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Punishment, appeasement... Indians react to Delhi fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles

Delhi’s ban on refuelling end-of-life vehicles from Tuesday has ignited a fierce debate. Many feel targeted and ask 'is it a punishment for those who maintain their cars well?'

Global auto industry on edge as China tightens rare earth mineral exports

Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

India tweaks guidelines for Made-in-India electric cars, allows importing vehicles at lower tariff

Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy called the policy a strategic move to make India a manufacturing base for EVs, stating that the plan provides a strong policy framework to attract both foreign and domestic manufacturers

Musk’s driverless dream: Tesla announces June 12 rollout for robotaxi in Austin

Tesla is eying for June 12 to launch its highly-anticipated robotaxi in Austin. However, billionaire Elon Musk's company has its share of hurdles in launching the landmark service

Did Tesla try to replace Elon Musk behind the scenes?

Tesla is denying a bombshell report that its board sought to replace Elon Musk due to his growing political commitments and controversial public image. Despite denials from Chair Robyn Denholm and Musk himself, questions remain amid falling profits, consumer backlash and Musk’s high-profile role in Donald Trump’s administration

Americans can soon have driverless SUVs, Texas testing goes next level

Critics of self-driving technology say it remains vulnerable to cyberthreats, a lack of oversight and can lead to job reductions

Tata's UK-based Jaguar Land Rover to pause shipments to US over Trump tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by India's Tata Motors confirmed the temporary export suspension after the Times newspaper reported the plan

UK car production falls for 12th straight month amid weak demand, looming US auto tariffs

Passenger car production fell to 82,178 units from 92,965 a year earlier, driven by soft domestic and international demand, model changeovers and ongoing restructuring across several plants

Trump's 25% auto tariffs: Will it impact the Indian industry?

While India's direct automobile export to the US is meagre compared to countries like Japan, Mexico and Canada, the secondary effects of Trump's tariffs are expected to impact the Indian industry

Chinese EV maker BYD launches ‘Tesla killer’ model as US company’s sales falter

Tesla’s share in total EV sales in mainland China has dropped from 16 per cent in 2020 to a mere 4.3 per cent in February this year. On the other hand, Chinese companies are increasingly relying on offering discounts to spur their sales

China’s BYD says new EV charging system is as fast as filling a gas tank

The founder said that BYD will initially roll out the “super e-platform” feature on two of its EVs -- Han L sedan and Tang L SUV priced from 270,000 yuan ($37,330)

Struggling in home continent, European carmakers look to China on EVs despite EU tariffs

For European automakers grappling with dwindling profits, the lure of partnerships with China– where supply chains are more efficient and costs lower– has proved irresistible, despite heavy tariffs

Musk says Tesla will double vehicle production in 2 years to ‘support Trump’s policies’

The announcement of his ambitious plan comes after Trump bought a brand-new Tesla EV in a show of support for his close advisor Musk, who helped the president pick the shiny red car

Japan's Nissan to chuck out CEO Uchida as cimpany struggles to keep up with competition

Facing broader struggles, Nissan has lowered its profit forecast three times this fiscal year. In November, Uchida announced a restructuring plan that included reducing global production capacity and cutting thousands of jobs

Musk's pre-election affair with AfD costs Tesla big bucks, its EV sales in Germany drop 76% YoY

Sales of Teslas had already plunged by almost 60 per cent in January after Musk's intervention in German politics. Over the first two months of 2025 the group's sales in Germany were down 70 per cent

India begins Hydrogen truck trials as it drives towards a greener future

India has launched trials for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, marking a major step towards green transportation. The initiative, led by Tata Motors, aims to reduce emissions in long-haul freight and promote sustainable mobility.

Tesla’s EU sales dropped by half because of Elon Musk's antics in Germany’s elections

Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) revealed that Tesla sold just 9,945 cars in January 2025, a sharp 45 per cent decline from the 18,161 sold in the same month from a year ago

Tesla’s first EV shipments to arrive at Mumbai port, first lot to be sold in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai

Tesla will kick off its sales this year soon, starting with three major cities — Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. The company has reportedly locked in locations for its first two showrooms, with one in Delhi’s Aerocity and another in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)

Tesla to start selling imported EVs in India by April, to import cars from Germany instead of China

Tesla isn’t just planning to sell cars — it’s also setting up shop in India. Reports indicate that the company has chosen prime locations for its first showrooms, with one expected to be in Delhi’s Aerocity and the other in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)

Tesla offered land in Chakan & Chikhali, Maharashtra to make EVs, looks to poach top talent from Tata

The Maharashtra government has offered land in Chakan and Chikhali, both near Pune, as potential sites for Tesla’s factory. One of India’s biggest automobile hubs, Chakan is home to manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Volkswagen, and Bajaj Auto

DeepSeek is now in Chinese EVs, to power Geely & BYD’s connected car and self-driving tech

DeepSeek, which recently gained global attention for its cost-effective AI model, is now helping Chinese automakers like Geely & BYD enhance connected car features and self-driving capabilities, and strengthen their positions in the EV market

Tesla's EV sales in California fall off a cliff, Model 3 down by over 36%, analysts blame Elon Musk

Notably, sales of the Model 3 sedan, Tesla’s second-most important vehicle, fell by a staggering 36%. Overall, the electric vehicle (EV) maker saw a 12 per cent decline in annual registrations, according to data from the California New Car Dealers Association

Tesla to launch its self-driving robotaxi service in Austin in June, confirms Elon Musk

Musk first mentioned the robotaxi service idea in October, introducing Tesla’s Cybercab prototype—an autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals. The plan was initially set for a 2025 launch in Texas and California, using Model Y SUVs and Model 3 sedans

Union Budget 2025: India’s EV sector asks for a level-playing field

With ambitious goals like achieving 30% EV penetration by 2030, the challenges of affordability, infrastructure gaps, and dependency on imports remain significant. Industry leaders are urging the government to address these issues through strategic measures in the upcoming budget

Maruti Suzuki unveils the new e-VITARA, its first battery EV in India, claims to have a range of 500 kms

The e-VITARA comes with 2 powertrains. The 49kWh battery powers a front axle-mounted motor, delivering 144hp and 189Nm of torque. For those seeking more power, the 61kWh battery provides a front motor generating 174hp and 189Nm of torque

US bans all Chinese, Russian tech in passenger cars citing national security reasons

For now, the ban will apply to passenger vehicles weighing under 10,001 pounds, but there are plans to extend it to include larger vehicles like buses and trucks down the line. The restrictions will be rolled out in two phases

Tesla outsells Audi for the first time, despite selling fewer vehicles than expected

Audi's sales were heavily impacted by increasing competition in key markets like Europe and China, combined with weak demand for its electric models. While the German premium car brand, Audi, delivered 1.67 million vehicles, Tesla managed to outsell it with 1.79 million deliveries

CES 2025: Dolby wants to turn cars into theatres, launches Dolby Vision in a car, expands Atmos to more cars