With festive sales momentum running high and supply chains under pressure, the auto industry is racing against time to meet customer expectations. New Delhi: India’s automobile industry is facing an unusual festive season challenge — not a lack of demand, but a shortage of logistics capacity. Following the recent GST reduction and subsequent price cuts,… Continue reading Festive rush spurs vehicle delivery delays as automakers struggle with logistics
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In an Indian hinterland town, hotels become Japanese havens for auto expats
Early efforts by Japanese expats to acclimate in regular housing in nearby cities did not pan out, with the lack of easy access to meat and fish often proving too much. In India’s Gujarat, eating meat or seafood is frowned upon, but in the state’s dusty industrial town of Vithalapur, hotels with names like Osaka… Continue reading In an Indian hinterland town, hotels become Japanese havens for auto expats
South Africa secures China, India investments to boost local auto manufacturing
The SKD manufacturing technique involves turning partially assembled kits into finished vehicles, while CKD puts together cars from parts delivered to the site. South Africa has secured commitments from Chinese and Indian car companies to upgrade their semi-knocked-down (SKD) vehicle assembly operations to full-scale manufacturing, the South African trade minister said on Thursday, as industry… Continue reading South Africa secures China, India investments to boost local auto manufacturing
Maruti Suzuki becomes first carmaker to dispatch vehicles to Kashmir by rail
This rail-based initiative is expected to improve delivery efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and enhance regional connectivity, setting a precedent for automakers in India. New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has become the first automobile manufacturer in India to transport vehicles to the Kashmir valley via Indian Railways. The maiden train carried over 100 vehicles, including… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki becomes first carmaker to dispatch vehicles to Kashmir by rail
Stronger Rivigo, B2C e-mobility to drive Mahindra Logistics’ rebound
MLL is also testing a premium B2C mobility brand called Alyte, launched in Delhi, with two offerings which will compete with the likes of Uber and Ola. Mahindra Logistics (MLL) is working on a financial turnaround while expanding beyond its traditional B2B logistics business into new segments. The company is focusing on cost discipline and… Continue reading Stronger Rivigo, B2C e-mobility to drive Mahindra Logistics’ rebound
China, Malaysia in talks for rare earths refinery project
The proposed refinery is expected to process both light and heavy rare earths. China and Malaysia are in early talks for a project to process rare earths, with sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional likely to partner with a Chinese state-owned firm to build a refinery in the Southeast Asian nation, people familiar with the matter… Continue reading China, Malaysia in talks for rare earths refinery project
EV registrations cross one million in H1 FY26; Sept sees marginal dip on PV slowdown
The drag was led by the e-PV category (cars and SUVs), which fell sharply to 15,100 units in September from 18,290 units in August. India’s electric vehicle (EV) market crossed the one million registration mark in the first half of FY26, even as monthly numbers in September showed a slight dip due to a slowdown… Continue reading EV registrations cross one million in H1 FY26; Sept sees marginal dip on PV slowdown
Why bid to boost air could be scratching the surface
He added Delhi will evaluate and adopt the best of proven photocatalytic technologies, prioritising safety, sustainability, and measurable impact to deliver cleaner air faster. Delhi environment department will conduct a study on “smog-eating” photocatalytic coatings which, when applied to roads, concrete and tiles, reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and harmful hydrocarbons in the air. These coatings… Continue reading Why bid to boost air could be scratching the surface
South Africa’s new vehicle sales on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025
Since 2024, interest rates in South Africa have been reduced by 125 basis points, while easing inflation and a better economic growth rate have supported the new vehicle market to date. South Africa’s domestic new vehicle sales are on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, driven by consumer demand… Continue reading South Africa’s new vehicle sales on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025
Mexico auto industry warns of complex outlook ahead of USMCA review
The USMCA, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement in 2020, is scheduled for review in 2026. Mexico’s auto industry warned of a “complex outlook” ahead of the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), with executives citing concerns over tighter rules of origin and scrutiny of Asian content in components. Speaking at… Continue reading Mexico auto industry warns of complex outlook ahead of USMCA review