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Tesla expands offering in India, launches Model Y variant at ₹50.89 lakh

The introduction of Model Y Premium rear-wheel drive in India follows the launch of the company's second model, a three-row six-seater SUV Model YL priced at ₹61.99 lakh last month

EV bookings jump 2.5x since West Asia conflict: TaMo MD Shailesh Chandra

Higher ethanol blending beyond E20 may reduce fuel efficiency, increase component wear, he added

V-Green, ChargeZone partner to build EV charging infra for VinFast India

As part of the next phase of expansion, nearly 100 additional co-branded charging stations are planned for deployment over the next six months

India trails peers in electric cars' share of total vehicle sales

Global EV race leaves India trailing despite ambitious 2030 targets

Hyundai Motor India hikes vehicle prices by ₹12,800 on rising input costs

Hyundai Motor India will raise vehicle prices by up to ₹12,800 as rising input and operational costs pressure automakers

50% older petrol vehicle owners report mileage drop after E20, finds survey

A recent LocalCircles study found that 29 per cent of petrol vehicle owners also faced unusual engine wear and tear as India pushes ahead with higher ethanol fuel blends beyond E20

Ferrari unveils Luce, its first EV: Check features and public reactions

Ferrari's first all-electric car enters the ultra-luxury EV segment as the Italian brand bets on exclusivity, technology, and performance despite slowing demand for premium EVs

TVS Motor tops global rankings in 'durable consumer goods' stocks

TVS Motor Company has been ranked the world's top durable consumer goods stock by WirtschaftsWoche and BCG after delivering strong shareholder returns and robust financial growth

Tyre, auto-component firms hint at fresh price hikes amid input cost rise

Tyre and auto-component makers raise prices as raw material and energy inflation erodes margins

West Asia conflict: EV cost edge sharpens amid rising fuel prices

Petrol, diesel have seen cumulative hike of ₹5 per litre in May

West Asia war hasn't hit output, demand: Honda Cars India CEO Nakajima

Honda Cars India says West Asia conflict has caused supply-chain and logistics issues but has not affected production or consumer demand in India

Honda to launch over 10 new models in India by 2030, including EVs

Japanese automaker Honda will launch its first full electric vehicle in the second half of the ongoing fiscal in the country, HCIL President and CEO Takashi Nakajima said

Global OEMs, new homegrown player seek 5% GST benefit for REEVs

Global automakers want India to extend concessional EV tax rates to range-extended electric vehicles, arguing the technology can ease range anxiety during the EV transition

Sajjan Jindal's JSW Motors secures ₹8,000 crore SBI funding for EV push

SBI will partly fund JSW Motors Ltd.'s 'greenfield manufacturing facility' in Maharashtra, and may sell down part of the exposure to other lenders in the event of demand in the secondary loan market

Uber, JSW Group team up to develop EVs for India's ride-hailing market

Partnership will focus on developing and deploying locally tailored electric vehicles as Uber expands its electric mobility push in India

Punjab tops FY26 passenger vehicles sales growth, Gujarat in two-wheelers

SIAM data showed Punjab posted the sharpest rise in passenger vehicle sales, while Gujarat led growth in two-wheeler volumes during FY26

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava puts biogas ahead of hybrids

Cleaner fuel deserves stronger incentives, says Bhargava

ICRA projects 3-5% growth in domestic two-wheeler volumes for FY27

Credit rating agency says domestic two-wheeler wholesale volumes may grow 3-5% in FY27, while exports and electric vehicle demand continue to support the industry

BIS lays groundwork for new E22-E30 fuel blends amid ethanol push

BIS has issued standards for E22-E30 fuel blends as India prepares the technical framework for higher ethanol use in petrol-powered vehicles

Royal Enfield sets sight on Tada in Andhra Pradesh for ₹2,500 cr facility

Royal Enfield plans ₹2,500 crore greenfield manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh