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Volkswagen, JSW back at the table for EV venture as M&M deal stalls

Earlier in February 2024, Volkswagen and JSW Group were in talks to form a joint venture for EV manufacturing in India. The discussions have now resumed after VW's stalled pact with M&M

CPSE bosses to travel in style as govt upgrades staff car purchase norms

The government has raised the engine cap for central public sector enterprises staff cars from 2,000 cc to 2,500 cc, allowing its executives to buy India-made vehicles under new guidelines

China's exports of EVs, hybrid vehicles doubled in Sep to 222,000 units

Domestic passenger car sales climbed 11.2 per cent year-on-year in last month down from a 15 per cent rise in August, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said Tuesday

UP to offer EV incentives only to locally manufactured vehicles from Oct 14

Starting October 14, Uttar Pradesh will provide EV incentives only to vehicles that are manufactured, sold, and registered within the state, aiming to boost local production and employment

E20 fuel hits mileage of older petrol vehicles; 8 in 10 report drop: Survey

A LocalCircles survey found that 52 per cent of petrol vehicle owners with cars bought in 2022 or earlier faced unusual wear and tear or repairs in 2025, affecting engines, tanks and carburetors

Q2 results preview: Robust volumes likely drove auto sector growth

But margins may have lost traction due to higher discounts, ad spends

Tesla, VinFast make quiet start in India's electric vehicle market

By comparison, total electric passenger car sales in September stood at 15,247 units, while 5,538 electric cars have been registered to date in October.

Tata Motors, Maruti see retail sales market share growth in September

Hyundai Motor India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor on the other hand saw a year-on-year dip in their respective market share last month

West Bengal transport department makes e-rickshaw registration mandatory

A new portal will track registered e-rickshaws using QR codes, allowing the authorities to monitor vehicle activity and prevent new illegal totos from operating

BMW urges faster, clearer rollout of FTA duty cuts for car imports

BMW India CEO says gradual five-year import duty cuts under new FTAs create buyer hesitation and urges government to announce year-wise rates instead

Global EV price war heats up as Tesla, Nissan and Hyundai slash prices

Automakers worldwide are cutting electric vehicle prices as demand slows; Tesla, Hyundai, Nissan and Chinese brands lead a global price war to attract buyers

Toyota arm keeping 150 million cars on road emerges as top earner

Toyota sold 10.8 million cars in 2024, a slight drop from the previous year but more than enough to surpass Volkswagen AG and maintain its title as the world's biggest carmaker for a fifth year

GST cuts, Navratri drive 5.8% surge in passenger vehicle sales: Fada

Sales were muted in the first three weeks of September but surged after September 22, when the revised goods and services tax (GST) rates took effect, the association said

Nissan unveils upcoming C-segment SUV Tekton, set for launch by mid-2026

Nissan Motor India revealed the Tekton, a new C-segment SUV inspired by the Patrol, to be launched in Q2 2026 under its 'One Car, One World' strategy in partnership with Renault

Nissan Tekton unveiled in India: A bold new SUV rival to Creta and Seltos

Nissan Tekton SUV: Nissan Motor India has formally unveiled a new C-SUV, Tekton. The SUV will compete with the Creta and Seltos, among others, when it enters the market in 2026 in India

Can Ola's rare-earth-free motor power India's self-reliant EV revolution?

By replacing rare-earth magnets with ferrite, Ola aims to make EVs cheaper, locally sourced, and less reliant on Chinese supply chains. But key engineering hurdles remain

Navratri drives record auto retail sales, overall up 5.2% in Sep: Fada

Fada said vehicle sales surged after September 22 as GST 2.0 reforms took effect, with Navratri 2025 delivering record-high footfalls and festive purchases across all categories

Electric vs petrol cars: Gadkari says prices to equalise within six months

Gadkari said India's heavy dependence on fossil fuels is both an economic strain and an environmental challenge, noting that the country spends ₹22 trillion annually on fuel imports

Rajasthan govt turns off road tax exemption for strong hybrid cars

The move comes roughly two months after NITI Aayog launched its India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024

SKF India to invest up to ₹1,460 cr on automotive, industrial units by 2030

The demerger of the industrial business has been completed effective October 1, 2025, with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai bench sanctioning the scheme, SKF India Ltd said