The move aims to improve user experience, making highway travel more economical, and enhancing transparency. In a move to enhance transparency and improve user awareness, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has directed its field offices to prominently display information about the ‘Local Monthly Pass’ and ‘Annual Pass’ at all fee plazas under its… Continue reading NHAI directs toll plazas to display information on monthly, annual travel passes
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Rivian Automotive to cut over 600 jobs as EV demand flags after tax credits expire
Rivian to cut 4.5% of workforce, over 600 jobs, as EV sales face slowdown after expiry of $7,500 US federal tax credit. Rivian Automotive is laying off 4.5 per cent of its workforce, or over 600 employees, an internal email showed on Thursday, as the electric-vehicle maker contends with weakening demand following the expiry of… Continue reading Rivian Automotive to cut over 600 jobs as EV demand flags after tax credits expire
Toshiba debuts 24V SCiB battery for automotive, marine, and heavy equipment
SCiB batteries are recognised for their high safety, rapid charging, robust input/output capabilities, and wide usable state-of-charge range, making them suitable for mobility, industrial, and energy storage solutions. Toshiba, a Japanese multinational electronics company, on Friday said it has launched its latest SCiB 24V battery pack (P25H20-3), a lithium-ion solution designed for automotive, marine, and… Continue reading Toshiba debuts 24V SCiB battery for automotive, marine, and heavy equipment
Hyundai Motor India Foundation partners with Gurugram police to transform traffic management
The Traffic Engineering Centre has conducted a detailed scientific audit of the 24 intersections. Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), in collaboration with Gurugram Traffic Police, the Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE), and other civic agencies, has launched a comprehensive initiative to overhaul traffic management across 24 major intersections in Gurugram. Work has already begun… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Foundation partners with Gurugram police to transform traffic management
Musk’s rollercoaster year: From boycotts and plunging earnings to a potential trillion-dollar payday
Elon Musk If someone left a government job with a black eye, literally, ran a company with shrinking profits, and suddenly had federal investigators crawling over their business, you might say they’re having a bad year. But most people are not Elon Musk. The world’s richest man has only gotten richer this year and shareholders… Continue reading Musk’s rollercoaster year: From boycotts and plunging earnings to a potential trillion-dollar payday
Canada cuts tariff relief on some US cars due to Stellantis, GM ending some Canadian production
Ottawa is reducing the exemption quota for General Motors by 24per cent, and is doing the same for Stellantis by 50per cent The Canadian government is limiting how many vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff free after the automakers ended some production in Canada, a government official said. The official said on Thursday that… Continue reading Canada cuts tariff relief on some US cars due to Stellantis, GM ending some Canadian production
UAE: Sharjah to begin enforcing separate lanes for buses, trucks, and motorcycles starting November 1
Authorities said this technology-driven approach would help maintain smoother movement on congested corridors while deterring reckless lane switching or misuse by delivery and heavy vehicle drivers. Starting November 1, 2025, Sharjah will introduce dedicated traffic lanes for motorcycles, heavy vehicles, and buses, as part of a new road safety and traffic management campaign led by… Continue reading UAE: Sharjah to begin enforcing separate lanes for buses, trucks, and motorcycles starting November 1
Chipmaker STMicro’s Q4 forecast hit by weak auto sales
Lower sales to one important electrical vehicle customer weighed on the outlook, said STMicros finance chief Lorenzo Grandi during the earnings call. STMicroelectronics on Thursday forecast fourth quarter sales below market expectations, as weak automotive sales spoiled a recovery in its main markets, sending its shares lower. STM, which is one of Europe’s largest chipmakers,… Continue reading Chipmaker STMicro’s Q4 forecast hit by weak auto sales
Telangana reports rise in EV sales backed by ₹577-crore government incentives
In a major reform aimed at transparency and digital governance, Telangana has abolished all Regional Transport Authority (RTA) checkposts across the state. Telangana’s Electric Vehicle (EV) policy is yielding significant results, with the state reporting an increase in EV sales to 1.13 per cent in 2025, up from just 0.03 per cent in 2023, transport… Continue reading Telangana reports rise in EV sales backed by ₹577-crore government incentives
Tata Motors shares in focus on delivering over 1 lakh vehicles during festive season
Tata Motors shares are expected to gain attention. The company announced over one lakh vehicle deliveries from Navratri to Diwali. Tata Motors shares are expected to be in the spotlight on Thursday, October 23, after the company reported a significant surge in vehicle deliveries during the recent festive season. The company announced that it delivered… Continue reading Tata Motors shares in focus on delivering over 1 lakh vehicles during festive season