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Mahindra plans to export EVs to UK with trade agreement in place

The Mumbai-based auto major is a leading player in the electric vehicle segment in the domestic market and expects EVs to comprise 30 per cent of its overall sales by 2030

Maruti Suzuki India bets on SUVs to offset small car sales slowdown

Indian unit of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp plans to launch a new SUV on Sept 3 and hopes it will double its sales in the segment

Bulk of Mercedes cars on road E20-compliant: MD & CEO Santosh Iyer

Iyer was talking to reporters on Tuesday night after launching the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe -- a high-performance, two-door luxury model -- in India

M&M expands capacity at South African plant as US tariffs hit auto sector

Sluggish growth in the continent's most-industrialized nation has led South Africans to demand more economical cars

Ultraviolette raises $21 million in funding round led by TDK Ventures

The partnership with TDK Ventures represents a pivotal step in Ultraviolette's mission to develop and scale globally competitive performance-oriented EVs

Brazil, Poland, Africa may offer export opportunities for auto parts makers

Indian manufacturers can significantly expand their exports, particularly in the independent aftermarket segment amid US tariffs, says EY report

Festive discounts remain high as carmakers rush to clear inventory

With Rakshabandhan and Ganesh Chaturthi falling during the month, the discounts are almost at a similar level as compared to last year

Electric two-wheeler manufacturing loses charge amid rare earth shortage

Industry racing to fast-track magnet-free designs, diversifying sourcing

Lack of EV charging infra leading to range anxiety among customers: Maruti

Maruti Suzuki's Partho Banerjee states that the lack of sufficient charging infrastructure keeps electric vehicles from becoming primary cars. He also discusses the growth of SUVs and challenges with

PM E-DRIVE subsidy scheme extended for 2 years for certain segments

Govt extends EV subsidy scheme for e-trucks, buses, ambulances and charging infra till March 2028; support for e-2Ws, e-rickshaws and e-3Ws to end by March 2026

EV car sales nearly double in July; two-wheeler demand slips: FADA data

Passenger EV sales surged 93% YoY in July 2025, even as electric two-wheeler volumes fell 4.3% due to production cuts and soft demand, FADA data showed

No production impact from rare earth magnet shortage: Tata Motors CFO

In an earnings call, he said teams are working to sort out the problem and the company is continuing to de-risk itself, and is confident of de-risking itself completely

Govt body NRDC suggests mandatory policy framework for zero emissions

ZEV credits will be calculated based on the difference between the ZEV-mandated requirements and the number of vehicles sold by the manufacturer

Build competitiveness, diversify export markets amid US tariff scare: ACMA

ACMA says US tariffs on select Indian imports, including auto parts, present short-term challenges but highlight the need for improved competitiveness and export diversity

Auto sales fall 4.3% in July, hurt by Trump tariffs, IT job cuts, rains

Two-wheeler sales contract 6.5% as Indian auto industry 'applies the brakes': Fada

US tariffs pose near-term challenges for auto component makers: ACMA

ACMA is confident that the long-standing and strategic trade relationship between India and the US will serve as a strong foundation for continued dialogue and resolution

Auto sales fall 4% in July; PV, two-wheeler demand drags retail volumes

Passenger vehicle and two-wheeler sales saw Y-o-Y declines in July even as tractor sales rose 11% and commercial vehicle demand held steady, says Fada

Two-thirds of petrol vehicle owners oppose government's E20 fuel mandate

Survey highlights mileage drop and cost concerns among older vehicle owners; industry urges phased transition to higher ethanol blends

SUN Mobility rewires old scooters for a green electric second life

Retrofit push targets India's 200 million ICE scooters; eyes expansion in Africa and Southeast Asia

Vietnamese auto major VinFast inaugurates EV assembly unit in Thoothukudi

The plant was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. VinFast Tamil Nadu is the company's third operational plant and the fifth project in its global manufacturing network