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Accenture LearnVantage, IIT Madras team up to skill talent for SDV domain

Accenture LearnVantage and IIT Madras's CAAR launch training programme to equip OEMs and GCCs with talent for building software-defined vehicles across key systems

Rare earth curbs to affect ICE vehicles as well: Automobile industry

China accounts for about 70 per cent of global rare earth mining and nearly 90 per cent of rare earth magnet production, giving it overwhelming leverage in this segment

The times, they are a-changing: Anand Mahindra flags geopolitical flux

Mahindra likens global flux to Samudra Manthan and urges Indian industry to embrace innovation, invest in manufacturing, and act swiftly to capture supply chain realignment

Indian auto delegation yet to leave for China for rare earth magnets talks

Around 40-50 industry executives have received visas last month, but are still awaiting a formal nod from the Chinese authorities for the meetings on the matter

Consensus goes for a toss over question of weight in car CAFE norms

The new proposal made by the auto major goes against the consensus position submitted to the government in December 2024 after months of industry-wide consultation

Delhi to impound old vehicles at fuel stations starting July 1: CAQM

Delhi Transport Commissioner Niharika Rai said any EOL vehicle detected at the fuel stations will be impounded on the spot

Govt proposes green-blue number plates for hydrogen fuel vehicles

In case of private vehicles, the number plate's top half will be green and bottom half will be blue, while figures will be in white

Strong EV lineup pushes hybrids to the back seat; penetration hits 4.4%

EVs are taxed at 5% while hybrid vehicles attract an overall tax rate of 43%

Rare earth magnet shortage will be resolved soon: Toyota's Vikram Gulati

India's automobile industry is currently facing a rare earth magnet shortage after China -- which supplies over 80 per cent of India's magnet imports

Tata Motors plans new Ace diesel variant without DEF, targets SCV recovery

Tata Motors plans to reintroduce its Ace diesel mini-truck without SCR tech to reduce total cost of ownership, while expanding rural presence with Intra range

India opens new application window to invite global EV manufacturers

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy launched a new portal inviting global electric vehicle manufacturers to invest and set up local units, aiming to make India as a global hub for EV manufacturing

Trust deficit drives first-time car buyers to new models, says new study

Most first-time car buyers last year preferred new over used cars, citing mistrust in the used market. Many feel used car prices are inflated, sometimes matching or exceeding new car costs

FASTag annual pass may cut toll road operators' revenues by 4-8%: Crisil

Crisil sees revenue loss of 4-8 per cent for toll road operators due to new FASTag annual pass scheme; compensation from NHAI will be key to limiting credit impact

Tata Motors has 'comfortable' stocks, supplies of rare-earth magnets

Company open to hybrids if market demands but thinks it is not a destination tech

Chennai-based Raptee lines up its own operating system for T30 bikes

Chennai-based Raptee.HV will begin delivery of India's first high-voltage EV motorcycle, the T30, featuring its own Linux-based OS and price parity with ICE rivals

Maruti Suzuki Escudo to launch this Diwali, set to challenge Creta, Seltos

Maruti Suzuki's new Escudo SUV, codenamed Y17, is expected to debut during Diwali 2025 with petrol, hybrid, and CNG options - poised to rival Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos

Renault, Volkswagen, Skoda continue to struggle to boost sales in India

Renault, Skoda, and Volkswagen have encountered multiple challenges in India despite their long presence in the market, said JATO Dynamics India President Ravi G Bhatia

Fearing China rivals, Stellantis and Renault lobby EU for fewer rules

Over the last two months, Stellantis Chairman John Elkann and Renault CEO Luca de Meo have engaged in a rare public campaign to get the European Union to consider the matter

Tata Motors expects to achieve 30% EV penetration ahead of target: Chandra

Looking for alternative sourcing for Rare earth magnets and focussing on right level of inventory, Chandra says

No fuel in Delhi for old vehicles registered anywhere in India from July 1

The Commission for Air Quality Management has formulated the plan to close the loophole Delhi residents use by registering their overage vehicles in other states