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Valeo to invest ₹2,150 cr in India and triple its annual sales by 2028

Valeo will invest ₹2,150 crore in India as part of its Elevate 2028 strategy, expanding EV and ADAS manufacturing, localisation, and engineering capacity to triple domestic sales

Maruti Suzuki flips the EV switch with eVitara pricing play, BaaS bet

Maruti Suzuki debuts the e-Vitara with aggressive pricing, a BaaS model, buyback assurance and a charging-service network, while cautioning of production constraints until July

Maruti Suzuki launches its first EV with battery rental scheme

The car has ​been ‌developed under parent Suzuki Motor's ‌global design and manufacturing partnership with ‌Toyota and is ​built in ​India

JSW MG to launch four models in 2026, to invest between ₹3k cr-₹4k cr: MD

The new models include a plug-in hybrid, an electric vehicle, the Majestor SUV and one additional model yet to be disclosed

Driven by FTAs: Ashok Leyland may redraw EU and UK export playbook

Hinduja Group flagship may consider exporting electric buses from India to EU and UK markets, while expanding capacity in West Asia

Limited charging infra biggest challenge to EV growth: Auto firms

Auto industry executives say lack of charging infrastructure, reliability issues and low consumer confidence continue to slow electric vehicle adoption in India despite rising demand

Euler Motors partners Jio-bp to expand EV charging network across India

Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Euler Motors on Monday said it has tied up with Jio-bp to collaborate on expanding EV charging infrastructure across high-demand logistics hubs in India. The strategic partnership aims to support the growth of electric commercial vehicles by improving charging accessibility for fleet operators and users nationwide. As part of the collaboration, the partners will identify business hubs for commercial EV deployment. "India's transition towards sustainable mobility requires strong collaboration between vehicle innovation and energy infrastructure. Our partnership with Euler Motors represents a shared commitment to accelerating the electrification of commercial logistics, a segment that will play a decisive role in reducing urban emissions and improving freight efficiency," Jio-bp Chairman Sarthak Behuria said in a statement. Ashish Tandon, Global Head of Customer Excellence, Euler Motors, added that the MoU brings together two committed partner

Stellantis takes $26.5 bn writedown in latest EV pullback, shares tank

Stellantis is particularly exposed because it leans heavily on high-margin Jeep and Ram pickup truck sales in the US, where demand for EVs is especially subdued

Trapped Tesla driver pleads for help in 911 call as vehicle burns

The transcript of the call was included in a lawsuit that alleges that a driver or passenger died after they were unable to open the electrically powered doors on their Tesla vehicle after a crash

Rare-earth relief to revive electric two-wheeler growth next fiscal

Improving magnet availability and cost economics support demand, even as competitive intensity accelerates consolidation

Yamaha enters India's EV market with EC-06 scooter priced at Rs 1.67 lakh

India Yamaha Motor has announced the price of its first electric scooter, EC-06, at Rs 1.67 lakh, to be sold in select cities through premium Blue Square showrooms

China bans hidden car door handles over rising passenger safety concerns

China has banned hidden car door handles after safety incidents where people were trapped inside vehicles; from 2027, all cars must have mechanical door releases inside and outside

Ather Energy narrows Q3 loss as revenue, volumes and margins improve

The electric two-wheeler maker reported record quarterly deliveries and higher revenue in Q3 FY26, helping narrow losses as operating leverage, margins and market share strengthened across regions

EV maker Ola Electric to cut about 5% of workforce in restructuring

The Bhavish Aggarwal-led EV maker is pursuing a turnaround strategy focused on improving service delivery and increasing automation across front-end operations

Ola Electric to cut 5% of workforce amid automation, profitability push

Ola Electric said it would lay off around 5 per cent of its workforce as part of a restructuring aimed at boosting profitability through greater automation

Why Tesla's AI shift is pushing Chinese EV rivals beyond just making cars

Tesla's move from carmaking to AI and robotics is influencing Chinese EV firms; companies like Xpeng and Nio are expanding into robots, chips and flying cars to stay competitive

NITI calls for GST relief, insurance push to boost vehicle scrapping

Think tank flags tax disadvantage for formal facilities, urges parity with informal sector

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026

Industry executives say incentives continue to play a role in easing upfront cost concerns for price-sensitive buyers

Best of BS Opinion: India must find its way as it enters a new world order

From India's role in a changing global order to fertiliser reform, export ambitions and the EV supply chain, today's Best of BS Opinion brings together key editorials and columns.

'The Elements of Power' uncovers the dirty truth behind clean-energy EVs

Electric vehicles promise a green future, but the dirty reality of battery supply chains raises a harder question: climate solution-or the next environmental and human cost?