Kinetic Watts & Volts opens first exclusive EV dealership in Pune

Kinetic Watts & Volts plans to open several new dealerships across major cities in the coming months as part of its retail expansion strategy. Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd., the electric vehicle arm of the Kinetic Group, on Thursday inaugurated its first exclusive EV dealership in India at Tingre Nagar, Pune. The new 3S (Sales,… Continue reading Kinetic Watts & Volts opens first exclusive EV dealership in Pune

Greaves Electric Mobility teams up with Shriram Green Finance to ease retail financing for EVs

The partnership leverages GEML’s growing electric vehicle portfolio and Shriram Finance’s vast lending network to accelerate EV adoption across key states and cities. Greaves Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd. (GEML) on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Shriram Green Finance, the EV financing arm of Shriram Finance, to make electric vehicles more accessible across the country.… Continue reading Greaves Electric Mobility teams up with Shriram Green Finance to ease retail financing for EVs

What you need to know before hitting the road with your electric vehicle

Leading electric car market plans to end sales tax (VAT) exemption for zero-emission vehicles by 2027, government announces. Taking your electric vehicle (EV) beyond city limits is no longer unusual. With longer-range models, intercity drives are becoming more common but unlike a trip in an ICE car, an EV road journey requires some extra planning.… Continue reading What you need to know before hitting the road with your electric vehicle

Norway proposes widening EV tax to include mass-market Tesla models

ಭಾರತದ ಎಲೆಕ್ಟ್ರಿಕ್ ಕಾರುಗಳು & ಬ್ಯಾಟರಿಗಳ ಮೇಲಿನ ಸಬ್ಸಿಡಿಗೆ ಚೀನಾ ವಿರೋಧ Norway plans to eliminate its main subsidy for electric vehicles over the next two years, the government said on Wednesday, adding thousands of dollars to the cost of new cars like Tesla’s Model Y, the country’s top-selling automobile. Fully electric vehicles accounted for a record 98.3… Continue reading Norway proposes widening EV tax to include mass-market Tesla models

CEO of Tesla-rival company issues ‘software warning’ to all EV makers: ‘Automakers who don’t…’

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Tesla logo on the hood of a car in Oslo, Norway November 10, 2022. REUTERS/Victoria Klesty/File Photo Major automakers must develop their own software architectures or risk losing market share by the early 2030s, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has warned. Speaking on a podcast, Scaringe said that right now,… Continue reading CEO of Tesla-rival company issues ‘software warning’ to all EV makers: ‘Automakers who don’t…’

Greater wall of China throws shadow on Indian manufacturing

The lighter rare earths are currently being used by Indian manufacturers as a stopgap measure to tide over prevailing curbs on exports of heavy rare earth magnets by Beijing. China’s new export curbs, extending now also to components containing rare earth magnets, is likely to worsen the operational crisis at Indian companies across automotive, consumer… Continue reading Greater wall of China throws shadow on Indian manufacturing

Varroc appoints Avinash Chintawar as Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence

Avinash Chintawar Varroc, a leading global Tier-1 automotive supplier, has announced the appointment of Avinash Chintawar as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 15 October 2025. In his new role, Chintawar will report to Mr. Arjun Jain, Whole-Time Director and CEO – Business I. As COO, Chintawar will oversee the Operations Vertical within Business I,… Continue reading Varroc appoints Avinash Chintawar as Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence

Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 26 per cent in September Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 26 per cent in September from a year ago to a record 2.1 million units, driven by strong demand in China and a late US tax-credit rush, market research firm… Continue reading Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September

Auto sector bankruptcies spark fresh scrutiny of Wall Street credit risks

Two prominent automotive giants, First Brands and Tricolor, have succumbed to bankruptcy, prompting worries about concealed dangers lurking in the credit market. The bankruptcies of automotive-related companies First Brands and Tricolor, along with potential losses at banks and investment funds, are raising new concerns about hidden risks in parts of the credit market – prompting… Continue reading Auto sector bankruptcies spark fresh scrutiny of Wall Street credit risks

Global auto giant Stellantis to set up EV manufacturing and export hub in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have joined forces with global automaker Stellantis. In a landmark move to bolster the region’s automotive industry, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have inked a strategic cooperation agreement with global automaker Stellantis, to develop a fully integrated automotive ecosystem… Continue reading Global auto giant Stellantis to set up EV manufacturing and export hub in Abu Dhabi