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A number of Indian auto component makers have significant exposure to the US. Their customers include Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Tesla, and others.

Tata Motors, ancillary shares fall up to 2% as Trump's tariff on car imports kick in

The high exposure of JLR makes US a key market for Tata Motors, and experts see a hit on revenue and profitability due to the imposition of tariffs on imported car and components. Trump called the trade imbalances as 'horrendous', which have devastated America's industrial base.

US tariff speed breakers for Indian auto firms

India exported $3.67 billion worth of automotive components to the US during H1FY25

India backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby: Report

New Delhi's plan to cut duties on EVs and other goods comes as it seeks to build bridges with Trump - who has referred to India as a 'tariff king'

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices across 7 models, Grand Vitara set to cost more by Rs 62,000

"The company is constrained to pass on some of the increased expenses to the market," Maruti Suzuki said in its exchange filing.

Auto sector rides fast in March 2025

Strong sales growth seen across segments helped by festive season, bumper Rabi harvest, and increasing disposable incomes

Tesla to report sales as it faces Elon Musk backlash, overseas delivery woes

If that 390,000-vehicle estimate holds when Tesla reports production and delivery figures Wednesday, it would represent its worst quarter in a year

From Maruti to Mahindra, cars get costlier from April 1: Details of price hike and dealer discounts

Car prices, across brands and segments are witnessing an price hike of up to 3 percent. However, dealers continue to offer major discounts on MY24 models and more

US automakers make mad dash to push Trump to temper tariffs

Ford Motor, General Motors and Chrysler parent Stellantis NV are lobbying the administration to exclude certain low-cost car components from the planned tariffs

SML Isuzu's vehicle sales surge 24% in March, shares rise 7%

SML Isuzu overall sold 14,221 units in FY25, over 3 percent higher than the 13,797 units sold in the previous financial year.

Renault takes complete ownership of Nissan's India unit, acquires 100% stake

Renault Group will acquire the remaining 51% shareholding in Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd, currently held by Nissan Motor Corp, taking complete ownership of the manufacturing plant

The Drive Report: Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge

History’s most powerful Rolls-Royce is everything you want automotive luxury to be about, and more

Trump's Auto Tariffs: These Indian companies will feel the heat. Should you avoid them?

India exported $3.67 billion worth of automotive components to the US during H1FY25

Uber accelerates autonomous vehicles’ dream, hitches ride with Waymo

Uber chief Dara Khosrowshahi has said said autonomous vehicles are a '$1 trillion opportunity' in the US alone and the market will only grow

Most carmakers stand to lose from Trump’s auto tariffs. But there's one notable winner

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. has large factories in California and Texas that churn out all the electric vehicles it sells in the US

Asia stocks skid, dollar at 3-week top as Trump announces auto tariffs

Japan's Nikkei fell 1.2% while South Korea's KOSPI dropped 0.9%. Japanese and South Korean automakers have a big presence in the US market

Trump hits auto imports with 25% tariff starting next week

The president said the tariffs would go into effect on April 2 and that the US would start to collect them a day later

Maruti Suzuki to invest over $860 million to set up another plant

The new plant will take the capacity in the region to 750,000 units per year by 2029, the carmaker said

Make-in-India push provided a power boost to local auto industry, says govt

The government’s local manufacturing initiative has also charged up the electric vehicles segment, the statement added

Tesla extends dismal run in Europe with 40% drop in February

The Elon Musk-led company registered 16,888 new cars in February, down 40% from a year ago

April Price Hikes: Will passenger vehicle sales stall further?

Given the declining PV sales and rising inventory levels with dealers, all eyes are on the three to four per cent hike expected in April by PV makers 

BYD sales top Tesla as tech focus wins over Chinese drivers

Shenzhen-based BYD reported revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, up 29%, according to a filing late Monday, beating estimates for 766 billion yuan. Tesla’s 2024 revenue was $97.7 billion.

BYD’s sales soar as Chinese carmaker captures world’s attention

BYD has risen quickly to the top of China’s car market — the world’s biggest and most competitive in terms of electric vehicles

M&M hikes SUV, CV prices by up to 3% effective April 1

The automaker has made efforts to absorb as much of these additional costs as possible however, a portion of this increase will need to be passed on to customers, the company said

The Drive Report: 2025 Honda Amaze

Can Honda’s lifeline of a best-seller continue to push back against the tidal wave of sub-compact SUVs?

Toyota to launch first R&D hub in Bengaluru, grow team to 1,000 for clean tech & EVs

The new R&D facility will begin operations with a team of about 200 people in Bengaluru, near Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt.’s existing factory in Bidadi.

Tata Group companies reportedly become key Tesla suppliers, eye bigger role in India expansion

Tesla’s senior global procurement team has reportedly engaged with suppliers, discussing the development and production of critical components such as castings, forgings, electronics, and fabrication items.

Tesla recalls most Cybertrucks due to trim detaching from vehicle

The recall covers just over 46,000 vehicles built from November 2023 through Feb. 27 of this year, Tesla said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Two senior exits at Hero Moto, weeks after CEO Niranjan Gupta stepped down

Hero MotoCorp's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Niranjan Gupta had tendered his resignation earlier this year.

How BYD’s five-minute charges compare with competitors

From “more features for no more price” and “smart driving for all,” BYD can now add “charging as fast as refueling” to its marketing slogans

Tesla’s stock decline fuels $16.2 bn in hedge fund short seller profits

Hedge fund short sellers have gained $16.2 billion as Tesla's stock value halved over three months, driven by falling sales, Elon Musk's political controversies, and economic uncertainty

Bajaj Auto reappoints Rajiv Bajaj as MD, CEO for another term, to infuse Rs 1,500 crore in credit arm

The Bajaj Auto arm has a turnover of Rs 16.65 crore as on March 31, 2024, and has a net worth of Rs 258.23 crore, according to the stock filing.

Audi to cut 7,500 jobs in Germany to become more efficient

Volkswagen Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume is pushing for cost cuts across the group to become more competitive.

BYD unveils battery system that charges EVs in five minutes

The manufacturer will start selling vehicles with the new technology next month.

Mahindra launches XUV 700 Ebony edition at Rs 19.64 lakh with new upgraded features

The Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition has a cabin layout featuring black leatherette upholstery,blacked-out trims, and silver accents along the center console and door panels.

VW's Skoda to invest in manufacturing EVs in India despite $1.4 billion tax demand overhang

VW's local unit Skoda Auto Volkswagen India is embroiled in a legal tussle with the country's tax department

Tata Motors shares drop 2% as Jaguar Land Rover reportedly shelves India EV factory plans

This comes amid a downturn in the overall auto sector as February sales data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) failed to impress investors.

Yamaha launches India’s first hybrid motorcycle at Rs 1.45 lakh

The new ‘FZ-S Fi Hybrid’ introduces a 4.2-inch full-colour TFT instrument cluster that seamlessly integrates with smartphones via the Y-Connect app.

Japanese automaker Nissan's chief executive steps down after dismal results

Nissan said in a statement Tuesday that Ivan Espinosa, who is now the company’s chief planning officer, will take Uchida’s place

Trump trade war: Will India lower auto tariffs to buy time?

With the April 2 deadline looming for Trump’s tariffs to kick in, India could lower tariffs on automobiles and keep the engagement with the US going in a bid to buy time until the Quad Summit in 2025 in New Delhi.

The Drive Report: BMW i5 M60

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Skoda Auto Volkswagen in talks with JSW Group, Tata Motors for EV manufacturing: Report

The German carmaker was earlier in contact with M&M for a joint venture partnership. However, the talks are now off, the newspaper said.

US weighs one-month delay of auto tariffs on Canada, Mexico

Administration officials met Tuesday to discuss the matter with the heads of Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV, according to some of the people, who weren’t authorized to discuss details publicly. Another meeting on possible tariff relief is set for Wednesday at the White House, people familiar said.

Volvo unveils 2025 XC90 with new features, design upgrades. Price starts at Rs 1.02 crore

The new Volvo XC90 features a more horizontal dashboard with premium recycled material decorative panels and new vertical air vents

Nitin Gadkari flags off Tata Motors' first-ever hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck trials

These trucks, equipped with new age Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (H2-ICE) and Fuel Cell (H2-FCEV) technologies, will be tested on India’s most prominent freight routes

Hyundai unveils Creta 2025 with new variants and updates, price starts at Rs 12.97 lakh

Hyundai Creta 2025: The Hyundai CRETA SX (O) variant now comes with a rain sensor, rear wireless charger, and scooped seats.

Bajaj Auto top loser in BSE Auto index after hitting 52-week low as February sales skid, knocking off Bajaj Finserv shares

Overall, the company's total domestic sales dropped 11 percent to 1.83 lakh units, while exports surged 21 percent to 1.69 lakh units.

February 2025 auto sales: A mixed bag

The auto sector reported a year-on year growth. However, subdued consumer sentiment continued to impact volumes

Maruti domestic PV sales marginally up; Hyundai, Tata report decline in Feb

Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar Motor posted double-digit growth riding on their SUV and MPV models.