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Hero MotoCorp sales increase 12% to 570k units in May on strong demand
The world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters stated that the domestic retail momentum also remained robust during the month, with over 496,000 registrations, except for Telangana
 "Hero MotoCorp sales increase 12% to 570k units in May on strong demand")
India's first E100 vehicle to debut on June 5: Cheaper rides, new questions
India's first E100 vehicle may arrive on June 5, but the larger test for the country's ethanol ambitions will begin after it leaves the showroom
 "India's first E100 vehicle to debut on June 5: Cheaper rides, new questions")
Vietnam's Vingroup to enter India's ride-hailing market with EV fleet
The Vietnamese company's entry also comes over a year after India's homegrown electric ride-hailing startup BluSmart suspended operations in the country
 "Vietnam's Vingroup to enter India's ride-hailing market with EV fleet")
The 30 GWh road map: JSW locks in $1.3 billion Li-ion cell plant plan
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
 "The 30 GWh road map: JSW locks in $1.3 billion Li-ion cell plant plan")
Mobis India fire: Hyundai Motor, Kia production may be hit briefly
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
 "Mobis India fire: Hyundai Motor, Kia production may be hit briefly")
West Asia conflict fails to slow passenger vehicle sales; up 25% in May
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), India's largest carmaker, saw its domestic sales grow 40 per cent Y-o-Y to 190,337 units
 "West Asia conflict fails to slow passenger vehicle sales; up 25% in May")
TVS Motor sales rise 31% to 567K units in May, hits record monthly high
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
 "TVS Motor sales rise 31% to 567K units in May, hits record monthly high")
Toyota Kirloskar Motor's total sales up 7% at 33,128 units in May
Exports grew 61 per cent at 2,554 units in May 2026 as compared to 1,584 units in the same month last year
 "Toyota Kirloskar Motor's total sales up 7% at 33,128 units in May")
Hyundai Motor India domestic sales rise 9.1% to 47,837 units in May
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
 "Hyundai Motor India domestic sales rise 9.1% to 47,837 units in May")
Major fire at Hyundai Mobis facility may hit Hyundai, Kia production
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
 "Major fire at Hyundai Mobis facility may hit Hyundai, Kia production")
Fuel price rise drives spike in electric vehicle penetration in May
Rising fuel prices and the Strait of Hormuz disruption push EV adoption higher, with electric two-wheeler penetration crossing 9% in May
 "Fuel price rise drives spike in electric vehicle penetration in May")
Luxury sedans hold ground in SUV era as premium buyers stay loyal
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
 "Luxury sedans hold ground in SUV era as premium buyers stay loyal")
Red tape redux: Automakers see red as PLI scheme paperwork multiplies
Automakers flag new export certification rules under the PLI scheme, saying added compliance burdens risk undermining ease-of-doing-business goals
 "Red tape redux: Automakers see red as PLI scheme paperwork multiplies")
Mercedes-Benz risks US ban under bill targeting China-linked automakers
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
 "Mercedes-Benz risks US ban under bill targeting China-linked automakers")
Govt explores commercial vehicle driver rating index for skill assessment
The government is exploring a driver rating system and new EV trucking frameworks to improve logistics efficiency and road safety
 "Govt explores commercial vehicle driver rating index for skill assessment")
Tesla expands offering in India, launches Model Y variant at ₹50.89 lakh
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
 "Tesla expands offering in India, launches Model Y variant at ₹50.89 lakh")
EV bookings jump 2.5x since West Asia conflict: TaMo MD Shailesh Chandra
Higher ethanol blending beyond E20 may reduce fuel efficiency, increase component wear, he added
 "EV bookings jump 2.5x since West Asia conflict: TaMo MD Shailesh Chandra")
V-Green, ChargeZone partner to build EV charging infra for VinFast India
As part of the next phase of expansion, nearly 100 additional co-branded charging stations are planned for deployment over the next six months
 "V-Green, ChargeZone partner to build EV charging infra for VinFast India")
India trails peers in electric cars' share of total vehicle sales
Global EV race leaves India trailing despite ambitious 2030 targets
 "India trails peers in electric cars' share of total vehicle sales")
Hyundai Motor India hikes vehicle prices by ₹12,800 on rising input costs
Hyundai Motor India will raise vehicle prices by up to ₹12,800 as rising input and operational costs pressure automakers
 "Hyundai Motor India hikes vehicle prices by ₹12,800 on rising input costs")