automotive business

India's auto sector is rapidly embracing new tech like ADAS and connected mobility, driven by consumers demanding value beyond price. This shift necessitates localization of engineering and manufacturing to tailor solutions for India's unique road conditions. The nation's green mobility journey will be multi-pathway, balancing EVs with other cleaner options, while focusing on sustainable production.

Kyle Loftis, founder of 1320Video, died Tuesday night, leaving behind one of the biggest brands in online motorsports media. Reports estimate 1320Video’s value in the millions through YouTube ads, merchandise, sponsorships, and racing events. Fans continue to remember Loftis for helping underground racing culture reach millions of viewers around the world.

Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk recommends picking up Syrma SGS, and Max Financials as the top stocks for the trading week starting May 18, 2026:

Canadian tourism to the US has plummeted by an average of 42%, significantly impacting major cities and industry-linked mid-sized towns. This sharp decline, attributed to President Trump's trade war, also affects business travel, with fewer tech and finance employees journeying for work. The future of cross-border travel recovery remains uncertain under current trade conditions.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor is set to launch a new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra by early 2029, boosting its production capacity by 100,000 vehicles annually. This expansion, creating around 2,800 jobs, will focus on a new SUV and aims to strengthen Toyota's presence in India and serve international markets.

Formula 1’s 2026 regulation overhaul continues dividing the sport, with drivers, fans and teams debating whether increased hybrid reliance is improving or damaging racing. While critics including Max Verstappen fear the changes move F1 away from its traditional identity, Nico Hülkenberg has defended the direction, arguing the sport must evolve technologically even if some fans dislike the transformation.

IIM Jammu's new-age EMBA degree empowers working professionals to enhance managerial and leadership skills without career interruption. This two-year blended program offers structured learning, peer collaboration, and faculty insights, preparing individuals for advanced roles. With a focus on practical application and industry relevance, it's designed for career advancement.

Challans Went Up 46% Last Year, Traffic Officials Blame ‘Reel Culture’

Taiwan Semiconductor and Sony Semiconductor Solutions are joining forces in Japan to develop and manufacture cutting-edge image sensors. This new venture, majority-owned by Sony, will leverage Sony's design prowess and TSMC's manufacturing expertise. The partnership aims to explore applications in areas like automotive and robotics, signaling a significant step in advanced chip development.

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has released the Class 10 supplementary exam timetable for 2026, with exams scheduled from May 14 to May 16 in a morning session. The exams are meant for students who failed to secure the minimum 33 per cent marks in the main exams. Covering secondary, vocational, Praveshika, and CWSN categories, the schedule outlines subject-wise dates. Students must follow guidelines and collect separate admit cards from their schools.