ISMA director general said the measures could deliver immediate carbon reductions using existing ethanol supplies, production capacity and vehicle technologies without waiting for new infrastructure. Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) on Wednesday urged Centre to undertake comprehensive GST rationalisation and provide targeted policy support across the biofuel and clean mobility ecosystem to cut… Continue reading ISMA seeks GST rationalisation, policy support for biofuels and clean mobility
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Private sector to empower exploration of India’s thorium, monazite reserves: Jitendra Singh
India holds the largest thorium and monazite deposits worldwide. NEW DELHI: In a bid to cut foreign dependence for sourcing critical elements, the Centre is looking to rope in private players to explore rare-earth materials such as thorium and monazite. “We are also in the mode of exploring other locations. For thorium and monazite, we… Continue reading Private sector to empower exploration of India’s thorium, monazite reserves: Jitendra Singh
MCD proposes ₹500 crore multilevel parking projects to tackle delhi’s parking crisis
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is planning three new multilevel parking projects across the city. These projects, estimated to cost over ₹500 crore, aim to tackle Delhi’s persistent parking challenges. New Delhi: To address the city’s chronic parking problem, Municipal Corporation of Delhi has prepared proposals for three multilevel parking projects, estimated to cost over… Continue reading MCD proposes ₹500 crore multilevel parking projects to tackle delhi’s parking crisis
Kia India partners Avis Leasing to expand vehicle leasing and subscription offerings
Under the agreement, customers can lease Kia vehicles without an initial down payment, with tenure options ranging from 36 to 60 months and multiple mileage plans. Kia India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Avis Leasing to strengthen its presence in India’s growing vehicle leasing and subscription market under the Kia Lease Program.… Continue reading Kia India partners Avis Leasing to expand vehicle leasing and subscription offerings
Amara Raja Group appoints Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari as Group CHRO
Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari Amara Raja Group on Tuesday said it has appointed Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari as its Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective immediately. Maheshwari succeeds Jaikrishna B, who is set to retire after more than two decades of leading the group’s HR function. In her new role, she will head the group’s human… Continue reading Amara Raja Group appoints Shilpa Kabra Maheshwari as Group CHRO
Detroit Auto Show opens as industry pares back splashy debuts and leans on test tracks
While the Detroit Auto Show has scaled back dramatically from its heyday, it still drew 275,000 attendees a year ago. And it is leaning into interactivity. The Detroit Auto Show returns this week, offering an opportunity to take a peek at the cars of today and tomorrow and also go for a spin. The annual… Continue reading Detroit Auto Show opens as industry pares back splashy debuts and leans on test tracks
Global EV sales growth likely to slow after 20% jump in rocky 2025
Global EV registrations, a proxy for sales, rose by 6 per cent to almost 2.1 million units in December, reaching 20.7 million vehicles in 2025, the data showed. Global EV registrations grew 20 per cent last year but are likely to lose pace in 2026, data showed on Wednesday, as a slowdown in China and… Continue reading Global EV sales growth likely to slow after 20% jump in rocky 2025
Audio Interview| 2026 global automotive study: Powertrain preferences hold amid evolving expectations"
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview “2026 Global Automotive Study: Powertrain Preferences Hold Amid Evolving Expectations” Ron Hesse speaks with Lisa Walker, Principal, Vice Chair and U.S. Automotive Sector Leader of Deloitte Consulting LLP. Lisa is responsible for Deloitte’s Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Dealership, and Auto Supplier-related services across the organization. For more than 20 years,… Continue reading Audio Interview| 2026 global automotive study: Powertrain preferences hold amid evolving expectations"
Hyundai, Kia patent grid-based cooling case to prevent EV battery fires
Current electric vehicle batteries often face cooling performance discrepancies because their simpler flow paths can lead to heat concentration in specific cells or corners, increasing the risk of overheating. Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have filed a patent for a new electric vehicle battery design specifically engineered to prevent fires by redesigning the housing… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia patent grid-based cooling case to prevent EV battery fires
EU sets tough conditions to solve China EVs dispute
The European Commission set out the conditions on Monday under which China-based electric vehicle makers can replace EU tariffs with commitments to sell at minimum prices and said it would take into account Chinese EV investments in the bloc. For Beijing, the tariffs of up to 35.3% on EVs are the biggest source of trade… Continue reading EU sets tough conditions to solve China EVs dispute