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JK Tyre & Industries has marked a major milestone in sustainable mobility by launching India’s first passenger car tyre made with ISCC Plus-certified sustainable raw materials. Named UX Royale Green, the tyre is currently being manufactured at the company’s Chennai facility and represents a significant step forward in the integration of eco-friendly practices in the Indian automotive sector. The UX Royale Green has been developed over a period of more than ten years by the JK Tyre Global Tech Center. The tyre is composed of 80% sustainable, renewable, and recycled materials, including bio-attributed polymers, renewable oils, recycled rubber powder, recovered…

Aston Martin has become the first car manufacturer globally to introduce Apple CarPlay Ultra, marking a new era of in-car technology integration. This next-generation platform enhances the traditional CarPlay experience, merging Apple’s digital ecosystem with Aston Martin’s bespoke design and high-performance identity. CarPlay Ultra makes its debut on Aston Martin’s DBX SUV and core sportscar range, including the Vantage, DB12, and Vanquish. From today, the technology comes standard on all new vehicle orders in the USA and Canada, with updates for existing models equipped with the brand’s next-generation infotainment system expected in the coming weeks. A global rollout is planned…

Electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to account for over 25% of global car sales in 2025, marking a significant shift in the automotive landscape, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) newly released Global EV Outlook 2025. The report suggests that if current trends persist, EVs could represent more than 40% of worldwide car purchases by 2030. In 2024, electric car sales reached a record 17 million units, pushing EVs past the 20% global market share mark for the first time. The growth continued into early 2025, with sales rising 35% year-on-year in the first quarter, setting new records across…

EVS Saudi Arabia 2025, held from May 4 to 6, 2025, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center in Saudi Arabia, brought together a powerful mix of global innovators, local disruptors, policymakers, and infrastructure leaders, all showcasing the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding role in the sustainable transportation movement. From electric SUVS to vertical takeoff aircraft, the event reflected a region eager to lead the global innovation landscape. Diverse Vehicles Reflect a Region Embracing Innovation This year’s exhibition featured a wide spectrum of electric vehicles, from high-performance SUVs to cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft like FlyNow’s E-Copter, signaling a significant evolution in the…

The recently concluded India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to significantly boost Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) performance in the Indian market by enabling quicker access to globally priced vehicles, Tata Motors Group Chief Financial Officer PB Balaji said on Tuesday. Speaking during an earnings call, Balaji described the agreement as a positive development for JLR’s future offerings in India. “Customers will be able to access global cars and global prices much faster because of this FTA,” he said, adding that it would help sustain JLR’s growth trajectory in the country. Under the agreement, tariffs on automotive imports between the…

Nissan has reportedly increased its global job cuts to 20,000, marking a major escalation in its ongoing restructuring efforts. The layoffs, now accounting for roughly 15% of the automaker’s total workforce, were first reported by Japanese broadcaster NHK, just one day ahead of Nissan’s full-year earnings announcement scheduled for May 13. The move comes amid mounting challenges for the Japanese automaker, which had previously announced 9,000 job cuts, factory closures, and a 20% reduction in global production capacity. These measures, however, appear insufficient in reversing the company’s declining performance. Nissan is expected to post a record $5 billion net loss…

GAC Group has announced that its all-electric Pickup 01, first revealed as a concept at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, will enter mass production and hit global markets in 2027. Developed under the GAC New Energy Commercial Vehicle brand, the Pickup 01 marks a key step in the company’s ‘One GAC 2.0’ globalization strategy, targeting overseas markets such as Australia, Saudi Arabia, Chile, and Mexico. The model is envisioned as an ‘all-domain pickup truck,’ designed for both daily commuting and rugged off-road use. Built on GAC’s in-house GAIA (GAC Adaptive Intelligent Architecture) platform, the Pickup 01 can dynamically adjust its…

The world’s largest automaker, Toyota Motor, has emerged as the biggest corporate casualty of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, with tariffs on imported vehicles and parts dealing a heavy blow to its bottom line. The Japanese giant reported a $1.2 billion loss in just two months following the imposition of U.S. tariffs. While Toyota has not issued a full-year estimate, it projected operating income of ¥3.8 trillion ($26.1 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2026, well below the ¥4.7 trillion forecasted by analysts. Despite increasing U.S. production to cover more than half of its American sales, Toyota still…

Pakistan’s auto sector is facing mounting uncertainty as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urges the government to cut back tariff protections and allow the commercial import of used cars ahead of the fiscal year 2025–26 budget. According to the IMF, high tariffs and duties, exceeding 40% on locally produced vehicles, have made the industry less competitive and efficient. The Fund is recommending a more liberal trade policy to increase competition and benefit consumers through reduced vehicle prices. These proposals have drawn concern from local auto assemblers and parts manufacturers, who fear that easing restrictions on used car imports and lowering…

Morocco has taken the lead as the most cost-efficient country for auto manufacturing, with labor costs averaging just $106 per vehicle, significantly lower than any other country globally, according to a new report from management consulting firm Oliver Wyman. The report, Getting Under the Hood of Automotive Labor Cost Per Vehicle, highlights Morocco’s rise as a strategic manufacturing base, particularly for French carmakers, drawing parallels to Mexico’s longstanding role for American automakers. French manufacturers now produce over half of their vehicles outside France, with Morocco playing a pivotal role in this shift. Based on an analysis of more than 250…