November 4, 2025

Lexus is undergoing a strategic “rebirth” under President Takashi Watanabe, transitioning from a premium automaker to a “mobility lifestyle” innovator. The brand’s focus on full electrification (BEV), new mobility formats (beyond cars), and the separation of the ultra-luxury Century marque are key drivers. This transformation aims to deliver a future of enriched luxury experiences, bespoke mobility, and next-generation, technologically advanced electric vehicles for the global luxury buyer, including the Indian luxury car market. All major

Once hailed as the world’s most profitable car manufacturer, Porsche has swung into the red for Q3 2025, reporting a sharp €967 million ($1.04 billion) operating loss. This dramatic reversal is primarily driven by a costly €3.1 billion strategic realignment, including the shelving of its all-electric SUV project, a costly pivot back toward hybrids/ICE, mounting U.S. import tariffs, and a significant drop in China sales. These factors have profound, short-term ripple effects for luxury-car buyers

At the latest earnings call for Q3 2025, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the auto industry must “adapt like animals” to survive intense competition in China and the U.S. With sales in China down 27% YoY and U.S. volume off 17%, the luxury brand’s battle-and by extension what it signals for premium-car buyers-is as much strategic as it is mechanical.   Why This Statement Catches the Eye of Luxury-Car Owners When a luxury-car manufacturer’s CEO