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India's EV market to reach ₹20 trn by 2030, will create 50 mn jobs: Gadkari

The future of the Indian automobile industry is very good as the country has trained manpower, Gadkari said

Maharashtra tops PV, CV sales in Q1FY27; UP leads 2W, 3W categories: Siam

Maharashtra recorded the highest passenger vehicle sales with 1,47,440 units in Q1 FY27, followed by Uttar Pradesh (1,35,329 units), Gujarat (98,785 units), Karnataka (98,315 units)

Govt proposes low-beam-only automatic headlamps for new two-wheelers

The changes have reportedly been proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which has also proposed reducing headlamp intensity in cars to reduce glare from vehicle headlamps.

Mahindra unveils new-gen heavy vehicle with AI-enabled auto drive mode

The entire BLAZO i-TRK range is powered by Mahindra's 7.2-litre mPOWER engine delivering 320 HP and 1,100 Nm torque

Speed alerts, reflective tyres: Govt weighs 2-wheeler safety overhaul

MoRTH is considering phased safety rules for two-wheelers, including speed alerts, reflective tyres, pedestrian warnings and leg guards, to reduce road deaths

Volkswagen group weighs global EVs, local assembly for India market

Automaker evaluates global portfolio as EV penetration is projected to reach 17-18 per cent by 2030

PV makers ramp up festive preparations, but brace for slower H2 growth

Production and dealer stocking rise ahead of festivals, but high base and inventory risks loom over H2 growth

Auto LPG industry seeks 5-year age extension for LPG-powered CVs

Indian Auto LPG Coalition urged the govt to include Auto LPG-powered commercial vehicles in a proposed 5 year extension of the age limit for certain vehicles operating under the national permit system

Tata Motors to raise car, SUV prices by up to ₹25,000 from September 1

Third price increase this year comes amid rising input costs and sustained inflationary pressure

Tata Motors to raise car, SUV prices by up to ₹25,000 from September

The Nexon EV maker said the price increase aimed to partially offset rising input costs and persistent commodity inflation amid continued geopolitical uncertainty

CAQM bans new non-electric light goods vehicles in Delhi from 2027

CAQM has ordered a phased shift towards electric N1 and N2 light goods vehicles across Delhi-NCR, with restrictions extending to high-density districts and the wider region

Fuel-efficiency tool for trucks may be ready by Dec, launch likely in Feb

Arai completed field trials and collected data from all 16 diesel vehicles tested

Two-wheeler exports seen rising up to 20% as Africa demand recovers: Ind-Ra

Recovery in African markets, expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia, and a rising share of premium products are expected to support export growth

Top 3 PV models exported from India in Q1 are from Maruti Suzuki: MD & CEO

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Tuesday said the top three passenger vehicle models exported from India in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal are from its stable.

Govt proposes 5-yr age extension for EV, CNG, hydrogen commercial vehicles

MoRTH has proposed a 5-year extension in age limit for battery, hydrogen and natural gas-powered commercial vehicles, along with digital permits, longer authorisations, simpler registration processes

2W makers to oppose immediate real driving emission norms in BS7

During internal discussions, major 2W makers have cited concerns over the weight and accuracy of equipment used to measure RDE on the road, as its heaviness itself can increase emissions

Electric 2W rush hits supply roadblock as OEMs struggle to meet demand

Rising demand triggers high waiting period for major brands

Mahindra targets 5% heavy truck share, plans to add 15 dealerships

The company plans to expand its dealership network and leverage SML Mahindra as it targets higher market share in key heavy truck segments

Festival stocking lifts July auto wholesale dispatches; 2W exports jump 28%

Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers posted double-digit growth in July, while two-wheeler exports rose 27.7 per cent as the auto industry entered the festive season

MHI receives 20 bids for rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme

20 bids signal strong industry interest in India's ₹7,280-crore push to build domestic rare earth permanent magnet capacity and reduce import dependence