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Five per cent someone: What kind of ride is Tesla likely to have in India

Initially, Elon Musk's Tesla will address only 5-6% of India's light vehicles market. What kind of ride is it likely to have?

US govt opens investigation into Ford recall for Bronco gasoline leaks

The agency moved with unusual speed, posting documents detailing the recall query just two days after the recall was made public

Passenger vehicle wholesales up 8.4% at 4,218,746 units in FY24: Siam

The overall passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 3,890,114 units in fiscal year 2022-23

Tamil Nadu to pitch itself aggressively as manufacturing site for Tesla

Tesla's Chief Executive Officer is set to visit India and meet with PM Modi, who's seeking a third term in office in federal elections starting later this month

Silent drive: Electric vehicle capital Hosur navigates the election circuit

Beyond the buzz of Ola and Tata, Hosur ignites India's electric evolution, quietly

Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in March quarter was Mercedes Benz

Overall luxury car sales have grown 14% in first three months of 2024

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India reports best ever retail sales in FY24

The automaker said it plans to introduce nine new models this year in the country, including three new battery electric vehicles (BEVs)

German premium car manufacturers struggle to revive demand in China

Carmakers are facing a challenging year, forecasting stable or lower returns and slower sales growth as they invest in revamping their line-ups to tackle growing competition

BMW EV sales surge in Q1 even as rivals struggle with weak demand

Customer deliveries of battery-powered models such as BMW's i4, iX1 and i7 jumped 41% in the three months through March compared to the same period last year, the company said Wednesday

Muted exports for auto sector in FY25 amid weak overseas demand: Ind-Ra

A slowdown in demand from both domestic commercial vehicle manufacturers and subdued exports could limit revenue growth to a range of 6-8 per cent year-over-year

Govt approves 11 EV manufacturers for receiving incentives under EMPS

EMPS scheme offers subsidies for e2W and e3W to sustain the growth in EV sales in the country

China's EV makers order record number of ships to support car exports

BYD alone exported over 240,000 cars in 2023, about 8 per cent of its global sales, and plans to export up to 400,000 this year

Truck rentals remained flat in March 2024: Shriram Mobility Bulletin

According to industry sources, truck rentals were stable as corporates were seen rushing in March year-end to fulfil their targets

Tesla investors brace for potential back-to-back vehicle sales decline

The carmaker faces a tough year-ago comparison in the current period, Ben Kallo, who rates Tesla's stock the equivalent of a buy, said in a note published Tuesday

Electric vehicle retail sales grow across segments in FY24, says Fada

Tata Motors led the segment with registrations of 64,217 units, up 66 per cent over 38,728 units in the 2022-23 financial year

BMW Group India begins Q1 2024 with 51% sales growth to 3,680 units

Luxury Class cars also performed well, with a 152 per cent growth for BMW. Models like the 7 Series, X7, and the new XM played a key role in this achievement

BMW Group reports highest-ever first quarter car sales at 3,680 units

The company sales rose 51 per cent in the first quarter of this fiscal as compared to 2,440 units in the January-March quarter of 2022-23

China commerce minister begins Europe trip defending Chinese EV sector

Wang reiterated Beijing's stance that Chinese EV makers did not depend on subsidies to gain a competitive advantage, according to a statement published by the commerce ministry on Monday

Tata Motors reports 11% increase in JLR Q4 sales to 114,038 units

Full-year sales for the financial year 2024 also climbed 22% to 431,733 units, the company said in a statement

Safety issue: Toyota to oversee model certification at subsidiary Daihatsu

Toyota Motor Corp. will take a leadership role in various areas, including product development and procurement, said Masahiro Inoue, who took the helm of Daihatsu in March