supplier MAHLE reported a positive consolidated net result for the 2024 financial year despite facing challenging market conditions that led to declining sales. The company saw its sales fall to €11.7 billion, representing an organic decline of 5.6 percent when adjusted for exchange rate and deconsolidation effects. Despite the sales decrease, MAHLE improved its […]
Atul Greentech and Amara Raja Form Strategic Partnership for EV Batteries
Atul Greentech Private Limited (AGPL) and Amara Raja Group announced today a strategic partnership to collaborate on the development and supply of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery packs and chargers for electric vehicles. The agreement, signed in Ahmedabad, establishes that battery packs for Atul Greentech’s three-wheelers will be manufactured at Amara Raja’s Giga Corridor facility […]
Hyundai Motor India Foundation Launches Season 5 of ‘Hyundai Art for Hope’
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), has launched the fifth season of its art initiative, ‘Hyundai Art for Hope,’ on World Art Day. Applications will open on May 1, 2025, via the official website. The program will provide financial grants, professional mentorship, and exhibition opportunities to 50 […]
Saint-Gobain Appoints Sreedhar N. as CEO for India and Asia-Pacific
Saint-Gobain has announced the appointment of Sreedhar N. as Chief Executive Officer for India and the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand, effective April 1, 2025. Based in Mumbai, he will continue as a member of the Saint-Gobain Executive Committee and will lead the company’s next phase of operations in the region. Sreedhar N. […]