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India Car Sales Rise 32% YoY to 4.20 Lakh Units in September 2026

India Car Sales Rise 32% YoY to 4.20 Lakh Units in September 2026

India's passenger vehicle Vahan registrations reached 4,20,359 units in September 2026, marking a 31.8% year-on-year increase driven by strong automaker demand.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 17:16 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Volkswagen Group delivers over 8 million vehicles for first time

Volkswagen Group delivers over 8 million vehicles for first time

The Volkswagen Group has surpassed the 8 million vehicle delivery threshold globally for the first time, driven by expanding demand across Asia and the Americas.

Business ·27 Sep 2026, 10:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Burnham warns EU industrial rules would damage UK economy

Burnham warns EU industrial rules would damage UK economy

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cautioned that impending European Union industrial policies threaten British supply chains and automotive manufacturing.

Politics ·22 Sep 2026, 21:49 ·Clara West 3 min read
Jaguar Land Rover faces 4,000 job cuts ahead of redundancy rollout

Jaguar Land Rover faces 4,000 job cuts ahead of redundancy rollout

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a voluntary redundancy programme threatening up to 4,000 jobs, triggering urgent talks between ministers and union leaders.

Cost of Living ·6 Sep 2026, 14:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Jaguar Land Rover opens voluntary redundancy programme to save £1.7bn

Jaguar Land Rover opens voluntary redundancy programme to save £1.7bn

Jaguar Land Rover is launching a voluntary redundancy programme for salaried and management team members to save about £1.7bn over two years.

Business ·6 Sep 2026, 11:31 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs after profit slump

Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs after profit slump

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a voluntary redundancy programme for salaried and management staff as part of a restructuring plan to save £1.7bn.

Business ·6 Sep 2026, 00:19 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel

Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel

Following the collapse of trade talks, President Trump has ordered a 50% tariff on Canadian automotive goods and steel, threatening North American supply chains.

World ·24 Aug 2026, 22:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Honda India domestic car sales jump 48 percent in July

Honda India domestic car sales jump 48 percent in July

Honda Cars India experienced a 48.5% surge in domestic sales in July 2026, reaching 6,014 units amidst a broader wave of automotive industry growth.

Business ·2 Aug 2026, 14:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Volkswagen eyeing up to 100,000 layoffs and closure of four German plants

Volkswagen eyeing up to 100,000 layoffs and closure of four German plants

Volkswagen is considering a massive workforce reduction and the closure of four German plants to address declining profits and sales. The proposal faces intense opposition from labor unions and could significantly impact the European automotive sector.

Business ·14 Jul 2026, 01:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally

Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally

Volkswagen is weighing a reduction of up to 100,000 jobs to address declining profits and operational costs that remain higher than those of rival manufacturers. The proposed restructuring includes potential factory closures and significant production cuts, facing strong opposition from labor unions.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 21:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Geely to launch E2 electric hatchback in South Africa this April

Geely to launch E2 electric hatchback in South Africa this April

Geely is set to introduce its E2 electric hatchback to South Africa in 2026 as it aims to increase its market share. The vehicle will compete with budget-conscious models like the BYD Dolphin Surf.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 20:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read

Fifth-gen BMW X5 unveiled with 5 different powertrains

BMW has unveiled the fifth-generation X5, featuring a diverse array of engines ranging from mild-hybrid variants to the innovative iX5 Hydrogen fuel-cell model. This redesign introduces significant changes to cabin architecture and removes third-row seating.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
BYD offers full refunds after selling 1,265 vehicles with wrong model years

BYD offers full refunds after selling 1,265 vehicles with wrong model years

BYD has committed to providing full refunds to 1,265 Australian customers after the manufacturer admitted to selling 2025-built cars marketed as 2026 models.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 13:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Tesla shares slide 8 percent despite beating quarterly delivery targets

Tesla shares slide 8 percent despite beating quarterly delivery targets

Tesla shares fell sharply despite exceeding quarterly delivery targets as investors reevaluate the company's valuation tied to AI and autonomous technology.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 23:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read