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The company claimed that following the additions, Tata Nexon is the only vehicle in the country available in 4 distinct powertrains – petrol, diesel, CNG and electric

myTVS rolls out mobility-as-a-service platform for last-mile EV fleet player

The company has partnered with MoEVing, an EV-based logistics firm to start Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) to provide end-to-end vehicle management solutions.

In its new innings in India, Ford to focus on electric vehicles

Ford exited India in September 2021 after struggling to stay competitive despite a broad range of ICE models, including the Figo, Aspire, EcoSport and Endeavour.

MG Windsor EV variant-wise prices announced, starts from Rs 13.49 lakh with battery

The company is offering a first-of-its-kind lifetime battery warranty to the first owner of MG Windsor.

PM E-DRIVE likely to boost local EV manufacturing in a phased manner, to replace FAME: Report

The financial incentives for electric two-wheelers will be reduced to Rs 5,000 per vehicle starting in 2025-26, while subsidies for electric three-wheelers will be capped at Rs 25,000 per vehicle.

BaaS effect: MG Comet now more affordable as starting price comes down to Rs 4.99 lakh, ZS EV at Rs 13.99 lakh

The auto firm said that under the BaaS program, customers can now bring home the MG Comet EV at a starting price of of Rs 4.99 lakh + battery rental at Rs 2.5/km, and MG ZS EV starting at Rs 13.99 lakh + battery rental at Rs 4.5/km

The Drive Report: 2024 Hyundai Alcazar

Can a whole array of ADAS features and creature comforts turn the Alcazar into something more than a stretch-Creta?

Bajaj Auto launches Triumph's T4 and Speed 400, new motorcycles in 400cc category

The Bajaj Auto-Triumph partnership has launched new motorcycles in the 400cc category

Mahindra & Mahindra launches new LCV 'Veero' at starting price of Rs 7.99 lakh

Mahindra Veero also features a reverse parking camera, enhancing safety and convenience in tight spaces.

TVS Motor launches new TVS Apache RR 310 at starting price of Rs 2.75 lakh  

The motorcycle will be available in two variants and will offer three built to order (BTO) customisation options

JSW MG Motor India targets 'new-age' buyers with first luxury car by March

JSW MG will also be launching 'MG Select', a new sales outlet for its premium offerings, it said. ‘MG Select’ will offer a wide range of vehicles, primarily EVs, as well as hybrids, the company said.

CNG and Hybrids surge in India as EV adoption struggles: Report

CNG car sales surge 46%, hybrids 19%, while EVs lag with just 7% growth as automakers explore diverse fuel options amid evolving consumer demand and infrastructure challenges.

Passenger vehicle wholesales dip 2% in August as OEMs cut dispatches

According to data issued by the industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the total passenger vehicle dispatches in the domestic market stood at 3,52,921 units last month compared to 3,59,228 vehicles in August 2023, a dip of 1.8 per cent.

Honda’s two-wheeler arm targets up to 12% growth, despite EV onslaught from rivals

The demand for Honda Activa, which is currently available in 100cc and 125cc variants, is on an upswing, despite the availability of wider alternatives in the electric two-wheelers (E2W) market, says a company official. The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer is looking to sell 5.4 million units during this financial year.

Yamaha launches R15M with carbon fibre graphics, enhanced features; price starts at Rs 1.98 lakh

The R15M with Carbon Fibre Pattern is Rs. 2,08,300 (Ex-showroom, Delhi) and can be purchased from any of the Yamaha Blue Square Showrooms across the country. While the price of the upgraded R15M in Metallic Grey is Rs. 1,98,300 (Ex-showroom, Delhi) and can be purchased at all Yamaha dealerships.

Ford Motor plans to restart manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu

On September 12, chief minister MK Stalin, who was on a visit of the United States, met officials of Ford Motor to discuss the possibility of reopening the automaker’s plant in Chennai, amid reports of the American company exploring a return to the Indian market.

Mahindra & Tata Motors applaud PM e-drive scheme for boosting EV adoption

Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors praised the PM e-drive scheme, approved with a budget of ₹14,335 crore, aiming to increase electric vehicle adoption. Mahindra's CEO anticipates India leading in 100% EV penetration by 2030.

Windsor will become our top seller, raising EV share in sales to over 50% by year-end: JSW MG Motor CEO Emeritus Rajeev Chaba

The company is offering the Windsor at Rs 9.99 lakh plus Rs 3.5/km for battery. It has also introduced an ownership plan through a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering and claimed that owning the Windsor, an electric CUV, will be at the price equivalent of a manual engine-based compact SUV.

GM, Hyundai Motor to explore joint vehicle development projects

Both companies have announced aggressive plans to ramp up electric vehicle production

Tata Motors, MG Motor offer free charging, battery rentals to lure EV buyers

Use of electric vehicles (EVs) has grown rapidly in recent years to account for 2% of India's annual sales of 4.2 million cars, but sales growth is now faltering, which analysts blame on high prices and lack of charging facilities

China directs its carmakers not to make auto-related investments in India

Beijing is strongly advising its automakers to ensure that advanced electric vehicle technology stays in the country

Intend to move away from conventional vehicles, focus on NEVs: JSW MG Motor Director Parth Jindal

The company, which on Wednesday launched its electric crossover utility vehicle 'MG Windsor' — the first launch after JSW Group invested in MG Motor India — has set a target to introduce a new car every four to six months and is eyeing over 50 percent of its total sales to come from electric vehicles in 2024.

Cabinet approves PM E-Drive scheme with Rs 10,900 crore outlay

The scheme will offer subsidies/demand incentives worth Rs 3,679 crore to incentivize e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-ambulances, e-trucks and other emerging EVs.

Ashok Leyland will continue to fund Switch Mobility, consider investors at right valuation later, says MD & CEO

It was earlier reported that Ashok Leyland will evaluate further investments in Switch Mobility, after a fund infusion of Rs 1,200 crore in the maker of electric buses in India and the UK, even as it remained open to external investments in the company.

JSW MG Motor unveils Windsor EV, launched at Rs 9.99 lakh

The Windsor EV is a crossover utility vehicle (CUV) positioned between the Comet EV and the ZS EV. It combines features of both a hatchback and an MPV, offering a versatile hybrid design.

FADA appoints CS Vigneshwar as the new president

Sai Giridhar will be the vice president, Amar Jatin Sheth secretary and Pradeep Agarwal the treasurer for the 2024-26 period

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin discusses India re-entry with Ford Motors

Ford Motors' Chennai plant remains shut after it the exited India in 2021. Stalin says the two sides are exploring the possibility of 'make in Tamil Nadu for the world'

Volkswagen's Skoda CEO sees opportunity to launch hybrid cars in India

Skoda already has four models in India, including SUVs and sedans, but this is the first time the carmaker is considering bringing hybrid cars to the nation

HMSI to enter EV space this fiscal, eyes a third of sales from the segment by 2030

The EV model is being developed jointly by HMSI and Honda teams. The company said the contribution of electric two-wheelers in overall two-wheeler sales was continuing to grow.

Tata Motors cuts prices of Tiago, Punch, Nexon EVs by up to Rs 3 lakh

The automobile firm has reduced the price of Tata Tiago by Rs 40,000, Tata Punch by up to Rs 1.2 lakh and Tata Nexon by up to Rs 3 lakh, according to reports.

Facelifted Alcazar to bring in a new set of customers, sell higher volumes in urban markets, says Hyundai Motor India COO

The company every month sells around 2,000-2,500 units of Alcazar, which was revamped at a starting price of Rs 14.99 lakh (ex-showroom), lower than Rs 16.78 lakh of the outgoing version (ex-showroom).

Indian auto industry could be worth $1.6 trillion by 2047, EVs driving that boom, says IN-SPACe's Pawan Goenka

In order to achieve that, the automotive sector would need to grow at an average nominal rate of 11 percent in topline revenue in dollar terms, according to Goenka.

Hyundai launches Alcazar facelift in India, prices start at Rs 14.99 lakh

The new Alcazar showcases a more muscular and modern exterior, with H-shaped DRLs, vertically-stacked headlights, and connected LED tail lamps. The overall design is reminiscent of other Hyundai SUVs like the Exter and Creta, offering a cohesive look.

Indian electric two wheeler-maker Ather Energy files for IPO, including Rs 3,100 crore fresh issue

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy has announced its plans to go public with an initial public offering (IPO).

EMPS to be extended beyond September for EVs, says Minister Kumaraswamy

The scheme is meant to provide a short-term support for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, after the expiry of the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) scheme.

EV prices to match petrol, diesel vehicles in two years, says Nitin Gadkari

During his address, the minister also urged automobile companies to contribute to road safety initiatives through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

Auto part makers must engage with India's chip industry early on, says Maruti's MD and CEO

India has a 'huge opportunity' to ramp up exports, as it contributes only two percent of the global auto industry trade, despite a high quotient of exports, Hisashi Takeuchi, Maruti's MD & CEO said.

Mahindra & Mahindra announces ‘e-ZEO’ commercial electric four-wheeler on World EV Day

The ‘e-ZEO,’ which stands for "Zero Emission Option," highlights the vehicle's environmental benefits.

As Volkswagen weighs its first closure of a German auto plant, workers aren't the only ones worried

CEO Oliver Blume also told employees Wednesday that the company must end a three-decade-old job protection pledge that would have prohibited layoffs through 2029.

There's a little bit of India in every Merc sold today: Manu Saale, MD, Mercedes India R&D

Mercedes-Benz India's R&D unit currently employs over 8,500 professionals across engineering, digitisation, testing and simulation, and data science

New variants of Hyundai Exter SUV launched, prices start from Rs 7.86 lakh

The key features of S+ (AMT) and S(O)+ (MT) variants include Smart Electric Sunroof, Digital Cluster with Color TFT Multi-Information Display .

From Rs 10 lakh to Rs 2.25 crore: It's raining car launches this festive season

In the face of sluggish demand, new vehicle launches are set to play a pivotal role in reinvigorating the automotive market, according to S&P Global Mobility

Mercedes sees India becoming one of top 5 markets as it launches first-ever all-electric Maybach

The company said India has the potential to become one of the top five markets for its Maybach brand of cars in sales volume.

The Drive Report: Honda Elevate MT

How does Honda India’s most anticipated product in recent times hold up a year after its launch?

Consumers opting for EVs, no longer need to be subsidised, says Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari said that the Central government needs to find a solution to India's huge fossil fuel imports, but clarified that it won't lead to taxes on petrol and diesel cars.

Passenger vehicle retails dip 5% in August; FADA raises alarm over rising inventory level

While the festive season and improved rural demand present promising opportunities for growth, ongoing weather uncertainties and high inventory levels may temper the overall recovery, it stated.

Volvo Cars abandons 2030 EV-only target

Volvo Cars said in a statement that by 2030 it now aims for between 90% and 100% of cars sold to be fully electric or plug-in hybrid models, while up to 10% would be so-called mild hybrid models if needed.

BYD's global expansion push runs into stiff Japan test

Warren Buffett-backed BYD has become China's largest EV maker after years of breakneck growth at home. Now it is expanding overseas, including in Japan, one of the world's largest auto markets.

Despite trimmed wholesale despatches by carmakers, dealers' inventory swells to 7.5 lakh units

According to FADA president Manish Raj Singhania, while there has been some reduction in factory despatches by a few carmakers, the tentative wholesale figure is turning out to be higher than the actual retail numbers.

Volvo Cars to deliver first EX90 SUVs this month after delay

Issues with its new software led to the automaker last year having to push the expected production and delivery start of the car, which was initially expected to reach customers in early 2024.