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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Vehicle market proves resilient as affordability reshapes demand
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Economic Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Auto sector still robust, but limited upside left at current valuations: Anand Tandon
Market expert Anand Tandon observes that while the Indian auto sector shows resilience, its optimism is largely priced into current valuations, which appear stretched globally. He highlights selective opportunities like Eicher Motors and notes that earnings might be subdued but already factored in. Tandon also points to textiles as a potential growth area, while expressing concerns about Maruti Suzuki's SUV portfolio and the evolving consumer demand.
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· Jul 2, 2026
Signs of consumer resilience in auto: Sachin Relekar
Signs of consumer resilience in auto: Sachin Relekar
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
Eco-friendly cars account for half of new car registrations in H1
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Related coverage for "Vehicle market proves resilient as affordability reshapes demand": Economic Times — Auto sector still robust, but limited upside left at current valuations: Anand Tandon . The Economic Times — Signs of consumer resilience in auto: Sachin Relekar . Seeking Alpha — May Market Recap: Rebuilding For Resiliency. AMBCrypto — Examining if STABLE’s uptrend is sustainable after its latest 5% price hike. USA TODAY — 9 tips to boost your car's resale value. Yonhap News Agency — Eco-friendly cars account for half of new car registrations in H1