EV Event & Conference As India accelerates its transition towards sustainable mobility, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the country’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. With the government, industry, and investors aligned on the vision for a cleaner transport future, this year’s calendar of EV conferences, EV expos, and electric mobility summits… Continue reading EV Events in India 2025 – Where the future of mobility takes centre stage
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China-Netherlands trade dispute threatens automotive production: Urgent diplomatic solutions needed
A trade dispute between China and the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia threatens car production. Volkswagen warns of disruptions. The trade dispute between China and the Netherlands over Dutch chipmaker Nexperia that is threatening to disrupt production in the automotive sector needs a quick diplomatic solution as industry alone cannot resolve it, a member of Volkswagen’s… Continue reading China-Netherlands trade dispute threatens automotive production: Urgent diplomatic solutions needed
Mazda forms EU carbon emissions pool with Changan joint venture
Japanese automaker Mazda and its Chinese joint venture with Changan are pooling carbon credits to avoid EU emissions fines. Japanese automaker Mazda has teamed up with its joint venture with China’s Changan to pool carbon credits and help avoid carbon emissions fines, an EU document showed. Several legacy carmakers face potential European Union fines as… Continue reading Mazda forms EU carbon emissions pool with Changan joint venture
NHTSA to expand probe into 286,000 GM vehicles over possible engine failure issue
The NHTSA on Monday upgraded the probe to an engineering analysis on the basis of 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expanding its probe into 286,000 General Motors vehicles in the US over a possible engine failure issue, the safety regulator said on Monday, following several complaints, despite… Continue reading NHTSA to expand probe into 286,000 GM vehicles over possible engine failure issue
Indian automakers set for double-digit profit growth in Q2 after five-quarter lull: Report
Maruti Suzuki will report results on Friday, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra on November 4, while Tata Motors is yet to announce its earnings date. Indian automakers are expected to post double-digit profit growth in the September quarter, driven by robust demand for two-wheelers and tractors, even as passenger vehicle recovery remains muted. Brokerages forecast… Continue reading Indian automakers set for double-digit profit growth in Q2 after five-quarter lull: Report
Iron ore nears two-week high on US-China trade deal optimism
Most steel benchmarks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange benefited from the anticipation of reduced supply due to production restrictions in the northern region. Iron ore futures prices climbed on Monday to their highest in nearly two weeks, as optimism over easing trade tensions between China and the United States, the world’s two largest economies, outweighed… Continue reading Iron ore nears two-week high on US-China trade deal optimism
A-1 Limited forays into electric mobility, acquires majority stake in EV company
A-1 Sureja Industries, headquartered in Ahmedabad, manufactures a range of battery-operated two-wheelers and electric vehicles. Ahmedabad-based A-1 Limited, formerly A-1 Acid Limited, has announced its diversification into India’s rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) sector, marking a strategic transformation from its core chemicals and logistics business to clean mobility. The company has acquired an additional 6… Continue reading A-1 Limited forays into electric mobility, acquires majority stake in EV company
Honda Motor acquires stake in India’s OMC Power to develop clean energy batteries
As part of the deal, OMC Power will repurpose Hondas detachable and portable batteries, originally used in electric two- and three-wheeler vehicles for storage-based clean energy. India’s renewable energy service company OMC Power, backed by Japan’s Mitsui & Co and Chubu Electric Power, said on Monday that Japanese automaker Honda Motor has taken an equity… Continue reading Honda Motor acquires stake in India’s OMC Power to develop clean energy batteries
SAMIL generates over ₹100 crore from Diwali 2025 pre-owned vehicle auctions
The assets were sourced from financial institutions, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), insurance companies, aggregators, and dealers. The auctions attracted participation from over 13,000 buyers across the country. Shriram Automall India (SAMIL), a phygital marketplace for pre-owned vehicles, equipment and other assets, on Monday said it has recorded transactions exceeding ₹100 crore during its Diwali Auction… Continue reading SAMIL generates over ₹100 crore from Diwali 2025 pre-owned vehicle auctions
ThunderPlus, BijliRide tie up to expand EV charging and battery swapping network
BijliRide plans to extend this model to major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Electric vehicle charging network ThunderPlus and electric two-wheeler rental platform BijliRide have entered into a partnership to expand access to charging and battery-swapping infrastructure across India. The collaboration aims to address range and charge anxiety among electric vehicle users, particularly… Continue reading ThunderPlus, BijliRide tie up to expand EV charging and battery swapping network