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Driving sustainability: Ride-hailing firms accelerate EV growth plans

As BluSmart strengthens its presence, other platforms in the ride-hailing and electric mobility segment are also putting their expansion plans in fast lane

Why is Tata Motors thirsting for competition despite losing EV market share

Chandra says when the market expands, one benefits from a wider portfolio, but when the market is not growing, products start cannibalising among themselves

Tata Motors' new EVs promise over 500 km range on a single charge

This has been made possible by declining global costs of battery cells for EVs

Luxury on wheels: Over 6 high-end cars sold every hour in India in 2024

India's luxury car market sees rapid growth, with over 50,000 units expected to be sold in 2025, supported by rising wealth, new model launches, and a thriving affluent class

Can the Honda-Nissan merger transform India's automotive landscape?

Mitsubishi, in which Nissan is the largest shareholder, is also part of the merger talks but will decide by the end of January

EV funding in India drops 37% from 2022 to 2024 amid policy, sales slowdown

The PM-E drive, scheme launched in October, excludes subsidies for electric four-wheelers and hybrid vehicles, significantly impacting equipment manufacturers

Women in auto sector grapple with low wages, surging finger injuries

It reveals a worrying surge in crush injuries among women, with cases increasing from 19 in 2019 to 321 in 2024

Just 12 OEMs achieve 50% domestic value addition target in PLI-Auto

The champion OEMs include Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ola Electric Technologies, Eicher Motors, TVS Motor Company, and Bajaj Auto

Auto parts traders in Delhi boycott biz with B'desh amid ongoing tensions

The move follows reports of violence against 'Hindus' and 'attacks' on temples in Bangladesh

CRISIL analysis: Automobile sector faces mixed fortunes amid rural revival

Rural demand had been subdued in the past few financial years owing to low farm profitability because of erratic monsoon and the outsized impact of the pandemic on rural incomes

Shift and diverge: Why mergers of carmakers like Honda-Nissan often crash

Combining two large, global manufacturing operations is an incredibly difficult feat that involves reconciling different technologies, models, and approaches to doing business

Kia Syros 2025 variants explained: Bookings starting from January next year

The Syros, Kia India's much awaited compact SUV for the Indian automobile industry, is here. Prices are anticipated to be out next month with bookings opening on 3 January 2025

Here's all you need to know about auto industry's journey for 2025

The car market leader is looking for accelerated growth in the coming years

Renault-Nissan's Indian ties in question amid Honda-Nissan merger talks

Nissan Motor India declined to comment on the matter. Honda Cars India too did not comment

Do you need to pay 18% GST on 'loss margin' of EV resale? Explained

GST on resale of used vehicles by businesses has been raised to 18% from 12%, bringing the used EV market at par with other petrol and diesel vehicles

Indian car buyers prefer physical dealerships over online platforms: Survey

The survey highlighted that India provides a compelling blueprint for balancing the rising digital demand with a deeply rooted, trust- driven car-buying culture

Kia Syros debut: A premium subcompact SUV that redefines space and comfort

The new Kia Syros is positioned between the Sonet and Seltos, offering more space on the inside like compact SUVs along with a well-loaded cabin with the latest tech and creature comforts

Four OEMs express interest in manufacturing e-ambulances: MHI official

This initiative aims to bolster the country's medical sector, which currently operates approximately 50,000 ambulances

In growth lane: Exports of passenger vehicles, 2-wheelers surge in 2024

Over 14% of passenger vehicles and 16% of two-wheelers manufactured in the country were exported between January and November

With new launches, expansions, every fifth scooter may be electric in FY26

E-scooters are projected to end FY25 with a penetration rate of 13-15 per cent