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    • Over 27,000 units sold in 8 months! Indians are loving this electric car

      This EV has a maximum claimed range of 449 km on a single full charge for its top-spec variant.

    • Rare earth magnet crisis: Have inventory for affected parts to meet production needs, says Mahindra

      The usage of rare earth magnets is higher in components of EVs and hybrids as compared to those used in ICE models.

    • Rare earth magnet crisis: Jolt to e Vitara, EV market stares at slowdown

      The electric car segment is still in a budding stage in India. At present, it makes up less than 3% of the total car sales in the country.

    • Tesla's public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says

      Musk has staked Tesla's future on self-driving vehicles, pivoting away from plans to build a cheaper EV platform, and much of the company's valuation hangs on that vision

    • Tata to introduce 7 new PV, EV nameplates; 23 product refreshes by FY30

      Tata will have over 15 nameplates by FY30 with products across multiple powertrains, ICE and electric.

    • From Maruti Suzuki e Vitara to MG Cyberster: The models expected to bolster electric car space

      The electric car segment in India will witness the arrival of new models from the stable of Maruti, Tata, Kia and JSW MG in FY26. Will these models be able to spur demand?

    • PMO views all clean fuel vehicle segments equally, says report

      This comes at a time when the cracks has widened between hybrid and electric vehicles in the domestic auto industry

    • Tata Motors targets market share and margin growth in 2027 amid trade turmoil

      Tata Motors said its CV business will be 'stepping up the pace now', setting sight on a 40% market share by 2027 with teen EBITDA margin. Commercial vehicles at Tata Motors could see a proactive investment in decarbonisation along with software defined vehicles (SDVs).

    • India’s EV incentive scheme: Incumbents brace for competition

      The government’s scheme to incentivise entry of global majors into the electric cars market poses a risk to incumbents, unless they pull up their socks

    • The risks Exide, Amara Raja face in transition to Li-ion batteries

      Over the long term, Li-ion batteries segment could see heightened competition which may put to test the market share enjoyed by both these leaders so far

    • China’s curbs on rare earth magnets: Risk or rare opportunity for auto stocks?

      Though there’s risk of Indian automotive production coming to a halt, the issue is unlikely to snowball into a major crisis

    • India seeks diplomatic talks with China as rare earth magnet supply freeze threatens auto industry: Report

      The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has flagged the issue to the government, warning last week that depleting inventories could lead to manufacturing disruptions in the coming weeks.

    • Important to show the world EU and India believe in free trade, not trade wars: French minister for foreign trade

      Meanwhile, India has sought consultations with the United States (US) at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on tariff increase of 25 per cent on imports of passenger vehicles (PVs) and light trucks, and on certain automobile parts.

    • Former Kia India workers, scrap dealers face probe over theft of 1,008 engines

      The two former employees are yet to be formally charged with any offence, but have been named as accused in the investigation, which is still in initial stages.

    • Tata Motors launches Harrier.ev electric SUV at Rs 21.49 lakh in four colour options

      The Harrier.ev is available in four striking colour options and is built on the next-generation acti.ev+ pure EV architecture

    • Maruti Suzuki seeks govt support as small car sales slide

      The share of small cars in the overall PV market in India was 47.4 per cent in FY18, and 46 per cent in FY19. In FY20, it improved marginally to 46.5 per cent and has been on a decline since

    • Vinfast Tamil Nadu investment won't qualify for benefits under scheme to promote manufacture of e-cars: Official

      VinFast, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of Vingroup, is setting up a USD 2-billion plant in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi

    • Toyota launches Fortuner and Legender Neo Drive 48V: Price and key features revealed

      The new Toyota Fortuner Neo Drive 48V is launched at Rs50,09,000 and the Legender Neo Drive 48V is launched at Rs 50,09,000

    • India rolls out tweaked electric car manufacturing scheme, offers tax cuts against local production commitment

      The scheme will now allow companies to import a limited number of electric cars at a lower import duty of 15 percent, if they commit to investing Rs 4,150 crore to manufacture electric passenger cars in India within three years from approval.

    • May auto sales saw muted passenger car demand, export and EVs clock faster growth

      As small car sales continue to remain muted in domestic market, SUVs, premium two-wheelers, exports, and EVs are emerging as the key growth drivers.

    • Mahindra, Toyota post double-digit sales growth in May on strong PV, rural demand

      M&M’s overall auto sales rose 17 percent year-on-year to 84,110 units in May 2025.

    • Vietnam's Vingroup in talks with Andhra, Telangana to widen presence in India

      The launch of VF7 and VF6 — likely before the festival season this year – will mark the entry of Vingroup, one of the leading conglomerates of Vietnam, into the Indian market.

    • EV makers Tata, Mahindra seek to block hybrids in govt fleets: Report

      Companies, including M&M and Tata Motors, are lobbying the ministry of heavy industries to overturn an attempt to equate hybrids with EVs

    • The Drive Report: Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

      Porsche’s first hybrid 911 sets a new benchmark in forced-induction performance

    • Bajaj Auto Q4 FY25: Is it time to hitch a ride?

      The company’s progress in the EV space and a strong export market should fuel growth

    • Landmark Cars: Urban slowdown, new stores act as speed breakers

      A slew of new products by partner OEMs should fuel growth going forward

    • EV vs Hybrid row intensifies as Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai oppose Delhi's equal incentives plan: Report

      Government data shows that over 107,000 electric cars were sold in FY25, marking an 18 percent year-on-year growth. Hybrid car sales stood at 83,000 during the same period, according to the Vahan portal.

    • Brazilian prosecutors sue China's BYD over allegations of slave-like labour conditions

      The labour prosecutors’ office in Bahia state said in a statement that they are seeking 257 million Brazilian reais ($50 million) in damages from BYD, China JinJiang Construction Brazil and Tecmonta Equipamentos Inteligentes.

    • Chinese EV stocks tumble after BYD slashes prices up to 35%

      Shares of China’s No. 1 selling car brand tumbled as much as 8.3%, while peers Li Auto Inc., Great Wall Motor Co. and Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. dropped more than 5% amid investor concern about intensifying competition in the sector.

    • Ashok Leyland’s outlook appears bright, but is it already priced in?

      Strong order pipeline and market recovery set the stage for growth to pick up

    • Bajaj Auto eyes control of KTM with call option deal; Pierer exit may end 30-year reign

      If fully exercised, this option would lead to the exit of Austrian businessman Stefan Pierer and his Pierer Group from KTM, marking the end of his three-decade-long tenure since taking over the company.

    • BYD beats Tesla in Europe for the first time with 169% surge

      Tesla continued to slump despite accelerating growth in Europe’s EV segment.

    • Ola Electric to raise Rs 1,700 crore via debt instruments; board nod secured

      This move comes as the electric vehicle maker looks to bolster its financial position, potentially to support ongoing expansion plans, ramp up manufacturing capacity, or enhance working capital availability.

    • 2025 Tata Altroz Facelift launched in India at Rs 6.89 lakh

      The price range for the facelift starts at Rs 6.89 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 11.29 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec Accomplished+ S Diesel MT variant

    • Bajaj Auto aims to be majority owner of Austria's KTM, arm to provide €600 million to fund revival

      Bajaj Auto, through its arm, will provide €600 million to KTM, supporting its restructuring and revival.

    • Japan's Honda slashes global EV investment plan and sales target on weak demand, trade turmoil

      Honda said it will focus on its next-generation Hybrid EVs to be introduced into market from 2027 onward, after dropping proposed investment in EVs to 7 trillion yen, or $48.3 billion.

    • Hyundai Q4 FY25: Continues to move in slow lane

      Lower volumes due to weak domestic sentiment weighs on performance.

    • Hyundai India to add hybrid to product range, plans 26 launches

      The move puts Hyundai India in step with the local units of Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp

    • Jaguar Land Rover sales slow in India over lack of clarity on UK FTA: Report

      Several customers have reportedly put their purchases on hold, anticipating a drop in the prices after the FTA comes into effect

    • Eicher Motors Q4 FY2025: Growth, strategic expansion continue

      Sustained growth with global expansion and strong market share

    • Royal Enfield eyes stronger global ride, upbeat on domestic demand recovery

      The company, which recently crossed the selling of one million motorcycles in a year — a tenfold jump from about 100,000 units a decade ago — is betting on the middleweight segment to fuel its expansion.

    • The Drive Report: Kia Syros 

      Urban mobility has a new champion in Kia’s idiosyncratic but practical compact SUV

    • Tata Motors: A clear winner from the US-UK trade deal

      JLR, the UK subsidiary of the company, relies heavily on the North American market for sales

    • Tesla's India head resigns as company prepares for country launch: Report

      India is working on a trade deal with the U.S. that includes lower auto tariffs, a potential win for Tesla, which has secured showroom locations to begin selling imported cars in the country this year.

    • JLR, Diageo among winners as UK-India sign model trade deal

      Indian exporters to the UK will benefit from lower levies on 99% of products and services

    • Will commercial vehicle sales stage a comeback sooner than later?

      CV sales are at a crossroads given weak demand from user industries but there are some signs of improved business sentiment and reasons to believe in recovery

    • UK-India FTA to drive India's auto component exports, industry groups say

      In FY24, India exported $21.2 billion worth of auto components all over the world, 3 percent of which was to the United Kingdom, according to data from ACMA.

    • Mahindra & Mahindra Q4FY25: Growth story continues

      Diversified growth, strategic launches boost long-term prospects

    • Here's First Ride Review Of Brixton Cromwell 1200 | First Ride

      In this segment of Overdrive, we take a look at Brixton Cromwell 1200, an Austrian brand with a British-sounding name, a Chinese manufacturing partner, and a bike that looks like it time-travelled from 1968 wearing a Triumph disguise. Meet the Cromwell 1200. It's not heritage in the classic sense. It's heritage by intent. But in a world where image often matters more than origin, does it make a difference?

    • Legacy automakers gain ground as electric two-wheeler market enters new phase of competition

      April 2025 saw TVS Motor overtake Ola Electric, and Bajaj Auto increase its market share, signalling a more competitive, brand-driven e2W landscape.

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