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AI investment in auto industry may collapse by 2029, warns report

A new Gartner report has predicted that by 2029, only 5 per cent of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth, starkly less than the 95 per cent currently engaged

Ford to use Renault tech, plants for affordable European EVs to beat China

Given the withdrawal of EV support from US President Donald Trump's administration, the No. 2 US automaker faces the dual expense of investing in combustion-engine models

GST 2.0 tilts scales towards ICE; electric vehicle penetration softens

Electric car sales grew by 63% YoY in November; but penetration fell to 3.7% below the pre-GST rate cut level of 5%

PV retail sales up 20% in November, inventory down to 44-46 days: Fada

Besides GST benefits, the jump was aided by the marriage season, better supply of high-waiting models, and sustained push from compact sport utility vehicles

Past gets a second drive as Indian carmakers revive legacy nameplates

Indian automakers are reviving legacy nameplates to leverage brand recall and stand out in a crowded market, as classic badges like Sierra, Safari, Baleno and Scorpio return to attract buyers

Auto industry weighed down by forex pressure as rupee depreciates

With the rupee weakening against the euro and dollar, luxury and mass-market automakers are preparing steep price hikes as rising import and semiconductor costs squeeze margins

After E20, India should now focus on flex fuel: Toyota country head

Toyota's India head says the country should now push flex-fuel vehicles, calling for lower taxes and pricing support as E20 stabilises and higher blends prove impractical for legacy fleets

India e-2W registrations cross 1.18 million; TVS leads, Ola slips in Nov

India's electric two-wheeler market grew 10% in January-November 2025 to 1.18 million registrations. TVS and Bajaj led, while Ola fell sharply in November, Vahan data shows

Domestic PV wholesales rose 21% in November, fuelled by GST cuts

Banerjee said that the wholesales in December are also expected to be good as the production team is working overtime to satisfy the high demand

May have to discontinue small cars if CAFE targets unjust: Maruti

Maruti Suzuki warns that unworkable CAFE-3 emission targets could force small, low-emission cars off the road, urging realistic norms and pushing back against industry claims on safety and exemptions

Carmakers report strong November sales growth on GST-driven demand surge

Market leader Maruti Suzuki reported a 21 per cent year-on-year rise in domestic sales, driven by sport utility vehicles as well as small cars like Alto

Hyundai sales rise 9% to 66,840 units in November on strong demand

In the domestic market, the automaker sold 50,340 units, as compared with 48,246 units in November 2024, registering a growth of 4 per cent

CAFE weight relief will hit EV momentum in India: M&M, Tata Motors

Draft CAFE norms distort level playing field, they added

The white-glove way: A world where a car means your wish is my command

From school admissions to red-carpet galas, automakers are redefining luxury with concierge care that transforms ownership into an all-access lifestyle

What lies ahead: The most anticipated luxury car and bike launches

India's luxury auto scene is shifting into high gear, with superbikes, EVs, and reimagined icons set to redefine performance and design. The season ahead promises pure velocity wrapped in luxury

The next turn: How taxes and trade deals are reshaping luxury car prices

GST 2.0, which levies a flat 40 per cent tax on luxury vehicles, has spurred renewed enthusiasm. Prices have fallen by 6-8 per cent

For life on the move: Bespoke accessories to elevate your car and bike

From pet ramps to leather jackets and Italian carry-ons, these bespoke car and bike accessories blend performance, elegance, and everyday utility-perfect for travellers who live life in motion

Runway ride: Five designers bring the spirit of the open road to couture

Where leather, legacy, and speed collide: Five designers reinvent biker style for the runway, turning the road's rebellion, nostalgia, and power into couture with a pulse

Rolls-Royces to Fords: How collectors are preserving India's motoring soul

From handcrafted parts to million-rupee rebuilds, the people reviving India's automotive past

Wheels of time: How India's love affair with luxury cars, bikes has evolved

From the splendour of the maharajas to the sophistication of the mindful motorist: How India's love affair with luxury cars and bikes has evolved