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JSW Group plans a 30 GWh lithium-ion cell plant with a joint venture partner, investing over $1.3 billion to localise battery production for its new energy vehicle business

A fire at Mobis India's Chennai-area facility may disrupt Hyundai and Kia production for at least a week, prompting efforts to source components from South Korea

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), India's largest carmaker, saw its domestic sales grow 40 per cent Y-o-Y to 190,337 units

The two-wheeler sales registered 31 per cent growth at 5,43,111 units last month, as against 4,16,166 units in May 2025

Exports grew 61 per cent at 2,554 units in May 2026 as compared to 1,584 units in the same month last year

With exports of 13,300 units, HMIL's total monthly sales stood at 61,137 units last month, marking a 4.1 per cent year-on-year growth

A fire at Hyundai Mobis' Sriperumbudur facility near Chennai could disrupt supplies to Hyundai Motor India and Kia India, affecting production in the coming weeks

Rising fuel prices and the Strait of Hormuz disruption push EV adoption higher, with electric two-wheeler penetration crossing 9% in May

Nearly three in 10 luxury vehicles sold in India are sedans, with Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz each deriving about 40 per cent of India sales from the body style

Automakers flag new export certification rules under the PLI scheme, saying added compliance burdens risk undermining ease-of-doing-business goals

The legislative provision effectively bans companies from the US based on certain thresholds, such as whether they are more than 15 per cent owned by a foreign entity

The government is exploring a driver rating system and new EV trucking frameworks to improve logistics efficiency and road safety

The introduction of Model Y Premium rear-wheel drive in India follows the launch of the company's second model, a three-row six-seater SUV Model YL priced at ₹61.99 lakh last month

Higher ethanol blending beyond E20 may reduce fuel efficiency, increase component wear, he added

As part of the next phase of expansion, nearly 100 additional co-branded charging stations are planned for deployment over the next six months

Global EV race leaves India trailing despite ambitious 2030 targets

Hyundai Motor India will raise vehicle prices by up to ₹12,800 as rising input and operational costs pressure automakers

A recent LocalCircles study found that 29 per cent of petrol vehicle owners also faced unusual engine wear and tear as India pushes ahead with higher ethanol fuel blends beyond E20

Ferrari's first all-electric car enters the ultra-luxury EV segment as the Italian brand bets on exclusivity, technology, and performance despite slowing demand for premium EVs

TVS Motor Company has been ranked the world's top durable consumer goods stock by WirtschaftsWoche and BCG after delivering strong shareholder returns and robust financial growth