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Alicon Castalloy, India to start mass production of e-Axle for JLR
In an investor update, Alicon Castalloy Limited announced that it has developed an e-Axle prototype for Jaguar Land Rover. It will enter mass production in the coming months from its plants in India. Alicon Castalloy is building capacities for this business.
Alicon updated that the production for battery housing for
JLR launches Sustainability Innovation Challenge for startups for development of automotive solutions
On June 4, JLR launched its first Sustainability Innovation Challenge, to engage startups and other organizations in developing and collaborating on sustainable solutions for the luxury mobility sector.
The Sustainability Innovation Challenge encourages startups, academia, and stakeholders to share their ideas for ma
Tata Motors creates wholly owned subsidiary for commercial vehicles
On June 4, Tata Motors Limited announced that its board of directors has approved the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary (“WOS’) with the proposed name as "TML Commercial Vehicles Limited" (TMLCVL) or such other name as may be approved by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It will have 10
Jaguar Land Rover, India commences local production of Range Rover, Range Rover Sport
On May 24, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) announced that Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will now be locally manufactured in Pune, India.
The locally manufactured Range Rover is now available in a 3.0L gasoline Autobiography variant priced at INR 26 million and delivers a power of 293 kW and a torque of 550 Nm, while the
JLR ends production of Jaguar cars at Castle Bromwich plant in UK
On May 22, JLR announced that it had ended production of cars at the Castle Bromwich plant in the UK. The decision aligns with the company’s Reimagine strategy, transforming Jaguar into an all-electric luxury brand by 2025.
Previous, OPmobility, a major automotive supplier, also announced that it has shipped the fina
JLR to use Fortescue's battery software to enhance battery performance in EVs
On May 21, JLR signed a multi-year deal with Fortescue to use its advanced battery intelligence software, Elysia, into its next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), to enhance their battery longevity, safety, and performance.
The partnership will allow JLR to gain detailed insights into battery conditions, offering sp
Dassault Systèmes partners with JLR for 3DEXPERIENCE platform
On May 14, Dassault Systèmes extended its strategic partnership with JLR for five years, for its 3DEXPERIENCE platform, to support the end-to-end development of all its modern luxury vehicles.
In this partnership, JLR can utilize Dassault Systèmes’ full mobility industry solutions on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, both
Tata Motors Group, India consolidated revenue stood at INR 4,379.3 billion in FY 2024
On May 10, Tata Motors Group announced that for the FY 2024 ending March, it recorded a consolidated revenue of INR 4,379.3 billion, increased by 26.6% yoy. For the same period, it recorded profit before tax (PBT) of INR 289 billion, and net profit of INR 318 billion.
For Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), it continued its str
JLR, UK invests GBP 356 million to manufacture battery packs and electric drive units
On May 10, JLR announced that it invested GBP 356 million in its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, UK. The investment will be used to install equipment to manufacture battery packs and electric drive units.
The company also announced that installing a new battery conveyor system in Solihull,
JLR conducts cold climate calibration tests of Range Rover EV prototypes in Arctic Circle
On April 25, JLR revealed the details of cold temperature calibration assessments of Range Rover Electric prototypes. The first tests were focused on the performance of the Electric Drive Units (EDUs), which encompass the vehicle’s essential components such as the transmission, electric motor, and power electronics,
JLR, UK selects Alkegen, USA to bring thermal protection in electric vehicles
On April 17, Alkegen, a specialty materials company, announced that JLR has selected Alkegen’s new range of anti-thermal propagation products to enhance thermal protection in JLR’s next-generation electric vehicles (EVs).
The new product line provides a range of advanced solutions, offering multiple levels of protect
JLR partners with Allye Energy, UK to create BESS using second-life Range Rover batteries
On April 16, JLR partnered with Allye Energy, an energy storage start-up, to create a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide zero emissions charging.
The Allye MAX BESS, which is the first to use JLR’s second-life batteries, will hold seven second-life Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV battery packs. T
JLR to complete new Body Construction building at Halewood plant, UK
On April 12, JLR announced that it is nearing the completion of a new Body Construction building at its Halewood plant. The new 32,000 square meters facility is linked to the existing body construction building. The new facility is JLR's first major manufacturing system for body construction across two floors.
The n
Jaguar Land Rover, India sales grew by 81% in FY 2023-24
On April 10, JLR India announced that it retailed 4,436 units during the full year ended March 31, 2024, displaying a growth of 81%. Its total retail sales for the fourth quarter were 854 units, up 43% year-on-year. Range Rover and Defender retail sales displayed yoy increases of 160% and 120% respectively, while the
GAC Group, Dassault Systèmes SE to jointly accelerate intelligentization development
On March 26, GAC Group and Dassault Systèmes SE signed an agreement on deepening strategic cooperation.
The two parties will cooperate in areas such as deepening of digital tool chain applications; sustainable innovation under CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric); and industrial chain ecosystems. During
JLR to recruit 250 jobs at Gaydon and Whitley facilities to accelerate EV development
On March 19, JLR announced it would be recruiting 250 electrification engineers at its Gaydon and Whitley facilities to further accelerate the development of its next-generation pure electric vehicles under its Reimagine strategy. All the new roles will be based at JLR’s Gaydon Engineering Centre and JLR’s Future Ene
Edscha presents innovations and deepens relationship with JLR at JLR’s Supplier Engagement Day
Edscha Holding GmbH (Edscha) presented innovations and new products at the JLR’s headquarters in Gaydon in Middle England as part of a Supplier Engagement Day on February 28, 2024.
It displayed a fully functional demonstrator of its Active Frunk, the Edscha Power Door, and various body component samples.
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