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SC to hear plea on July 28 over end-of-life rules for BS-VI vehicles in NCR

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on July 28 a plea questioning whether BS VI-compliant vehicles should have an end-of-life period of 15 years for petrol variants and 10 years for diesel variants in the National Capital Region. A bench of Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran agreed to hear the plea after a counsel mentioned it for urgent listing, saying the government cannot override the court's earlier directions on pollution control. The government cannot alter the limits already set by the apex court for curbing vehicular emissions to check pollution in Delhi, the counsel said.

CAQM defers fuel ban for end-of-life vehicles in Delhi-NCR to Nov

The Centre's panel on air quality in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday decided to put on hold the implementation of the fuel ban on end-of-life (EOL) or overage vehicles in the national capital until November 1, sources said. EOL vehicles are diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. According to directions issued earlier, such vehicles are not to be given fuel in Delhi from July 1 irrespective of the states they are registered in. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa last week requested the Commission For Air Quality Management (CAQM) to withhold action against such vehicles, calling the move "premature and potentially counterproductive", citing "operational and infrastructural challenges". Sources said the CAQM, at a review meeting, decided to put on hold the implementation of the directions in Delhi. The drive in Delhi will be launched along with five high-vehicle-density districts adjoining the national capital, including Gurugram, Faridabad,

AAP seeks law on overage vehicles in Delhi, assures BJP govt of support

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday demanded that the BJP-led Delhi government bring a law on overage vehicles within a week to ease people's woes and assured support to the dispensation on the matter. A no fuel for end-of-life vehicles policy came into place in Delhi on July 1. However, within three days, the Delhi government urged the Centre's air quality panel to immediately suspend the directive and said it will make "all-out efforts" to resolve issues related to restrictions on the movement of such vehicles. Addressing a press conference, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Atishi accused the BJP of deceiving people. "The BJP banned the vehicles without thinking about what would happen to the women and the elderly. When Delhiites opposed this, they started deceiving people. Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said he has written to CAQM demanding that the fuel ban be suspended," she charged. "They are playing (Bollywood film) 'Karthik Calling Karthik'. If the BJP want

Off the road: Vehicle pollution needs structured solutions, policy action

The proposed CAFE norms also show that addressing the problem needs a better approach

Delhi to impound old vehicles at fuel stations starting July 1: CAQM

End-of-life vehicles detected at fuel stations or found parked at public places will be impounded and a penalty of Rs 10,000 imposed on four-wheeler owners and Rs 5,000 on two-wheeler owners starting July 1, officials said on Friday. EOL vehicles are diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Irrespective of the states they are registered in, they will not be given fuel in Delhi starting July 1, according to directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) earlier. Around 500 fuel stations in Delhi have installed Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to detect EOL vehicles. "When a vehicle enters a fuel station, a special (ANPR) camera will read its number plate. This number will be instantly checked with the central VAHAN database, which will show details like the vehicle's age, fuel type and registration. If the vehicle is found to be EOL, it will be flagged as an EOL vehicle. The system will alert the fuel station

Govt proposes green-blue number plates for hydrogen fuel vehicles

The transport ministry has proposed a new category of registration number plate for hydrogen fuel operated vehicles. According to a draft notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Friday, in case of a hydrogen fuel operated commercial vehicle, the top half of number plate will be green and bottom half blue, while the figures on plate will be in yellow. In case of private vehicles, the number plate's top half will be green and bottom half will be blue, while figures will be in white. In case of cabs on rent, the top half of number plate will be black and bottom half will be blue while figures on plate will be in yellow.

Passenger vehicle dispatches dip marginally in May, two-wheelers edge up

While PV dispatches declined by 0.8% in May, UVs and two-wheelers saw modest gains; auto retail under pressure from inventory and weak sentiment

Rare earth magnet disruption of over 30 days may hit vehicle output: Rpt

A disruption in rare earth magnet supplies lasting beyond a month can impact production of passenger vehicles, including electric models, weighing on the domestic automobile industry's growth momentum, a report on Tuesday said. Rare earth magnets, low in cost but critical in function, could emerge as a key supply-side risk for India's automotive sector if China's export restrictions and delays in shipment clearances persist, Crisil Ratings said in a statement. "The supply squeeze comes just as the auto sector is preparing for aggressive EV rollouts. Over a dozen new electric models are planned for launch, most built on PMSM platforms," Crisil Ratings Senior Director Anuj Sethi said. While most automakers currently have 4-6 weeks of inventory, prolonged delays could start affecting vehicle production, with EV models facing deferrals or rescheduling from July 2025, he added. A broader impact on two-wheelers and ICE PVs may follow if the supply bottlenecks persist for an extended peri

Mahindra Bolero, Bolero Neo 'Bold Edition' in India: Price, features & more

Both the Mahindra Bolero and the Bolero Neo Bold Edition have been reintroduced with new looks. Interested customers can book the upgraded version in advance on the Mahindra official website

Nitin Gadkari wants vehicle horns to sound like tabla, flute or violin

Gadkari said that the initiative aligns with the govt's efforts to reduce noise pollution and promote eco-friendly transportation

Delhi govt considers series of green measures to boost EV adoption

Rs 2K-10K cess on non-EVs older than 10 years, pollution cess on petrol under consideration

Insurers struggle to meet motor third party obligations set by Irdai

Inusrers with 5 per cent to 10 per cent share in Motor TP segment must expand their insurance by 7.5 per cent over the last year

15% tax rebate on new vehicle in Maharashtra if old voluntarily scrapped

The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday decided to provide a 15 per cent tax concession to owners who voluntarily scrap their vehicles when purchasing a new one of the same type. A statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said tax concession of 10 per cent will be given to transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within eight years of registration at a Registered Vehicle Scrappage Facility (RVSF) and to non-transport vehicles voluntarily scrapped within 15 years of registration. A 15 per cent tax concession will be given to transport and non-transport vehicles subject to lump sum tax, said the statement issued after a cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Whereas, a 15 per cent annual tax concession will be given to vehicles subject to annual tax for the next eight years from the date of registration in the transport category and for non-transport ones for the next 15 years, it said. The Certificate of Deposit received by the owner after scrapping ..

TVS Motor reports 17% increase in total sales at 4,14,687 units in March

TVS Motor Company on Tuesday reported a 17 per cent increase in total sales at 4,14,687 units in March compared to 3,54,592 units a year ago. Total two-wheeler sales rose 16 per cent to 4,00,120 units last month against 3,44,446 units in March 2024, the company said in a statement. Domestic two-wheeler sales grew 14 per cent to 2,97,622 units in March 2025 from 2,60,532 units in the year-ago month. The company said its electric vehicle sales zoomed 77 per cent last month to 26,935 units over 15,250 units in March 2024. Three-wheeler sales were at 14,567 units in March against 10,146 units during the same month in 2024, a growth of 44 per cent. Exports registered a growth of 23 per cent at 1,13,464 units last month from 91,972 units in March 2024, the company said. During the financial year 2024-25, the company registered a growth of 13 per cent at 47.44 lakh units compared to 41.91 lakh units in 2023-24, TVS Motor Co said. Two-wheeler sales climbed 12 per cent to 43.3 lakh units

Poonawalla Fincorp launches CV secured loans biz for tier-2,3 markets

Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd, the NBFC arm of the Cyrus Poonawalla Group, on Monday announced the expansion of its product portfolio with the launch of secured loans business for commercial vehicles (CVs), covering both new and old vehicle purchases. With a strong focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, the company said it plans to initially enter 68 locations across 12 states in the first phase. It aims to expand further to 400 locations across 20 states through a hub-and-spoke model in the next phase. The tailored financing solution for small, light, and heavy commercial vehicle operators, which aims to bolster the logistics and supply chain sectors, will help the segment players enhance their transportation capabilities, Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd (PFL) said. Besides, the customers will also benefit from flexible, structured payment and repayment options, the company said, adding that as part of this launch, it has also introduced a technology solution aligned with its risk-first ...

Tata Motors returns in Sri Lanka with all-new passenger vehicle portfolio

Marking its return in Sri Lanka, Tata Motors on Thursday announced the launch of its all-new range of passenger vehicles, including electric vehicles, in the country. The company in partnership with its sole authorised distributor in Sri Lanka, DIMO, launched a range of SUVs - Punch, Nexon, and the Curvv, along with its popular electric hatchback, Tiago.ev, while showcasing EV portfolio comprising Punch.ev, Nexon.ev and the Curvv.ev, Tata Motors said in a statement. "We are excited to be here in Sri Lanka, marking a new chapter in our international business strategy. Tata Motors has undergone significant transformation over the years, and there is no better way to mark our return than with a new, game-changing product portfolio," Tata Passenger Electric Mobility - Head of International Business, Yash Khandelwal said. *** TVS Motor Co, PETRONAS Lubricants strengthen partnership * TVS Motor Company on Thursday said it has further strengthened its partnership with PETRONAS Lubricant

Auto retail sales up 7% in Jan as passenger vehicle segment rises 16%

All segments begin year well, 46% of automobile dealers expect growth: Fada

Automobile retail sales rise 7% in January, PV segment up 16%: Fada

Automobile retail sales in India rose 7 per cent year-on-year in January at 22,91,621 units, driven by robust demand across segments, dealer's body FADA said on Thursday. Overall retail sales stood at 21,49,117 units in January 2024. "Our observations indicate that each vehicle category --2W, 3W, PV, tractor and CV-- witnessed positive momentum, pointing toward sustained consumer confidence and steady market recovery," the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) President C S Vigneshwar said in a statement. Passenger vehicle retail sales jumped 16 per cent year-on-year to 4,65,920 units last month. Many dealers noted improved demand but also pointed to last year's heavy discounting, which helped clear older models and shift registrations, Vigneshwar said. Inventory levels have improved, dropping by around five days to 50-55 days, suggesting improved supply-demand balance, he added. Two-wheeler retails stood at 15,25,862 units last month, an increase of 4 per cent, as

Citroen India extends standard warranty period on its ICE car models

The new standard warranty policy extends to the Citroen C3, C3 Aircross, Basalt, and C5 Aircross. The warranty on the e-C3 electric hatchback remains unchanged

BYD to keep focus on launching EVs in Rs 25-45 lakh range: India Head

Chinese EV manufacturer unveiled Sealion 7 for Indian market at Bharat Mobility Global Expo