Pune RTO’s plan to launch mobile app for complaints against errant auto drivers yet to take off

Parth Sonavane, another daily commuter and Shivajinagar resident, questioned the delay in launching the app. The Pune RTO‘s plan to launch a dedicated mobile application for people to register complaints against errant autorickshaws is still on paper. The transport body had decided to hire a private agency to develop the app after the WhatsApp number… Continue reading Pune RTO’s plan to launch mobile app for complaints against errant auto drivers yet to take off

Steelbird launches SBH-64 ZIP RF half-face helmet

The SBH-64 ZIP RF is priced from ₹999. Steelbird Helmets has launched the SBH-64 ZIP RF, a half-face helmet aimed at urban riders. The helmet features a rear spoiler and an extended polycarbonate visor that offers full facial coverage while maintaining ventilation. The design includes a neck pad for support and interiors that are multipored,… Continue reading Steelbird launches SBH-64 ZIP RF half-face helmet

India’s EV uptake hits 7.8% in FY25; are we on track to achieve 2030 target?

Several state EV policies are nearing expiration, which threatens sustained investor confidence. New Delhi: Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is facing a roadblock globally, with sales struggling to meet expectations in the US and Europe. According to BCG statistics, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for about 5 per cent of passenger car sales in China and… Continue reading India’s EV uptake hits 7.8% in FY25; are we on track to achieve 2030 target?

India to formalise incentives for critical minerals recycling this year, sources say

Among other things, the scheme should help to expand India’s capacity to recycle lithium-ion batteries from the current 75,000 metric tons a year, one of the sources said. India plans to launch incentives for the recycling of 24 critical minerals this year including lithium and cobalt, two sources aware of the matter said, as part… Continue reading India to formalise incentives for critical minerals recycling this year, sources say

Tesla’s Elon Musk personally appeals to Trump to scrap tariffs: Report

Musk, who runs Tesla and has investments across the globe, has long been wary of tariffs. With Tesla manufacturing and selling in both China and the US, protectionist policies can hit his bottom line hard. Elon Musk has made personal appeals to Donald Trump to reverse his new wave of sweeping tariffs, The Washington Post… Continue reading Tesla’s Elon Musk personally appeals to Trump to scrap tariffs: Report

Tata Group’s market value declined by ₹90,000 crore in Monday crash

Tata Motors also saw a sharp drop of nearly 13 per cent after its luxury vehicle arm, Jaguar Land Rover, announced a pause in exports to the US. Tata Group stocks saw a sharp decline on Monday, losing nearly Rs 90,000 crore in market value amid a global market selloff. A total of 16 Tata… Continue reading Tata Group’s market value declined by ₹90,000 crore in Monday crash

Tata Motors global wholesales dip 3% in Q4 FY25

The group recorded 1,46,999 units for the quarter, marking a 6 per cent decline from Q4 FY24. The Tata Motors Group has reported a 3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in global wholesales for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY25, with total units amounting to 3,66,177, including figures from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). According to… Continue reading Tata Motors global wholesales dip 3% in Q4 FY25

FY26 will be a correction year for auto industry, says FADA

CS Vigneshwar, president of FADA The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) believes that this fiscal year will be one of “correction” for the auto industry. This is inevitable given the continuous growth over the last few years, CS Vigneshwar, president of FADA, told ETAuto. In FY25, the industry recorded growth of 6.46 per cent.… Continue reading FY26 will be a correction year for auto industry, says FADA

Audio Interview| Trump’s new tariffs & effects on the automotive industry: Key insights from a Washington DC-based trade lawyer

Ron Hesse speaks with Les Glick In the 25-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Glick discusses these questions: Should we be surprised by Trump’s “tariff day” announcement? Could you summarize each of the new tariffs and briefly explain them? We have heard a lot of comments on tariffs in the media by financial analysts who are not… Continue reading Audio Interview| Trump’s new tariffs & effects on the automotive industry: Key insights from a Washington DC-based trade lawyer