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The government's September tax relief on goods from soaps to small cars helped lift retail sales in the final weeks of the month.

OPINION | Unintended consequences of blending ethanol with petrol

Contrary to initial expectations, maize and rice, not sugarcane, are the primary sources of ethanol. This has had an unanticipated adverse fallout on soybean cultivation. The policy question now is should we choose food security over mobility security

Looking at India as potential market for small e-cars, GST cut makes it attractive: VW Group CEO

The group feels that the reduction of GST on automobiles in India makes the Indian automotive market, already the third largest, more attractive

Small cars get relief after GST council decision

While small hybrids that qualify as small cars will also benefit from the 18 percent slab, larger petrol-electric and diesel-electric hybrids have been pushed into the top tax bracket.

India eyes quick interim deal with European Union

India wants a three-year break from EU’s carbon levy for small businesses, while the European bloc is demanding a better offer for its wine, whisky and cars compared to the one extended to the UK

Used car marketplace Cars24 acquires auto forum Team-BHP

Post-acquisition, the forum will continue to operate independently by its founding team, with the same zero-sponsored content policy, strict moderation, and community-first approach that has earned it unmatched credibility and respect, Cars24 said.

It’s not cars, but food preparations, carpets and maple syrups from the US that face higher tax from the world: MC analysis

Food preparations were of the highest export value, as it accounting for $1.1 billion of the total US exports worth $7.3 billion. About 37 countries taxed cane or beet sugar more than 60 percent, while tobacco was heavily taxed by 22 countries.

Domestic passenger vehicle sales expected to grow 4-7% in FY26: Icra

As for two-wheelers, Icra said it estimates the industry volumes to grow at a healthy pace of 6-9 per cent in FY26, following an estimated 11-14 per cent growth in FY25.

Hyundai India introduces new variants for Venue, Verna and Grand i10 NIOS: Check features, prices

The 2025 Hyundai Verna gets 2 new variants along with feature additions on the existing S MT trim

Karnataka: New cars to attract cess of Rs 1,000, bikes Rs 500

The Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation (Second Amendment) Bill was passed despite opposition from the BJP

Privacy on Wheels: Are you being followed?

Connected vehicles collect vast personal data, which make them mobile data centres. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) mandates strict data protection standards, requiring transparency, consent, and robust security measures from automakers. Manufacturers must prioritise user privacy and consumers must demand transparency and control over personal data.

MC Explainer: Why Piyush Goyal told auto firms to prioritise volumes over margins

Per data provided by SIAM, the sales of small cars declined 15.5 percent to 66,000 units between April-September 2024.

Hyundai’s Q2 FY25: Performance drops, valuation reasonable

Demand for utility vehicles stronger than that for entry-level segments. This impacted volumes of more economical models, which generally make up a significant part of overall sales.

Liquidation of Jet Airways' assets may give creditors around Rs 1,000 crore

While the book value of all of Jet Airways assets may amount to around Rs 1,000 crore, 13 percent of the dues pending to financial creditors, of the airlines and 6.4 percent of the total admitted claims against the airline, auctioning the assets may fetch close to 50 percent of the total value of the assets.

NGT demands clarifications from key authorities on cancer-causing chemicals in cars

This action follows the tribunal's suo motu consideration of a media report about the presence of two flame retardant chemicals in cars—TDCIPP and TCEP—that are known to be carcinogenic.

Scrap your old car & save big: Gadkari unveils new discount plan for new car buyers

Gadkari chaired a productive session of the (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) SIAM CEO’s delegation meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi where he addressed critical issues faced by the automobile industry.

PV sales hit a speedbreaker in July, fall 2.5% to 3.44 lakh units YoY

During the first four months of this financial year, PV sales stood at 13.75 lakh, just a shade higher from 13.5 lakh units during the corresponding period a year ago

Automobile exports rise by 15.5% in June quarter

Overall shipments stood at 11,92,577 units in the first quarter the current fiscal year, as compared with 10,32,449 units in the same period of the last fiscal.

Auto sales rise marginally by 3.67% to 3.40 lakh units in June

While the high base effect of last year also resulted in modest growth in volumes, industry players reckon that new launches such as as Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Creta, etc., continued to contribute to incremental volumes

Kalki 2898 AD: Director Nag Ashwin wants Elon Musk to drive Prabhas' vehicle 'Bujji'

Kalki 2898 AD film promotions: Part of his film's promotional activity, Nag Ashwin shared a post stating that he would invite Tesla owner Elon Musk to take a ride in Bujji, a sophisticated 6-tonne digital companion to Prabhas in the film that has been made entirely in India.

Car sales in fast lane with 8.4% growth in FY24, riding on robust growth and chip supply

Despite rising commodity prices and the increase in vehicle costs, factors like improved supply of semiconductor chips and strong economic growth for FY24 resulted in higher vehicle offtake, as per SIAM.

Citroen unveils Basalt Vision SUV, India launch likely in second half of 2024

Thierry Koskas, Citroën CEO, said the carmaker believes that Basalt will strengthen its position in major markets

Kia India to hike prices by up to 3% starting April 1

This decision is attributed to the escalation in commodity prices and supply chain-related inputs. It marks the first price adjustment by the company this year, the carmaker said in a statement

Audi unveils new electric SUV Q6 e-tron on PPE platform | First glimpses

Audi AG finally unveiled its much-awaited born-electric offering – the Q6 e-tron – at its headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany. The Q6 e-tron is the first offering from the VW Group to be built on the modular premium platform electric or PPE platform, heralding major technological advancements to its electric line-up.

All you need to know about the EV plans of car makers in India

India announced on Friday a reduction in import taxes for specific electric vehicles from carmakers pledging a minimum investment of $500 million and commencing domestic manufacturing within three years.