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Breaking New Ground: Tata Motors Appoints First Indian CEO for Jaguar Land Rover

PB Balaji, Tata Motors' group CFO, is appointed as the first Indian CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, marking a historic leadership transition. With a rich background in the automotive ind...

Renault Takes Full Control of Nissan's Chennai Plant: A Strategic Move to Accelerate Growth in India

Renault Group has completed the acquisition of Nissan's 51% stake in their joint India plant, RNAIPL, becoming the sole owner of the Chennai facility. This strategic move is part o...

BYD Shatters Records with 344,296 NEVs Sold in July: A Surge in Global Demand

BYD Auto Co. Ltd. announced record-breaking sales of 344,296 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in July, with a 27.35% increase in year-to-date sales. The company also reported significant...

Maruti Suzuki Reports Slight Profit Rise in Q1 Amidst Shifting Market Dynamics

Maruti Suzuki reports a marginal increase in Q1 net profit to Rs 3,792 crore, with strong overseas shipments offsetting domestic sales drop. The company demonstrates resilience in ...

UK Government Boosts Ford's Electric Future with a £1B Export Guarantee

The UK government has pledged a £1 billion export guarantee to Ford Motor Company to support its transition to electric vehicle production, marking a significant step towards susta...

BMW Reports an 8.2% Revenue Drop to €33.9B in Q2 2025 Amid Global Challenges

BMW Group's Q2 2025 revenue fell by 8.2% to €33.93 billion, impacted by currency effects and lower demand in China. Net profit and EPS also saw significant declines, though global ...

Ford Motor Company Surges Ahead: Q2 Revenue Climbs 5% to $50.2 Billion Amid Challenges

Ford Motor Company announced a 5% increase in Q2 revenue to $50.2 billion, despite a net loss of $36 million. The company anticipates a full-year adjusted EBIT of $6.5 billion to $...

Francois Provost Takes the Helm at Renault: A New Era Begins with Veteran Leadership

Renault SA appoints Francois Provost as new CEO and Chairman, effective July 31. With 23 years at Renault, Provost's expertise is expected to drive the company's strategic plans fo...

Hyundai's Chung Eui-sun Joins U.S. Tariff Talks: A Strategic Move for Korea's Auto Industry

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun heads to Washington to support Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations, joining other Korean conglomerate leaders in a unified effort to secure fa...

Mercedes-Benz Faces Challenging Q2 with Revenue Dropping to €33.2B Amid Global Shifts

Mercedes-Benz Group AG announced a 9.5% drop in Q2 2025 revenue to €33.2 billion, with net income falling sharply to €957 million. CEO Ola Kaellenius highlights the importance of i...

Nissan Faces Challenging Q1 with a 10% Revenue Drop to ¥2.7T Amid Global Market Pressures

Nissan Motor Corp. reports a 9.7% revenue drop to ¥2.7 trillion in Q1 2025, citing lower sales, adverse exchange rates, and U.S. tariffs. The company faces a net loss of ¥115.8 bil...

Stellantis Faces Challenging H1 with 13% Revenue Drop to €74.3B Amid Market Headwinds

Stellantis N.V. reports a 13% drop in H1 2025 net revenues to €74.3B, with a net loss of €2.3B, compared to a €5.6B profit in 2024. CEO Antonio Filosa highlights gradual improvemen...

EU and US Forge Crucial Trade Deal: A New Dawn for Automotive Industry Amid Tariffs

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) applauds the new US-EU trade deal as a step towards easing tensions but warns of the negative impact of continued 15% tari...

Hyundai Motors Reports a 7.3% Revenue Surge to $35.1 Billion in Q2 2025 Amidst Global Challenges

Hyundai Motor Company reported a 7.3% revenue increase to $35.1 billion in Q2 2025, despite declines in operating and net profits. Sales reached a five-year high, showcasing resili...

Stellantis Projects €74.3B H1 Revenue Amid Challenges, Eyes Stronger Second Half

Stellantis NV expects €74.3 billion in H1 fiscal 2025 revenues but projects a €2.3 billion net loss. The company anticipates a stronger second half with new products, despite a 6% ...

Volvo Cars Expands US Manufacturing with XC60 Production Starting 2026 in South Carolina

Volvo Car AB announces the start of XC60 SUV production in the US by late 2026 at its South Carolina plant, enhancing its market competitiveness and supporting local jobs, as part ...

Nissan Announces Strategic Closure of Oppama Plant by 2028 to Forge a Sustainable Future

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. plans to end vehicle production at its Oppama plant by March 2028, shifting focus towards sustainability and operational efficiency. Other facilities in the a...

India's Booming Second-Hand Car Market: Sales Set to Surpass 6 Million, Outpacing New Cars by Over Twice

India's used car market is set to surpass 6 million sales this fiscal, growing over twice as fast as new cars. Driven by digital adoption and better financing, the market reflects ...

China's Auto Industry Booms: H1 2025 Sales Surge 11.4% to Over 15.6 Million Units

In the first half of 2025, China's auto sales surged by 11.4% to over 15.6 million units, with new energy vehicles making up 44.3% of total sales, marking a significant shift towar...

Hyundai Accelerates Middle East Expansion with Groundbreaking of First Manufacturing Plant in Saudi Arabia

Hyundai Motor Group has begun construction on its first Middle East manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant expansion into the region. The ceremony at King Salma...

Tata Motors Faces a Steep 51% Profit Drop in Q4, Shares Tumble 3% Amid Market Concerns

Tata Motors shares fell 3% after reporting a 51% drop in Q4 profits, attributed to weaker volumes and lower operating leverage. The company also expressed concerns over global unce...

Jaguar Land Rover Anticipates Significant Growth from UK's Trade Agreements with India and US

Jaguar Land Rover is set to benefit from the India-UK free trade agreement, reducing import duties on future vehicles to 10%. The US-UK trade deal also offers a tariff reduction, p...

Tata Motors Reassesses Jaguar Land Rover's Profit Goals Amidst Shifting US-UK Trade Dynamics

Tata Motors is reassessing Jaguar Land Rover's profit targets due to new US tariffs and a UK-US trade deal, highlighting challenges global automakers face in uncertain trade enviro...

Tata Motors Faces 51% Profit Plunge in Q4, Announces Rs 6 Dividend Amid Strategic Shifts

Tata Motors reports a 51% decline in Q4 net profit to Rs 8,556 crore, announces a Rs 6 dividend per share, and outlines strategic plans amidst global trade challenges and a focus o...

Nissan Reports Slight Revenue Dip to ¥12.6T in FY2024 Amidst Net Loss Challenges

Nissan Motor Corporation reported a slight revenue decrease to ¥12.6 trillion in FY2024, with a significant net loss of ¥670.9 billion, contrasting sharply with the previous year's...

Honda's Fiscal Year Profits Take a 24.5% Dive Amid Global Tariff Uncertainties

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. reports a 24.5% drop in fiscal year profits to ¥835.8 billion, with earnings per share falling to ¥178.93. The company anticipates further challenges due to gl...

Honda Pauses Ambitious EV Value Chain Project in Canada Amid Slowing Demand

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has postponed its plan to establish a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada by two years due to slowing demand. The company aims for EVs to represent 100% of...

Nissan Announces Massive Workforce Reduction: Over 10,000 Jobs to Be Cut Globally

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. plans a significant workforce reduction, cutting over 10,000 jobs globally, as part of its strategy to address financial challenges. This follows an earlier ...

Toyota Achieves Record $21.6B Net Income in Fiscal 2025, Signaling Strong Market Recovery

Toyota reports a historic net income of $21.6 billion in fiscal 2025, marking a significant achievement in its financial performance and setting a new industry benchmark.

BMW Reports a 7.8% Drop in Q1 Revenue to €34B Amid Challenging Market Conditions

BMW Group's Q1 2025 revenue fell 7.8% to €34B, surpassing expectations despite a challenging market. Net profit dropped 26.4%, and deliveries decreased by 1.4%. Leadership highligh...

Rivian Reports Steady Q1 Revenue at $1.2 Billion Amid Operational Improvements

Rivian Automotive Inc. reported a steady Q1 revenue of $1.2 billion for fiscal 2025, with reduced net and operational losses. CEO RJ Scaringe highlighted progress on the R2 project...

Continental AG Raises Alarm Over Global Trade Restrictions and Economic Uncertainty

Continental AG warns of the global impact of tariffs and trade restrictions, citing significant uncertainty for the economic outlook. The company reports stable sales but notes a d...