Autocar Professional’s September 1, 2026 Edition is out!

This edition of Autocar Professional examines the Volkswagen Group’s evolving strategy for India, with its proposed partnership with JSW Group at the centre of the cover story. After nearly €2 billion of investment but limited market share for Skoda and Volkswagen, the group is looking to combine its global engineering and technology capabilities with JSW’s capital, local execution and automotive experience.

The latest edition also explores how India’s role within Volkswagen Group is expanding beyond being a market, with growing importance in engineering, IT and R&D. The proposed partnership could reshape the group’s approach to products, investment and decision-making in India, although execution will determine whether it can deliver the scale both partners seek.

This edition also examines the ongoing debate around E20 fuel, drawing on Brazil’s experience and insights from Infineum experts. The focus shifts from the ethanol blend itself to fuel contamination and quality control as potentially greater risks. Mahindra’s efforts to build on the momentum of the BE 6 and strengthen its Born Electric portfolio are also explored.

Alongside these stories, the latest edition covers artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, transmission technology, material handling and commercial vehicles, offering a broader view of the technologies and business strategies shaping the automotive industry.

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