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Mercedes may raise car prices in April if rupee weakens against euro

Mercedes-Benz India may increase prices of its model range in April, if the rupee continues to weaken against the euro, Managing Director & CEO Santosh Iyer said on Tuesday. The company, which took a price hike in January this year, also expects the luxury car sales to remain under stress for at least two quarters with muted demand. "When we look at the exchange rate, it has really been a bit concerning in the last 20 days because the euro has already reached 95 levels, and we have priced the cars at 90 (rupee level). So there's a significant increase in this, and that may lead to price increase if this continues from April," Iyer told reporters here. Euro's exchange rate in terms of Indian rupee has been witnessing a continuous fall this year. From the level of 89.96 on February 12, the exchange rate hit the record low of 95.13 against a euro on March 12, according to RBI data. A euro was valued at Rs 94.55 as on Tuesday. The company needs to react to any averse fluctuations in .

Steelbird targets 3-fold revenue growth by 2030; to expand production

Steelbird now manufactures 10 million units at its Baddi facility, which it aims to take up to 25 million by 2032, besides adding another facility in the state in the next four years

PV sales to end FY25 flat with 3.82 mn units sold in wholesale till Feb

Auto industry braces for sluggish growth in FY26 amid affordability concerns

Uber partners with Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000 EVs by 2026

Ride-hailing app Uber on Tuesday said it has tied up with Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000 electric vehicles across key cities by 2026, furthering its efforts to boost electric vehicles on its platform. The collaboration aligns with Uber's global objective of providing 100 per cent emission-free rides by 2040, the company said in a statement. The deployment will see electric four-wheelers onboarded onto the Uber platform across Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, it added. "Uber is committed to accelerating the shift to zero-emission mobility in India, and this partnership with Refex eVeelz is a significant step in that direction," said Aditya Kapoor, Head, Supply and Electrification, Uber India and South Asia. The company remains focused on removing barriers to EV adoption and driving the transition to a greener future through partnerships to build a sustainable future for all, he added. "This collaboration, in addition to our currently existing B2B as well as B2C ...

Mahindra at number two: Tech development, EV plans to drive its future

125-acre campus of Mahindra Research Valley in Tamil Nadu fuelling company's innovations

India's auto parts companies eye a bigger share of the export market

An ACMA-BCG report has targeted Indian auto component exports to hit $100 billion - nearly a fivefold increase from $21 billion currently

Hyundai's Rs 31,526 crore related-party transactions under scrutiny

Proxy advisory firms divided over supporting the transactions

Electric vehicle sales down 1.9% in February due to challenges: Fada

While all four categories of EVs registered double-digit M-o-M declines in sales, three-wheeler, commercial, and passenger vehicles saw single-digit Y-o-Y growth

Ultraviolette hits the gas, to come out with 10 new e 2-wheelers in 3 years

At present they can make 10,000 two-wheelers a year, easily scalable up to 30,000 units a year in three shifts

Microchip Technology to lay off 2,000 employees amid weak automotive demand

The company expects to incur between $30 million and $40 million of costs related to the layoffs, consisting of cash severance and related restructuring expenses

Here's why Chinese EV makers are facing reality check in Southeast Asia

While Southeast Asia's upwardly mobile population may aspire to own EVs, the still-pricey cars are beyond the reach of many

Ola Electric sells 25,000 units in February, grabs 28% market share

Ola Electric on Friday said it sold 25,000 units in February and reached a market share of over 28 per cent, cementing its leadership in the electric two-wheeler segment. The company achieved the sales milestone on the back of S1 portfolio and sales-and-service network of 4,000 stores across the country, Ola Electric said in a statement. "We have successfully maintained a strong sales momentum and leadership position through the month of February," a Ola Electric Mobility spokesperson said. Owing to a wide scooter portfolio across mass and premium segments, and sales network of 4,000 stores across India, the company is now witnessing a strong uptick in demand beyond urban cities, the spokesperson added. "With our Roadster X deliveries scheduled next month, we are confident of further accelerating the EV adoption across the 2W category in India," the company spokesperson stated. The company said it has recently announced the renegotiation of contracts with its vehicle registration

Tesla entry not a major threat to electric vehicle OEMs, says CLSA

Even if Tesla launches a BEV at $25,000, CLSA feels that features and specifications would be 'meaningfully compromised' compared to its traditional models

Kinetic's EV component biz will be up to Rs 1.5K cr in 4 years: Firodia

Firodia talked about his plans for the EV-components business, and the components business at large for the group

Tata.ev plans to double India's EV charge points to 400,000 by 2027

Already charger utilisation levels have increased in India with the growing population of EVs

Ashok Leyland Q3 profit rises 35% to Rs 820 cr on exports, festive sales

Commercial vehicle maker expects international sales to expand as it launches new products

Eicher Motors Q3 results: Net profit jumps 15.6% to Rs 1,056 crore

The total income of Eicher Motors increased by 21 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 5,208 crore in Q3 FY25

PVs in top gear as rural growth back on track; inventory levels decline

OEMs feel consumption in this segment will continue to grow this year

'Forced' to import certain steel grades: Automobile manufacturers

Cite lack of viable alternatives meeting emission & safety norms, in letter to DGTR

Ola Electric unveils S1 Gen 3 portfolio, launches 8 new scooters

Ola Electric said the Gen 3 platform delivers the next level of performance, efficiency, safety, and reliability