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Times Network joins hands with Autocar India for TV show
MUMBAI: The Times Network has joined hands with Autocar India magazine to launch a show called The Autocar Show.
It may be recalled that The Autocar Show was until now aired on Bloomberg TV India.
With India becoming the fastest growing automobile market in the world and individuals looking for the best in-class products, the show will showcase reviews by car experts on ET Now and Times Now from 11 December, 2015 onwards.
The Autocar Show will air on ET Now on Fridays at 10:30 pm with repeats on Saturday (11:30 am and 3:30 pm) and Sunday (10 am and 2 pm). On Times Now, the show will be telecast on Saturdays at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 9:30 am.
Autocar India is widely quoted by the media across the globe for its detailed views. In addition to providing car reviews in the most insightful manner, the magazine gives its readers unmatched access to the automobile industry news. With the likes of Autocar India editor Hormazd Sorabjee, who has three decades of experience, and Narain Karthikeyan, India’s first F1 racer set to grace the television screens, viewers are in for a engrossing and informative ride with every episode.
Times Now and ET Now president – news and editor in chief Arnab Goswami said, “We are delighted to have tied up with India’s most respected experts in the automobile circuit to launch The Autocar Show. I am sure that Hormazd and his team will make the show a one-stop destination that caters to the needs of everyone interested in the magical and enticing world of automobiles. The Autocar Show, which will air on ET Now and Times Now, will add to the world class quality, variety and relevance of our programming bouquet.”
Sorabjee added, “We are thrilled to have tied up with Times Network which will give a huge boost to the popularity of The Autocar Show. It’s not just the fact that both ET Now and Times Now are undisputed leaders in their genres but the high energy and passion of the Times Network that motivates us to go that extra mile to deliver cutting edge content.”
The Autocar Show will review the latest Skoda Superb before any other Indian media. It will look to heighten the enthusiasm through feature activities that have never been carried out before such as driving the Lamborghini Hurracan to Khardung la Pass, the highest motorable road in the world. In addition to such feats, the show will keep viewers informed through its segment that will shed light on the automobile market scenario.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
