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Wireless charging for electric vehicles getting closer to reality: Report

This is the promise of wireless EV charging, an inductive transfer of electrons that would eliminate the need for all those pesky cords

JSW Group, Volkswagen in talks for electric vehicle joint venture in India

This proposed project with Volkswagen would be distinct from the joint venture already underway with SAIC Motor Corp, wherein JSW Group holds a 35% stake

Renault India partners BLS E-Services for enhancing sales in rural market

Automaker Renault India on Tuesday said it has partnered with technology-enabled digital service provider BLS E-Services to enhance availability and accessibility of its vehicles in rural India.

40% consumers want EV range to be above 400 kms per charge: Deloitte survey

The preference for an internal combustion engine-run vehicle fell to 49 per cent in 2024 from 53 per cent in 2023. In India, the survey polled 1,000 consumers

Is 2024 the year when electric cars finally come to the automotive party?

Most of the big carmakers are eligible for PLI. It will help them reduce their costs. Carmakers also see India as a potential hub for electric car exports

Mitsubishi to enter Indian car market with over 30% stake in TVS Mobility

Leveraging TVS Mobility's existing network of approximately 150 outlets, the new venture will also establish dedicated stores for each car brand

Harley-Davidson, Triumph blaze a trail, give Royal Enfield a tough ride

Make waves in above 350cc segment, growing demand spurs production growth

Expect 2W industry to see double-digit revenue growth: Hero MotoCorp

The country's largest two-wheeler maker, which reported a total income of Rs 10,031 crore in the October-December quarter this fiscal, also expects the entry level segment to do better going ahead

Hyundai recalls more than 90,000 Genesis vehicles in US due to fire risk

The recall includes certain 2015-2016 Genesis, 2017-2019 Genesis G80, Genesis G90, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles

UP emerges as top state in total vehicle sales, Maharashtra 2nd: SIAM

As per data from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Uttar Pradesh clocked a total sales of 8,22,472 units across passenger and commercial vehicles; and two and three-wheeler categories

India outpaces peers in light vehicle sales growth: S&P Global Mobility

Sales grew 35% in CY23 compared to pre-pandemic level of CY19

Ola Electric slashes prices of three S1 models by up to Rs 25,000

Besides Ola Electric, several EV players such as Ather, Okaya, and Bajaj have slashed the prices of their products to make electric vehicles more affordable and accelerate their adoption in India

CV growth worries, sustainable margin gains key concerns for Bosch

While localisation efforts and margin improvement are medium-term positives, the immediate trigger is the healthy Q3 show

Royal Enfield partners with K-Rides Motosiklet to enter Turkiye market

The first flagship store is set to open in Istanbul this spring, Royal Enfield said in a statement

BYD to launch Seal EV Sedan in India on March 5, check full update here

Tesla's rival, BYD, is launching its third model Seal EV Sedan in India on March 5, 2024. The Seal EV dimensions are 4,800 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width and 1,460 mm in height

Ola Electric cuts its scooter prices by up to Rs 25,000. Details here

Ola Electric's chairman and managing director Bhavish Aggarwal, in a recent tweet, announced a significant price reduction on their range of e-scooters

Mahindra & Mahindra to use Volkswagen electric components, battery cells

The Indian company will be the first external partner to use the unified cell, a new cell technology that Volkswagen plans to use for 80% of its battery cells and promises will reduce costs by half

Tata group considering spinoff of battery business Agratas Energy Storage

A listing may value Agratas at $5 billion to $10 billion depending on its growth and market sentiment, they said. A representative for Tata declined to comment

Tractor industry sales likely to dip 5% due to agri activities slowdown

The market leader in tractors in India, Mahindra and Mahindra, felt that the year would end with around 900,000 units in sales compared to 945,000 units sold in 2022-23

Commercial vehicle sales likely to enter into a downcycle in 2024-25

Volumes are expected to dip by 4-7 percent