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Your next e-scooter may come with a BEE star rating for efficiency
BEE proposes voluntary one- to five-star labels for e2Ws based on energy efficiency
 "Your next e-scooter may come with a BEE star rating for efficiency")
Auto launches delayed despite heavy investments in digital tech: Report
Vehicle launches are running 9-15 months behind schedule despite significant spending on digital product development tools, according to a Vector Consulting Group study
 "Auto launches delayed despite heavy investments in digital tech: Report")
Tata Motors CV biz switches gear from trucks to wider mobility highway
Digital platforms, international operations and mobility services are emerging as key growth drivers as Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles seeks to reduce cyclicality
 "Tata Motors CV biz switches gear from trucks to wider mobility highway")
Bajaj Auto says ransomware attack impacts company and unit systems
The automaker said it initiated precautionary measures and response protocols after a ransomware attack affected its systems and those of subsidiary Bajaj Auto Technology
 "Bajaj Auto says ransomware attack impacts company and unit systems")
Forex issues delaying PLI applications, Siam writes to govt again
Seeks use of average forex rate for DVA calculations
 "Forex issues delaying PLI applications, Siam writes to govt again")
Using E20 petrol in old vehicles? Maintenance costs may rise up to ₹10,000
India's ethanol shift promises lower imports and support for farmers, but older vehicles and the informal repair network may carry the first consumer-level costs in coming years
 "Using E20 petrol in old vehicles? Maintenance costs may rise up to ₹10,000")
Indian passenger vehicle makers eye opportunity in UK's EV market via FTA
The free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, which is expected to help double two-way commerce to $ 100 billion by 2030, will come into force on July 15
 "Indian passenger vehicle makers eye opportunity in UK's EV market via FTA")
Two-wheeler industry to see moderate growth at 3-5% in FY27: Icra
The growth is expected to remain supported by improved affordability arising from GST rationalisation and replacement demand
 "Two-wheeler industry to see moderate growth at 3-5% in FY27: Icra")
VinFast India ties up with Tata Capital for dealers' financing solutions
VinFast Auto India has partnered with Tata Capital to offer inventory and working capital financing support to its dealer network
 "VinFast India ties up with Tata Capital for dealers' financing solutions")
e2W makers ramp up capacity as dealers flag shortages of high-demand models
Electric two-wheeler makers are expanding capacity as rising demand and model-specific shortages lead to longer delivery timelines in several markets
Tata Motors to hike commercial vehicles prices by up to 2.5% from July 1
The price increase will vary depending on the model and variant, Tata Motors said in a statement
 "Tata Motors to hike commercial vehicles prices by up to 2.5% from July 1")
JLR doubles down on North America amid slowing momentum in China
Jaguar will go all-electric, while Range Rover and Defender retain hybrid and combustion options as JLR pivots towards North America and future growth markets
 "JLR doubles down on North America amid slowing momentum in China")
Electric two-wheeler price hikes on anvil as PM E-Drive nears target
Electric two-wheeler makers prepare for the end of PM E-Drive incentives as subsidy allocations near exhaustion, raising the prospect of higher scooter prices
 "Electric two-wheeler price hikes on anvil as PM E-Drive nears target")
Domestic tractor wholesales likely to grow at 1-4% in FY27, says ICRA
ICRA expects tractor sales growth to moderate in FY27 as a high base and below-normal monsoon risks temper rural demand
 "Domestic tractor wholesales likely to grow at 1-4% in FY27, says ICRA")
MINI starts India production of Countryman C, prices SUV at ₹47.5 lakh
Locally manufactured SUV becomes the most affordable Countryman in India and strengthens MINI's domestic portfolio
 "MINI starts India production of Countryman C, prices SUV at ₹47.5 lakh")
Small cars, SUVs drive passenger vehicle sales to record high in May
Scooters powered highest-ever 2W volumes, shows Siam data
 "Small cars, SUVs drive passenger vehicle sales to record high in May")
Mercedes to expand PHEV line-up as buyers still prefer conventional cars
Mercedes-Benz India said plug-in hybrids could play a bigger role in its portfolio as most luxury-car buyers continue to favour conventional powertrains despite rising electric-vehicle adoption
 "Mercedes to expand PHEV line-up as buyers still prefer conventional cars")
Only 3% of end-of-life vehicles scrapped in three years: NITI Aayog
Just 350,000 of India's estimated 12 million end-of-life vehicles were scrapped through authorised channels between August 2022 and July 2025, highlighting gaps in the scrappage ecosystem
 "Only 3% of end-of-life vehicles scrapped in three years: NITI Aayog")
Green SM broadens India goals with airport, corporate mobility push
VinFast-backed Green SM plans to expand beyond ride hailing into airport transfers, corporate mobility and subscription services as it scales in India
 "Green SM broadens India goals with airport, corporate mobility push")
Carmakers embrace price hikes to offset rising input, manufacturing costs
Automakers are increasingly opting for smaller, more frequent price increases to offset rising input and manufacturing costs, rather than implementing annual hikes
 "Carmakers embrace price hikes to offset rising input, manufacturing costs")