Tata Group's global battery business, Agratas, has begun construction on a significant electric vehicle battery plant in the UK, marking a vital milestone in the project's development. The first steel frames were erected at the Puriton site, near Bridgwater, Somerset. Agratas is investing £4 billion in developing the site, which formerly served as the Royal Ordnance Factory, strategically located near junction 23 of the M5. The construction phase is anticipated to take two years and sho...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary investigation into over 90,000 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles due to concerns regarding potentially defective front steering knuckles, USA Today reported July 1. The investigation specifically targets certain Range Rover Sport models from the 2014 to 2017 model years. The US vehicle safety agency announced the investigation on Monday (June 30) after receiving reports of instances where one or both aluminu...

JLR has unveiled its advanced seat testing regime, utilizing four KUKA Occubots, which simulate a decade's worth of sitting, moving and twisting within a few days to ensure comfort for its luxury vehicle customers, the carmaker announced in a press release on June 17. In 2024, JLR conducted an online survey of over 2,000 premium and luxury-car sport utility vehicle owners in the UK, the US, Germany and mainland China. The survey revealed that comfort and convenience are top features infl...

Tata Motors, India's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, is not experiencing disruptions in sourcing rare earth magnets, despite mainland China's export restrictions. At its 80th Annual General Meeting, Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran assured shareholders that the company is managing its supply needs and is exploring alternative sources to ensure future availability. Mainland China dominates the global supply of rare earth elements (REEs), prompting Tata Motors and other automakers wo...

Tata Motors is planning to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure significantly by the end of this decade, aiming to mitigate range anxiety and improve EV adoption. The company intends to increase its public charging points to over 100,000 from the existing 22,000, covering more than 2,000 cities and towns with fast-charging facilities. The Mega Charger network, featuring ultrafast-charging guns ranging from 120 kW to 400 kW, is set to reach over 1,000 locations. Recently, Tata M...

TATA.ev, India's largest electric-car maker, launched its first 10 TATA.ev MegaChargers as part of an initiative to advance electric vehicle adoption in India. The EV charging stations are developed in collaboration with charge-point operators (CPOs) ChargeZone and Statiq. The newly launched EV charging stations are part of Tata.ev's larger plan of building a network of 400,000 EV charging stations across India by 2027. The company said that this effort is a critical part of its "open...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a temporary halt in US shipments for a month to evaluate the impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on vehicle imports, according to a report by CNBC dated April 6. This decision follows the implementation of a 25% tariff on all foreign cars imported into the US, which began April 3, as well as the anticipated tariffs on auto parts by May 3. JLR, a major British carmaker owned by Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors, views the US as a key m...

Tata AutoComp Systems, an Indian automotive components manufacturer within the Tata Group, has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Artifex Interior Systems Limited, previously known as IAC UK. The acquisition was carried through Tata Motors’ wholly owned subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Ventures Limited (JLRV). This transaction, executed on March 28, 2025, involved a payment of £77 million with a potential additional deferred consideration of £6.3 million, based on certain conditions...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the British luxury-car unit of Tata Motors, has reportedly halted its plans to build electric vehicles at Tata Motors' upcoming $1 billion factory in Tamil Nadu in southern India, said four individuals acquainted with the situation, according to a Reuters' report. The report also mentioned that three of the sources said JLR decided to shelve its EV production plans in India as it was unable to achieve a satisfactory price-quality ratio for locally sourced EV components. ...

A 40-GWh gigafactory that will be established and operated by Tata Group’s global battery business Agratas is scheduled to come up at the 620-acre Gravity Smart Campus near Bridgwater in Somerset, UK, in 2026, National Grid said Feb. 11, on the sidelines of its announcement on the engineering project it is executing. National Grid is working to set up the power lines for the UK’s biggest EV battery-making facility in Somerset. According to the company, the multimillion-pound project is ex...

TATA.ev, Tata Motors' electric vehicle division, has announced a significant expansion of the country's charging infrastructure, aiming to more than double the number of EV charge points to 400,000 by 2027. This initiative builds on TATA.ev's leadership in the EV market, underscored by surpassing 200,000 EV sales and a robust track record of developing both private or home and public charging solutions since 2019. The company's strategic Open Collaboration framework, initiated in 2023 with ch...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to expand its technology hub located in Portland, Oregon, the US, to develop advanced connectivity and autonomous driving technologies for future JLR vehicles. Over the next 10 years, the UK-based carmaker plans to inject approximately $180 million into expanding the 50,000-square-feet technology hub. The focus will be on crafting a diverse array of advanced technologies as the automotive industry moves toward more software-driven vehicles (SDVs). T...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced its plan to invest £65 million in the expansion of its special paint facilities worldwide. This investment aims to cater to the rising demand for personalized luxury vehicles and to lessen the environmental footprint of its carbon-intensive manufacturing processes. The carmaker, part of Indian automaker Tata Motors, has observed a significant increase in customer interest for personalized color options, with demand for its Bespoke Paint and elevated pale...

At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Tata Motors showcased an expansive range of products including 18 new cars and sport utility vehicles. These included two new electric SUVs. The company showcased the electric version of its Harrier SUV and the premium SUV concept Avinya X. Although not much information on the powertrain has been shared, the Harrier electric vehicle will reportedly come with a dual-motor setup featuring an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain that will deliver 500 New...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced its partnership with Tata Communications to enhance connectivity and intelligent service accessibility in its vehicles. The strategic collaboration will help JLR vehicle owners remain seamlessly connected from the remotest locations in 120 countries with real-time location services, smart driving experiences and software over-the-air (OTA) updates. It will also help JLR in its rollout of next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs). By integ...

Tata AutoComp Systems, backed by the Tata Group, is gearing up to launch low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) cameras for vehicles, aiming to start production by the first quarter of 2025, as reported by AutoCar Professional on Dec. 26. The LVDS cameras are sought after for their high-speed, low-power consumption and noise resistance capabilities, and are used in various applications including rearview, side and front-facing systems, catering to the increasing demand for safety and ad...

Tata Motors is offering free electric vehicle charging sessions to the buyers of its Nexon EV and Curvv EV models in December. The offer, which is available between Dec. 9 and Dec. 31, aims to encourage sales of its EV models.  The company had rolled out a similar promotional scheme to boost EV sales between Sept. 10 and Oct. 31. Under the scheme, Tata Motors is offering free charging at Tata Power EZ's EV charging network of over 5,500 charging stations acr...

MediaTek, a Taiwan-based semiconductor company, is now making significant strides in the Indian automotive sector with its Dimensity Auto platform, Autocar Professional reported Nov. 30. This platform is at the heart of the integrated digital signal processors (DSPs) that enable vivid graphics and stereo sound outputs in select models by Tata Motors and ŠKODA in India. The Dimensity Auto platform is designed to support the growing trend toward electric vehicles and software-defined vehicles ...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has decided to buy back 2,760 units of the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric sport utility vehicles due to an unresolved fire risk linked to the vehicles' battery packs. These electric SUVs, which represent Jaguar's initial foray into electric vehicles, have been subject to multiple recalls aimed at mitigating the risk of overheating battery packs. The most recent recall was announced in late August, after Jaguar acknowledged that the diagnostic software installed during pre...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched its latest Open Innovation Hub in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, marking a significant expansion of its global innovation network. The India Hub will collaborate closely with startups to develop the next generation of products and services that will help automakers define future client experiences. This endeavor builds on the successes of JLR's existing innovation hubs situated in the UK, US, Israel and Brazil, extending its focus on advanced technologies su...

Tata Motors is considering the implementation of a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) model for its electric vehicles such as the electric variants of the Tiago, Punch, Tigor, Nexon and others, to reduce their ex-showroom prices by 25-30%, Moneycontrol reported, citing sources. This model, where consumers purchase the EV without the battery and instead pay for battery usage on a per-kilometer basis, aims to make EVs more affordable for consumers. While this plan is still in the planning stages,...

Tata Motors, India’s leading manufacturer of commercial and passenger vehicles, held a groundbreaking ceremony of its new, world-class production facility to manufacture cars and sport utility vehicles, at Panapakkam in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India, the company announced Sept. 28. The planned car factory is slated to produce next-generation vehicles for Tata Motors and its British subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The internationally benchmarked plant will cater to requirements of ...

Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Ltd., a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd., and Tata Motors have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to set up 200 fast-charging stations in India across major metropolitan areas such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. This initiative marks a further collaboration between the two firms in their commitment to sustainable mobility solutions, specifically targeting small electric commercial vehicles. “We’re pleased to st...

Tata Group has so far invested 9.5 billion Indian rupees (about $113.1 million) in its battery manufacturing subsidiary, Agratas, ETAuto reported Sept. 9, citing the latest report of Tata Sons. Agratas is focusing on developing advanced manufacturing capabilities to support the shift to cleaner energy solutions, especially electromobility. Agratas is working on setting up battery manufacturing plants in India and the UK. The company plans to build a 40-GWh gigafactory on the Gravity...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is issuing a recall notice for 2,760 Jaguar I-Pace electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US from the 2019 model year due to a risk of battery fires, advising owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from any structures. This recall is attributed to problems with the electric SUVs' high-voltage battery, which can overheat and potentially lead to fires. JLR has identified the need for a new remedy despite conducting three previous recalls for similar issue...

Indian automaker Tata Motors is set to source battery packs for its electric vehicles from Chinese manufacturer Octillion Power Systems, according to a report by Live Mint, citing sources. This marks a shift from Tata Motors' current battery supplier, Tata AutoComp Systems. Tata Motors, a leading player in the Indian electric car market, offers a range of EVs including the Tiago, Punch, Nexon and the newly introduced Curvv.ev. The company also plans to launch an EV version of the Harrier, w...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has extended its long-term engineering partnership with Meridian Audio to develop and supply high-performance in-car audio systems for the next generation of electric vehicle architecture, the UK-based carmaker said in a press release. Meridian has been collaborating with JLR since 2010, supplying audio systems for all vehicles under JLR's portfolio, including the Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar brands. The renewed agreement emphasizes the incorporation of ...

Tata Motors, India’s third-largest carmaker, plans to invest over 450 billion rupees (about $5.4 billion) in its passenger vehicle business over the next 5–6 years, according to a news report published by Autocar Professional on June 26. The company plans to capture a 20% share in India’s growing passenger car market by 2030 and expand its product portfolio that currently addresses only 53% of the market to cater to 80% of the overall market. To do so, the company is expected to almost ...

Tata Motors, India's largest zero-emission car manufacturer, has lowered its long-term forecast for its electric vehicle sales penetration from 50% to 30% due to slowed growth in the Indian EV market. Despite this adjustment, the company still expects its EV penetration to exceed the market's expected 20% by the end of the decade. This information was shared at the Investor Day 2024 on June 11, where the automaker highlighted plans to increase EV penetration within its portfolio to "30 percen...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has signed a long-term agreement with Fortescue to integrate its Elysia advanced battery intelligence software into its forthcoming electric vehicles. The Elysia software is designed to enhance lifespan, safety, and performance of electric vehicle batteries. JLR will integrate Elysia advanced battery intelligence software in its all future EVs. This is expected to offer owners of future JLR EVs better ownership experience, with faster charging, improved reliability, an...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), the EV unit of Tata Motors, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vertelo, a Macquarie managed integrated fleet electrification platform, for the delivery of 2,000 XPRES-T EVs, Tata announced on April 24. The automaker said that this partnership aims to accelerate fleet electrification in India. The carmaker plans to begin delivering the compact electric sedans to Vertelo in a phased manner. Vertelo is a new platform p...

Tesla has reportedly signed a strategic deal with Tata Electronics to procure semiconductor chips for its global operations, in a report published by Business Today on April 15. The report said that according to The Economic Times, officials close to the agreement have disclosed the details, but the value and specific terms of the deal remain undisclosed as both companies have not commented on the agreement. This move is considered part of Tesla's strategy to diversify its supply chain a...

Tata Motors’ electric vehicle unit Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Shell India Markets Pte. Ltd. (SIMPL) to collaborate in establishing public EV charging stations across India, Tata announced April 11. The collaboration will leverage Shell’s widespread fuel-station network and TPEM’s insights from over 140,000 Tata-made EVs plying Indian roads to set up EV chargers at locations frequently visited by these vehi...

Tata Motors, India's leading automobile manufacturer, has inaugurated its fifth Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) near Delhi, India. The state-of-the-art facility, named Re.Wi.Re — Recycle with Respect, has an annual capacity to scrap 18,000 end-of-life vehicles using environmentally friendly processes. The facility was developed in partnership with Johar Motors and is equipped with dedicated cell-type and line-type dismantling for commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles,...

Tata Motors has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the government of Tamil Nadu, India, to establish a vehicle manufacturing facility in the state, committing an investment of 90 billion rupees (about $1.08 billion) over a five-year period and potentially creating up to 5,000 jobs. The MOU was exchanged in the presence of M.K. Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, and signed between V. Vishnu, IAS, managing director and CEO, Guidance; and P.B. Balaji, Group CFO, Tata Mot...

Tata Motors has achieved a significant milestone by rolling out the 1 millionth car from its state-of-the-art facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The company's commitment to innovation and delivering superior products has resulted in this impressive achievement. The Sanand plant, established in 2010, has been instrumental in Tata Motors' growth and success, with over 6,000 direct and indirect employees working across 1,100 acres of land. The plant has incorporated lean process management systems and...

Indian automaker Tata Motors has partnered with the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT), a global alliance launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019. As a member of LeadIT, Tata Motors will be able to harness the power of global best practices, influence policy-making, and together with other members strengthen its climate action plans, thereby accelerating its transition toward net-zero emissions, said a report in Autocar Pro...

Tata Motors' new sport utility vehicles (SUVs), the Harrier and Safari, are set to revolutionize the premium SUV segment in India with their cutting-edge technology and features. Antolin, a leading supplier of interior components, played a crucial role in the development of these vehicles, providing innovative solutions to enhance the interior design, a company press release said Dec. 12. The Touch Control Panel, positioned beneath the air vents, is a key feature of the vehicles' interior. De...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), the electric vehicle arm of Tata Motors, and Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in establishing 7,000 public EV charging stations across India, the EV maker announced Dec. 8. In the press note issued on Dec. 8, the carmaker said that the collaboration entails leveraging BPCL’s widespread fuel-stations network and its own insights from over 115,000 Tata EVs on Indian roads, to s...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), the electric vehicle arm of Tata Motors, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with leading charge point operators (CPOs) — Chargezone, Glida, Statiq and Zeon — to further develop India’s charging infrastructure, the carmaker announced Dec. 11. TPEM said that it plans to actively assist the four CPOs in installing chargers at locations most frequented by its EV owners, and share insights on how the chargers are b...

Staying focused with a commitment toward sustainable mobility, Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, on Nov. 28 announced the launch of its fourth Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Chandigarh, India, named “Re.Wi.Re — Recycle with Respect.” The state-of-the-art facility can disassemble 12,000 end-of-life vehicles safely and sustainably per year. The facility was unveiled by Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Pas...

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) and Jaguar Land Rover PLC (JLR) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the licensing of JLR’s Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA) platform for a royalty fee, Tata Motors Ltd. announced Nov. 2. TPEM and JLR are 100% subsidiaries of Tata Motors. TPEM plans to use JLR’s EMA platform, which includes its electrical architecture, electric drive unit (EDU) and battery pack and manufacturing know-hows for the development of its...

Indian automaker Tata Motors has unveiled two state-of-the-art facilities in Pune, India, to develop hydrogen-fueled, zero-emission propulsion systems. The facilities include an engine test cell for developing hydrogen internal combustion engines (ICEs) and necessary infrastructure for storing and dispensing hydrogen fuel for fuel cells and hydrogen ICE vehicles, according to a press release dated October 23.   Girish Wagh, executive director of Tata Motors, said that the compa...

Focusing on sustainability, Indian automaker Tata Motors announced the launch of its third Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF). Located in Surat city, in the western state of Gujarat, India, the facility is called Re.Wi.Re — Recycle with Respect, the company said in a press release on September 23. According to the automaker, the modern facility uses environmentally friendly processes and can disassemble 15,000 end-of-life vehicles safely and sustainably each year. The RVSF is...

India’s leading IT firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has partnered with the Digital unit of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to transform, simplify and help manage its digital estate and build a new future-ready, strategic technology architecture that will support the latter’s Reimagine strategy. Both firms are part of the diversified Tata Group collaborating for over a decade, and the new partnership that is valued at £800 million over the next five years builds on this relationship,...

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and Tata-owned, luxury-car brand JLR announced a partnership on September 6 to work together to offer 5G capabilities to select next-generation JLR vehicles across its brands including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. With its ongoing collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, JLR intends to support advanced and integrated digital cockpit and infotainment systems to its new vehicles. With the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF from Qualcomm Technologies, JL...

Japanese battery-maker Envision AESC is the front-runner among a number of global battery suppliers, including South Korea’s LG Energy and China’s CATL, that are being explored by India’s Tata Motors as part of its Project Apollo over the past year, according to a news report published by Autocar Professional on August 4. The publication has learnt that the project is likely to involve a multibillion-dollar investment and will be operated as a separate business entity. The bat...

Indian conglomerate Tata Group has finally chosen UK for its planned electric vehicle battery gigafactory. According to a high-profile announcement made by the UK Prime Minister’s Office on July 19, the Tata Group will invest more than £4 billion in setting up a new 40 GWh gigafactory in the UK, a move set to create thousands of jobs and bring a huge boost to the UK’s automotive sector. The planned gigafactory will be Tata Group’s first gigafactory outside India. “Tata Group confi...

JLR on June 19 announced joining hands with Everstream Analytics, the industry-leading supply chain mapping and risk-analytics experts, which will embed AI into its supply chain management. With this new technology, JLR can monitor its supply chain in real time to help avert any future global supply issues, protecting the production of its current models and the next generation of pure electric vehicles (PEVs). The British luxury-car maker said the technology analyzes data using a combin...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has unveiled the new Discovery Sport with redesigned cabin features such as an 11.4-inch curved glass touchscreen with the Pivi Pro infotainment system and intuitive controls, according to a company press release June 14. A new gear shifter is surrounded by a dark-anodized aluminum trim finisher and a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel. Options for materials include soft Windsor leather or a leather-free textile. Discovery Sport S and Dynamic SE models feature Du...

In deeper collaboration within the group, Tata-owned automaker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) informed its investors that it has selected Indian battery company Agratas to source packs that will give electric vehicles a range of up to 450 miles/720 km, a report in Autocar UK dated June 13 said. The battery supplier Agratas is owned by the Tata group, which is looking at both the UK and Spain as a location to build a cell plant in Europe. The batteries are expected to initially come from a plan...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) issued a recall of approximately 6,400 I-PACE sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the US due to fire risks because the high-voltage electric vehicle battery may overheat, Reuters reported May 31. According to the Reuters report, JLR said the battery-energy control-module software will be updated and battery modules will be replaced as necessary in certain 2019–24 model year vehicles. The company’s engineering team has not determined whether the battery-pack assem...

India's Tata Group signed an outline deal on June 2 on building a lithium-ion cell factory, based on an investment of about 130 billion rupees ($1.58 billion), as part of the country’s efforts to create its own electric vehicle supply chain, Reuters reported. According to a joint statement on the memorandum of understanding, between Tata's unit Agratas Energy Storage Solutions and the government of the western state of Gujarat, said work on the plant, to be based in Sanand, northern Gujarat...

Leading Indian automaker Tata Motors is expected to have chosen the UK for setting up its planned electric vehicle battery-manufacturing plant in Europe, according to a news report published by the BBC on May 25. The report cited people aware of the matter. The said gigafactory, which is expected to come up in Somerset, UK, would be a multibillion-pound project that would create up to 9,000 new jobs at the Bridgwater, UK, site, close to the M5, the report mentioned. The report pointed out tha...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced the expansion of its global presence into Israel and Silicon Valley, US, after the successful growth of ecosystems in the UK and Brazil as part of its Open Innovation program set up in 2022, the automaker said through a press release dated May 18. The collaboration aims to deliver global partnership with startups, scale-ups, like-minded external organizations, and the wider Tata Group, exploring opportunities in seven key areas: electrification...

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has lined up an investment worth £15 billion over the next five years in its plants; vehicle programs; autonomous, AI and digital technologies; and people skills. As part of the process, JLR’s Halewood plant in Merseyside, UK, will become an all-electric manufacturing facility, and its next generation medium-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) architecture and electrified modular architecture (EMA) will now be pure-electric, t...

Tata Motors and Uber have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for inducting 25,000 XPRES-T electric vehicles (EVs) in Uber India’s Premium Category service, the company said in a press release of 20 February. Tata Motors will be supporting Uber in electrifying their services across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. The carmaker will begin deliveries of the cars to Uber fleet partners in a phased manner, starting this month. Speakin...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched three new engineering hubs in Europe as part of self-driving technology push, according to a press release of 21 February. JLR is expanding its global digital capability by opening three tech hubs in Europe, creating nearly 100 engineering jobs. The hubs are set up to develop autonomous driving systems for JLR’s next generation of luxury vehicles and come in addition to the six existing global tech hubs the carmaker has established.  The n...

Indian conglomerate Tata Group is looking to set up battery cell plants in India and Europe for electric vehicles (EVs), according to a news report published by Reuters on 12 January 2023. The report cited Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji, who spoke to Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the ongoing Auto Expo 2023 in New Delhi. Tata Motors CFO further told Reuters that localizing battery cell manufacturing is key to increasing local components in electric cars while making the EVs more affor...

India’s leading automaker Tata Motors plans to expand its electric vehicle (EV) portfolio with new models and higher price points, according to a news report published by Reuters on 11 January 2023. The report cited the company managing director Shailesh Chandra, who said that Tata Motors aims to cement its position as the top selling electric car company in India. Chandra also told the publication that the carmaker plans to develop and offer EVs to address the needs of a range of buye...

Tata Motors Ltd has unveiled the Harrier electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept on 11 January 2023 at the ongoing Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Harrier electric vehicle (EV) has been unveiled in a close-to-production guise and is slated to go on sale in India in 2024, according to a news report published by Autocar India on 11 January 2023. The report stated that the Tata Harrier EV concept carries over the Land Rover-derived Omega architecture used by the internal combustion engine (ICE)...

Asia’s EV market is all set to take off in 2023 as several carmakers, including BYD, Tata Motors and Tesla have lined up a number of affordable models to cater to the demand for EVs in emerging countries, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on 23 December 2022. Citing an example of India’s leading electric carmaker Tata Motors, the report stated that the company plans to begin delivering its Tiago electric hatchback, which is dubbed as the most affordable electric car in t...

Tata Motors, India’s largest electric car manufacturer, has launched the Tiago.ev, an electric hatchback, with a starting all-India ex-showroom price point of INR849,000 (about USD10,400), the company said in a media release on 28 September 2022. The Tata Tiago.ev, the newest electric vehicle (EV) model in the carmaker’s portfolio, is powered by the company’s in-house-developed Ziptron technology, which is a high-voltage architecture designed for unique Indian driving and weather condition...

Ultrafabrics has announced that it is supplying Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) with animal free, high-performance sustainable fabrics for TPEM’s new Avinya concept interior surfaces, Automotive Interiors World reported on 21 September. Nicole Meier, director of branding, Ultrafabrics, said, “We’re delighted to be working with TPEM and being part of this amazing project. EV is the future of mobility, and we couldn’t be prouder of what we achieved here with TPEM. The Avinya Con...

Jaguar Land Rover has opened a facility Gaydon in the UK to test the next generation of vehicles for electrical and radio interference, it said in a press release on 2 August. The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) laboratory has been designed to make future vehicles meet quality standards for connectivity and electronics. “The importance of testing our vehicles for electromagnetic compatibility cannot be underestimated. Opening this new testing facility is an important step forward for t...

Jaguar Land Rover has tied up with Andersen electric vehicle (EV) to offer electric car charging points, a report on 4 July read. The UK-based EV startup develops customizable, high-end vehicle charge points for homes. The Andersen EV A2 home charger is available with outputs of 7 kW or 22 kW, features a hidden compartment that covers the charging cable and plug when not in use. It is also available in 96 colors and finish options. “We are delighted to partner with two world-renowned brands...

Jaguar Land Rover will integrate what3words global location technology via HERE Technologies into its vehicles, a press release dated 9 June read. The feature will be added via a software over-the-air (OTA) update. Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles with advanced Pivi Pro infotainment system will be able to receive what3words updates. “Over the years of working with Jaguar Land Rover, we have gained a deep understanding of their innovative thinking and technical requirements, thanks to which we...

Tata Motors owned British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is in talks with battery makers such as Northvolt and SVOLT Energy Technology to supply batteries for a range of electric cars that the carmaker may build in Slovakia, a report published by Automotive News Europe on 27 May 2022 said, citing people who are familiar with the matter. It added that the JLR spokesperson said the carmaker continues to explore all options for EV battery supply, and that no decisions have been made. Me...

Indian automaker Tata Motors Ltd plans to have electric vehicles (EVs) contribute 20% of its overall passenger vehicle sales over the next 4–5 years, according to a report published by ET Auto on 4 June 2022. It said that the company, which has already recorded cumulative sales of over 25,000 EVs, currently electric versions of its compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) Nexon and compact sedan Tigor. The report stated that for the March 2022 quarter, share of EVs in total car sales stood ...

Indian automaker Tata Motors’ subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEML) has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ford India Pvt Ltd (FIPL) and the Government of Gujarat for acquiring the latter’s passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Sanand, Gujarat, news publication Business Standard reported on 31 May 2022. It said that the acquisition of Ford’s manufacturing unit by Tata Motors would help the automaker expand capacity to make passenger cars as well...

Indian automaker Tata Motors’ EV arm Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) unveiled an all-new electric vehicle (EV) concept named AVINYA on 29 April 2022. The company said that the concept is its vision of a pure electric vehicle based on its GEN 3 architecture. The name is derived from the Sanskrit language, wherein AVINYA stands for ‘innovation’, it added. The company said that the EV concept is packed with new age technology, software and artificial intelligence that work in tande...

Tata Motors is looking to increase production of electric vehicles (EVs) as demand continues to outpace manufacturing capacity, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported on 12 April.   The Mumbai-based automaker’s electric car portfolio consists of Nexon EV, Tigor EV, and XPRES-T for the Indian market.   Shailesh Chandra, MD, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle and Electric Vehicles, said, "We are seeing that demand is significantly outpacing supply. The numbers are just the ones...

Tata Motors' luxury automaker reported that the global semiconductor shortage continued to affect retail sales for the three-month period to 31 March 2022, according to an official press release on 8 April 2022. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2021–22 saw retail sales decrease by 36% to 79,008 units compared to the same period last year.  The company said that the Company continues to observe significant demand for its products despite the impact of the semiconductor supply chain constrai...

Indian vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors Ltd unveiled an all-new electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) concept called Curvv on 6 April 2022. The company, which currently is the leader in the Indian electric passenger car market, said that the concept, in its production-ready version, will be launched in the subcontinent in two years. Tata Motors further said that it plans to first launch the Curvv-based vehicle as an electric car, followed by a combustion engine driven variant in the market. Th...

Jaguar Land Rover has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to jointly develop and deliver next-generation automated driving systems and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions and experiences for its customers, according to a company press release on 16 February. All new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles will be built on the NVIDIA DRIVE software-defined platform from 2025. This will deliver active safety, automated driving and parking systems, and driver assistance systems. The system wil...

Jaguar and Land Rover has, on 2 February, announced that Amazon Alexa will be available on all new and existing vehicles fitted with its advanced Pivi Pro infotainment system. The update will be done over-the-air (OTA). The integration enables customers to interact with the voice solution and use Pivi Pro’s features including navigation, media playback, phone calls, among others. “The seamless integration of Amazon Alexa with our Pivi Pro infotainment system gives customers simple, intuit...

German tire manufacturer Continental announced via press release on 31 January that all Land Rover Defender models will now be equipped with its 19- and 22-inch CrossContact RX crossover tires. According to the press release, the CrossContact RX, developed specifically for crossover and sport utility vehicles, features the following: Outstanding handling characteristics and traction performance in wet conditions A uniform sipe arrangement that reduces rolling noise on the road A sid...

Mumbai-based automaker Tata Motors plans to sell about 50,000 electric cars in FY 2022–23 and has sounded out its vendors to scale up production capacities accordingly, according to a news report filed by business daily The Economic Times (ET) on 17 January 2022. Providing an assured production plan of 50,000 EVs for the next financial year, the company has also informed that it aims to further scale up to 125,000–150,000 units annually in the following two years, the ET report said, citi...

Indian vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary named Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEML), with an initial capital of INR7 billion (USD93 million), the company said in a regulatory filing on 22 December 2021. The new subsidiary will be involved in manufacturing and selling electric vehicles (EVs) in India and overseas markets. “TPEML has been incorporated to manufacture, design, develop all kinds of services related to electric vehicles/electric m...

Global supplier of specialty resins and solutions AOC Resins announced via press release on 25th October that it had partnered with materials companies Zoltek and Astar to develop a new carbon-fiber sheet molding compound for application in structural automotive parts. According to the press release, the new material combines AOC’s Daron resin with carbon fiber to enable superior mechanical strength, low density, e-coat capability, and low emissions while maintaining the design flexibility ...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) trailed blockchain technology–supported supply chain to ensure total transparency for sourcing sustainable leather, it said in a press release on 13 October. JLR partnered with Circulor, Bridge of Weir Leather Company, and the University of Nottingham for the project. “We are currently restructuring our supply chain as part of Reimagine, with a focus on transparency and sustainability. The outcome from this world-first trial will allow us to further improve the sus...

Indian tire manufacturer Apollo Tyres announced via press release on 19 October that its Alnac 4G tires had been selected for OE fitment on the new mini SUV Tata Motors Punch. According to the release, the 195/60 R16 size variant of the Alnac 4G would be exclusively fitted on the top models of the Punch while the 185/70 R15 would be fitted on the mid and lower end models. According to the supplier, the tires feature the following: The tires have been customized to meet the preci...

India’s leading automaker Tata Motors plans to invest more than USD2 billion in its electric vehicle (EV) business over the next five years, Reuters reported on 13 October, citing a senior company executive. The news comes after the vehicle manufacturer had announced that it has raised USD1 billion from private equity firm TPG. “Earlier, Tata Motors said TPG's Rise Climate Fund and Abu Dhabi state holding company ADQ had agreed to invest about USD1 billion to expand the company's EV busin...

Indian automaker Tata Motors Ltd and private equity firm TPG Rise Climate have entered into a binding agreement whereby TPG Rise Climate along with its co-investor ADQ, would invest about USD1 billion in a subsidiary of Tata Motors that will be newly incorporated, the company announced on 12 October. “TPG Rise Climate along with co-investors shall invest INR75 billion (over USD995 million) in compulsory convertible instruments to secure between 11% to 15% stake in this company translating t...

Indian vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors Ltd forecasts that semiconductor shortage would continue to impact its monthly production schedules in the coming months. In a regulatory filing on 1 September, the company said that while semiconductor shortage continues to impact the vehicle production globally, the surge in new coronavirus cases across East Asia has worsened the supply situation. “The recent lockdowns in East Asia have worsened the supply situation and hence Tata Motors is forced t...

Indian carmaker, Tata Motors, has unveiled the second model in its EV portfolio, the Tata Tigor EV. According to a press release issued by Tata Motors on 18 August, the company stated that the Tigor EV will also feature its high voltage electric architecture called ‘Ziptron’. The vehicle delivers a peak power output of 55 kW (approximately 74 bhp) and a maximum torque figure of 170 Nm. Power comes from a 26 kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack which, along with the vehicle’s elect...

Indian automaker Tata Motors has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Gujarat, through the Ports and Transport Department, to support setting up a registered vehicle scrapping facility (RVSF) in Ahmedabad for end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles, the company said in a press announcement on 13 August. The scrappage center is planned to have an annual capacity of recycling up to 36,000 vehicles. The MoU was signed as part of the state government’s investm...

Indian carmaker Tata Motors has announced the launch of a new brand ‘XPRES,’ exclusively for fleet customers. According to a press release issued by Tata Motors on 14 July, under the new XPRES brand, it would introduce new model offerings that cater to fleet-specific needs of safety, passenger comfort, and low cost of ownership. The first vehicle to be launched under the XPRES brand will be an electric sedan called the XPRES-T. Targeted at mobility services, corporate, and ...

India’s largest vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors Ltd plans to introduce 10 electric vehicles across passenger and commercial vehicle businesses in the domestic market over the next four years, chairman N. Chandrasekaran said in the company’s annual report, which was released on 28 June. “In India, EV penetration in our portfolio has doubled to 2% this year, and we expect penetration to increase exponentially in the coming years. Tata Motors will lead this change in the Indian market. By...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that it will develop a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Land Rover Defender, the company announced in a press release on 15 June. The new FCEV concept is scheduled to begin later this year in the United Kingdom to verify key attributes such as off-road capability and fuel consumption. “We know hydrogen has a role to play in the future powertrain mix across the whole transport industry, and alongside battery electric ...

Jaguar Land Rover has announced a partnership with Google under which the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE will feature air quality measuring sensors and Street View mapping technology, according to a 26 May press release. The I-PACE will be used to measure air quality in Dublin including nitrogen dioxide and carbon dioxide emissions, and fine particles while updating Google Maps. “The integration of Google Street View technology with the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE is the perfect solution for mea...

Mihup Communications Pvt. Ltd., a startup specializing in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, has partnered with audio electronics company Harman International for voice assistants in Tata Motors’ cars, according to a report by ET Auto on 24 May. The solution is currently available on variants of Tata Altroz and Nexon models and is also available offline. “I’m grateful to the Tata team for seeing the potential and believing in what was just an idea at that point, and ...

SiriusXM has extended its partnership with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the company said in a press release on 8 April. The companies will expand the factory installation of SiriusXM's audio entertainment service, which will become a standard feature in all JLR models in the United States beginning with model year (MY) 2021 vehicles. The agreement will be extended to 2026. “Jaguar and Land Rover are iconic luxury vehicle brands known for providing drivers exceptional performance and in-vehicle ...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced that its future cabin air purification technology has been shown in laboratory tests to prevent viruses and airborne bacteria by as much as 97%, according to a company press release on 16 March 2021. The prototype heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system uses Panasonic’s nanoe™ X technology to prevent harmful bacteria and viruses. Panasonic’s innovative nanoe™ X technology has also been tested on novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by Texce...

Jaguar is set to become an all-electric luxury brand from 2025, the company announced in a press release on 15 February. All Jaguar and Land Rover nameplates will be available in pure electric variants by the end of the decade. In the next five years, Land Rover will unveil six pure electric variants. The first all-electric Land Rover model is scheduled to be launched in 2024. Jaguar Land Rover is also developing clean-hydrogen fuel-cell power in preparation for future demand.  Jaguar...