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Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra discussed concerns over chloride and moisture in E20 fuel even as the industry publicly backed the government's ethanol rollout

Carmakers say 2028 mandate gives time to prepare suppliers, contain cost impact

Automaker Kia India on Saturday reported a 27.4 per cent rise in wholesale dispatches at 28,200 units in July 2026 as compared to 22,135 units in the same month last year. This marks Kia India's best-ever July wholesale performance since inception, the company said in a statement. "Our best-ever July wholesale performance reflects the continued trust of our customers and the strong acceptance of Kia's diverse product portfolio. Building on our record H1 performance, we have maintained healthy momentum across key segments," Kia India Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Atul Sood, said. The company said July sales were on the back of continued momentum driven by Seltos and Sonet, supported by sustained demand for Carens Clavis, Clavis EV, and MY26 Syros.

SML Mahindra's board on Wednesday approved the acquisition of the Mahindra Truck and Bus Division from parent Mahindra & Mahindra.

"If we need to make adjustments to comply with anything, we will make sure that we protect our presence and our business in the U.S.," Mercedes CEO Ola Kaellenius said

"When we look to the future, we have more and more risks coming," Blume said, pointing to more than 150 competitors in China

A Brickwork Ratings report said the auto sector's revenue would grow at a compound annual growth rate of around 7.5 per cent to nearly ₹26 trillion over the coming years

The two sides are working toward a potential agreement in the coming weeks involving JSW making an investment in closely held Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt

The government has waived ₹2,700 crore in CAFE-2 penalties for some PV manufacturers. Does the step offer a practical reset for automakers, or weaken one of India's key tools for cleaner mobility?

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Industry seeks access to updated vehicle-registration records, saying poor traceability and documentation issues could hamper compliance with end-of-life vehicle recycling norms

EV penetration across segments touched an all-time high of 11% in May, compared with around 7% for the full FY 2025-26

The total automobile retail sales in India registered an on-year growth of 9.55 per cent to a record 25,31,067 units in May despite fuel-price revision, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. The cumulative automobile retail sales in India stood at 23,10,451 units in the same month last year. The retail sales performance reflects all-time best May for three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and tractors -- a strong outcome for what is seasonally a lean month. Dealers reported a visible rise in enquiries for fuel-efficient and alternative-powertrain options, reflected in the two-wheeler EV share climbing to 9.25 per cent from 6.11 per cent a year ago. According to data released by FADA, Passenger vehicles (PV) retail sales were at a record 4,02,591 units last month as compared to 3,26,656 units in May 2025, a growth of 23.25 per cent. Two-wheelers also clocked best-ever monthly numbers at 18,44,947 units in May this year as compared to 17,15,581 units in the

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

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

While the impact is not broad-based, the repercussions could last for a few months even if the conflict ends, Sai Giridhar, vice-president of Fada said

Total automobile retail sales in India grew by 12.94 per cent with a record 26,11,317 units in April as compared to 23,12,221 units in the same month last year, making a bright start to the new fiscal, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Tuesday. Sustained tailwinds from GST 2.0 affordability gains, RBI's supportive rate stance, healthy rural cash flows post a strong rabi cycle and an extended marriage season helped the industry post a robust performance, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statement. Passenger vehicles (PV) retail sales were at a record 4,07,355 units last month as compared to 3,63,028 units in April 2025, a growth of 12.21 per cent, it added. Two-wheelers also clocked best-ever monthly numbers at 19,16,258 units in April this year as compared to 16,95,638 units in the same month a year ago, at a growth of 13.01 per cent, it added. FADA further said three-wheeler sales stood at 1,06,908 units last month as compared to .

The ​firm ‌operates 18 plants and five research and development centres across Europe, China and Latin ‌America, most recently establishing a presence in the US

The ministry has also urged companies to shift factory operations from oil-based fuels to electricity and to use recycled aluminium or alternative materials as shortages and costs rise

EV maker aims to expand presence across metros and emerging markets, strengthening retail network and ecosystem to boost adoption of electric mobility in India