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Skoda Plans Five Premium CBU Launches in 2025, Diesel Powertrains Make a Comeback
Skoda Plans Five Premium CBU Launches in 2025, Diesel Powertrains Make a Comeback

autherKetan Thakkar calendar17 Apr 2025

Bookings for Superb and Octavia diesels to open by May; CBU strategy hinges on evolving customs duty framework.

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Skoda Puts Enyaq EV Launch on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Skoda Puts Enyaq EV Launch on Hold Amid Tariff Uncertainty

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Global trade tensions and unclear EV policy rollout force the Czech carmaker to reassess its CBU and CKD strategy for ...

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Exclusive: Royal Enfield to Expand Mid-Size Portfolio with New 750cc Continental GT-R
Exclusive: Royal Enfield to Expand Mid-Size Portfolio with New 750cc Continental GT-R

By Ketan Thakkar and Dinshaw Magol calendar17 Apr 2025

First bike on the new 750cc platform, codenamed R1E, expected by end-FY26.

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Panel Discussion | Powertrain and Policy Trends Shaping the Future | Future Powertrain Conclave
Panel Discussion | Powertrain and Policy Trends Shaping the Future | Future Powertrain Conclave

By Ketan Thakkar calendar14 Apr 2025

In this panel discussion held at the Future Powertrain Conclave in Chennai, industry leaders discuss the key policy me...

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Exclusive: Royal Enfield Sets 1.1 Million Production Target for FY26
Exclusive: Royal Enfield Sets 1.1 Million Production Target for FY26

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Royal Enfield hopes to sustain 6-7% growth in India, and over 20% growth in exports.

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Tariff Talks Must Be Viewed as a Two-Way Street, Says Mercedes-Benz India Chief
Tariff Talks Must Be Viewed as a Two-Way Street, Says Mercedes-Benz India Chief

By Darshan Nakhwa & Ketan Thakkar calendar12 Apr 2025

Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, says trade agreements won't necessarily lower luxury car prices but can...

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Kia’s Big India Bet: 4 Lakh Cars, 43% Electrified by 2030
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Kia’s Big India Bet: 4 Lakh Cars, 43% Electrified by 2030

By Ketan Thakkar & Saptarishi Mondal calendar11 Apr 2025

As part of Plan S 2030, India will be the fastest-growing market for the South Korean specialists. The company expects...

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Bosch aims to double India contribution to global mobility biz by 2030
Bosch aims to double India contribution to global mobility biz by 2030

By Ketan Thakkar calendar11 Apr 2025

While India presently contributes 5% to Bosch's global mobility business, with a strong 3x-4x growth anticipation in t...

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Global Trade Tensions Are Temporary, Businesses Will Find New Normal: Mercedes-Benz India
Global Trade Tensions Are Temporary, Businesses Will Find New Normal: Mercedes-Benz India

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar10 Apr 2025

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz India, Santosh Iyer expressed hope that the situation w...

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India’s Luxury Car Market Leads EV Adoption, Outpacing Mass Segment: Mercedes-Benz India
India’s Luxury Car Market Leads EV Adoption, Outpacing Mass Segment: Mercedes-Benz India

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar10 Apr 2025

Of the 51,000 luxury cars sold in the last financial year at an industry level, nearly 4,500 units were EVs. In compar...

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