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Net-zero emissions: Auto industry lobbies to extend 'ICE age' till 2055
The industry has conveyed to the BEE that it continues to rely heavily on ICE vehicles
 "Net-zero emissions: Auto industry lobbies to extend 'ICE age' till 2055")
Mahindra, Uno Minda eye making rare earth magnets in India as China curbs bite
Mahindra and Uno Minda are exploring rare earth magnet manufacturing in India as the government considers incentives and stockpiling amid Chinese export curbs
 "Mahindra, Uno Minda eye making rare earth magnets in India as China curbs bite")
Premium motorcycles may account for 22% of total market by 2030: Crisil
Market share of premium motorcycles, engine capacity greater than 150 cc, increased to 19 per cent last fiscal from 14 per cent in fiscal 2019
 "Premium motorcycles may account for 22% of total market by 2030: Crisil")
No immediate production impact due to rare-earth crunch: JSW MG Motor
Company says parts pipeline remains steady for now as orders placed in April are arriving; rare-earth supply disruption remains under close watch for future impact
 "No immediate production impact due to rare-earth crunch: JSW MG Motor")
Tata AutoComp, Skoda form joint venture to enter rail components business
New co to make rolling stock parts via multi-million euro investment in India
 "Tata AutoComp, Skoda form joint venture to enter rail components business")
India's lithium-ion battery demand to reach 115 GWh by 2030: ICEA
EVs to drive India's lithium-ion battery demand to 115 GWh by 2030, ICEA report says, warning of $5 bn import exposure and underutilised recycling capacity
 "India's lithium-ion battery demand to reach 115 GWh by 2030: ICEA")
India's electric vehicle sales surged in June; slow start for e2Ws: Fada
India's EV market continued to expand in June 2025, with a notable rise in passenger vehicle sales. However, the two-wheeler segment saw a dip in H1 performance due to a weak start to the year
 "India's electric vehicle sales surged in June; slow start for e2Ws: Fada")
Hyundai Motor India and IIT-M team up to fuel H2 technology dreams
Hyundai Motor India has teamed up with IIT Madras and Guidance Tamil Nadu to launch the Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre, aimed at advancing green hydrogen technology and India's clean energy future
 "Hyundai Motor India and IIT-M team up to fuel H2 technology dreams")
Rare-earth magnet crisis a wake-up call for auto parts makers: Acma
ACMA highlights the vulnerability in India's auto component supply chain following China's rare earth magnet curbs, urging rapid localisation to mitigate risks
 "Rare-earth magnet crisis a wake-up call for auto parts makers: Acma")
Tata Motors' global wholesales fall 9% in Q1, led by JLR and PV segments
Tata Motors Group's global wholesales fell 9% YoY in Q1 FY26, reaching 2,99,664 units, with declines in both commercial and passenger vehicles, including Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).
 "Tata Motors' global wholesales fall 9% in Q1, led by JLR and PV segments")
Uttar Pradesh plans ₹700 cr EV park near freight corridor in Kanpur
The project will be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, and will span 500 acres
EV sales rise 28.6% in June; electric PVs, CVs lead growth: Fada
Fada data shows electric car sales nearly doubled in June 2025, two-wheelers grew 32%, and commercial EVs more than doubled
 "EV sales rise 28.6% in June; electric PVs, CVs lead growth: Fada")
Auto component industry seeks national strategy on critical materials
Terming the rare earth shortages as a major concern, ACMA President Shradha Suri Marwah said that the industry is agile and has started to work on alternative solutions
 "Auto component industry seeks national strategy on critical materials")
Auto sales shrug off rare earth, US tariff clouds to log June gains
Increase nearly 5%; retail sales of PVs see 2.5% rise, according to Fada data
 "Auto sales shrug off rare earth, US tariff clouds to log June gains")
Tech hegemony: Now, China's rare-earth experts face travel restrictions
This move by China means Indian auto companies will be left with only one option - to import the full motors powered by the magnets - which will only increase the cost of the vehicle
 "Tech hegemony: Now, China's rare-earth experts face travel restrictions")
Fueling Change: How CNG is transforming India's passenger car landscape
According to a report by Equirus, CNG has been steadily increasing across regions over the past one year, with the East region led by Bihar witnessing a significant increase
 "Fueling Change: How CNG is transforming India's passenger car landscape")
Jaguar Land Rover sees 11% drop in Q1 dispatches to global dealers
The UK market was the most impacted by the planned cessation of the legacy Jaguar models
 "Jaguar Land Rover sees 11% drop in Q1 dispatches to global dealers")
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India to manage Bentley operations from July 2025
SAVWIPL becomes Bentley's exclusive importer and distributor in India from July 2025, establishing Bentley India and expanding its luxury portfolio in the country
 "Skoda Auto Volkswagen India to manage Bentley operations from July 2025")
Geopolitical tensions, US tariffs may hit India's auto sales, warns Fada
Retail volumes fell 9.4 per cent in June from a month ago and the average time a car stayed in a showroom, or inventory days, rose to about 55 days from 52-53 days in May
 "Geopolitical tensions, US tariffs may hit India's auto sales, warns Fada")
Steep car discounts mark H1, two-wheeler sales hold firm in rural India
Passenger vehicle makers are offering deep discounts to clear unsold 2024 stock, while two-wheeler companies stay cautious amid steady demand and manageable inventories
 "Steep car discounts mark H1, two-wheeler sales hold firm in rural India")