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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

Move over incentives, time for 'soft' mandates on EVs: Niti Aayog

The Aayog suggested the initial mandates be limited to only a certain segment of the vehicle fleet and need not be extremely stringent to begin with to avoid any strong backlash

Bumpy road ahead? US tariffs likely to weigh on auto parts makers

An Icra report indicated that India was at a disadvantage to rivals like Japan, Vietnam, and Indonesia

Jaguar Land Rover names Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji as CEO, replacing Mardell

Last week, a spokesperson for JLR said Mardell would step down after being at the helm for three years

NITI Aayog pitches for National EV policy with clear targets, timelines

The report called for establishing a National EV policy with clear targets and timelines, and a regulatory framework with phased EV mandates

Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh lead in NITI's Electric Mobility Index

According to the Aayog, Delhi, Maharashtra and Chandigarh have emerged as frontrunners in the overall IEMI score, reflecting the robust ecosystems

Tesla to open second India showroom in Delhi's Aerocity on Aug 11: Report

Tesla will open its second showroom in India at Delhi's Aerocity on August 11, following its Mumbai launch and Model Y debut

Cleaner fuel, lower mileage: Will ethanol blend hurt your car engines?

Ethanol can promote corrosion of metal components, and strip deposits from fuel systems, potentially clogging filters and lines. So higher the blend, higher the chances of old engines getting affected

From Mahindra to Hyundai: Upcoming 7-seater SUVs set to launch in India

The 7-seater segment is expected to grow in the coming years. The growth will be accelerated by the launch of new models in 2025-26. Let's look at the upcoming 7-seater vehicles in India

Tesla launches first charging station in India at BKC, Mumbai: Details here

Tesla first charging facility in Mumbai features superchargers and AC stalls; three more charging locations to open in Mumbai this quarter

VinFast lines up big India plans; TN plant to start production on August 4

Dealers see spike in customer interest

VinFast in talks to boost local sourcing as first Indian plant opens

The firm is in discussions with several of its current component suppliers, and some want to shift part of their production to the industrial park in India, VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau said

Just 1/5th of auto PLI firms have products cleared for incentives

These companies have received clearance for 107 model and component variants, having met the DVA threshold, based on data available till July 31

Renault sees India as export hub, completes Chennai unit takeover

French automaker gets fair trade regulator's approval for deal as it plans four new cars

Swedish car giant Volvo Cars India expects modest sales growth this year

Volvo Cars India anticipates flat sales growth in 2025 due to a combination of macroeconomic challenges and forex fluctuations but remains optimistic about 2026 and 2027

July PV dispatches flat amid high inventory, festive season to boost demand

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches show flat growth in July, but experts remain optimistic that the festive season and monsoon will revive demand

Tesla to inaugurate first India supercharging station in Mumbai next week

American electric car maker Tesla on Friday said it will launch its first charging station in Mumbai next week.