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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
 "Maruti Suzuki Escudo to launch this Diwali, set to challenge Creta, 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
 "Renault, Volkswagen, Skoda continue to struggle to boost sales in India")
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
 "Fearing China rivals, Stellantis and Renault lobby EU for fewer rules")
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
 "Tata Motors expects to achieve 30% EV penetration ahead of target: Chandra")
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
 "No fuel in Delhi for old vehicles registered anywhere in India from July 1")
Rare earth-free EV motor 3 years away, says Montra MD Jalaj Gupta
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 -- imposed stricter export controls in April 2025
 "Rare earth-free EV motor 3 years away, says Montra MD Jalaj Gupta")
Tesla to launch India showrooms in July with China-made Model Y EVs
Tesla will open its first showrooms in India in July, starting with Mumbai and New Delhi, bringing in China-made Model Y EVs as it seeks growth amid slower sales in Europe and China
 "Tesla to launch India showrooms in July with China-made Model Y EVs")
TI Clean Mobility aims for $1 billion turnover by FY30 with EV push
The company has completed raising of Rs 3,000 crore and currently investments are ongoing in various aspects, including new product development, Managing Director Jalaj Gupta said
 "TI Clean Mobility aims for $1 billion turnover by FY30 with EV push")
Govt may raise motor third-party insurance premiums by up to 10% soon
The hike, likely to take effect by October 2025 or April 2026, aims to ease pressure on insurers facing rising claims, especially from commercial vehicles and pandemic-era payouts
 "Govt may raise motor third-party insurance premiums by up to 10% soon")
Tractor sales in India may grow 4-7% in FTY26 on monsoon boost: ICRA
Pre-buying ahead of the TREM V emission norms, proposed to take effect from April 1, 2026, could further aid volume growth, ICRA said in a statement
 "Tractor sales in India may grow 4-7% in FTY26 on monsoon boost: ICRA")
Govt announces annual FASTag pass for ₹3,000, effective August 15
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the pass will be valid for a year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips
 "Govt announces annual FASTag pass for ₹3,000, effective August 15")
Musk reveals Tesla robotaxi rollout plans: What is it, how does it work?
Elon Musk says Tesla will tentatively launch its first robotaxi service in Austin on June 22, combining Full Self-Driving software and Model Y vehicles in a bid to outpace rivals
 "Musk reveals Tesla robotaxi rollout plans: What is it, how does it work?")
Indian Railways now transports 20% of cars produced across the country
In 2014, only 1 per cent of India's automobiles were transported through railways
 "Indian Railways now transports 20% of cars produced across the country")
India's auto firms to give double-digit salary hikes in FY26: Deloitte
Driven by demand for EV, AI and automation roles, the automotive industry is set to give the highest salary hikes in FY26, outpacing most other Indian sectors
 "India's auto firms to give double-digit salary hikes in FY26: Deloitte")
India's CV industry quietly begins shift to hydrogen-powered vehicles
Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors and Daimler lead India's shift to hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles as pilot trials expand under the National Green Hydrogen Mission
 "India's CV industry quietly begins shift to hydrogen-powered vehicles")
Passenger vehicle dispatches dip marginally in May, two-wheelers edge up
Passenger vehicle dispatches were down by 0.8 per cent to 344,656 units
 "Passenger vehicle dispatches dip marginally in May, two-wheelers edge up")
Ultraviolette revs up electric vehicle play with 2 launches in Paris
F77 MACH 2 and SuperStreet mark Ultraviolette's EU entry; India-based electric motorcycle maker eyes Germany, France, Italy and more in phase one
 "Ultraviolette revs up electric vehicle play with 2 launches in Paris")
Commuters feel pinch as bike-taxi firms halt ops after Karnataka HC order
Not just the customers, bike-taxi drivers are also left stranded as many depended on the service for their livelihood
 "Commuters feel pinch as bike-taxi firms halt ops after Karnataka HC order")
Bike taxi drivers in Bengaluru plead for relief as Karnataka ban begins
Workers urge lawmakers to regulate rather than shut down the sector as Karnataka's High Court decision enforces ban, hitting gig workers dependent on the service
 "Bike taxi drivers in Bengaluru plead for relief as Karnataka ban begins")
JLR trims FY26 margin forecast to 5%-7% as US tariffs cast shadow
JLR's EBIT margin forecast was also below its reported margin of 8.5 per cent for the previous fiscal year
 "JLR trims FY26 margin forecast to 5%-7% as US tariffs cast shadow")