Urvaksh Karkaria covers several automakers, including BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, McLaren, Mitsubishi, Nissan Motor Co., Polestar and Volvo Cars. With a master's degree in journalism and three decades of newspaper experience, Karkaria has a passion for breaking news and delivering insightful analysis on the trends and issues that shape the sector. Karkaria leverages social networking sites to research and break news and has also appeared on television as a business journalist.

Latest from Urvaksh Karkaria

Mercedes moving 500 jobs to Atlanta, closing Michigan office amid cost-cutting push

Mercedes will move corporate, financial services and research and development operations to Atlanta and Fort Worth, Texas, from Michigan.

Nissan North America targets nearly $2 billion in cost cuts to shift out of ‘crisis mode’

The sweeping belt-tightening effort will involve hundreds of job cuts in the U.S. and factory consolidation in Mexico.

Infiniti QX60 goes bold with midcycle update

Infiniti's workhorse midsize crossover adopts the upscale QX80’s large grille, slim headlight design, upgraded sound system and infotainment tech.

2025 100 Leading Women: Ayesha Coker

Porsche's Ayesha Coker believes that encouraging creativity means giving people the space to grow and try new things.

2025 100 Leading Women: Judy Wheeler

We only succeed when we work as a team, Judy Wheeler said about her leadership style and role as a mentor.

2025 100 Leading Women: Kim Less

Kim Less talks about shaping a career in the auto industry and guiding a supply chain team through the COVID pandemic.

2025 100 Leading Women: Carrie Catherine

Volvo's Carrie Catherine motivates her team by celebrating people's successes

2025 100 Leading Women: Kim Ito

Mitsubishi's marketing chief Kim Ito believes in practicing empathy as part of her leadership philosophy.

Nissan weighs moving Sentra production from Mexico to U.S. to avoid tariffs

The Sentra compact sedan accounted for nearly 1 out of every 5 Nissans delivered in the U.S. last year.

Nissan’s Christian Meunier: Tariffs a chance to ‘accelerate’ U.S. manufacturing

Nissan’s Christian Meunier is tightening corporate spending and shrinking dealer programs.

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