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Sarla Aviation unveils prototype air taxi, may launch flying taxis by 2028

The company said it plans to eventually extend its offering to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and other major cities post the Bengaluru launch and the services will be priced at par with current

Piyush Goyal asks auto component industry to reduce import dependency

The minister said that certain companies in India that are still importing automobile components will be out of competition as domestic products are more competitive than foreign ones

Maruti plans fast charging boost, battery rentals at India auto show

Maruti is also considering battery rental services as a solution to address what many experts view as a pain point that hinders EV adoption in India

India's share in global mobility supply chains growing: Piyush Goyal

The expo, he said, will serve as a call to action for global partnerships, inviting international investors to tap into India's growing consumer base and business-friendly ecosystem

PM Modi to open Bharat Mobility Expo, over 100 launches of auto expected

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, scheduled from January 17-22, will bring the entire value chain of the mobility ecosystem

Carmakers in India plan EV onslaught in 2025 despite slowing global demand

Electric cars will take centre stage at India's five-day auto show in New Delhi starting Friday with models from new Vietnamese entrant Vinfast shown alongside Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra

Rural sales could rebound in 'big way' in next 4-8 quarters: Hero Moto CEO

Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, recorded seven per cent increase in volume sales to 5.9 million units in 2024, with rural areas accounting for about 55 per cent of total sales

All eyes on EV launches, Chinese 'presence' at expanded Auto Expo

Nearly 40 new products expected to be showcased or launched at the biennial event

Form panel to consider phasing out petrol, diesel vehicles: HC to Maha govt

The order was passed on a public interest litigation that the HC had taken up on its own in 2023 over the city's poor Air Quality Index (AQI)

Pakistan cuts charging stations' power tariff by 45% to boost EV adoption

The government is also planning to introduce financing schemes for e-bikes and the conversion of two- and three-wheeled petrol vehicles

Strong case for GST reduction on 2-wheelers up to 125 cc: Hero MotoCorp CEO

Besides, the government should continue on the path for long-term growth, stability and investments so capex investments, should continue to increase, he said

Auto Expo 2025 Guide: Expected Launches, Free Tickets, and Key Dates

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, previously known as the Auto Expo will take place in Delhi from Jan 17 to 22, 2025. The occasion will showcase brands like Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki, and others

Amid competition & delays, Volkswagen faces another year without new EVs

The manufacturer's deliveries risk slumping again because its namesake VW brand doesn't have a new electric car coming in 2025

64% consumers may choose EV as their next vehicle in 2025: TCS study

Among the challenges, cost of vehicles, maintenance, charging time, charging infrastructure, and range were identified as key factors influencing consumer decisions when considering purchasing an EV

Passenger vehicle dispatches hit record 4.3 million units in 2024

Sales grew 11.4% in December as several OEMs continued with their festive discounts

Tata Motors, Hyundai launch new variants of old cars in Jan to boost sales

The footfall only picks up in the second half of January after festivals like Makar Sankranti and Pongal

Automobile dispatches grow 12% in 2024 driven by consumer sentiment: Siam

However, commercial vehicles posted a slight dip of 3 per cent in 2024 compared to the preceding year, posting sales of 9.5 lakh units, though signs of growth are visible in Q3 of 2024-25

Hyundai India's slow EV ramp-up hurts its decarbonisation plan: Greenpeace

Hyundai and Kia saw their per-vehicle tailpipe emissions drop in their major markets of Europe and South Korea between 2018 and 2023

Hyundai Motor India expects passenger EV market to double in 2 years

Hyundai India's Chief Operating Officer Tarun Garg says an improving ecosystem may help passenger EV penetration touch 17 per cent by 2030 from the current 2.4 per cent

Luxury electric vehicle retail sales in 2024 clock 6.7% growth: Fada

Top luxury OEMs together sold 2,809 EVs in 2024, against 2,633 units in 2023