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Bajaj Auto to take Riki e-rickshaw presence to 200 cities in Q1 2026: Exec

The company, which started a pilot test of Riki with four cities, has now scaled up its presence to eight at present as part of phase I

Explained: Carmakers moving away from rare earth metals amid supply squeeze

Automakers in the US and Europe are studying alternative materials that could substitute rare earth magnets in various vehicle parts, including windshield wiper motors and seat adjustment systems

Proposed new CAFE norms spark a big vs small car debate in India

Throw tax rates, complex regulations and shifting demand into the mix, and things start to get complicated for automakers

Stellantis India CEO says GST 2.0 to push car industry growth to 5%

Hosur facility, along with the one in Bengaluru, churns out up to 3.74 gearboxes and 3 lakh engines per annum is serving as a key pillar Stellantis global business

U'khand govt defer fitness fee hike for old commercial vehicles to Nov 2026

A notification to this effect was issued by the state's Transport Secretary Brijesh Kumar Sant on Friday

Toyota recalls 11,529 Urban Cruiser Hyryders over dashboard component issue

In October, the company recalled Camry, Vellfire and Land Cruiser to reprogramme the Parking Assist ECU software

Indian cars gain ground in Europe as global automakers ramp up exports

India is becoming a major export base for global carmakers, with shipments to Europe rising fast as companies invest more in local factories and look for alternatives to China for manufacturing

Auto sector seeks relief on Rs 2,500 cr cess credit lapse under GST 2.0

Industry bodies push the government to resolve lapsed compensation cess credits hurting small and mid-sized dealers

Volkswagen pares India EV development costs amid hunt for partner

The local unit of Europe's biggest automaker has cut costs to about $700 million from $1 billion for a platform it is developing to build EVs

Moving India: Chennai, a city straining under its own transport speed

Charging towards tomorrow on yesterday's transport system, TN's restless capital has blown past the limits of its own network - and a trillion-rupee overhaul now tries to teach city how to move again

GST 2.0, customs reforms to boost Indo-Japan auto ties and EV push: Report

As per the whitepaper -- Navigating change: GST 2.0, customs, and FTA impacts on the India-Japan auto sector, Japanese companies in the automotive sector have built strong manufacturing bases

Tata Motors PV shares fall 4.8% on JLR volume drop and margin cut

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles slipped almost 5 per cent after a sharp drop in Jaguar Land Rover volumes and a cut in the luxury unit's margin outlook

What are CAFE norms and why are small carmakers worried about them?

While India's CAFE formula resembles the European Union, it lacks any adjustments for protecting small cars

15 'no', 2 'yes' votes: CAFE relief for small cars leaves industry divided

A deep split has emerged within India's auto industry over the proposed CAFE exemption for small cars, with only Maruti Suzuki and Renault backing the move in the final SIAM vote

Ola Electric commences test rides of its 4,680 Bharat Cell vehicles

The S1 Pro+ (5.2kWh) is the first product to be powered by the company's indigenously manufactured 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack that delivers more range, better performance, and enhanced safety

Lack of PLI forcing us to delay launches, says Ather CEO Tarun Mehta

Ather Energy is now the third-largest e-scooter maker by volume and No. 1 by revenue, but warns that the PLI policy's exclusions are delaying launches and hurting innovation, says Mehta

Festivals, GST rate rejig spur October passenger vehicle dispatches

SIAM data shows strong festive demand and GST rationalisation pushed India's PV wholesales up 17.2 per cent in October, with UVs, small cars and two-wheelers also recording robust year-on-year growth

Festive demand, GST cuts push October PVs, 2-wheeler dispatch records: SIAM

Total passenger vehicle wholesales in October rose to 4,60,739 units, an increase of 17 per cent compared with 3,93,238 units in October last year

India's used car mkt hits 5.9 mn units as SUVs, premium models fuel growth

India's pre-owned car market is expanding fast as buyers prioritise SUVs, safer models, trusted brands, and certified dealers - signalling a shift from affordability to aspiration in FY25

High time to revisit the Electric Vehicles policy of 2020: SC to Centre

The apex court was hearing a PIL, which was initially filed in 2019 by Centre for Public Interest Litigation, Common Cause, and SitaRam Jindal Foundation