Vehicles

From Oct 2028, new vehicles may be required to talk to each other

The Centre has proposed making vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems mandatory in new vehicles from October 2028 to enhance road safety and connected mobility

Software takes the wheel as the auto industry goes increasingly digital

As vehicles transform into rolling digital hubs, automakers face the challenge of maintaining cybersecurity on global roads

MG unveils ADAPT platform, to launch EV and plug-in hybrid SUV during FY27

JSW MG Motor India says its new multi-powertrain ADAPT platform will underpin future new energy vehicles, with an electric SUV and a plug-in hybrid SUV slated for launch during FY27

Brazil's ethanol journey offers India both lessons and cautionary tales

Brazil avoided it, but India seems to be rushing through the ethanol transition at consumers' expense viewpoint

PM E-Drive scheme may get a longer run as EV makers seek support

Industry urges subsidy extension and PLI access to offset higher commodity prices

Delhi sets countdown for ICE 2W, 3W phaseout; new EV policy from July 1

Fresh registrations to stop over the next 2 years under new EV policy

Brazil leads in flex-fuel vehicles, but India needs a broader fuel strategy

When it comes to using ethanol blends to power vehicles, Brazil is a world-beater. But India needs a more diversified fuel strategy

Stellantis recalls over 1 mn US vehicles over power steering defect: NHTSA

As part of ‌the remedy, dealers ​will inspect ‌and replace affected components as necessary, free ‌of charge

Hero could roll out flex-fuel variants across all bikes in 2 years: CEO

Hero MotoCorp plans to introduce flex-fuel variants across its motorcycle portfolio within two years, subject to fuel availability and pricing

Datanomics: India's rising car exports face fresh Lankan speed bump

After lifting its import ban in 2025, Sri Lanka has seen a sharp rise in vehicle imports, prompting a temporary surcharge to protect forex reserves and ease pressure on the external sector

GST cut, phased rollout needed for flex-fuel push: Auto industry to govt

Automakers have urged the government to cut GST on flex-fuel vehicles and adopt a phased rollout strategy to boost FFV adoption in India

Govt rationalises fees for overloaded vehicles on National Highways

Government brings in a graded penalty system for overloaded vehicles on national highways, with fees up to four times the base rate to improve compliance and reduce road damage

OMCs raise red flag over viability of flex fuels, pricing structure

OMCs flag pricing, demand and vehicle gaps as key hurdles to flex fuel rollout, questioning viability without clear incentives and ecosystem readiness

Affordability keeps ICE relevant as buyers warm to hybrids: Study

Hybrids emerge as the preferred bridge technology as most buyers stay price-conscious, favour lower EMIs and take a cautious view on full electrification

Govt outlines tunnel, elevated road and bypass projects to decongest Delhi

Centre details ₹24,000-crore plan with tunnels, elevated roads and bypasses to ease Delhi traffic and cut travel time across key corridors

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

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

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland bats for more scrappage boost

Ashok Leyland has urged the government to offer stronger scrappage incentives to accelerate fleet replacement, even as it plans to set up new scrappage centres and revives legacy truck brands

After E20, India should now focus on flex fuel: Toyota country head

Toyota's India head says the country should now push flex-fuel vehicles, calling for lower taxes and pricing support as E20 stabilises and higher blends prove impractical for legacy fleets

Uttarakhand to impose green tax on 'out-of-state' vehicles from Dec

Green tax will be collected from vehicles coming to Uttarakhand from outside states from December, officials said. According to officials, the decision aims at controlling pollution, protecting the environment, and promoting cleanliness in the state. The collection of this tax will begin in December. State Additional Transport Commissioner Sanat Kumar Singh said Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras installed along the state's borders will capture the registration numbers of incoming vehicles. He said 16 cameras were already installed in the border areas, and their number has now been increased to 37. The transport department has appointed a vendor company to collect the green tax, Singh said. The data captured by the cameras will be sent to the vendor through software, which will then separate information related to Uttarakhand-registered, government, and two-wheeler vehicles, and send them to National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) database, he added. He infor

NHAI to deploy Network Survey Vehicles to analyse 21,000 km highways

Survey to collect data on road quality, defects, and upkeep using AI-based analysis; NHAI to identify deficiencies and plan proactive maintenance across 23 states