Elon Musk A Tesla Model Y plunged off an approximately 800-metre cliff in China, tumbling down a mountainside, with the driver suffering only minor injuries, according to a post on X that was later retweeted by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The vehicle was completely destroyed, with shattered windows and a mangled body, but the A-… Continue reading Elon Musk retweets post on Tesla Model Y surviving 800-metre cliff fall in China
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India-New Zealand FTA means more jobs, incomes, trade: PM Christopher Luxon
The agreement was concluded by holding continuous and intense discussions spread over 5 formal negotiation rounds, several in-person and virtual intersessions. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described the Free Trade Agreement with India as a landmark deal, noting that it means more jobs, higher incomes and more exports from Indian markets. “We said… Continue reading India-New Zealand FTA means more jobs, incomes, trade: PM Christopher Luxon
China’s industrial profits tumble at fastest pace in over a year
China observers say Beijing is taking some comfort from indicators suggesting that the official 2025 growth target of around 5% is still achievable. Profits at China’s industrial firms in November fell at their fastest pace in over a year, as weak domestic demand offset resilience in exports in another sign of a stuttering economic recovery… Continue reading China’s industrial profits tumble at fastest pace in over a year
Centre installs over 27,000 electric vehicle charging stations at petrol pumps across India
Besides charging for cars, the government also focused on big trucks. India increased its electric vehicle charging infrastructure in 2025 with the installation of thousands of new stations at petrol pumps across the country. According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas’ year-end press release, under the FAME-II government scheme, 8,932 charging stations were… Continue reading Centre installs over 27,000 electric vehicle charging stations at petrol pumps across India
EV charging network expands sharply in 2025 as fuel retailers add stations nationwide
Biofuels recorded strong progress in 2025, with average ethanol blending in petrol reaching 19.24 per cent in ethanol supply year 2024–25. India significantly expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in 2025, with thousands of new charging stations installed at petrol pumps across the country, as the government and state-run fuel retailers stepped up efforts… Continue reading EV charging network expands sharply in 2025 as fuel retailers add stations nationwide
RTOs directed to probe vehicle no. allotment scam by Dec 31 in Jaipur
The issue first came to light in March, when RTO Jaipur (I) detected irregular backlog transactions being entered into the system. Jaipur transport department has directed all Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) to complete inquiries into the alleged vehicle number allotment scam and submit reports to the headquarters by Dec 31. The department has also asked… Continue reading RTOs directed to probe vehicle no. allotment scam by Dec 31 in Jaipur
Trump has a new auto loan tax break. Here’s who could benefit.
The tax break is expected to save taxpayers a few hundred dollars a year, according to industry analyses. As President Donald Trump and his Republican allies scramble to address affordability concerns, they have touted the giant tax-cut bill that was signed into law this summer. Trump and his advisers have promised Americans that they will… Continue reading Trump has a new auto loan tax break. Here’s who could benefit.
Flat, festive, then furious: How 2025 delivered a supercharged plot twist to India’s auto story
Domestic passenger vehicle sales stayed almost unchanged from a year earlier. Two-wheeler sales contracted, snapping a four-year growth streak. Passenger vehicle sales slid to an 18-month low. That was the macro mood confronting India’s automobile industry in 2025, through the first half of the year. After several years of steady expansion, the industry entered this… Continue reading Flat, festive, then furious: How 2025 delivered a supercharged plot twist to India’s auto story
Santa on Namo Bharat promotes green shift
Santa Claus also interacted with people travelling by car and bike at major roads and intersections across locations including Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad, Sahibabad and Muradnagar. To raise awareness about pollution, Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) conducted a two-day campaign titled ‘A Green Christmas with Namo Bharat’. As part of the initiative, Santa Claus was appointed… Continue reading Santa on Namo Bharat promotes green shift
2025: A landmark year that reset India’s auto growth trajectory
All segments across the industry are expected to close the calendar year with growth over the previous calendar year. This year has been a landmark year for the automobile industry in many respects. Following the successful conclusion of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo at the beginning of 2025, the Government of India announced reforms in… Continue reading 2025: A landmark year that reset India’s auto growth trajectory