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Nissan strengthens India export hub, completes 1.2 million vehicle exports

Nissan India marked the export of its 1.2 millionth vehicle from Tamil Nadu and announced plans to launch its new C-SUV, the Nissan Tekton, in 2026 to strengthen global exports

Tokyo auto show highlights technology but Trump's tariffs loom large

The Tokyo Mobility Show is highlighting more than just cars or the types of fuel they use from electric to hydrogen, but also various kinds of futuristic transport. Think scuttling robotic chairs, like the Uni-One from Honda Motor Co. The Tokyo-based maker of the Accord sedan says it is all about personal mobility as a mode for quick transport by 2035. Just sit on the boxlike machine as it zips around quietly. Toyota Motor Corp. showed a helicopter-like aircraft with six propellers, which was still in development in cooperation with US aviation company Joby. Such gadgetry, as well as more regular vehicles, are on display at the show, which runs through November 9 at Tokyo Big Sight exhibition space. It was previewed to media Wednesday, ahead of its opening to the public Thursday. Looming in the backdrop of the fanfare is the threat of auto tariffs under US President Donald Trump, raised to 15 per cent from 2.5 per cent, although an improvement from the 25 per cent he slapped on ...

Global automakers scramble for chips as Nexperia export ban hits supply

Nissan Motor and Mercedes-Benz are among the carmakers trying to get to grips with an uncertain supply situation, with Nissan saying it had enough chips until the first week of November

Ola becomes 1st Indian automaker to get govt nod for in-house ferrite motor

Ola Electric on Monday said it has become the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor. This marks a breakthrough milestone that eliminates reliance on imported rare-earth motors with permanent magnets, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement. The certification has been granted by Global Automotive Research Centre, Tamil Nadu, after Ola Electric's ferrite motor underwent rigorous performance verification and mandatory motor power tests as per AIS 041, that is notified by the Ministry of Road Transport, Government of India, it added. AIS 041 is an Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) issued by the Automotive Research Association of India under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The tests showed that the company's in-house developed ferrite motor's performance matched that of the motors with rare-earth permanent magnet motors in terms of net power for 7kW and 11 kW variants, it said. T

Automakers may form pool to meet CAFE norms under BEE draft rules

BEE has issued draft CAFE-3 and CAFE-4 norms allowing automakers to pool fleets with up to two others for compliance, with penalties falling on the designated pool manager

US Automakers may soon hike car prices as tariff costs pressure profits

The average manufacturer's suggested retail price, or MSRP, on new vehicles in the US rose less than 1 per cent from mid-March to mid-August, according to car-shopping site Edmunds

US tariff of 15% on Japanese cars, auto parts to take effect from today

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to implement the deal earlier this month, setting a maximum 15 per cent tariff on most of Japan's products, including automobiles

Despite China's assurance, rare-earth magnet supply eludes automakers

Despite China's assurance, Indian automakers are yet to get rare earth supplies, deepening EV and auto component uncertainty

Auto stocks drive ₹3 trillion market capitalisation surge on GST cut

Tax cuts drive auto stocks higher as Maruti, Eicher, and TVS surge; analysts expect festival season demand to lift sales and profits across India's automobile sector

Chinese hybrids, EVs set to storm Munich in latest European expansion

BYD Co., Xpeng Inc. and Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. are among manufacturers showing off new models at the IAA Mobility 2025 expo

India's E20 ethanol fuel rollout sparks driver backlash; carmakers worry

India, the world's third largest car market, set a 2025 target years ago for 20% ethanol blending in fuel, called E20, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on clean energy

Explained: Why India's 2027 emission target has automakers on edge

India wants to cut vehicle emissions by 33 per cent by 2027, but carmakers say the targets are too steep, too soon, and could hurt jobs, raise prices, and stall the industry's green transition

US automakers say Trump's Japan tariff deal puts them at a disadvantage

US automakers are concerned about President Donald Trump's agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15%, saying they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors. We need to review all the details of the agreement, but this is a deal that will charge lower tariffs on Japanese autos with no US content, said Matt Blunt, president of the American Automotive Policy Council, which represents the Big 3 American automakers, General Motors, Ford and Jeep-maker Stellantis. Blunt said in an interview the US companies and workers definitely are at a disadvantage because they face a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum and a 25% tariff on parts and finished vehicles, with some exceptions for products covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement that went into effect in 2020. The domestic automaker reaction reveals the challenge of enforcing policies across the world economy, showing that for all of Trump's promises there can be genuine tradeoffs from

India's auto sales flat in Q1 FY26; UVs, exports shine amid weak demand

India's auto sector began FY26 on a mixed note as UV sales and exports grew, but overall demand stayed soft. Two-wheelers and cars saw declines, while three-wheelers hit record Q1 sales

Ola Electric Q1 result: Loss widens to ₹428 crore, revenue drops 50%

Ola Electric Q1 FY26 result: The EV maker expects to deliver up to 375,000 vehicles in FY26, with projected revenues of ₹4,200-4,700 cr

Gadkari's mega mobility plan: Electric buses, ropeways on fast track

Gadkari said the transport sector is undergoing a major transition, with initiatives like tree bank, mobile-based driving tests, and flex-fuel engines by 11 leading automakers in the pipeline

Car manufacturers push back against govt's aggressive emission limits

The proposed steep cut risks billions of rupees in penalties and threatens future investments in one of India's most critical manufacturing sectors

Consensus goes for a toss over question of weight in car CAFE norms

The new proposal made by the auto major goes against the consensus position submitted to the government in December 2024 after months of industry-wide consultation

Foreign automakers' market share in China projected to shrink further

Despite persistent competitive pressures, the nation's aggressive car price war is expected to evolve, rather than abate

Maruti has magnet stock till July, looking for alternatives: Chairman

R C Bhargava says commercial battle helps neither Indian nor Chinese companies