Tata Technologies

Honda Motor plans to cut costs by up to 20 percent and halve development times through a new partnership in India with Tata Technologies. The move marks a break from Honda's traditional go-it-alone approach, driven by mounting pressure from faster-moving rivals in one of the world's fastest-growing car markets.

Indian carmakers Tata Motors and Mahindra are developing their own dedicated electric vehicle platforms, according to reports. Building bespoke EV architectures, rather than adapting petrol models, would let the two companies design electric cars from the ground up and compete as India's electric market grows. The news highlights how India's leading domestic automakers are investing to control their own electric technology rather than relying on foreign platforms.