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JLR to Begin CKD Operations at Ranipet Plant in Early 2026, Confirms Tata Motors

By Ketan Thakkar, Darshan Nakhwa and Shahkar Abidi 24 Jun 2025

New facility to localise Range Rover models, with full-scale EV production to follow in Phase 2.

Tata Motors’ Fundamentals Remain Strong Across Divisions Amid External Challenges, Says Group CFO

By Darshan Nakhwa, Ketan Thakkar, and Shahkar Abidi 24 Jun 2025

Despite global challenges, including tariff issues impacting JLR and other macroeconomic headwinds, Tata Motors closed...

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How Indian Startups are Trying to Overcome China’s Rare Earth Squeeze

auther Shahkar Abidi 19 Jun 2025

In the face of Chinese export controls on rare earth minerals, Autocar Professional looks at three startups that are w...

Hot Stamping is India’s Smart Route to Lightweight, Cost-Effective EVs: Gestamp’s Sachin Bhoutkar

auther Shahkar Abidi 18 Jun 2025

Advanced hot stamping and giga stamping offer cost-competitive alternatives, but early OEM collaboration is key, says ...

Your Time on Earth Is Limited’: Sunjay Kapur’s Final Words Resonate Beyond Business

auther Shahkar Abidi 17 Jun 2025

Sunjay Kapur, 53, influential auto industry leader and Sona Comstar Chairman, passed away suddenly during a polo match...

Luna Systems: Making ARAS Accessible

auther Shahkar Abidi 17 Jun 2025

Dublin-based Luna Systems has developed low-cost rider assistance systems for the world's deadliest motorcycle market,...

Daimler Eyes AsiaPac Market with New Plant in Indonesia

auther Shahkar Abidi 16 Jun 2025

Daimler Truck plans to take advantage of free trade agreements by establishing a new manufacturing hub in Indonesia, b...

Investigation confirms discrepancies at Ramkrishna Forgings, company to take corrective action

By Shahkar Abidi 15 Jun 2025

Automotive component supplier finds errors in production recording led to material misstatement across two financial y...

Automotive’s Next Frontier: Why 'Light and Smart' is Driving the Future of Vehicles

By Shahkar Abidi and Kiran Murali 13 Jun 2025

Uno Minda CTO on the integrated approach to shedding pounds for efficiency and electrification.

Beyond the Gram: The Economic and Environmental Payoff of Material-Optimal Design

By Shahkar Abidi & Ketan Thakkar 12 Jun 2025

Simulation pioneer leverages decades of expertise and generative AI to slash vehicle weight, accelerate development, a...

JLR to Begin CKD Operations at Ranipet Plant in Early 2026, Confirms Tata Motors

Tata Motors’ Fundamentals Remain Strong Across Divisions Amid External Challenges, Says Group CFO

How Indian Startups are Trying to Overcome China’s Rare Earth Squeeze

Hot Stamping is India’s Smart Route to Lightweight, Cost-Effective EVs: Gestamp’s Sachin Bhoutkar

Your Time on Earth Is Limited’: Sunjay Kapur’s Final Words Resonate Beyond Business

Luna Systems: Making ARAS Accessible

Daimler Eyes AsiaPac Market with New Plant in Indonesia

Investigation confirms discrepancies at Ramkrishna Forgings, company to take corrective action

Automotive’s Next Frontier: Why 'Light and Smart' is Driving the Future of Vehicles

Beyond the Gram: The Economic and Environmental Payoff of Material-Optimal Design

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