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EV retail sales hit record high in July as adoption gathers pace

EV retail sales rose 66 per cent year-on-year to 327,901 units in July, pushing penetration to nearly 12 per cent as adoption accelerated across vehicle segments.

Heavy eTruck sales surge 12-fold in July; Olectra eyes entry into the space

Heavy electric truck registrations jumped twelvefold YoY in July as rising fuel costs improved EV economics, prompting Olectra to target around 1,000 units in FY28.

Hero MotoCorp sees 2W industry nearing double-digit volume growth in FY27

Strong demand after GST rate cuts is expected to support industry growth in FY27, while Hero ramps up capacity for Vida electric scooters, ICE scooters and Splendor

Electric truck sales surge as fuel prices rise; Olectra eyes entry

Electric truck registrations jumped twelvefold YoY in July as rising fuel costs improved EV economics, prompting Olectra to target around 1,000 units in FY28.

Electric vehicle retail sales break record at 327,901 units in July: Fada

The previous record for electric vehicle retail sales in India was in June this year at 306,220 units, growing at 63 per cent over the same month last year, taking overall EV penetration to over 12%

Maruti urges govt to launch amnesty scheme for past indirect tax disputes

CFO Arnab Roy calls for an "as-is" settlement mechanism or amnesty option to clear the historical litigation backlog and unlock trapped capital

E20 effect: Petrol car market share dips, CNG leads alternative fuel charge

Petrol car penetration fell to a record low of 41.68% in July as E20 concerns pushed buyers towards CNG, hybrids and EVs, according to FADA

Auto industry total retail sales up 26% at 25,91,138 units in July: FADA

India's auto retail sales rose 25.9% in July, with every vehicle segment posting record monthly volumes as GST changes, financing and festive demand lifted sales

Honda Motor outsources new vehicle programme to Tata Tech to cut costs

The farming out of this crucial function marks a departure for Honda, which has typically kept development of core vehicle platforms largely in-house or within its established supplier network

Govt's V2V communication proposal may slow industry, says Maruti's Bhargava

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava questions mandatory V2V communication norms, while saying E20 adoption hinges more on fuel quality and distribution than engines

Audi India targets doubling India luxury-car share in three years

Audi expects sales to remain broadly flat in 2026 before returning to growth in 2027 as the new models begin contributing

SIAM seeks fresh extension for EV bus, truck localisation under PM E-DRIVE

The industry body has sought to defer localisation norms till April 1, 2027, saying China's export curbs on rare-earth magnets continue to disrupt supplies.

Ather Energy to enter ₹1-1.25 lakh e2W space with new EL platform

This price bracket currently accounts for 55-60 per cent share of the overall electric two-wheeler play in India. But Ather had been conspicuous by its absence in this e2W segment

Auto firms comfortable with V2V rollout after longer implementation window

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

6,562 EV chargers approved under PM E-DRIVE, none installed yet: Govt

PM E-DRIVE has supported the sale of 2.65 million electric vehicles so far, with Maharashtra leading at 428,000 vehicles, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

TVS Raider gets Doctor Doom-inspired Super Squad Edition at ₹95,320

The new Spectral Green variant features a colour-shifting finish, more than 85 connected features, iGO Assist and dual disc brakes with single-channel ABS

Draft rules mandate V2V communication in new vehicles from Oct 2028

The proposed rules require new vehicles to support V2V communication from October 2028, aiming to improve road safety through real-time exchange of vehicle data.

From Oct 2028, new vehicles may be required to talk to each other

The Centre has proposed making vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems mandatory in new vehicles from October 2028 to enhance road safety and connected mobility

TVS Motor July sales: EVs soar 158%; overall sales hit record 629,675 units

The company posted record monthly sales of 629,675 units, with electric two-wheeler volumes surging 158 per cent and domestic two-wheeler sales rising 42 per cent

Bajaj Auto July sales: Exports surge 39%, domestic sales rise 20%

Bajaj Auto sold 474,677 vehicles in July, up 30 per cent year-on-year, as exports surged 39 per cent and domestic volumes increased 20 per cent