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In a candid conversation with media, Runner Group's leader Hafizur Rahman Khan painted a vivid picture of Bangladesh's green technology horizon. Electric vehicles, DMI innovations, and PHEVs are set...
In a candid conversation with media, Runner Group's Chairman Hafizur Rahman Khan painted a vivid picture of Bangladesh's pivot to green technology. Electric vehicles, DMI tech, and PHEVs are not just...
In a candid interview, Runner Group's Chairman Hafizur Rahman Khan painted a vivid picture of Bangladesh's automotive evolution, centered on electric vehicles and green tech. Speaking to media on...
In a heartfelt endorsement, Mathura's prominent parliamentarian Hema Malini lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nationwide appeal as a forward-thinking measure vital for national security and...
Skoda Auto is set to invigorate the Indian automotive landscape by introducing more of its acclaimed global models. This strategic move aims to broaden the appeal of the Czech manufacturer's...
France has pioneered the future of sustainable transport by inaugurating the world's first wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging highway. This groundbreaking 1.5-kilometer stretch, located near...
Maruti Suzuki is embarking on an ambitious plan to launch eight new SUV models over the next five to six years, significantly expanding its product portfolio to 28 vehicles. This strategic move is...
Maruti Suzuki is embarking on an ambitious strategy to reclaim its lost market share, announcing plans to launch eight new SUV models within the next five to six years. This significant expansion...
Maruti Suzuki is set to launch eight new SUV models over the next five to six years as part of an ambitious strategy to regain its dominant position in the Indian passenger vehicle market. This...
Tesla has introduced more affordable versions of its popular Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles, aiming to invigorate declining sales figures. The new Model Y Standard and Model 3 Standard boast...
Tesla has introduced more affordable versions of its popular Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles, aiming to reignite slowing sales figures. The new "Standard" trims offer a starting range of...
Elon Musk's electric car company, Tesla, launched the Model Y in India on July 15, 2025. The company commenced deliveries towards the end of September, approximately two months after the launch. By...
By 2026-27, several popular petrol and diesel SUVs and cars in India are set to transition to hybrid technology. Maruti Suzuki is part of this shift, planning to introduce its in-house developed,...
Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled its powertrain roadmap for the next decade, incorporating internal combustion engines, battery electric vehicles, and hybrid technology. This strategy aligns...
The mid-size SUV segment is poised for significant activity in the coming years. Capitalizing on the positive response to models in this segment, automakers are planning to launch several cars to...
SKF India Group, a major auto parts manufacturer, has separated its automotive and industrial businesses. Following this demerger, the company will operate as two distinct units. Together, they plan...
VinFast has collaborated with Castrol India, a leading lubricant manufacturer, to strengthen its after-sales network in India. This partnership aims to provide reliable and accessible after-sales...
India is set to mandate acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) in electric vehicles (EVs) to enhance pedestrian safety. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed that all...
The Tata Punch EV, a compact city electric vehicle, has achieved high scores in safety tests, earning 31.46 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 45 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection...
Toyota, known for popular vehicles like the Fortuner and Innova in India, has established a new global sales record. In August, the company sold 900,598 vehicles worldwide, reflecting a modest 1%...
Yamaha is making significant strides in the premium two-wheeler segment in India, experiencing consistent growth in its market share. The company has signaled its intent to introduce new electric...
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has unveiled guidelines for the establishment of public charging stations under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, a comprehensive program valued at Rs 10,900 crore,...
The electric vehicle segment is rapidly evolving, and VinFast is emerging as a prominent player. The company is launching in the Indian market with two premium SUVs: the compact VF 6 and the mid-size...
Maruti Suzuki is strategizing to adopt various powertrain strategies, including BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles), strong hybrids, CNG, and flex-fuel models in the coming years, with the goal of...
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly increasing in India. Factors such as rising fuel prices, government subsidies, and growing environmental awareness have made EVs a strong option for...
Vida, Hero MotoCorp's electric two-wheeler brand, has launched new value-added services for its customers. These initiatives, announced just before the festive season in India, include a buyback...
The narrative of electric vehicles (EVs) in India has primarily been confined to metropolitan areas such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. However, recent developments suggest a shifting...
The Indian e-scooter market is experiencing rapid growth, with numerous new models emerging. Honda, a well-established brand in India, is entering the electric scooter segment with the Activa E,...
The Indian electric vehicle (EV) market is steadily gaining momentum. In response to growing demand, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are planning to introduce several new models in the coming...
Tesla, the American electric vehicle manufacturer, has begun deliveries of its popular Model Y in India. Recently, Maharashtra's Transport Minister, Pratap Sarnaik, received a vehicle. Now, Siddharth...
Ola Electric claims to have surpassed the milestone of producing 1 million electric two-wheelers in 4 years. After commencing production in 2021, Ola Electric achieved this feat in less than four...
The Odisha government has decided to increase the subsidy for registering electric two-wheelers in the state from ₹20,000 to ₹30,000. This decision is aimed at promoting electric vehicles in the...
India's automotive market is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by intense competition that encourages automakers to innovate. Several brands, including Tata, Hyundai, and Kia, are preparing for a...
The 65th annual conference of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) brought together leaders from the Indian automotive industry. This year's event was particularly significant due to...
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has reiterated that India's green mobility future hinges not only on electric or biofuel vehicles but also on the large-scale scrapping...
Recent government-led Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have prompted significant changes in automobile taxation, leading to price reductions across various vehicle models. The revised GST rates...
Early this year, leaked patent images of a TVS electric motorcycle sparked speculation about an electric version of the TVS Apache. Recently, TVS celebrated 20 years of the Apache series in India,...
Since its launch in 2015, the Hyundai Creta has consistently challenged vehicles in the mid-size SUV segment. To compete with the Creta, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors are preparing to launch their...
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced that it will pass on the full benefit of the recent GST rate cuts on vehicles to its customers, effective September 22, 2025, the date from which the...
Vietnam-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast entered the Indian market with the launch of its VF6 and VF7 models. The VF6 is priced starting at Rs 16.49 lakh and the VF7 at Rs 20.89 lakh....
Recent changes in Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations are significantly affecting the automotive market, leaving potential car buyers, particularly those interested in SUVs from brands like...
VinFast, the Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has entered the Indian market with the launch of its VF6 and VF7 models. The introductory prices are set at Rs 16.49 lakh and Rs 20.89...
Tata Motors revealed plans to lower prices across its passenger vehicle range, with reductions reaching up to Rs 1.45 lakh. This adjustment stems from the recent GST reforms. The price cuts are...
Mercedes-Benz India's Managing Director and CEO, Santosh Iyer, has announced that consumers can expect a price reduction of approximately 5-8% on luxury vehicles due to the recent Goods and Services...
The Indian government has announced Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms after a long wait. These changes aim to leave more money in the hands of consumers and boost consumption in the market. The...
Volkswagen, the German automotive manufacturer, has announced a new naming strategy for its upcoming vehicles. The company will use the same names for its popular ICE (Internal Combustion Engine)...
Hyundai Motor India has expanded its Knight Edition lineup with the launch of the Hyundai Creta Electric Knight, Hyundai Alcazar Knight, and Hyundai i20 Knight, preceding the festive season. These...
The Indian government has responded to the automotive industry's request for a Goods and Services Tax (GST) reduction on cars, aiming to stimulate personal mobility. Despite being the world's...
The recent changes announced by the government have now come into effect, impacting the automobile sector significantly. The 56th GST Council meeting abolished the 12% and 28% tax slabs, leaving only...
Significant changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), initially implemented in India in 2017, were introduced on August 3, 2025. This reform is referred to as GST 2.0. Following an announcement by...
The Indian market is experiencing a continuous surge in SUV sales. Recognizing the growing demand, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) companies have planned the launch of several new models in...
The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the Indian market is rapidly increasing. However, purchasing luxury electric cars in India could soon become more expensive. A tax panel has suggested...
TVS Motor, a prominent two-wheeler manufacturer in India, has set a new record in August 2025. For the first time, the company's monthly sales exceeded 500,000 units. The total sales reached 509,536...
MG Motor India experienced a significant sales increase in August 2025, selling 6,578 vehicles, a 52% rise compared to the 4,323 vehicles sold in the same month the previous year. The Windsor EV...
The automotive industry presented a mixed picture in August 2025. While the passenger vehicle segment experienced a slowdown, two-wheeler companies reported steady growth. Festivals like Onam, Raksha...
Tata Motors, a leading automotive manufacturer in the Indian market, has released its sales report for August 2025. The company achieved a total sale of 73,178 units, encompassing both domestic and...
The Indian electric vehicle market is experiencing rapid growth, but a proposal has caused worry within the auto industry. A group of ministers, formed to review GST rates, has suggested increasing...
September 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for car enthusiasts and potential buyers. With the festive season approaching, around five new cars are expected to launch, making this a...
September 2025 promises to be an exciting month for car enthusiasts and prospective buyers. With the festive season approaching, approximately five new cars are expected to launch, making this a...
The sub-4 meter SUV segment is experiencing intense competition, with numerous new launches anticipated in the coming years. These upcoming models include both electric vehicles (EVs) and those with...
BYD, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer in China, is experiencing significant headwinds in its domestic market. The company's profit for the first quarter of the fiscal year (April-June)...
Honda Motor Company has announced its participation in the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The show will be held from October 20 to November 9, 2025, at the Tokyo Big Sight. Honda's pavilion will showcase...
Electric vehicle owners frequently express concerns about not achieving a satisfactory driving range, even with a new vehicle. Many drivers report that their cars do not reach the range claimed by...
TVS is expanding its electric scooter lineup with a new EV model, poised to slot below the iQube in its offerings. The scooter, likely to be named the Orbiter, is scheduled for its official debut...
During the 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Maruti Suzuki India, Chairman R.C. Bhargava declared that India must firmly counter American pressure, including potential 50% tariffs. He emphasized...
TVS has launched its newest electric vehicle, the Orbiter, positioning it below the iQube in its electric scooter lineup. The Orbiter's debut showcased its unique features and range capabilities. The...
Maruti Suzuki has unveiled its first electric SUV, the e-Vitara. The vehicle was flagged off from Maruti's plant in Gujarat. The company is expected to launch it in India in September, initially...
The current fiscal year is anticipated to be favorable for the Indian two-wheeler market. According to the rating firm ICRA, the Indian two-wheeler segment is expected to experience a growth of up to...
The current fiscal year is expected to be positive for the Indian two-wheeler market. Sales could see a growth of up to 9 percent. According to rating firm ICRA, the Indian two-wheeler segment could...
The sub-4 meter SUV segment is highly competitive and poised for significant growth with several new launches planned. These upcoming models will include both electric vehicles (EVs) and those with...
Tata Motors is preparing to compete with Maruti Suzuki in the Indian market by launching a series of new models, facelifts, and special editions. The company plans to introduce seven new vehicles,...
TVS is poised to launch an affordable electric scooter in India soon. The company had previously trademarked an electric scooter named 'Orbiter.' Now, the domestic two-wheeler manufacturer is gearing...
Mahindra, a leading SUV manufacturer in India, is poised to demonstrate its capabilities on a global scale. The company unveiled a new concept vehicle on August 15th, generating considerable...
Mercedes-Benz and BMW, long-standing rivals in the German automotive industry, are reportedly in advanced talks regarding an engine partnership. This collaboration, if finalized, would mark a...
Mahindra is expanding its export operations beyond the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Nepal, with the United Kingdom now on its radar. The company is reportedly...
The Uttar Pradesh government is set to implement significant changes to its Electric Vehicle (EV) policy. Moving forward, subsidies will only be provided for electric vehicles manufactured within the...
Electric vehicle owners in Mumbai and Maharashtra have received welcome news. The state government has decided to exempt electric vehicles from toll charges across major toll plazas in the state....
BMW Group India has become the first luxury car manufacturer in the country to deliver over 5,000 electric vehicles, marking a significant achievement in India's premium EV market. To celebrate, the...
BMW Group India has become the first luxury car manufacturer in the country to surpass 5,000 electric vehicle deliveries, a significant achievement in India's premium EV market. To celebrate this,...
Mahindra & Mahindra recently concluded its Independence Day showcase, unveiling four SUV concepts: Vision X, Vision T, Vision S, and Vision SX. The event also highlighted the new monocoque NU_IQ...
Proposed GST cuts on small cars by the Indian government could adversely affect electric vehicles. This tax reduction could slow down the pace of the EV industry in the country. A report by HSBC...
Automobile companies are gearing up to make a splash during the festive season, with several new electric vehicles expected to be launched. Major brands like Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, and VinFast are...
A significant step towards simplifying Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India has been taken. A group of state finance ministers (GoM) has suggested a restructuring of GST rates across the country....
Several new cars have already been launched in 2025. Many exciting cars are scheduled to be launched in the next four months. Companies like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Vinfast, Mahindra,...
For those planning to buy a new car, this news could be beneficial. MG Motor India is offering benefits up to ₹4 lakh this month on its flagship SUV, the MG Gloster. Details on how much can be saved...
In recent years, North Gujarat has rapidly emerged as a prominent automobile manufacturing hub in India. This transformation is largely attributed to Suzuki Motor Gujarat, whose factory in Mehsana...
Tata Motors, a leading car manufacturer in India, is preparing to launch seven new SUVs. This announcement was made during a recent investor meeting where the company unveiled its future roadmap. The...
Tesla, the American electric car manufacturer, has launched a new long-wheelbase version of the Model Y specifically for the Chinese market. This new Model Y boasts increased cabin space with a...
The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the Indian market is rapidly increasing. According to the TATA.ev India Charging Report 2025, 84% of people are now using electric vehicles. This is a...
Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant, is expanding its horizons beyond smartphones and gadgets, making a significant move into the automotive sector. After the launch of its first electric car, the SU7 EV,...
Several new cars have already launched in the Indian market in the first eight months of 2025, but the year isn't over, meaning automakers may launch more exciting cars. New models might be launched...
Honda, which entered the electric two-wheeler market at the beginning of the year, has completed six months of production and sales of its two e-scooters, Activa e and QC1. Between February and July...
VinFast, the Vietnamese company that entered India with two impressive electric vehicles a few months ago, is reportedly planning to launch a small electric car soon. The company recently filed...
Restrictions imposed by China on rare earth magnets are beginning to affect the electric vehicle market. Bajaj, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturer, is experiencing the impact of the rare...
When India gained independence in 1947, the primary challenge was feeding its vast population. The idea of owning a car, motorcycle, or scooter was a distant dream for most. However, the foundation...
India is embarking on a new era of self-reliance in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that...
Mahindra and Ola are set to reveal new electric scooters, SUVs, and cutting-edge technology on Independence Day 2025, showcasing futuristic designs, AI features, and EV platforms. Ola Electric will...
Mahindra & Mahindra, in collaboration with Warner Bros., the producers of films based on DC Comics, has launched a special edition of its first electric SUV, the BE 6 Dark (Batman Edition). This...
MG Motor India, under JSW, has seen its electric car, the Windsor EV, achieve record-breaking success. In July 2025, the Windsor EV recorded its best monthly sales with 4,308 units sold. This...
Ola, one of the leading electric scooter sellers in the Indian market, has released a teaser on its social media platforms hinting at upcoming electric scooters. These new products will be unveiled...