Autocar Professional Magazine - 15th August 2025

In this issue

Autocar Professional’s Aug 15, 2025 Edition is out!
Strap: Tata Motors' transformative acquisition of Italy's Iveco Group marks the Indian automaker's most ambitious global expansion since its 2008 Jaguar Land Rover purchase.
In this edition, Autocar Professional examines Tata Motors’ bold global move— the €3.8 billion acquisition of Iveco Group’s core business. The cover story explores the strategic logic, financial structure, and integration challenges of the deal, positioning it as a defining moment in Tata’s bid to join the top ranks of global commercial vehicle players.
The publication explores the strategic rationale behind the acquisition, highlighting how Tata's cost-competitive engineering and emerging market presence complements Iveco's technological expertise and regulatory maturity. The magazine positions India's evolving role from a low-cost manufacturing base to a critical global supply chain hub, with Mumbai, Pune, and JNPT forming the operational backbone.
Beyond the cover story, this edition features insights from major automotive players including Hyundai Motor, JSW MG Motor, Volvo Cars, Mahle, and Qualcomm, examining how traditional manufacturers, new market entrants, and technology suppliers are adapting to industry disruption.
Additionally, a special report from the ECMA conference in Delhi highlights India’s pathway to future emission norms, balancing regulatory foresight with technology readiness.